# 538 W Elsmere, San Antonio, TX 78212

> **TL;DR:** 8bd/6ba multi-family, $599,000 ($160/sqft), built 1930, 3,747 sqft. Est. $2,596/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $599,000 |
| Price/sqft | $160 |
| Bedrooms | 8 |
| Bathrooms | 6 full |
| Square Feet | 3,747 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Property Type | Multi-Family (Multi Family) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $2,596 |
| **Total** | **$2,596** |

## Nearby Schools

- **Elementary:** Beacon Hill
- **Middle:** Cotton
- **High:** Edison

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1930

## Description

### Agent Description
Rare 3-Unit Gem in Historic Beacon Hill!  An investment opportunity awaits at 538 W. Elsmere, a triplex located in the heart of one of San Antonio's historic districts. Boasting a strong rental history and flexible floor plans, this property is perfectly suited for long-term investors or an owner-occupant looking to house-hack.  Unit 1 (538 W. Elsmere): A sprawling two-story residence featuring 4 bedrooms (2 up/2 down) and 3 bathrooms. This unit offers a sunroom on the main level, a versatile upstairs loft, and a large fenced-in yard-a rare find for the area.  Unit 2 (542 W. Elsmere): A spacious upstairs flat offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing ample space for tenants.  Unit 3: A private 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, ideal for high-demand single occupancy.  Located just minutes from The Pearl, San Antonio College, and Downtown, this property offers unbeatable proximity to trendy dining and urban amenities. Whether you are looking for a turnkey rental or a value-add historic project, this Beacon Hill multi-family is a must-see!

## Location

- **Address:** 538 W Elsmere, San Antonio, TX 78212
- **County:** Bexar
- **Neighborhood:** ALTA VISTA
- **Coordinates:** 29.462159, -98.502558
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=29.462159,-98.502558

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Susan Sheffield
- **Brokerage:** Engel & Völkers Alamo Heights
- **Phone:** 2108451008
- **Email:** susie.sheffield@evrealestate.com

## Primary Photo

![538 W Elsmere - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/cb560d8110f3feaedd2b0fe450dbfa0dl-f2311803819r.jpg)

*20 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/538-w-elsmere-san-antonio-tx-78212-1963175)*

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**MLS#:** 1963175 | **Updated:** 2026-06-17
**Source:** listhub

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