#20828246, Amelia Valdez, Listing Office: Amelia Valdez City Real Estate
1509 N Gaines St Ennis, TX 75119
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About 1509 N Gaines St
The King of Tower Hill, is a unicorn, sits on the corner of a .41-acre lot maximizing an estate-like setting with a brick walled back yard oasis and a site studded with 6 huge paper shell pecan trees that average about 6' in circumference. Drive-up appeal begins with a porte-cochère adorned with a Tesla charging station and a 2 car wide circle driveway. This ‘Not Your Square Box Home’ features pocket doors, mid-20th century Oak floors, Conversation or Reading Coves, Updated Kitchen, and an Attic Fan for those just-right, no AC needed temperatures. The CONTIGUOUS PLACEMENT of Living-Public Use areas is Genius. Primary Living Room parallel to the Family Room which features a glass wall to the exterior can additionally be opened to the Screened and Covered Summer Room creating a 994 sq. ft. space. In the cool-cool of an evening that screened back porch with ceiling fan is a 'fine place' to unwind, listen to Night Sounds and enjoy the backyards solitude, privacy and beauty.
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- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Other, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed for Gas
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone
- Interior: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Paneling/Wainscoting, Tile Counters, Cable TV
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Concrete, Carport, Drive Through, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Storage, Workshop in Garage
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Detached
- Heating: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- List Price: $300,000
- Price/SqFt: $136
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,691
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Many Trees, Subdivision, Sprinklers
- Directions: Go North on McKinney St. from W. Ennis Ave., left on Gilmer St., right on N. Preston St., left on Lake St., the home is one block on the left.
- Year Built: 1951
- Living Area: 2,200 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.41 Acres
- MLS Number: 20927466
- MLS Name: NTR
- Office Name: CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
- Office Phone: (972) 875-5867
- Listing Agent: Raymond Caldwell
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $238,883 | $1,691 |
2022 | $289,669 | $1,308 |
2021 | $256,690 | $2,590 |
2020 | $179,476 | $4,567 |
2019 | $163,160 | $3,934 |
2018 | $150,150 | $3,934 |
2017 | $147,125 | $3,882 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Austin Elementary School
Public District 1-3
0.4 mi
•1500 Austin Dr
5
Travis Elementary School
Public District 1-3
1.1 mi
•200 N Shawnee St
6
Bowie Elementary School
Public District 1-3
1.1 mi
•501 Jeter Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,984. The most common annual income of people living in Ennis, TX is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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About 1509 N Gaines St
The listing price of 1509 N Gaines St property is $300,000.
The property 1509 N Gaines St is a house located in Ennis, Texas, 75119.
Active Listing: 1509 N Gaines St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1509 N Gaines St are: Austin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Travis Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bowie Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jack Lummus Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dorie Miller Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ennis Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ennis High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Palmer High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rice High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,691 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1509 N Gaines St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1509 N Gaines St is 2,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1509 N Gaines St is 1951.
This home is located at 1509 N Gaines St in Ennis, TX and zip code 75119 in the Tower Hill Ennis neighborhood. This 2,200 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.41 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $300,000.
The number of listings in Ennis, TX increased by 14.9% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $286,744, while the average time on the real estate market was 94 days.