San Antonio, Texas
Homes for Sale in Downtown San Antonio, TX
High-rise condos, lofts and historic homes within walking distance of the River Walk, the Pearl and Hemisfair.
Living downtown
A city center people live in
Downtown San Antonio has grown from an office district into a neighborhood: condo towers along the river, lofts in older buildings, and historic houses a few blocks south.
Most residents walk to dinner on the River Walk or at the Pearl and drive out for big shopping. The trade-offs are the usual city ones: parking, association dues and events that close streets, which Robert walks through before you buy.
County
Bexar County
School district
San Antonio ISD for most addresses
To the airport
15 minutes by car
To Boerne
40 minutes by car
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Newest listings in Downtown San Antonio
$599,500
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203 Nogalitos San Antonio, Texas
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,823 SqFt 0.048 Acres
$105,000
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318 W LUBBOCK ST San Antonio, Texas
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,302 SqFt 0.113 Acres
$149,000
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511 Dowdy San Antonio, Texas
1 Beds 1 Baths 624 SqFt 0.217 Acres
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1401 S FLORES ST APT 301 San Antonio, Texas
1 Beds 1 Baths 586 SqFt
$325,000
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237 Carle Ave San Antonio, Texas
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,654 SqFt 0.087 Acres
$660,000
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610 E Market St UNIT 2605 San Antonio, Texas
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,499 SqFt
$195,000
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247 WINGATE AVE San Antonio, Texas
2 Beds 2 Baths 870 SqFt 0.161 Acres
$299,000
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106 Bank St 102 San Antonio, Texas
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,016 SqFt
$299,000
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106 Bank St 101 San Antonio, Texas
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,016 SqFt
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Three ways to buy downtown
Most downtown purchases are one of three things: a condo in a high-rise or mid-rise building, a loft in a converted older building, or a historic house in the neighborhoods south of the center.
Condos and lofts carry monthly association dues that cover the building, and sometimes parking and utilities. Historic houses bring yards and character, and the rules of their historic district.
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What Robert would check
- The association’s documents. Texas condo buyers receive a resale certificate showing the dues, reserves and any pending assessments.
- Parking. Whether a space is deeded, assigned or extra.
- Flood zones. Some blocks near the river sit in mapped flood zones; check the address on the FEMA flood map.
- Historic district rules. Exterior changes in a city historic district need approval from the City’s Office of Historic Preservation.
- Short-term rentals. San Antonio requires a permit, and many condo associations ban them outright.
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The River Walk on your doorstep
The River Walk runs through the center of downtown and north to the Pearl along the Museum Reach, with walking paths below street level. Hemisfair, Main Plaza and Travis Park are the open spaces residents use day to day.
Day to day
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Most downtown addresses are in San Antonio ISD.
- Families also look at charter and private schools nearby.
- Confirm a specific address with the district before you buy.
Parks and open space
- The River Walk and the Museum Reach
- Hemisfair
- Main Plaza and Travis Park
- Brackenridge Park, a short drive north
Shopping and dining
- The Pearl
- Market Square
- Southtown along South Alamo Street
Getting around
- VIA Metropolitan Transit buses
- I-35, I-10 and US-281 meet at the edge of downtown
- San Antonio International Airport, about 15 minutes north
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address in the district’s school finder.
Questions
Downtown San Antonio FAQ
Are there condos for sale downtown?
Yes. High-rise and mid-rise condos and converted lofts make up much of the downtown market, alongside historic houses just south of the center.
What do condo association dues cover?
It varies by building: usually the building’s insurance, upkeep and reserves, and sometimes parking, water or amenities. The resale certificate spells it out before you close.
Is downtown in a flood zone?
Some blocks near the river are in mapped flood zones and many are not. Check the address on the FEMA flood map and price flood insurance before you make an offer.
Can I rent out a downtown condo short term?
Only with a City short-term rental permit, and only if the association allows it. Many downtown buildings do not.
Nearby
Near Downtown San Antonio
Resources
Downtown San Antonio sources
Next step
Thinking About
Living Downtown?
Tell Robert which kind of downtown home you want, and he will walk you through the buildings and blocks that fit.