Texas Gem Is ‘One of the Best’ Spanish Colonial Revival Homes Outside of California

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Stroll by this Spanish Colonial Revival home on the market for $114,900, and you’d be excused for thinking you’d been transported to the Golden State. The terra-cotta roof, arched windows, and decorative tiles are textbook examples of a Spanish-style home most commonly found in California.

But this 1,636-square-foot charmer brings a little bit of La La Land to Tyler, TX. It’s on the Tyler Historic Landmark Register, and the city’s website describes it as “one of the best examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture found outside of the state of California.”

“People just love it,” says listing agent Kristen Anderson. “It’s showing like crazy. It is in an area that is currently being revitalized.”

For those unfamiliar with the style, the architectural design came to prominence during the Panama-California Exposition of 1915 in San Diego. The debut spurred a building boom, and this distinctive style remained popular through the ’30s.

But homes like these are usually found in California and Florida, and can be easily spotted with details such as stucco walls, curved staircases, and colorfully painted tile.

The Tyler property includes two beds, one bath, and many of the Mediterranean flourishes you might find in a SoCal structure. Original architectural details include hardwood floors, curved steps, and arched windows. The front door and hardware are also original to the house.

Living room with original curved windows

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There are the trademark white walls and quirky nooks, including a built-in window seat and a cutout over the fireplace. The home also comes with an outdoor courtyard with a wrought-iron half-wall.

Curved steps

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The kitchen includes a handy pass through to the living room, and curved steps lead to a formal dining room. The home’s bedrooms are surprisingly large and come with closets.

Kitchen with pass-through

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The home’s history dates to 1929. A man named Albert Childers built the home for $6,000 as a wedding gift for his bride, Lucille, according to research from the City of Tyler. Incredibly, Lucille lived in the adorable home until she was 88. Just three other owners have lived there since the 1990s, notes the listing agent.

With so few owners, this home has been well-preserved. The cute kitchen could use some updating, but it’s small and “won’t break the bank,” says Anderson. A few renovations have added modern-day conveniences such as central heat and air, an alarm system, and a utility room.

The historic designation offers the perk of property tax abatement, although permission must be granted for any changes to the exterior of the house, notes Anderson.

But the home’s best feature of all is the price. Move in, and you’ll enjoy the California lifestyle without the hefty West Coast cost.

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