San Antonio, Texas | $350,000
A 1936 cottage on 0.2 acres
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is less than a mile from Woodlawn Lake Park, which has a walking trail, a swimming pool, a playground and a garden. Thomas Jefferson High School is less than five minutes away by car, as is an H-E-B supermarket. The Alamo is a 15 minute drive away, as is La Villita Historic Village, an enclave of art galleries.
By car, Austin is about two hours away, and Corpus Christi, is a little more than two hours away.
Size: 1,868 square feet
Price per square foot: $187
Indoors: A red brick path leads from the driveway to the front door, which opens to the dining room. Off one side is the living room, where the wood-burning fireplace is flanked by custom-built shelves. Windows face the street and the side yard, and the walls are covered in wood paneling.
The dining room is open to the kitchen, which has a breakfast bar for two. The countertops are granite and the appliances are stainless steel, and on the other side of the kitchen is a wood-paneled breakfast nook with built-in shelves.
In the en suite primary bedroom, off a hall from the dining room, a bench seat is built beneath three windows, one with an arched transom. The bathroom has a black granite-topped vanity and a walk-in shower.
The other two bedrooms, at the back of the house, fit queen-size beds. One is carpeted and the other has hardwood floors. Also at the back of the house is a family room and a full bathroom with a frosted glass window.
Outdoor space: A covered deck attached to the side of the house faces the driveway, and the grassy backyard is framed by a wood fence. The detached garage has two parking spots, and a covered carport offers another parking space.
Taxes: $8,052 (estimated)
Contact: Gina Candelario, Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty, 210-744-8265
University City, Mo. | $349,900
A 1925 stucco house on 0.1 acres
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house is a few minutes by car from the campus of Washington University in St. Louis. Shopping and dining options in Clayton, also less than five minutes away, include a wine and cheese shop, sushi and classic diner food. Nearby Shaw Park has sports fields, picnic areas and a playground. Public elementary and high schools are within a 10-minute drive, and Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Art Museum and the city’s zoo, is 15 minutes away.
Downtown St. Louis and Gateway Arch National Park are 20 minutes away by car, as is St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Reaching Mark Twain National Forest takes two hours.
Size: 2,184 square feet
Price per square foot: $160
Indoors: The front yard, landscaped with grass and mature trees, has a paved path along its side leading to the cherry-red front door.
Inside is the living room, with yellow walls and white trim, original hardwood floors, windows with white shutters and a fireplace with a white mantel. Through a doorway on one side of the room is a formal dining room with easy access to the kitchen. It has white cabinets and a wall of black and white tile. A garden window is set above the sink, and the space fits a small table.
One bedroom is on this level, at the far end of a hallway off the living room. A bathroom is also off this part of the house, with a combined tub and shower and yellow tiles along the walls.
The primary bedroom is on the second floor, with a closet and a wall of windows facing treetops. A bathroom next door has a shower and black and white penny tile floors. Two guest rooms, on the other side of this level, have gray walls. The unfinished basement could be converted into living space.
Outdoor space: Off the kitchen is a small covered porch, with steps leading down to a paved patio big enough for a table and chairs. The detached garage, at the back of the driveway, holds one car.
Taxes: $5,712 (estimated)
Contact: Allen Brake, Keller Williams Realty STL, 314-375-303
Atlanta, Ga. | $345,000
A unit in a 1999 condominium building
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft-style unit is in Buckhead, within a five-minute walk of a Whole Foods, a Trader Joe’s, and a mix of shops, restaurants, and bars. Also within walking distance are the Buckhead Theater, an Art Deco-style performing arts venue, and Frankie Allen Park, which has a playground and a small lawn.
Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, is a 15-minute drive, and downtown Atlanta is 20 minutes away by car. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is half an hour away, and driving to the main campus of the University of Georgia, in Athens, takes around 90 minutes.
Size: 1,105 square feet
Price per square foot: $312
Indoors: This unit’s front door opens to the foyer, with hardwood floors that continue into the open living room and kitchen. In the sitting area, exposed brick lines one wall, and a set of French doors opens to the balcony. The high ceilings are concrete and overhead metal ductwork is exposed. Opposite the sitting area is the kitchen, which has a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances, including a built-in microwave and a range with a gas cooktop. The balcony is partially covered, and comes with a gas grill.
The primary suite is separated from the living area by a partition wall, and includes space for a king-size bed and a separate sitting area or office nook. There is more exposed brick here, and in the attached bathroom, a deep soaking tub is separate from the glass-walled walk-in shower.
The second bedroom is directly off the kitchen, with a ceiling fan and space for a queen-size bed. This room also has its own full bathroom, with a combined tub and shower and a large closet.
Outdoor space: The building’s shared amenities include a rooftop deck, a pool, a gym, and a dog run. The lobby is attended, and this unit is allotted two parking spots and a storage space.
Taxes: $4,512 (estimated), plus a $679 monthly homeowner’s association fee
Contact: Kirsten Conover, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, 404-386-1103
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