1205 12th St

$499,000
Price
3
Beds
4,043 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
4,043
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step back in time with this charming Victorian-style home built in 1875, situated on 3 city lots in downtown Hempstead, Texas. The backyard boasts large trees, creating a serene retreat. This property is a diamond in the rough, offering immense potential for restoration enthusiasts. This 4,043 sq. ft. home with 500 sq. ft of porches must have been the talk of the town in 1875. There is also a 1 car garage and 672 sq. ft. private guest house with a laundry room, the possibilities are endless. Ideal...Step back in time with this charming Victorian-style home built in 1875, situated on 3 city lots in downtown Hempstead, Texas. The backyard boasts large trees, creating a serene retreat. This property is a diamond in the rough, offering immense potential for restoration enthusiasts. This 4,043 sq. ft. home with 500 sq. ft of porches must have been the talk of the town in 1875. There is also a 1 car garage and 672 sq. ft. private guest house with a laundry room, the possibilities are endless. Ideal for investors, flippers, or homeowners looking to customize their dream residence, this historic gem is waiting for someone with a vision to bring it back to its former glory. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a piece of history in a peaceful setting. Could be commercial use with a specific use permit granted through the City of Hempstead
  1. Listed by Crystal Krivacka • TREC #0564407 • Brokerage DRE #9012111 • Crystal Fife Realty, LLC
    P: (979)-826-0011 fiferealty@icloud.com

Property Details for 1205 12th Street

Architectural Style
Victorian
Subdivision Name
Hempstead
LISTING UPDATED: 10/24/2025 04:16 AM

Property Details for 1205 12th Street

StatusActive
MLS #92821763
Days on Market309
Taxes$11,154 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1875
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,748 SF
CountyWaller County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Crystal Fife Realty, LLC, Crystal Krivacka, TREC #0564407
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Building Information for 1205 12th Street

Stories2Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,748 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,395 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$930

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1205 12th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 290 exit Hwy. 6 south towards downtown Hempstead . Take a right on Austin St. at the red light, then a left on 12th Street. House is on the right. Look for Fife Realty Sign.
  • MLS Area Major: 26
  • MLS Area Minor: Hempstead
  • Unparsed Address: 1205 12th Street
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,154
  • Tax Legal Description: S519000 HEMPSTEAD BLK 299 LOT 6 THRU 8
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: HEMPSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 24 - Hempstead
  • High School: HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HEMPSTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 4043.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 18748.0
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 519000-299-006-000
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Unknown
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: No
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: TBD
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 1205 12th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2025

Price Change

HARMLS #92821763

$499,000
Jan 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #92821763

$531,000
Oct 27, 2013

Expired

HARMLS #42033930

$375,000
Apr 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42033930

$375,000
Apr 26, 2013

Terminated

HARMLS #92943514

$375,000
Mar 12, 2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #92943514

$375,000
Dec 8, 2012

Expired

HARMLS #14743477

$399,000
Jun 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #14743477

$399,000
Aug 19, 2009

Terminated

HARMLS #2778394

$425,000
Aug 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #2778394

$424,000
Feb 12, 2002

Expired

HARMLS #580600

$385,000
Apr 28, 2001

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #580600

$349,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2025

Price Change

HARMLS #92821763

$499,000
01/30/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #92821763

$531,000
10/27/2013

Expired

HARMLS #42033930

$375,000
04/30/2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #42033930

$375,000
04/26/2013

Terminated

HARMLS #92943514

$375,000
03/12/2013

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #92943514

$375,000
12/08/2012

Expired

HARMLS #14743477

$399,000
06/08/2012

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #14743477

$399,000
08/19/2009

Terminated

HARMLS #2778394

$425,000
08/15/2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #2778394

$424,000
02/12/2002

Expired

HARMLS #580600

$385,000
04/28/2001

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #580600

$349,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1205 12th Street

Taxable ValueLand$76,880Additions$466,270Total$543,150
Tax Record2024$11,154 ($930 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,043 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,043 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875Year Renovated1997CountyWALLERAPN519000-299-006-000

Schools near 1205 12th Street

This home is within Hempstead Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hempstead Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hempstead Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hempstead High School
Public9 to 12

Community Christian Academy
PrivatePK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1205 12th Street is a single family home for sale in Hempstead, TX 77445. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2025 by Crystal Fife Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $499,000. This listing's school district is Hempstead Independent School District. Nearby schools include Hempstead Elementary School, Hempstead Middle School and Hempstead High School. 1205 12th Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 4,043 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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