$8,906

closing credit¹

505 E Main St Brenham, TX 77833

$750,000
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,024 sqft
0.5 acres
$248 / sqft
House

Property details

About 505 E Main St

Step into the charm and beauty of this 1923 two story home in historic downtown Brenham. Lovingly restored this home features the original oak floors on the first floor and original pine floors on the second floor. Other original features include windows, ventilation/heating grates, and tin ceiling in certain areas. There is abundant natural lighting from the many windows throughout the home. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinets, countertops and fixtures. Downstairs features include a large living area with gas log fireplace, cozy den area, formal dining room, breakfast room and a half bath. Upstairs features 3-bedrooms, 2-baths and a library/sitting room along with access to an outdoors balcony overlooking the backyard. A rare find in Brenham this home has a climate controlled basement that is currently used as a laundry room/game room. Outdoors you will find a great covered wooden deck with outdoor kitchen area overlooking the large tree shaded backyard.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size3,024 sqft
Lot size0.479 Acres
Year built1923
ParkingAttached, Garage
MLS #17250837
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceGas Log

Summary

  • MLS Number: 17250837
  • MLS Name: HAR
  • Office Name: Hodde Real Estate Company
  • Office Phone: (979) 836-8532
  • Office Email: rhodde@hoddere.com
  • Listing Agent: William Christensen

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Nearby schools

4

Alton Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.7 mi

1210 S Market St

6

Brenham Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.3 mi

1000 Blue Bell Dr

3

Krause Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.5 mi

2201 E Stone St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,667. The majority of Brenham, TX residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

51%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

64%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • KmartKmart
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • SonicSonic
  • Bob EvansBob Evans
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • BuickBuick
  • FordFord

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • OldiesOldies
  • New CountryNew Country
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About 505 E Main St

This home is located at 505 E Main St in Brenham, TX and zip code 77833. This 3,024 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $750,000.

While more than 2 listings in Brenham, TX in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 1 listings sold at asking price, and more than 10 were sold below. Between November and December 2024, Brenham, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.3%. In December 2024 median list price was $281,737 and the average listing age was 51 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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