The second one, the wood work is beautiful and I like how it still looks like a character home while the first interior might as well be a new build. The first house's grounds are lovely though.

the first one.

why? "there's something about Mary", lol. hard to explain. just can picture myself there better. love the backyard. love the facade better than the second one. Speaks to me more. I don't like everything inside-but I like enough to want to go there and see how it feels. To me, there's something very charming about it. Even though it's usually not the architectural style I'm most in love with.

(the truth is-they're both huge, and for real-wouldn't go for any of them. I'm drawn to smaller spaces, and plainly don't need a house that big. but strictly theoretically speaking..I like the first one)

One more. Not sure why I adore this place so much but I used to live across the street and always admired the beauty of the building. I know it has been used for many smaller apartments and office space but again, I am in LOVE with it.

House 3

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/118216106_zpid/2-_beds/1000000-_price/3799-_mp/29.499976,-98.457327,29.416872,-98.580923_rect/12_zm/0_mmm/1_fr/

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First house. Second one is clearly a B&B and would need significant re-working. First one is just a gorgeous house.

Really love house #3!

I like the interior of the third the best. Wonderful juxtaposition between old world and modern. Rustic and refined...

Third one-lots of gorgeousness inside. Many cool elements. The outside is not my thing though. So..I'm staying with the first one:) In my heart I mean

I love house #1, but the upkeep on that wood exterior...oh, my. I'm also not sure about the built-in back porch of house #1. I'd have to see the quality of the construction.

I like house #2. I'm a big fan of arts and crafts homes, and this one has many of their elements. Love all the wood.

First house gets my vote. Sunny and welcoming. Though it's been on the market for so long that I wonder if there aren't major structural or mechanical issues. For the second house, while I admire the wood workmanship, I wouldn't want to live with it. I once lived in a home with dark wood trim everywhere and found it heavy and dominating. The third house for me is just too big. The thought of furnishing all those rooms, and air conditioning them and keeping them clean strikes me as a huge burden.

First one, seems brighter, more relaxed. Ready to move in with some minor changes. I don't like the dark wood of the second one but would feel guilty painting it. Plus, I love the intimacy of the yard of house 1. House 3 is too much like a museum or fancy hotel.

I like the looks of the third one, but it has no yard at all and it's 5 apts, so it's kind of apples and oranges. I don't like the second one because I strongly dislike the front door… And then inside too much dark woodwork. So I like the first one best, including the outdoor space and the curb appeal

#1. It feels happiest.

first one, it had good juju.

Just saw the third one and love it. There is something so stately about the outside and old European on the inside. I would love to tour this place.

Out of the 3, the first one. I like the finishes and vibe in it much better.

Oh, number 2 without a doubt! Felt it down to my toes.

#1 for sure. But, those stairs would get old.

# 3 - Provides lots of options.

Liked #1 but would be concerned about the stairs. But I do like the woodwork in #2.

I've been to an office building that is similar in style to #3 where we have my women's group holiday party.

That was fun! I didn't look at #3 but of the two I like one best for its outdoor space and exterior charm.

# 1.... love the arbor! And the white paint is refreshing.

Visual appeal, I think 1 and 2 are a toss up. I liked #1 to start until I hit about photo 9. I like #2 but don't think I'd want to live there. I definitely like the fireplaces better than 1. #3, what's up with the kitchen? I didn't read, but think I saw three stoves. Didn't care for 3.

Based off my craving for some lighter and brighter I'm going to say #1 won for me visually.

The first one, hands down. The other two are a far cry from it. The third one has a Texan Versailles thing going on that I don't much care for. Thanks for Sharing!

I was in San Antonio earlier this month and enjoyed the downtown area...

I like House 1 best, but the main drawback I see is being on a corner lot, and it would depend on how much traffic there is on those streets.

Gorgeous homes in San Antonio! They are each unique and beautiful. I would love to see them fully restored. Thanks for sharing the beauty. Homes are just not so grand anymore.

Between the 3, the first one appeals the most, although I wouldn't like looking out on the power lines and a busy road. The bedroom really sold me with it's light, airy look and feel. The kitchen looked a little tight but was doable, especially with the butler's pantry. And the overall feel was better than the 2nd one with all the dark wood and the busy-ness of the 3rd.

#1

I like the exterior and outdoor spaces of #1, the unpainted woodwork of #2 and nothing really appeals to me about #3.

After looking at all three, I like the 1st house the best. The second house has too much dark wood, and I'm not into that any more. The third is just too massive.

None of them, because they all need a lot of work. I don't mind doing some work, I actually love to renovate. But these would be a life-consuming project for several years. You would also need huge amounts of money for the renovation. If I had to choose, it would be #1, which has potential. Not #2 - your decor would always be constrained around the wood trim, and as someone mentioned, you wouldn't want to paint it. Not #3 - it is a behemoth of a building.

It's hard to say based upon just this information. I mean, we don't know a thing about the most important aspect: Location, location, location.

Both lots are tiny, especially for such large houses.

I find the first house more attractive, and the rooms seem to be larger, more inviting, grand but with a nod towards casual. The kitchen is quite small and ick for the tiles; I'd assume it has a spacious pantry nearby? I assume that all-white bedroom is the master, and it looks so restful. Nice light fixtures, and the front has great curb appeal.

The dark wood in the second house is lovely and it has more bedrooms (but since the overall square footage is smaller than the first house's, I'd assume those bedrooms aren't spacious), but the modern bathroom renovations didn't do the house any favors. Of course, the price is more than 20% less than that of the first house, and that would make a huge difference to ... well, anyone.

This wouldn't matter if we were local and could go see the houses, but as a photography teacher, I can tell you that whoever photographed #1 was better than whoever photographed #2.

#3 is a distant third. The building is massive and clearly well-built and expensive, but weird in a number of ways. I like the more empty rooms better, so perhaps I'm overwhelmed by the odd furnishings and overwhelming artwork. It doesn't feel at all homey. I'll just leave this one at "overwhelming".

There are some truly wonderful spaces in #3, especially love some of the kitchen spaces and the flame mahogany on what I presume is an elevator door.

As a whole, I prefer the cohesiveness of #1. Although I have to say the kitchen for a house that size left me underwhelmed. I also like to putz about outside which #1 seems better suited to. Honestly though, all have too much square footage for me unless I was to use it for multigenerational housing and I do not feel that I am there yet.

I do not in any way need a home anywhere close to the sizes of these. I was just curious on your take of each one. Somehow I feel #1 was rid of some of its charm with some renovations that did not suit the home. For example the lighting on strips in the living space. It looked very open as well. Not that this is a bad thing. It just made me think they took away some of its uniqueness.

It is still a spectacular home though.

I'm an old house renovator and a retired real estate appraiser. I like them all for different reasons. But, take a look at the aerial shots. What are the adjacent structures? Are they single family, rentals, commercial property, or auto repair shops? Or, are they located on the less busy street with other similar properties surrounding them? What kind of people will be walking down the street? Are you on a corner? You have to think about personal safety in very urban areas.

If they were former B&B's they are most likely in a commercial zoning area. I'd want to check the zoning.

I wouldn't expect #3 to be in a residential neighborhood. It started life as a commercial structure and has been adapted to residential use. It should be a superior structure as it's built to a greater commercial standard. I love how it looks. I suspect it is vastly overpriced. Does it have parking for it's tenants? Is there any outdoor space?

I would want to know it's income producing potential. This is going to be financed as a commercial loan. Here is a real quick rule of thumb. You should calculate the income potential. Take the monthly expected rental income and divide it by the sales amount. The higher the number, the better the deal. It should return above a 12, anything less and you aren't getting the best return on your money.

Be sure to check the tax/pricing histories of each of these structures on Zillow. Ouch on property taxes in San Antonio. They seem high in relation to the rest of the South.

Having said all of that, one of them will sing to you. If it doesn't sing, appreciate it and pass on it.

I like #1's outside and #2 inside and nothing about #3 appeals to me. They are all just a titch out of my price range.

I'm afraid none since I only like single-floor ranch houses. Multi-story houses always give me a chopped-up feel. No. 1 has too many stairs, No. 2 hate the dark wood, no. 3 was intriguing on the inside, but frankly none of them appeal to me because I need hills and acreage. Anything else is settling for less. Privacy, beautiful views and a lack of noise to me are true luxuries nowadays, and I'm lucky to have all three.

Based on photos only (not neighborhood, etc.), I choose the first house hands down! Gorgeous! I love it.

On looks/feel alone, I would pick house 1. But #2 is charming, too!

The size of #3 is insane......I wouldn't want that even if I could afford it.

None are my taste, but if I had to choose I'd go with house 1. I liked how bright and welcoming it feels. Although, those stairs would be killer with arms full of groceries.

If I were an established real estate developer, I'd buy #3. It's already divided up into 5 "pied a terres" according to the listing. There's also a 4000 s.f. basement that is unused - you can get two more apartments from that. I'd upgrade each to individual luxury condominiums. I'd keep as much original details as possible, while updating everything, and installing luxury kitchens and bathrooms. If you are an established real estate developer, you can do this more easily and for significantly less than it would cost an individual. Then I'd sell all 7 units for a high price with the basement units selling for lower, but still for a profit.. This has been done with several mansions in my city. The real estate developers invest 2 million or so into the purchase and renovation (actually they get a bank loan to do this), and make 2 or more million as pure profit over that depending on how many units there are, location, etc.

So you think that multi family dwellings are even allowed in this sort of neighborhood where houses cost almost 2 million dollars? I know that in many neighborhoods, if the area is deemed single family dwellings, this would not be permitted at all. If I were a neighbor in such an upscale neighborhood, I would be POed if someone turned a home into apartments or condos!!!!!

There are many historic or in-town neighborhoods throughout the country that have properties with basement rentals or former garage/servants quarters that are rentals. No special zoning is required because they are grandfathered in.

I had one with both a basement rental and a former servants cottage that I rented out. They formed the basis of great income and tax deductions that allowed me to renovate and live in a historic home. My home was the jewel of the town. There was no diminishment of value in the surrounding homes due to this usage being traditional in the neighborhood. It was there when I got there and there when I left. It's a common occurrence in plain sight. You just have to know how to look for it.

If either house #1 or #2 had a rental property, the home with the rental potential would be more attractive to me. That's why property #3 is so intriguing.

Arkansas Girl - the listing for #3 says it is divided into 5 pied a terres, and states that it is an income-producing building, so it is already allowed as a multifamily building.

As nifty as #3 is I wouldn't buy it. Granted it has the historic 1922 Southern Bell Bellhouse thing going on but it has been relisted several times since 2015. Immediately around the Bellhouse home price ranges are $216,000 to $856,000. Just outside the immediate is this house. It doesn't have as much sf (?) but has a big yard, pool, guest house. It's cheaper and nicer.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/101-Laurel-Heights-Pl_San-Antonio_TX_78212_M74773-48451#photo0

Strangely the Bellhouse #3 home is listed on Realtor . Com as a single family home.

If a home is zoned single family, you cannot rent it out to multiple people. My friend owns a home that she inherited from her sister. There was a small home on the back that her mother lived in but the sister lived in the main house so it was just technically a single family (mother and daughter). Well after they all died and my friend inherited the home she had big plans to live in the small back house and rent out the main home to someone else but since it was zoned single family, she could not. It was absolutely not allowed...she was quite upset that her plans had been dashed.

#2, love the porch, the stained wood and the kitchen looks better laid-out, of course that may not be true. I have had big houses, and couldn't wait to down size. So in reality, I wouldn't buy any of these. They take up too much time/thought and seem to be a statement, not a home. Just my opinion.