#1862675, Amy Case, Listing office: Phyllis Browning Company
#1867182·
Listing office: Phyllis Browning Company·
Listing agent: Susanne Marco·
Listing office phone: (210) 632-8400
$965,000 List price
261 Fair Oaks Alamo Heights, TX 78209
4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
2,922 sqft
0.2 acres
$330 / sqft
House
Property details
About 261 Fair Oaks
261 E Fair Oaks Pl is a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offering 2,922 sq. ft. of inviting living space on a charming, tree-lined street in the heart of Alamo Heights. Recent improvements include freshly painted interiors (July 2025), updated lighting (June 2025), a new HVAC system with a UV filtration system to reduce allergens (June 2025), a new A/C unit (2024), prior HVAC upgrades (2023), improved insulation, and lush new sod-enhancing comfort while preserving the home's distinctive warmth and character. The living room features hardwood floors, crown molding, a limestone fireplace, and a custom bar with wine fridge, while the kitchen is outfitted with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. A spacious family room with walls of glass opens to a large deck, perfect for entertaining, and the laundry is discreetly tucked away for convenience. Outside, the private backyard offers raised garden beds, mature trees, and a lush lawn, complemented by a detached 2-car garage with epoxy flooring and an extended driveway. The thoughtfully separated primary suite provides a quiet retreat, and the location-within walking distance to Alamo Heights High School and close to Sunset & Co. Shopping Center-offers both community connection and everyday convenience. This home perfectly blends unique charm, modern updates, and an unbeatable location at an exceptional value.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,922 sqft
Lot size0.207 Acres
Year built1941
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Detached
MLS #1867182
FireplaceLiving Room, Family Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Microwave, Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Flooring Type: Saltillo Tile, Wood, Stone
- Interior: Two Living Area, Separate Dining Room, Two Eating Areas, Island Kitchen, Utility Room Inside, Secondary Bedroom Down, Laundry Main Level, Walk in Closets
- Fireplace: Living Room, Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Two Car Garage, Detached
- Exterior: Deck/Balcony
- Architectural Style: Split Level, Ranch, Traditional
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $965,000
- Price/SqFt: $330
- Directions: N. New Braunfels Ave.
- Year Built: 1941
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,922 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.207 Acres
- MLS Number: 1867182
- Office Name: Phyllis Browning Company
- Office Phone: (210) 632-8400
- Office Email: smarco@phyllisbrowning.com
- Listing Agent: Susanne Marco
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Nearby schools
7
Woodridge Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.8 mi
•100 Woodridge Dr
8
Cambridge Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.9 mi
•1001 Townsend Ave
1
Southwest Preparatory School
Public Charter PK-5
1.1 mi
•1258 Austin Hwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $131,352. The majority of Alamo Heights, TX residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
31%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 261 Fair Oaks
The listing price of 261 Fair Oaks property is $965,000.
The property 261 Fair Oaks is a house located in Alamo Heights, Texas, 78209.
Active Listing: 261 Fair Oaks is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 261 Fair Oaks are: Woodridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Cambridge Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Southwest Preparatory School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Alamo Heights Junior School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Garner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp Poder Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Alamo Heights High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), New Directions (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), School of Science and Technology (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 261 Fair Oaks has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 261 Fair Oaks is 2,922 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 261 Fair Oaks is 1941.
This home is located at 261 Fair Oaks in Alamo Heights, TX and zip code 78209. This 2,922 square foot home, which was built in 1941, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $965,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Alamo Heights, TX. In the same period over 8 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Alamo Heights, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 10.3%. Listings spent 77 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $679,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.