$250,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,392
Sqft lot: 7,187
Acre lot: 0.16
Open House on Saturday, April 4th 2026 at to

Courtesy of Vortex Realty, Juan Rodriguez (210) 272-7632

Status: New
Property Type: Single Family Detached
Year Built: 1972
Neighborhood: Rainbow Hills
Days On Website: 0

Property Details for 551 Merritt, San Antonio, TX 78227

Open House Saturday 4/4 from 1-4pm!!! Beautifully reimagined and move-in ready, this updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of style, function, and location. Situated on a corner lot with no rear neighbors and backing to Rainbow Hills Park, this home delivers added privacy and convenience. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept layout where the kitchen, dining, and main living area flow seamlessly together-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Just off the dining area is a spacious second living room, offering the flexibility for a family room, game room, office, or media space. The stunning new kitchen is the centerpiece of the home, featuring white cabinetry with elegant gold accents, a built-in oven, a large island with a waterfall quartz countertop, and abundant workspace and storage. New luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by all new doors and energy-efficient LED lighting that gives the entire interior a fresh, modern feel. Both bathrooms have been thoughtfully remodeled with stylish finishes, while major updates including new windows, a new HVAC heat pump system, and a newer water heater provide comfort and peace of mind. Outside, you'll find a welcoming covered front porch, and a large covered two-car carport. The oversized backyard is a blank canvas, ready for a garden, play area, outdoor kitchen, or whatever you envision. Located in an established community just minutes from Lackland Air Force Base, shopping, dining, and major highways including I-410, US-90, and SH-151, this home combines convenience with modern updates in a truly standout package.

Listing

  • Listing date: 2026-04-03 05:00:00
  • 1 cumulative day on market
  • 1 day on market
  • Price per square foot: $180

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Single Vanity

Location

  • County: Bexar
  • Area: 0200
  • Subdivision: RAINBOW HILLS

Building

  • Built in 1972
  • Approximate age: 54 years
  • Construction: Pre-Owned
  • Builder: Unk
  • 1,392 square feet
  • 1 story
  • South
  • One Story
  • Traditional

Exterior Features

  • Privacy Fence
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Asbestos Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Features

  • Two Living Area
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Island Kitchen
  • Utility Room Inside
  • Open Floor Plan
  • Cable TV Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Laundry Main Level
  • Laundry Room

Windows & Doors

  • None Remain

Roof

  • Composition

Floors

  • Vinyl

Foundation

  • Slab

Fireplaces

  • Not Applicable

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.165
  • Lot dimensions: 63x120
  • Corner
  • Level
  • Street Paved
  • Curbs
  • Sidewalks
  • Streetlights
  • Fire Hydrant w/in 500'
  • City Street

Amenities

  • Park/Playground
  • Jogging Trails
  • Sports Court

Kitchen

  • Kitchen length: 13 feet
  • Kitchen width: 9 feet

Living Room

  • Living room length: 16 feet
  • Living room width: 10 feet

Family Room

  • Family room width: 10 feet
  • Family room length: 18 feet

Dining Room

  • Dining room length: 13 feet
  • Dining room width: 8 feet

Primary Bedroom

  • DownStairs
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Full Bath
  • Master bedroom length: 12 feet
  • Master bedroom width: 10 feet

Second Bedroom

  • Bedroom 2 length: 13 feet
  • Bedroom 2 width: 10 feet

Third Bedroom

  • Bedroom 3 length: 10 feet
  • Bedroom 3 width: 10 feet

Fourth Bedroom

  • Bedroom 4 length: 10 feet
  • Bedroom 4 width: 9 feet

Additional Rooms

  • Utility room length: 10 feet
  • Utility room width: 7 feet

Parking

  • None/Not Applicable

Pool

  • None

Schools

  • School district: Northside
  • Elementary school: John Glenn Jr.
  • Middle school: Rayburn Sam
  • High school: John Jay

Heating

  • Electric
  • Central
  • 1 Unit

Cooling

  • One Central
  • Heat Pump

Utilities

  • City
  • Gas utility supplier: CPS
  • Electric utility supplier: CPS
  • Garbage utility supplier: City
  • Water utility supplier: SAWS
  • Sewer utility supplier: SAWS

Taxes

  • Tax year: 2025
  • Total tax amount: $3,732

Miscellaneous

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Chandelier
  • Washer Connection
  • Dryer Connection
  • Cook Top
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave Oven
  • Gas Cooking
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker Connection
  • Vent Fan
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Solid Counter Tops
  • City Garbage service
  • As-Is

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551 Merritt
San Antonio, TX 78227
County: Bexar