{"id":173813,"date":"2026-02-21T03:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/173813\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T03:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:24:13","slug":"unicorn-house-for-sale-in-southtown-has-new-life-after-being-ripped-down-to-the-studs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/173813\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Unicorn’ house for sale in Southtown has new life after being ripped ‘down to the studs’"},"content":{"rendered":"

An ultra-modern home has been revamped from the ground up in San Antonio\u2019s Lone Star Arts District, and it\u2019s going for an asking price of just shy of $500,000.<\/p>\n

Builder Marco Flores and his family business Southtown Custom Homes has several similar builds throughout Southtown and downtown San Antonio.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis signature has been that he will take the original property and rip it down to the studs,\u201d real-estate agent Patrick Vallejo said, who describes the one-of-a-kind dwelling as a \u201cunicorn\u201d in his sales listing. <\/p>\n

Indeed, little was sacred at the property, constructed in 1966, which was gutted within an inch of its life. But for all that was lost, so much more was gained, according to Vallejo.<\/p>\n

What started as a mere 900-square-foot house gained an additional 1100-square-feet. But rather than making the house a Frankenstein monster with the new addition, Flores had a solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe made more of a parapet wall up front to make the roofline look more appealing,\u201d Vallejo said, adding that the approach served to unify the structure.<\/p>\n

Flores and his crew also updated the electric, insulation, windows, pier and beam foundation, plumbing and more on the three-bedroom, two-bath residence. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s not a lot to this property that didn\u2019t get touched,\u201d Vallejo said. <\/p>\n

The key, as always, was location, location, location.<\/p>\n

\u201cLonestar is one of few neighborhoods downtown where you can do such a drastic transformation because it\u2019s not historic,\u201d Vallejo explained.<\/p>\n

Vallejo, who also has properties in King William, said sometimes it can be a hassle to make an update because of all the hoops to jump through for approval.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou still need wood framed windows and it\u2019s not very energy efficient,\u201d he said, offering an example of historic home restrictions.<\/p>\n

Here in this \u201chidden gem\u201d neighborhood within walking distance of chic restaurant Leche de Tigre, builders including Flores have more room to experiment. And the result, in this case, is a quirky, one-of-a-kind home.<\/p>\n

This home is listed by\u00a0Patrick Vallejo with\u00a0All City San Antonio Registered Series.<\/p>\n

All photos and listing info via\u00a0Realtor.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every house has a story, and our mission is to tell San Antonio\u2019s story through the lens of our community\u2019s historic and colorful homes. The San Antonio Current\u2019s real estate features are not ads, and are strictly operated through our editorial department. But we love public input. Do you know of a unique San Antonio home that we should highlight? Let us know, and email skoithan@sacurrent.com.<\/p>\n

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