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San Antonio has lots of historic neighborhoods with craftsman bungalows all over the central part of the city. The 18th and 19th century neighborhoods of King William and Lavaca have craftsman bungalows as well as other style bungalows, districts that are known for their Victorian architecture. The bedroom inner cities of Alamo Heights and Olmos Park have an eclectic mix of architecture that also includes 1905-1920's craftsman bungalows.
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We (South Park) are generally considered 2nd only to Pasadena as a premier, intact Craftsman Bungalow neighborhood; and, along with neighboring North Park known as having the highest concentration of cottage courts in the country (with some fine Spanish Revivals (like my house) and Prairie Styles thrown in for good measure), but San Antonio looks to also have some excellent examples of Craftsman neighborhoods. I've heard (never been) that San Antonio is similar to San Diego in this regard- deservedly known as a somewhat sprawling city yet with some excellent core neighborhoods that are often overlooked because of a perception problem. I've also read that prices in some of these neighborhoods have gone up dramatically in the last few years.
If San Antonio skews anything like San Diego, folks should jump into these "transitional" neighborhoods soon. South Park was a little sketchy when we moved here 16 years ago and now major fixer bungalows are snapped up in a couple of days for over $700 s.f.!!! As it is now considered one of the most desirable core neighborhoods in the city. I couldn't possibly afford my house today. And while Texas runs a little too hot and mostly unwalkable for my tastes maybe some of these neighborhoods here in San Antonio would seem to be able to give the OP what they are looking for. They look quite amazing and comparable to here to me.
We also up have many events showcasing the neighborhood, such as quarterly walkabouts and the annual Old House Fair which really help it to gain a bigger reputation in the city and elsewhere and have been instrumental in turning this neighborhood around, just as similar events and recognition transformed Pasadena- it can and does work in other historic neighborhoods around the country with the right support. The Old House Fair ... San Diego ... Saturday June 21, 2014 - Welcome edit: our house has been on tour and I just noticed a picture of our garden on the website-
Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place then. I haven't seen anything even vaguely historic in coastal California...unless it was in a really rundown area which I'm not considering.
Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place then. I haven't seen anything even vaguely historic in coastal California...unless it was in a really rundown area which I'm not considering.
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I've heard (never been) that San Antonio is similar to San Diego in this regard- deservedly known as a somewhat sprawling city yet with some excellent core neighborhoods that are often overlooked because of a perception problem. I've also read that prices in some of these neighborhoods have gone up dramatically in the last few years.
If San Antonio skews anything like San Diego, folks should jump into these "transitional" neighborhoods soon. South Park was a little sketchy when we moved here 16 years ago and now major fixer bungalows are snapped up in a couple of days for over $700 s.f.!!! As it is now considered one of the most desirable core neighborhoods in the city. I couldn't possibly afford my house today. And while Texas runs a little too hot and mostly unwalkable for my tastes maybe some of these neighborhoods here in San Antonio would seem to be able to give the OP what they are looking for. They look quite amazing and comparable to here to me.
Yes, absolutely correct about the perception problem. The city has been around for a long time- generally very historic and walkable in the central areas. I live in San Antonio's Tobin Hill Historic District and love it. There are so many beautiful houses! A lot of lovely neighborhoods around here. It is really hot in the summer months though.
Tucson has a lot of craftsman bungalows in West University, with some adobe homes. It's actually a great neighborhood, since it's so close to 4th avenue, and relatively quiet as a whole.
Phoenix doesn't have very many in comparison, because back in the day Tucson was actually the bigger city. Also if I am correct, the bungalows in Phoenix are in bad neighborhoods. I wouldn't look at Phoenix for them.
Houston Heights is a classic bungalow neighborhood. Pricing is decent, but rising. Also bungalows are being crowded by copycat townhome infill, so that is a bit of a minus.
Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong place then. I haven't seen anything even vaguely historic in coastal California...unless it was in a really rundown area which I'm not considering.
I didn't see where you said non-coastal California was out. If you would consider places like San Antonio/Phoenix/Atlanta, I don't know why you wouldn't also consider Ontario, Riverside (check Wood Streets before ruling it out), Bakersfield, Fresno, Sacramento, et al.
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