541 North Main Street

La Grange, TX 78945

$1,750,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
4,212 Sq. Ft.
$415 / Sq. Ft.
4,212
Sq. Ft.
$415
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing the Hermes House, a rare chance to own a true piece of Texas history. On the market for the first time, this 1892 home has been lovingly preserved by the same family for over a century. A stunning example of folk Victorian architecture, it showcases timeless craftsmanship and character. Built with cypress clapboard siding, highlights include an elegant double gallery, intricate fretwork, and decorative vergeboard crowning the front gable. Bay windows and 12-foot ceilings make it feel...Introducing the Hermes House, a rare chance to own a true piece of Texas history. On the market for the first time, this 1892 home has been lovingly preserved by the same family for over a century. A stunning example of folk Victorian architecture, it showcases timeless craftsmanship and character. Built with cypress clapboard siding, highlights include an elegant double gallery, intricate fretwork, and decorative vergeboard crowning the front gable. Bay windows and 12-foot ceilings make it feel grand and spacious. The second floor features a private apartment with a side entrance. Set on 5.282 acres—an entire city block—the property includes several historic outbuildings, such as a gazebo, buggy house, garage, servant quarters, smokehouse, barns, and a chicken coop. There’s also a modern metal barn with four roll-up doors. Possibilities are endless for this stunning 5-bedroom, 4-bath home set on over five acres, just a short three-block stroll from the town square.
  1. Listed by Lisa Corker • TREC #0288247 • Hart Land Real Estate
  2. Listed by Paula Collins • TREC #0466277 • Hart Land Real Estate

Property Details for 541 North Main Street

Area
69
Subdivision
Hermes
Primary Planned Community
No
For Lease
No
School District
205 - La Grange
Style
Victorian
Private Pool
No
Garage Carport
Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Workshop
LISTING UPDATED: 12/14/2024 11:41 AM

Property Details for 541 North Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #73804423
Days on Market5
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family
Year Built1892
Lot Size5.28 AC / 230,083 SF
CountyFayette County

Building Information for 541 North Main Street

Stories2Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size5.28 AC / 230,083 SF

Property Information for 541 North Main Street

Description Information
School Details
  • School Elementary: LA GRANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • School Middle: LA GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • School High: LA GRANGE HIGH SCHOOL
Building Details
  • Stories: 2
  • Dwelling Type: Historic
  • Front Door Faces: West
  • Garage Desc: Detached Garage
  • Access: Automatic Gate
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built Src: Appraisal District
Lot Information
  • Acres Description: 5 Up to 10 Acres
  • Sq Ft Source: Appraisal District
  • Section Num: 0
  • Parcel Number: r116858
Parking
  • Carport Spaces Count: 1
  • Carport Description: Detached Carport
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 1: 21x15
  • Room Location 1: 1st
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Dimensions 2: 20x28
  • Room Location 2: 1st
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Dining Room
  • Room Dimensions 3: 14x17
  • Room Location 3: 1st
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Breakfast
  • Room Dimensions 4: 15x12
  • Room Location 4: 1st
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Family
  • Room Dimensions 5: 22x17
  • Room Location 5: 1st
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 19x16
  • Room Location 6: 2nd
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 7: 18x14
  • Room Location 7: 2nd
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 8: 13x11
  • Room Location 8: 2nd
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 9: 13x11
  • Room Location 9: 2nd
Additional Information
  • Primary Bath Desc: Primary Bath: Double Sinks, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Bed Room Description: Primary Bed - 1st Floor
  • Room Description: Den, Formal Dining, Formal Living, Guest Suite w/Kitchen, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
  • Kitchen Description: Pots/Pans Drawers
Interior Exterior Utilities and Additional Information
Interior Features
  • Microwave: No
  • Dishwasher: Yes
  • Disposal: Yes
  • Fireplaces Number: 1
  • Fireplace Description: Mock Fireplace
  • Connections: Washer Connections
  • Range Type: Electric Range
  • Oven Type: Double Oven
  • Interior Features: 2 Staircases, Balcony, Crown Molding, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Window Coverings
  • Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Back Green Space, Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Barn/Stable, Cross Fenced, Porch, Private Driveway, Side Yard, Storage Shed, Workshop
  • Street Surface: Asphalt
  • Lot Description: Subdivision Lot
  • Foundation: Pier & Beam
  • Roof: Composition
  • Siding: Wood
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Heat System: Central Gas
  • 55+ Community: No
Financial Information
HOA and Fees
  • HOA Mandatory: No
  • Annual Maint Desc: No
  • Fee Other: No

Property History for 541 North Main 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 541 North Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$103,098Additions$518,026Total$621,124
Home Facts
Lot Size230,084 SqFtStyleFarmsCountyFAYETTEAPN116858

Schools near 541 North Main Street

This home is within La Grange Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
La Grange Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

La Grange Middle School
Public7 to 8

La Grange High School
Public9 to 12

Remnant Academy
PrivatePK to 4

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541 North Main Street is a single family home for sale in La Grange, TX 78945. This property was listed for sale on December 12, 2024 by Hart Land Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on November 8, 2011. This listing's school district is La Grange Independent School District. Nearby schools include La Grange Elementary School, La Grange Middle School and La Grange High School. 541 North Main Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,212 sqft single family home built in 1892.

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Listing Courtesy of Hart Land Real Estate, Lisa Corker, TREC #0288247; Hart Land Real Estate, Paula Collins, TREC #0466277

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