505 Houston Street

Castroville, TX 78009

$795,000
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
3,759 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
3,759
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own your own piece of history. This "pioneer house" originally built in 1847 has so much charm and original architecture and elements! The original Bippert-Kueck house was constructed out of lime plastered walls and in 1869 2 rooms were added along with a long back hallway. In 1990 the home was purchased and an addition added to include a second bedroom and bathroom, a modern kitchen and another large living space. With over 3700 square feet this home is set up for entertaining! Situated on a double...Own your own piece of history. This "pioneer house" originally built in 1847 has so much charm and original architecture and elements! The original Bippert-Kueck house was constructed out of lime plastered walls and in 1869 2 rooms were added along with a long back hallway. In 1990 the home was purchased and an addition added to include a second bedroom and bathroom, a modern kitchen and another large living space. With over 3700 square feet this home is set up for entertaining! Situated on a double lot, this .63 acre corner lot historic property is a jewel! With room to add a barn from the adjoining lot to double as garage space and additional living space - the possibilities are endless.
  1. Listed by Heather Mutz • TREC #645964 • Homestead & Ranch Real Estate • heathermutz@homesteadandranch.com

Property Details for 505 Houston Street

School District
Medina Valley I.S.D.
Neighborhood Amenities
None
Subdivision
n/a
Style
One Story, Historic/Older
Exterior
4 Sides Masonry
LISTING UPDATED: 07/24/2024 06:16 PM

Property Details for 505 Houston Street

StatusActive
MLS #1754527
Days on Market264
Taxes$12,039 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1847
Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
CountyMedina County

Building Information for 505 Houston Street

Stories1Year Built1847Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,442 SF

Property Information for 505 Houston Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 3000
  • Elementary School: Castroville Elementary
  • Middle School: Medina Valley
  • High School: Medina Valley
  • Home Faces: South
  • Instruction/Direction: From Hwy 90 W take a right on Fiorella St, left on Houston St., house on right
  • Accessible/Adaptive Home: No
  • County: Medina
  • State: TX
  • Zip: 78009
  • City: Castroville
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA Mandatory: None
  • Taxed By Mltpl Counties: No
  • Certified Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Property ID: R13814
Parking
  • Garage Parking: None/Not Applicable
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans, Chandelier, Washer Connection, Dryer Connection, Cook Top, Built-In Oven, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Legal Description: CASTROVILLE RANGE 10 BLOCK 4 LOT 1-2
  • Subdivision Legal Name: CASTROVILLE RANGE 10
  • Builder Name: Bippert
  • Year Built: 1847
  • Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Corner, 1/2-1 Acre
  • Lot Improvements: Street Paved, City Street
  • Source Sqft: Appsl Dist
  • Legal Desc-Lot: 1-2
  • Square Feet: 3759.0
  • Apprx Age: 177
  • Lot Size: 0.63
Utilities
  • Air Conditioning: Two Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water/Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Two
  • Floor: Carpeting, Saltillo Tile, Stone
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior: Two Living Area, Separate Dining Room, Florida Room, All Bedrooms Upstairs, 1st Floor Lvl/No Steps, High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Laundry in Closet, Walk in Closets
  • Window Coverings: All Remain
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Total Baths: 2
  • Total Baths Composite (Full Half): 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Wood Shingle/Shake
  • Construction: Pre-Owned
  • Pool: N
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Pool/Spa: None
  • Proposed Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Living Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.0
Entry Room
  • Entry Room Width: 5.0
  • Entry Room Length: 24.0
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Contract: Exclusive Right To Sell
Rental
Rental Information
  • OCCUPANCY: Vacant

Property History for 505 Houston 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 505 Houston Street

Taxable ValueLand$136,080Additions$459,380Total$595,460
Tax Record2023$5,786 ($482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,759 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,759 SqFtStories1Lot Size83,322 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1868CountyMEDINAAPN13814Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 505 Houston Street

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

Medina Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Medina Valley High School
Public8 to 12

St Louis Catholic School
PrivatePK to 5

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505 Houston Street is a single family home for sale in Castroville, TX 78009. This property was listed for sale on February 27, 2024 by Homestead & Ranch Real Estate, it's currently listed at $795,000. It has been on the market for a total of 264 days and was last sold on September 20, 2023. This listing's school district is Medina Valley Independent School District. Nearby schools include Castroville Elementary School, Medina Valley Middle School and Medina Valley High School. 505 Houston Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 3,759 sqft single family home built in 1847.

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