Property Details

Artfully Updated Historic Home in Lavaca- 315 Barrera Street. Under the shadow of the Tower of Americas and just minutes to the Hemisfair, this tastefully updated 3-bedroom 2-bath home features historic elements blended with modern conveniences. The open floor plan allows for entertaining with friends and neighbors, a natural flow guides you from the welcoming front porch, through the freshly painted living room with high ceilings, to gathering around the open kitchen and custom Leo Barrios wet bar or through the sliding doors leading you outside to the private artificial turfed yard and heated pool. Originally constructed in the 1880s, the historic features are on full display throughout the home- beautiful longleaf pine floors, exposed ceiling joists for character and height, shiplap, and much more. Modern updates have been made to meld seamlessly- fully updated bathrooms with timeless tile selection, modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, as well as custom and efficient storage, including a bank for glass front cabinets. Another set of sliding doors leads you to the screened-in porch, to be enjoyed year-round. Updates include a metal roof, 14.5 SEER HVAC, a leased water softener, recent full interior & exterior paint, maintenance-free artificial turf, and a heated pool. This urban bungalow is a quick walk to the best parks, restaurants, and bars in San Antonio, including La Frite, Stranded Coffee, The Friendly Spot, Mixtli, the San Antonio River, and, of course, the amazing Hemisfair Park! The best of Downton living in a friendly and welcoming neighborhood. Schedule your showing today!