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Homes for sale in Monte Vista: Monte Vista area guide

Monte Vista is a Midtown historic district of about 3,000 people, built street by street from 1889 into the 1930s between San Antonio College and Olmos Park1.

~3,0001Residents
18891Development began
19981National Register

History

From goat pasture to grand homes

Developers bought a goat pasture about 2 miles north of downtown in 1889 and built block by block1.

Local district

Designated a local historic district in 19751.

Near Pearl

Midtown amenities like the Pearl are close by2.

Buyer notes

Historic rules

Check City historic review before exterior work3.

Common Questions

Monte Vista: common questions

When did Monte Vista develop?

Starting in 18891.

Is it historic?

Local district 1975, National Register 19981.

How many residents?

About 3,0001.

Quick Answers

Homes for sale in Monte Vista: questions answered

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Monte Vista?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Monte Vista and the greater San Antonio area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What should I check when comparing homes for sale in Monte Vista?

Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.

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Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. Monte Vista Historic District, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. Pearl Brewing Company, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  3. City of San Antonio, City of San Antonio (accessed 2026-10-15).