An 1890 King William dwelling that was as soon as the residence of famend Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas has simply skilled a deep value lower.
When the Present final reported on the itemizing for this gem of musical and architectural historical past final June, the property had a $1.2 million asking value. Nevertheless, that was earlier than the actual property market’s downturn worsened, creating much more sellers than patrons.
However for a home-seeker who occurs to be prepared, the value lower is likely to be music to the ears. The house has been relisted by a brand new firm and its value slashed by $250,000.
Whereas the homeowners might not be letting the historic property go for a music, no less than it’s now underneath $1 million — $949,000, to be precise.
For some music lovers, the pedigree alone could also be value 1,000,000 bucks.
Revueltas lived a brief however prolific life, because the historic plaque connected to the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath dwelling states. Though he died at age 40 as a result of pneumonia and issues associated to alcoholism, he left behind an enormous physique of labor that included chamber items, orchestral works, movie scores and ballets.
The composer, violinist, pianist and conductor was largely primarily based in Mexico Metropolis. Nevertheless, in 1926, he arrived in San Antonio to function live performance grasp for the Aztec Theatre. Throughout his time right here, he additionally carried out and taught music at San Antonio Faculty.
Whereas dwelling in Alamo Metropolis, an excellent portion of that point spent at this King William handle, Revueltas composed his septet Batik, which earned him inclusion within the American Affiliation of Composers.
Apart from the 135-year-old construction’s musical historical past, it’s additionally a superbly maintained Victorian dwelling that exudes historic attraction. Upon getting into from its small however distinctive wraparound entrance porch, one is greeted by the dwelling space’s ornate coffered ceiling. One can think about Revueltas entertaining friends at a grand piano underneath its elaborate carvings.
The home additionally features a research, full with hearth, and an attic which has been transformed right into a bed room with its personal tub.
This house is listed by Mylene Mendez with Phyllis Browning Co.All pictures and itemizing data by way of Realtor.com.
Each home has a narrative, and our mission is to inform San Antonio’s story by the lens of our group’s historic and colourful houses. The San Antonio Present’s actual property options should not adverts, and are strictly operated by our editorial division. However we love public enter. Are you aware of a novel San Antonio dwelling that we should always spotlight? Tell us, and e mail skoithan@sacurrent.com.
