$248,500

5131 Cactus Thorn San Antonio, TX 78253

$2,951
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,240 sqft
0.2 acres
$200 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5131 Cactus Thorn

Our homeowner wants to make your buyer's dream come true! Additional benefit our seller can offer to your buyer is: down payment assistance loan. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. This property is located in Alamo Ranch, inside a gated 55+ community offering resort-style amenities. Residents of Hill Country Retreat enjoy exceptional and amazing amenities, including a clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, a library, walking track, and much more. The walking path is paved in concrete, which can accommodate both walkers and wheelchairs, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy the scenic surroundings of the community. This charming 1-story home boasts 1,240 sq ft of spacious living space and an open floor plan perfect for modern living. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room, stunning no-carpet flooring throughout, and a roomy primary bedroom complete with a large walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with double vanities for added convenience. Enjoy enhanced energy efficiency with the owned solar panel system, and appreciate the added comforts of a water softener, alarm system, and front and back sprinklers. Step outside to the peaceful backyard featuring a covered patio that backs to a serene greenbelt, enclosed by an elegant wrought iron fence - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This home also includes a 2-car attached garage for added convenience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this move-in-ready home yours today!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,240 sqft
Lot size0.187 Acres
Year built2008
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Attached
MLS #1844955
Attached garageYes
FireplaceNot Applicable
ViewCity

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Ceiling Fan(s), Cooktop, Microwave, Range, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater, Garage Door Opener
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior: One Living Area, Liv/Din Combo, Eat-In Kitchen, Two Eating Areas, 1st Floor Lvl/No Steps, Cable TV Available, Laundry Room, Walk in Closets
  • Fireplace: Not Applicable
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Two Car Garage, Attached
  • View: City
  • Exterior: Patio Slab, Covered Patio, Wrought Iron Fence, Sprinkler System, Has Gutters, Mature Trees
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $248,500
  • Price/SqFt: $200
  • HOA Amount: $505 Quarterly
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,340
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: City Lot, Level
  • Directions: From W Loop 1604 N, head northwest on TX-151 W, continue onto Alamo Ranch Pkwy, turn left onto Wooden Trestle, turn right onto Desert Palm, turn left onto Cactus Thorn, home will be on the right.
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,240 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.187 Acres
  • MLS Number: 1844955
  • Office Name: Watters International Realty
  • Office Phone: (512) 646-0038
  • Office Email: listings-satx@wattersinternational.com
  • Listing Agent: Christopher Watters

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5131 Cactus Thorn, San Antonio, TX 78253 - ranch-style house featuring a garage, brick siding, driveway, and fence

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$282,920$1,340
2023$288,730$2,236
2022$263,470$2,236
2021$203,676$2,168
2020$185,160$3,944
2019$183,110$4,128
2018$185,940$4,128
2017$175,120$3,891

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

John Hoffmann Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

12118 Volunteer Pkwy

6

Judge Andy Mireles Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

12260 Rockwall Ml

5

Bennie L. Cole Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.9 mi

13185 Tillman Rdg

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,959. The majority of San Antonio, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

27%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

26%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
43%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Best BuyBest Buy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LincolnLincoln
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian
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About 5131 Cactus Thorn

The listing price of 5131 Cactus Thorn property is $248,500.

The property 5131 Cactus Thorn is a house located in San Antonio, Texas, 78253.

Active Listing: 5131 Cactus Thorn is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5131 Cactus Thorn are: John Hoffmann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Judge Andy Mireles Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Bennie L. Cole Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dolph Briscoe Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), School of Science and Technology Northwest (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Wallace B. Jefferson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), William H. Taft High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), William J. Brennan High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John M. Harlan High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,340 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 5131 Cactus Thorn has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5131 Cactus Thorn is 1,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5131 Cactus Thorn is 2008.

This home is located at 5131 Cactus Thorn in San Antonio, TX and zip code 78253 in the Hill Country Retreat neighborhood. This 1,240 square foot home, which was built in 2008, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $248,500.

San Antonio, TX housing market in May 2025 saw over 222 listings sold above listed price, more than 373 sold at listed price and over 744 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in San Antonio, TX between April and May 2025 increased by 11.4%. Listings spent 74 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $296,885 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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