Case Study: 43 Longsford, San Antonio, TX 78209

The Situation

Our clients—recent empty nesters who had sold their Olmos Park home a year and a half earlier—were ready for the perfect next chapter. But identifying that “perfect” fit required time, thoughtful exploration, and a deep understanding of their evolving needs.

We began by looking at condos and high-rise buildings in Alamo Heights and downtown. When none of those lifestyles felt quite right, we broadened the search to include garden homes and properties with special views. Because our clients traveled frequently and had limited windows for showings, we tailored the search to be highly strategic and efficient.

Over months of looking, their preferences clarified. With every showing, they were able to refine exactly what would work—ultimately gravitating toward something entirely different from where we began.

The Challenge

Finding a home in 78209 with a truly remarkable view is exceptionally rare—especially something positioned on the cliff overlooking The Quarry. Inventory in this niche is minimal, and most properties with views are purchased quickly or never hit the market at all.

Adding to the challenge:

Our clients’ travel schedule
Their very specific criteria
A market where premium view properties are scarce and competitive

We needed not just the right home, but the right moment.

The Opportunity

That moment arrived with 43 Longsford—but not in the typical “just listed” sense. This was a unique estate-sale property that had:

Been on the market 106 days
Experienced multiple price adjustments
Even gone under contract and fallen out

Many buyers had overlooked it by this point. But for us, the timing was perfect.

When the home became available again, we immediately recognized the opportunity. Its cliffside position offered panoramic golf course views, a spacious garden-home layout, multiple living and dining areas, hardwood floors, and incredible potential in one of San Antonio’s most coveted zip codes.

The sellers were ready to move quickly, and that flexibility aligned beautifully with our clients’ desire to close and begin making the home their own.

The Solution

We toured the property as soon as our clients were in town. Once inside, everything aligned—the layout, the views, the privacy, and the ability to transform the space to fit their long-term lifestyle.

We guided them through:

The considerations that come with an as-is estate sale
The strategic approach to making a value-driven offer
The advantages created by the property’s time on market
The negotiation pathway that protected their goals

With careful positioning, we secured the property at a strong price and achieved terms that made the transition seamless for our clients.

The Results

Our clients are now the proud owners of a rare Alamo Heights garden home perched on the cliff above The Quarry—something that becomes available only a handful of times over many years. It is a perfect fit for their lifestyle and a remarkable next step in their home journey.

This case study reflects what we aim for in every transaction:

strategic guidance, clear communication, and exceptional results that help our clients move confidently into their next chapter.

Client Testimonial

“I loved working with Park Properties! They were professional and they communicated regularly, so I always knew what was happening in the process. Best of all, we had a contract on our home in a matter of weeks, and we closed quickly thereafter. I recommend Caroline and Susanne highly!”

101 Paseo Encinal was sold for

Over the Bexar County appraisal

Above the Zillow estimate