The Conservation Society of San Antonio has sold the Steves Homestead , a stately Victorian mansion along the San Antonio River in the King William neighborhood.
The historic three-story home at 509 King William St. was built in the mid-1870s for Edward Steves, a lumber entrepreneur and German immigrant who moved from Comfort with his wife, Johanna, and three sons.
The J.W. Plumfield Family Living Trust acquired it in early June.
“We are delighted the house will once again be a residence in the King William neighborhood,” the Conservation Society said in a statement.
It declined further comment on the sale, citing a confidentiality agreement.
In a statement provided through their attorney, the new owners said they intend to preserve the property.
“The Steves Homestead is an iconic home, kept well preserved by the San Antonio Conservation Society,” the trustees said. “As students of history and longtime residents of San Antonio, we are honored and excited to have the opportunity to carry forward the work started by the Society.”
“Our goal is to preserve the home and its outbuildings as much as possible, and continue the work of restoration for the benefit of future generations,” they added.
It’s unclear who the trustees are and what they paid for the property. The Bexar Appraisal District values it at $3.2 million.
The Conservation Society owned the home since 1952 and operated and maintained it as a museum until several months ago, when the organization closed it.
The design of the home is reflective of the Second Empire style of architecture that was popular in Europe and the U.S. Northeast at the time of its construction. It’s built of limestone, with doors and floors made of pine that Steves imported from Florida.
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