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$175,000

797 Poor Farm Rd Franklin, TX 77856

4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,870 sqft
2.0 acres
$94 / sqft
House

Property details

About 797 Poor Farm Rd

Ready for your vision; Priced to sell. Est ARV 250-285k; Est ARC 30-70k depending on your taste and skill. Believed original construction around 1934; rebuilt-remodeled-addition in the 1980s- per owner Convenient to Bryan-College Station, Waco, Temple, and N Austin. Just off Hwy 79 Buyer, broker-agent due diligence required; info is believed accurate but not guaranteed.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,870 sqft
Lot size2 Acres
Year built1980
ParkingAdditional Parking, Detached Carport
MLS #21007938
FireplaceMasonry

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Basement: No
  • Interior: Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Masonry
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Additional Parking, Detached Carport
  • Architectural Style: Detached, Farmhouse
  • List Price: $175,000
  • Price/SqFt: $93
  • Directions: West on Decherd from Downtown Franklin; just west of the Franklin ISD facilities turn north on Poor Farm Rd; Rd ends at this property. GoogleMap and Waze appear accurate for the address.
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Living Area: 1,870 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 2 Acres
  • MLS Number: 21007938
  • MLS Name: NTR
  • Office Name: BWCarr Realty
  • Office Phone: (214) 770-6954
  • Listing Agent: Bruce Carr

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Nearby schools

10

Roland Reynolds Elementary School

Public District PK-4

1.3 mi

317 N Owensville

1

Hearne Elementary School

Public Charter PK-6

12.1 mi

1210 Hackberry St

7

Bremond Elementary School

Public District PK-5

14.5 mi

601 W Collins 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 $43,036. The majority of Franklin, TX residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

34%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • DodgeDodge
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 797 Poor Farm Rd

The listing price of 797 Poor Farm Rd property is $175,000.

The property 797 Poor Farm Rd is a house located in Franklin, Texas, 77856.

Active Listing: 797 Poor Farm Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 797 Poor Farm Rd are: Roland Reynolds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Hearne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Bremond Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Franklin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Bremond Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gause School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Franklin High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Calvert School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hearne High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

The property at 797 Poor Farm Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 797 Poor Farm Rd is 1,870 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 797 Poor Farm Rd is 1980.

This home is located at 797 Poor Farm Rd in Franklin, TX and zip code 77856. This 1,870 square foot home, which was built in 1980, sits on a 2.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.

While more than 0 listings in Franklin, TX in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Franklin, TX increased by 7.1% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 127 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $488,250 during the same period.

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

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