If you're looking for a historic community, look no further Lavaca, San Antonio, TX. The oldest remaining neighborhood in the city, residents of this highly desirable area love the convenient location which is walking distance from downtown. This former working class neighborhood has retained much of its original character. Officially designated a historic district in 2001, many of the homes in Lavaca have been maintained or beautifully restored. Today, the Lavaca real estate market is home to a diverse number of residents including artists, lawyers, laborers, young families and retirees alike. The neighborhood's prime location and tight-knit community makes it universally desirable to all homebuyers. Highly walkable with lots to do nearby, Lavaca has lots of life in it yet. Like a fine wine, it will only get better with age.
Living in one of San Antonio's oldest neighborhoods definitely has its benefits. Homebuyers can find a diverse range of architectural styles in Lavaca from adobe style stone homes from the late 18th century to modern 20th century residences. You can also catch a glimpse of 19th century vernacular homes, as well as homes with Germanic influences.
Lavaca is a highly walkable neighborhood with lots to do within a quick stroll from homes. The San Antonio River Eagleland is located west of the community, offering residents scenic river walkways and trails to explore.
University of Texas at San Antonio HemisFair Park Campus can be found along the northern border. Students will enjoy being walking distance from their classes.
There is lots going on within Lavaca as well. Residents get together weekly for happy hour, which is great if you're new to the neighborhood. Lavaca residents also host an annual block party every October, several neighborhood "crawls", and a potluck dinner in the New Year. You really get a sense of community here, which is a very welcoming experience.
Students living in the Lavaca neighborhood are served by the San Antonio Independent School District, the largest in the city. The district places an importance on extracurricular opportunities, career and technology education and magnet programs. Catholic options include San Andres USA Catholic School of Evangelization, Saint Paul School, Saint Cecelia School, and St. Gerard Catholic High School.
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The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the MLS of the San Antonio Board of Realtors®, and is updated as of September 10th, 2021 at 8:36pm CDT (date/time).
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