Gorgeous French Country 4 bedroom / 3 car single story with recreational pool and heated spa beautifully situated under gorgeous oaks in a pleasant bricked courtyard located in the coveted, quiet community of Olympia Hills of Universal City, a bedroom community of the Greater San Antonio area with immediate & convenient access to I-35 and 1604. VOLUNTARY HOA! This charming home was designed by the present owner 34 years ago and has undergone extensive upgrades. Upon entering, you'll be charmed by an inviting sitting room and formal dining area ideal for get togethers. To the left is a private study with handsome wood paneling and built in bookshelf and cabinetry. Make your favorite meals in an inviting kitchen with striking granite counters, beautiful island and breakfast area all situated across from what is sure to be your favorite room in the house - the family room with soaring ceiling, fireplace, built ins and large windows overlooking a sparkling pool. Stunning porcelain tile floors grace the entry, dining, kitchen, hallways and baths. You'll find crown molding in the LR, DR, KIT, and MB and new carpeting will soon be installed in the secondary bedrooms two of which are joined by a jack n Jill bath. The master suite and family room boast Pella French doors opening onto the pool patio and covered porch. The pool underwent a total transformation this July with completely renovated surface and tile. The polaris is 6 mos old and the pump motor was installed this spring '23. The pool is 3 1/2 ft on each end and approx 5-6 ft in the center - a true game pool. Take a refreshing dip, enjoy water aerobics, install a game net in the pre-cut holes or sit poolside in the conversation area within the courtyard. In the winter, the heated spa will heat the pool if you let the water run over! A new roof and gutters were installed 2 years ago along with a 22K Generac with a 10 yr transferrable service contract. 4 ton 14 seer HVAC installed July 10, 2023. Water heater July 2023. Do not miss the engineered mancave accessible by winding staircase above the side entry 3 car roomy garage. You'll love being sent to the doghouse here! Watch movies/sports or play games in this fun 24' X 17' setting. It even has its own mini split heat pump for AC/heat and most of the mancave furnishings and the TV remain. The garage itself is lined with cabinets for storage with room for a workshop area. Trees and shrubs were trimmed and lawn dressing put down in March. The home is solidly built of brick all the way around. In fact, the ONLY wood you'll find is around 2 outlying windows. There are also 2 brick fireplaces with engineered chimneys (dug 6 ft to lay the foundation to support them). Washer, drier, fridge in kitchen and stand up freezer convey. Cluster mailbox is easily accessible across the street. Blueprints are available For a creative twist, frame them as wall decor in your new home. Great neighbors, golf course, all the conveniences of the Forum. Welcome home. You're going to love it here.
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8503 CRETIAN ISLE, Universal City, TX 78148
4beds
2,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.27 Acres Lot
$545,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,092 Estimated rent
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$545,600
$518,000 - $578,000
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Recreational poolGolf coursePleasant bricked courtyardCrown moldingStunning porcelain tile floorsFamily roomNew carpeting
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Danyelle Daniel TREC #547708 (210) 722-0500,
Keller Williams Heritage
Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1713311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Separate, Double Vanity, Soaking Tub
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Dining room
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Kitchen
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Office
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- 13-15 SEER AX, Ceiling Fan(s), Two Central
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Water Softener Owned, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Plumb for Water Softener, Electric Cooktop, Down Draft, Double Oven, 2+ Water Heater Units
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Dryer Connection
Features
- Two Living Area, Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Two Eating Areas, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Study/Library, Game Room, Utility Room Inside, Secondary Bedroom Down, 1st Floor Lvl/No Steps, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, High Speed Internet, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Telephone, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Central Vacuum, Solid Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Storage,Finished,Floored,Permanent Stairs,Pull Down Stairs,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two, Living Room, Family Room, Gas Logs Included, Wood Burning, Gas, Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,823
- Total interior livable area: 2,823 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Three Car Garage, Attached, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Pile Carpet, Level Lot, No Stairs, First Floor Bath, Full Bath/Bed on 1st Flr, First Floor Bedroom, Stall Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Fenced, Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, 1/4 - 1/2 Acre, Curbs, Street Gutters, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Fire Hydrant w/in 500'
- Residential vegetation: Mature Trees, Mature Trees (ext feat)
Details
- Parcel number: 050477600330
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, 4 Sides Masonry
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Pre-Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Details
- Builder name: Partners in Building
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: CPS
- Gas: CPS
- Sewer: Universal Ci, Sewer System
- Water: Universal Ci
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, City Garbage service
Green energy
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Tennis Court(s), Golf, Clubhouse, Playground
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Olympia
Location
- Region: Universal City
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $470,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,101
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,TX Vet,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2023 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/15/2023 | Pending sale | $525,000$186/sqft |
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| 8/26/2023 | Contingent | $525,000$186/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,639 -9% | $470,000 -3.1% |
| 2024 | $9,492 +83.9% | $485,270 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $5,163 -28% | $443,453 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,170 +2.5% | $403,139 +10% |
| 2021 | $6,998 | $366,490 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $6,998 -0.4% | $354,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $7,026 | $350,970 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $7,026 +6% | $321,210 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $6,631 +0.7% | $321,460 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $6,584 +4.1% | $314,730 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $6,323 | $291,951 +10% |
| 2014 | $6,323 | $265,410 +5.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $250,640 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $252,370 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $255,210 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $257,580 +5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $243,940 -1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $248,090 -0.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $249,000 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $228,150 +3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $220,600 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 78148
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Olympia Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Kitty Hawk Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Veterans Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Olympia
- Middle: Kitty Hawk
- High: Veterans Memorial
- District: Judson
Source: LERA MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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