What is it like to live at 707 Sumner Dr in San Antonio's 78209 zip code?
707 Sumner Dr is a move-in ready, single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with refinished original hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen, and a large private backyard — priced at $214,900 in the 78209 zip code. The location puts you minutes from Fort Sam Houston, Austin Highway, H-E-B, and Loop 410, with a flexible rear bonus room that adapts to how you actually live.
Morning
You wake up in the primary bedroom on the quiet end of a split-bedroom layout — secondary bedrooms on the other side, so the house gives you separation without size. The hardwood floors were refinished in 2026. Fresh paint throughout. It feels like a home that just got a reset.
Coffee in the kitchen: granite counters, gas cooking, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances. The kitchen doesn't waste space. The cabinet storage is genuinely useful.
Out the back door, the yard opens up — 7,187 square feet, fully fenced, with room to spread out. Morning coffee outside with a dog, or a container garden along the fence line. The shed in back handles the overflow.
Midday
Working from home? The rear flex space — a bonus room added behind the main living area — is the answer. Large windows, overlooking the yard, separate enough from the front of the house to feel like a dedicated workspace. It functions equally well as a second living room, playroom, or hobby room depending on what your life requires.
At a Glance
Price | $214,900 |
Beds / Baths | 3 / 2 |
Living Area | 1,311 sq ft |
Lot | 7,187 sq ft |
Price per Sq Ft | ~$164 |
HVAC | New 2021 |
Floors | Hardwood, refinished 2026 |
School District | NEISD |
The laundry room is inside — a 2017 renovation converted the former half bath into a second full bath and carved out a dedicated laundry room. Two full baths now. Laundry off the living space. These are the details that don't show up in the headline but matter every day.
Afternoon
Errands don't require a plan. H-E-B is minutes away. Target, Austin Highway shopping and dining, Loop 410, and I-35 are all close. San Antonio International Airport is roughly 10 minutes north.
What's nearby:
- Fort Sam Houston / JBSA — under 10 minutes
- Austin Highway dining & retail — 5 minutes
- H-E-B — 5 minutes
- Loop 410 — minutes away
- San Antonio International Airport — ~10 minutes
- Alamo Heights / Broadway corridor — 10 minutes
- Downtown San Antonio — 15 minutes
For military buyers, the commute calculus here is straightforward. For investors, this is the same 78209 zip code with the same location premium — at a price point that still makes the numbers work. For first-time buyers, you're getting two full baths, a flex room, a full-size backyard, and a renovated kitchen for under $215K.
Evening
The backyard earns its keep. Privacy fencing on all sides. Large enough for a fire pit, outdoor dining, a garden, or just space to breathe. The one-car carport keeps the car covered. The storage shed takes the rest.
Inside, the split layout means guests or kids have their own wing. The living and dining areas flow well — the kind of open feel that comes from large windows and a good floor plan, not square footage alone.
Who This Home Is For
This property tends to make sense for three types of buyers:
First-time buyers ready to stop renting and get into a 78209 address with a home that needs nothing on day one.
Military buyers stationed at Fort Sam Houston or JBSA who want an easy commute, a full-size yard, and a home that won't require immediate capital.
Investors looking for a turnkey rental in a zip code with consistent demand. The 78209 location, the updated systems (HVAC 2021, new water heater, 2026 finishes), and the proximity to Fort Sam make this a low-friction rental.
If you're comparing this to other options in 78209, also take a look at 526 Sumner Dr — a similar mid-century property on the same street at $219,000 with an Airbnb track record.
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About Caroline Decherd Caroline Decherd is a luxury and historic home specialist with Park Properties Group at Phyllis Browning Company, serving Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park, and San Antonio's established central neighborhoods — including 78209. parkpropertiesgroup.com
