This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Texas history! Historic circa-1870 home featuring original windows and wood floors, relocated to its current site around 1969, and set on a picturesque 2.9-acre gated property. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers generous living spaces, including a separate dining room, a large office that could serve as a fourth bedroom, and an expansive family room with a bar area and fireplace. An additional sitting area with its own fireplace adds warmth and character.Outdoors, enjoy a covered fire-pit area ideal for gatherings, a two-car garage with an additional two-car carport, and a covered back patio overlooking neighboring pastures. The rear of the property includes a garden area that has not been used in recent years, as well as a freestanding fireplace marking the location of the original home, which was removed in 2025.Horses are allowed. Move right in or put your personal touch on it. This home offers endless potential to restore and personalize.
| MLS # | 7834294 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1930 |
| Days On Site | 251 |
| Listing Provided By | Mercer Street Group, LLC | Edith Austin |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,861 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Car Port | Yes |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 2.90 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Hill Country, Pasture |
| Interior Features | Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main |
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| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air |
| Heating | Central, Electric, Fireplace(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Range, RNGHD |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room, Fire Pit, Great Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Window Features | Wood Frames |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| Roof | Metal |
| Foundation Details | Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Native Plants, Private, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Xeriscape |
| Patio And Porch Features | Front Porch, Rear Porch |
| Fencing | Barbed Wire, Wood |
| Construction Materials | Stone |
| Security Features | Fire Alarm, Security System |
| Parking Features | Carport, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front |
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| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Utilities | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Not Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected |
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| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| List Aor | Austin Board Of Realtors |
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| Property | 8059 |
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| State | TX |
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| County | Hays |
| City | San Marcos |
| Zip Code | 78666 |
| Area | HS |
| Community Name | Richards Ranch Estates |
| School District | SanMarcosCONSISD |
| Elementary School | Crockett |
| High School | San Marcos |
| Listing VS Median (in Richards Ranch Estates) | |
Price: $470,000 low | high Med: $470,000 sqft: 2,861 low | high Med: 2,861 $ / sqft: $164 low | high Med: $164 On site: 251 low | high Med: 251 | |
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Hays |
| City | San Marcos |
| Zip Code | 78666 |
| Area | HS |
| Community Name | Richards Ranch Estates |
| School District | SanMarcosCONSISD |
| Elementary School | Crockett |
| High School | San Marcos |
| Listing VS Median (in Richards Ranch Estates) | |
Price: $470,000 low | high Med: $470,000 sqft: 2,861 low | high Med: 2,861 $ / sqft: $164 low | high Med: $164 On site: 251 low | high Med: 251 | |