Before & After: The Dellview 1950s Ranch Transformation
From Distressed to Move-In Ready - San Antonio
We purchased this 1950s ranch home in the Dellview neighborhood with foundation settlement, ungrounded wiring, a leaking roof, and years of deferred maintenance. We ended up OVER budget by $13,503 on this project. That stinks but we are super proud of the transformation and are excited to share it with you! Here's a full look at the transformation, room by room.
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Property Snapshot
Property Type: Single-family ranch home
Built: 1954
Size: 1,100 sq ft, 3 bed/2 bath
Location: Dellview Neighborhood - San Antonio
Purchase Date: February 2026
Total Estimated Repairs: $77,500
Total Actual Repairs: $91,003
Renovation Highlights
- Foundation leveled back to within 1/4 inch
- Complete electrical rewire and new panel
- Complete plumbing replacement from the meter
- Full roof replacement
- Full HVAC replacement
- All new windows, doors and trim installed
- Both bathrooms fully remodeled
- Wood floors refinished throughout
- Fresh interior and exterior paint
- Landscaping and curb appeal enhancements
- New kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances
Before & After - Room by Room
Exterior
Before
After
- New roof
- New windows and doors
- Repaired garage door
- Repaired and replaced siding
- Fresh exterior paint
- Landscaping and yard cleanup
Living Room
Before
After
- Repaired water-damaged ceiling and walls
- Refinished original wood floors
- Re-textured the walls and ceiling
- Replaced the baseboards and trim
- Installed new doors
- Installed new light fixtures
- Fresh interior paint throughout
Kitchen
Before
After
- New windows
- Added more lighting
- New custom cabinets and countertops
- New appliances, including dishwasher
- New tile flooring and backsplash
Hall Bath
Before
After
- Full remodel with new pedestal sink and fixtures
- New tub and brushed gold fixtures
- New tile flooring and tub surround
- Added new exhaust fan and venting
- Added GFCI-protected outlets
Primary Bedroom
Before
After
- Removed worn carpet, refinished wood floors
- Added custom accent wall
- Fresh paint
- New windows and doors
- New light fixtures
Primary Bath
Before
After
- Redesigned layout for a large walk-in shower
- New double vanity with quartz countertops
- New toilet and brushed gold fixtures
- New tile throughout
- New lighting and exhaust fan
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If you have a house, whether inherited or not, with foundation issues, outdated systems, water damage, or major repairs needed, we can help. We've successfully purchased and renovated over 600 properties in San Antonio since 2005.
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