$650,000

238 Alta Ave San Antonio, TX 78209

Estimated payment $4,530/month

Total Views 562
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
$377 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Cambridge Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to 238 Alta Ave, a stunning corner-lot home in the prestigious Alamo Heights School District. Framed by majestic mature trees, this home offers timeless curb appeal and a versatile office tucked off the garage for work or creativity. Exceptional location near top dining, shopping, and cultural attractions makes this property a rare find in 78209.

Listing Agent

Aden Stiles

Phyllis Browning Company Listed on: 08/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer Hookup

Schools

  • Cambridge Elementary School
  • Alamo Hgt Middle School
  • Alamo Hgt High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Alamo Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 040241480010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,853

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Prop. Type: RE
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.172
  • Subdivision Name: ALAMO HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Corner of Alta and Arbutus
  • Unit Levels: _1
  • SAB_Exterior_RR: WOOD
  • SAB_Fireplace_RR: NA
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_RR: NTGAS
  • SAB_Inclusions_RR: CLFNS, WSHCN, DRYCN, BIOVN, MCOVN, GSCK, DSHWR, GSWTR, SLCNT
  • SAB_Interior_RR: _1LVAR, SPDIN, STUDY, UTINS, HGHCL, ALLBEDSDOWN, LDYMAIN, LDYRM, WIC
  • PoolFeatures_RR: NONE
  • Roof_RR: COMP
  • SAB_WindowCoverings: ALL
  • SAB_Construction_RR: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_HoaMandatory: NONE
  • SAB_Water_sewer_CM: CITY
  • SAB_Construction_RINC: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_Exterior_RINC: WOOD
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_RINC: NTGAS
  • SAB_Exterior_RLSE: WOOD
  • SAB_Fireplace_RLSE: NA
  • SAB_Inclusions_RLSE: CLFNS, WSHCN, DRYCN, BIOVN, MCOVN, DSHWR, GSWTR
  • SAB_Interior_RLSE: _1LVAR, SPDIN, STUDY, UTINS, HGHCL, ALLBEDSDOWN, LDYMAIN, LDYRM, WIC
  • PoolFeatures_RLSE: NONE
  • Roof_RLSE: COMP
  • SAB_Water_sewer_RLSE: CITY
  • SAB_Construction_RLSE: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_Exterior_CO: WOOD
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_CO: NTGAS
  • SAB_Inclusions_CO: CLFNS, WSHCN, DRYCN, BIOVN, MCOVN, GSCK, DSHWR, GSWTR, SLCNT
  • SAB_Construction_CO: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_Exterior_FR: WOOD
  • SAB_Water_sewer_FR: CITY
  • SAB_Exterior_RESI: WOOD
  • Flooring_RESI: STILE, WOOD
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_RESI: NTGAS
  • SAB_Inclusions_RESI: CLFNS, WSHCN, DRYCN, BIOVN, MCOVN, GSCK, DSHWR, GSWTR, SLCNT
  • SAB_Interior_RESI: _1LVAR, SPDIN, STUDY, UTINS, HGHCL, ALLBEDSDOWN, LDYMAIN, LDYRM, WIC
  • PoolFeatures_RESI: NONE
  • Roof_RESI: COMP
  • SAB_Water_sewer_RESI: CITY
  • SAB_Construction_RESI: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_AirConditioning: _1CNTR
  • SAB_Exterior_RE: WOOD
  • SAB_Fireplace: NA
  • Flooring_RE: STILE, WOOD
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_RE: NTGAS
  • SAB_Heating: CNTRL
  • SAB_Inclusions_RE: CLFNS, WSHCN, DRYCN, BIOVN, MCOVN, GSCK, DSHWR, GSWTR, SLCNT
  • SAB_Interior_RE: _1LVAR, SPDIN, STUDY, UTINS, HGHCL, ALLBEDSDOWN, LDYMAIN, LDYRM, WIC
  • PoolFeatures_RE: NONE
  • Roof_RE: COMP
  • SAB_Water_sewer_RE: CITY
  • SAB_Construction_RE: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_Exterior_FARM: WOOD
  • SAB_Water_sewer_FARM: CITY
  • SAB_Construction_MF: PRE_OWNED
  • SAB_Exterior_MF: WOOD
  • SAB_HeatingFuel_MF: NTGAS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: NA
  • Living Area: 1722.0
  • Window Features: ALL
  • RoomLivingLength: 13.0
  • RoomLivingWidth: 20

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Pool Private: No

Garage/Parking

  • SAB_GarageParking: _2GAR, DTCHD

Utilities

  • Heating_RR: CNTRL
  • Heating_CM: CNTRL
  • Heating_RLSE: CNTRL
  • Heating_CO: CNTRL
  • Heating_COMS: CNTRL
  • Heating_RESI: CNTRL
  • Heating_COML: CNTRL

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: NONE

Schools

  • Elementary School: CAMBRIDGE
  • High School: ALAMO_HGT
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALAMO_HGT

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 040241480010

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11853.0
  • Tax Block: 148
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2025

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $9,531 $511,000 $356,780 $154,220
2022 $10,949 $475,000 $309,530 $165,470
2021 $10,762 $459,570 $281,400 $178,170
2020 $9,795 $421,000 $230,180 $190,820
2019 $9,785 $410,000 $230,180 $179,820
2018 $9,566 $410,000 $230,180 $179,820
2017 $10,096 $432,130 $191,810 $240,320
2016 $8,889 $380,470 $157,430 $223,040
2015 $7,672 $374,270 $157,430 $216,840
2014 $7,672 $326,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $650,000 +44.4% $377 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Off Market -- -- --
09/14/2017 09/14/17 Sold -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2017 04/20/17 For Sale $450,000 -- $261 / Sq Ft
Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Commerce Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Commerce Land Title
Warranty Deed -- Ticor Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $328,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $154,350 No Value Available
Previous Owner $134,900 Balloon
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1892680

San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

APN: 04024-148-0010