$4,749 Closing Credit¹
#12493171, Kiesha Youens, Listing Office: Van Slyke Real Estate, LLC
$347,000 List price
242 S Franklin St La Grange, TX 78945
$4,121
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,696 sqft
0.3 acres
$205 / sqft
House
Property details
About 242 S Franklin St
You don't want to miss this adorable Craftsman home and all that it offers. Located a few blocks from the square. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath with 1696 square feet of living space. When entering the home, you are greeted with warm tones of original long leaf pine floors, wood trim with a lot of character and charm. There is a wood burning fire place to finish out the room. The formal dining area has French doors to add to the charm of the home. The kitchen has been updated with quartz counter tops. Off the kitchen is an inviting breakfast nook. The back yard is spacious and waiting for fun adventures. There is also a 2 car detached garage. Listed is just a few of sellers updates to property. Ask for additional page of improvements. A must see.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric, Attic Fan
Size1,696 sqft
Lot size0.322 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDetached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #29818443
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Interior: High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Fence, Porch, Private Yard
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Attic Fan
- List Price: $347,000
- Price/SqFt: $204
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,706
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Other
- Directions: From the square, follow Travis to Franklin St. Take a right on Franklin St. Follow Franklin, house will be on right.
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,696 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.322 Acres
- MLS Number: 29818443
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Round Top Real Estate
- Office Phone: (979) 249-5732
- Office Email: info@roundtoprealestate.com
- Listing Agent: Gloria Hufnall
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,730 | $2,706 |
| 2023 | $306,990 | $2,706 |
| 2022 | $218,790 | $2,706 |
| 2021 | $184,240 | $2,692 |
| 2020 | $178,180 | $- |
| 2019 | $170,680 | $- |
| 2018 | $166,470 | $3,228 |
| 2017 | $125,150 | $2,446 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
La Grange Elementary School
Public District PK-6
0.3 mi
•315 S Jackson St
6
Weimar Elementary School
Public District PK-4
14.9 mi
•515 W Main St
2
Schulenburg Elementary School
Public District PK-5
15.1 mi
•300 Bucek St
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 $46,939. The majority of La Grange, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
NASCAR
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Cracker Barrel
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Ram
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country- Classic Country
Contemporary Inspirational
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Frequently asked questions
About 242 S Franklin St
The listing price of 242 S Franklin St property is $347,000.
The property 242 S Franklin St is a house located in La Grange, Texas, 78945.
Active Listing: 242 S Franklin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 242 S Franklin St are: La Grange Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Weimar Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Schulenburg Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), La Grange Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Weimar Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Smithville Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), La Grange High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fayetteville Schools (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Weimar High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,706 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 242 S Franklin St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 242 S Franklin St is 1,696 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 242 S Franklin St is 1930.
This home is located at 242 S Franklin St in La Grange, TX and zip code 78945. This 1,696 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $347,000.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in La Grange, TX. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. Between March and April 2025, La Grange, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 2.6%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 105 days, the median list price was $300,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.