Realtor specializing in historic homes? (San Antonio, Austin: houses, neighborhoods, inspector)

[googie2525]

I'm planning on relocating to Austin in the next year, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a realtor that specializes in historic homes? I'm hoping to find something primarily in a "transitional" area, since Hyde Park and the well-established historic districts are pretty much out of my price range.

If anyone is familiar with San Antonio (where I currently reside), I live in Monticello Park and would like to find a similar area in Austin (i.e., full of great old bungalows, as well as historic mansions, all reasonably priced, and in a, well, um, funky but slowly up-and-coming neighborhood), if it exists.

Also, any advice or information on historic districts in Austin would be very much appreciated.

[Rnelson]

Originally Posted by googie2525

I'm planning on relocating to Austin in the next year, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a realtor that specializes in historic homes? I'm hoping to find something primarily in a "transitional" area, since Hyde Park and the well-established historic districts are pretty much out of my price range.

If anyone is familiar with San Antonio (where I currently reside), I live in Monticello Park and would like to find a similar area in Austin (i.e., full of great old bungalows, as well as historic mansions, all reasonably priced, and in a, well, um, funky but slowly up-and-coming neighborhood), if it exists.

Also, any advice or information on historic districts in Austin would be very much appreciated.

Historical Homes are few and fare between. The areas that you are referring to are $ in and around downtown. I have sold historical landmark homes is a couple of different areas. With the amount of tax benefits and the jumping threw hoops that is needed to gain a historical landmark most of those homes are highly priced. I can only think of one area that might be undiscovered and has that older early 1900 feel. Remember that when your looking at these older homes to make sure you have a inspector that deals with pier and beam houses on a regular bases.

[PrettyHateMachine]

Originally Posted by googie2525

I'm planning on relocating to Austin in the next year, and was wondering if anyone can recommend a realtor that specializes in historic homes? I'm hoping to find something primarily in a "transitional" area, since Hyde Park and the well-established historic districts are pretty much out of my price range.

If anyone is familiar with San Antonio (where I currently reside), I live in Monticello Park and would like to find a similar area in Austin (i.e., full of great old bungalows, as well as historic mansions, all reasonably priced, and in a, well, um, funky but slowly up-and-coming neighborhood), if it exists.

Also, any advice or information on historic districts in Austin would be very much appreciated.

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Wouldn't your search be more specific to Mid-Century Modern's?

[googie2525]

MCM's in Austin seem to be practically non-existant in my scouting endeavors, and when and if you do find one, they're mega-expensive (as is Austin in general, well, the parts I like anyway, ugh). In any case, I decided to stay put in San Antonio for awhile (logistical and business-related, as I would have to commute until I could liquidate my business, etc. - forget it, Austin traffic is a nightmare), but I'm looking for a MCM here now (since I dumped my old Monticello digs), way more selection in SA for sure. Terrell Hills has some great MCM's, as I've said before...just need to win the lotto and I'm set!

[austindub]

Yeah, if you want a "historic" home in Austin you are going to have to fork up some $$$. There are plenty of charming neighborhoods with older homes that are reasonably priced, but don't expect mansions on the cheap.