303 South Center Street

Forney, TX 75126

$964,500
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
5,004 Sq. Ft.
$193 / Sq. Ft.
5,004
Sq. Ft.
$193
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Dating back to 1873 and proudly listed on the Historic Register named: The McKellar Home. Spans almost 3 acres on a secluded street within the Forney area. Sprawling acreage w/ mature trees is a true Grand Estate. Preserved is the period; hand crafted wood molding, leaded glass doors, Tiffany style-stained glass windows, oak inlaid hardwood flooring, fantastically tiled fireplaces and many of them a true gem. The property has undergone meticulous renovations to seamlessly integrate modern amenities...Dating back to 1873 and proudly listed on the Historic Register named: The McKellar Home. Spans almost 3 acres on a secluded street within the Forney area. Sprawling acreage w/ mature trees is a true Grand Estate. Preserved is the period; hand crafted wood molding, leaded glass doors, Tiffany style-stained glass windows, oak inlaid hardwood flooring, fantastically tiled fireplaces and many of them a true gem. The property has undergone meticulous renovations to seamlessly integrate modern amenities while preserving its historical charm. Wolf commercial range, freshly renovated guest house with kitchen. Recent upgrades include interior replaced plumbing, electrical, & mechanical systems. The grand entry stairs with a keyhole feature, soaring ceilings, and hardwood flooring contribute to the interior's spacious feel. This residence seamlessly combines the best of both worlds, large salt water pool, large basketball court with scoreboard, gazebo with sitting area and so much more!
  1. Listed by Howard Getz • TREC #0614891 • Keller Williams Memorial

Property Details for 303 South Center Street

Area
84
Subdivision
Forney Rev
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
520 - Forney
Style
Colonial
Private Pool
Yes
Garage Carport
Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Circle Driveway
LISTING UPDATED: 12/26/2024 10:44 AM

Property Details for 303 South Center Street

StatusActive
MLS #31200401
Days on Market148
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1890
Lot Size2.34 AC / 101,800 SF
CountyKaufman County

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Building Information for 303 South Center Street

Stories2Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size2.34 AC / 101,800 SF

Property Information for 303 South Center Street

Description Information
School Details
  • School Elementary: JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FORNEY)
  • School Middle: WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • School High: FORNEY HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
  • Stories: 2
  • Dwelling Type: Free Standing
  • Garage Desc: Detached Garage
  • Access: Automatic Gate
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built Src: Appraisal District
  • Builder Name: John Alexander McKellar
Lot Information
  • Acres Description: 2 Up to 5 Acres
  • Sq Ft Source: Appraisal District
  • Lot Size Source: Appraisal District
  • Section Num: 0
  • Parcel Number: 23779
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 1: 26x15
  • Room Location 1: 2nd
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 2: 33x18
  • Room Location 2: 1st
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 3: 15x15
  • Room Location 3: 1st
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 4: 19x13
  • Room Location 4: 2nd
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 5: 15x15
  • Room Location 5: 2nd
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 12x10
  • Room Location 6: 2nd
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 7: 14x13
  • Room Location 7: 1st
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Dining Room
  • Room Dimensions 8: 20x15
  • Room Location 8: 1st
Additional Information
  • Bed Room Description: Primary Bed - 1st Floor
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
  • Microwave: No
  • Dishwasher: Yes
  • Compactor: No
  • Disposal: Yes
  • Fireplaces Number: 7
  • Fireplace Description: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Icemaker: No
  • Oven Type: Double Oven
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Crown Molding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling
  • Floors: Tile, Wood
  • Countertops: granite
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Fully Fenced
  • Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Heat System: Central Gas
  • Pool Area: No
  • Pool Private Desc: Gunite, In Ground
  • 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Mandatory: No
  • Annual Maint Desc: No
  • Fee Other: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate: 2.07%

Property History for 303 South Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 303 South Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$305,399Additions$692,954Total$998,353
Tax Record2023$26,497 ($2,208 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,004 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,004 SqFtStories2Lot Size101,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated2005CountyKAUFMANAPN00.1110.0006.0000.01.02.02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 303 South Center Street

This home is within Forney Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Johnson Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Warren Middle School
Public7 to 8

Forney High School
Public9 to 12

The Keith Bell Center
Public9 to 12

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303 South Center Street is a single family home for sale in Forney, TX 75126. This property was listed for sale on August 12, 2024 by Keller Williams Memorial, it's currently listed at $964,500. It has been on the market for a total of 148 days and was last sold on March 6, 2023. This listing's school district is Forney Independent School District. Nearby schools include Johnson Elementary School, Warren Middle School and Forney High School. 303 South Center Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 5,004 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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