King William Neighborhood Guide
Victorian mansions, the San Antonio River, and Southtown's arts scene, just south of downtown.
- City
- San Antonio
- Typical Home Styles
- Victorian and Italianate mansions, historic cottages, restored bungalows
- Typical Price Range
- About $450K to $1.2M+
- Best For
- Buyers who want historic character and a walkable lifestyle near downtown
Overview
Living in King William
King William is San Antonio's first historic district, built by German merchants in the late 1800s along the San Antonio River. King William Street is lined with restored Victorian and Italianate mansions, while the side streets hold smaller historic cottages and bungalows. Downtown is less than a mile away, and Southtown's restaurants, galleries, and the Blue Star Arts Complex are right next door.
The appeal
What buyers love
History
Restored 19th-century homes on some of San Antonio's most beautiful streets.
Walkability
The River Walk, Southtown, and downtown are all within walking distance.
Arts and culture
The neighborhood is part of a designated Cultural Arts District.
Insider notes
What to know before you buy
Historic review
Exterior changes go through the city's Historic and Design Review Commission before permits are issued. Know the rules before you plan a renovation.
Older homes need a closer look
Foundations, plumbing, electrical, and roofs on 19th-century homes need inspectors who know historic properties.
Limited inventory
Fewer than 700 people live here, so homes don't come up often.
Around the neighborhood
Local favorites
EAT & DRINK
The Guenther House
breakfast and lunch in a historic home at Pioneer Flour Mills
Rosario's
Mexican food on South Alamo
Liberty Bar
a Southtown institution in a historic building
Blue Star Arts Complex
restaurants and drinks among the galleries
PARKS & OUTDOORS
San Antonio River Walk
walking and biking trails along the river
Mission Reach
trails connecting to the historic missions
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hemisfair Park
green space near downtown
SHOP & EXPLORE
Blue Star Arts Complex
galleries, studios, and The Contemporary at Blue Star
First Friday
Southtown's long-running monthly art walk
Steves Homestead Museum
a historic King William mansion
Southtown
local boutiques and shops on South Alamo
On the market
Homes for sale in King William
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