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For sale
$335,000
2beds
1,198sqft

1236 S ACADEMY AVE, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2beds
1,198sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1957
9,060 sqft
1 Garage space
$280 price/sqft

What's special

Lots of natural lightVersatile floor planThoughtfully designed interiorSpacious roomsPaint interior and exteriorNewer roofWater heater

Must SEE this rare gem. Terrific primary home or short-term rental INVESTMENT/AirBNB/VRBO located in premier "pocket neighborhood" in downtown New Braunfels. Simply charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow. Well-maintained and numerous updates including newer roof, HVAC system, water heater, paint interior and exterior, bathroom & kitchen HGTV makeovers, and more. Spacious rooms. Thoughtfully ...

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Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1965405MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Primary bedroom with bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Guest Bedroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Sheryl Gibson TREC #669662 (830) 832-9055,

Keller Williams Heritage

Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1965405MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath
  • Area: 210
  • Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 12 x 11
Primary bathroom
  • Features: Shower Only, Single Vanity
  • Area: 48
  • Dimensions: 8 x 6
Dining room
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
  • Area: 154
  • Dimensions: 11 x 14
Living room
  • Area: 255
  • Dimensions: 15 x 17
Heating
  • Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
  • One Living Area, Liv/Din Combo, Eat-in Kitchen, Two Eating Areas, Utility Room Inside, High Speed Internet, All Bedrooms Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Has fireplace: No
  • Fireplace features: Not Applicable
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 1,198 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached, One Car Carport
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 1
Features
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Privacy,Chain Link
Lot
  • Size: 9,060 Square Feet
  • Features: Level
  • Residential vegetation: Mature Trees, Mature Trees (ext feat)
Details
  • Additional structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel number: 160150000400

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Asbestos
  • Roof: Composition
Condition
  • Pre-Owned
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

  • Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: None
  • Subdivision: Unicorn Heights
Location
  • Region: New Braunfels

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $280/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $238,053
  • Annual tax amount: $4,968
  • Price range: $335K - $335K
  • Date on market: 5/9/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 77 days
  • Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/26/2026Listed for sale$335,000$280/sqft
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5/15/2026Listing removed$335,000$280/sqft
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5/9/2026Listed for sale$335,000-4.3%$280/sqft
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2/1/2026Listing removed$350,000$292/sqft
Source: Unlock MLS #5762208 Report a problem
10/30/2025Listed for sale$350,000+32.1%$292/sqft
Source: Central Texas MLS #596658 Report a problem
6/2/2024Listing removed--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/23/2023Price change$2,600-3.7%$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
11/14/2022Listed for rent$2,700-10%$2/sqft
Source: Weichert Realtors Report a problem
10/1/2021Listing removed--
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5/19/2021Listed for rent$3,000+36.4%$3/sqft
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2/26/2021Listing removed--
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1/18/2021Listed for rent$2,200$2/sqft
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12/2/2020Listing removed$265,000$221/sqft
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9/2/2020Listed for sale$265,000$221/sqft
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8/10/2020Sold--
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7/10/2020Pending sale$265,000$221/sqft
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6/9/2020Price change$265,000-10.2%$221/sqft
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6/3/2020Listed for sale$295,000+85.5%$246/sqft
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12/22/2017Sold--
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12/8/2017Pending sale$159,000$133/sqft
Source: Vista Realty #326334 Report a problem
12/6/2017Price change$159,000-5.6%$133/sqft
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10/12/2017Listed for sale$168,500$141/sqft
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5/14/2008Sold--
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$4,170 -12.4%$238,053 -14.5%
2024$4,762 $278,340 +16.5%
2023-- $239,000 -8.7%
2022$4,960 +29.6%$261,860 +38.7%
2021$3,827 +9.1%$188,810 +11.1%
2020$3,508 +8.7%$169,880 +13.8%
2019$3,226 +15.8%$149,230 +18.4%
2018$2,787 $126,000 -5%
2017-- $132,690 +7.2%
2016$2,698 +16.4%$123,760 +10.1%
2015$2,317 $112,380 +5.7%
2014$2,317 $106,280 +12.7%
2013-- $94,270 +1.1%
2012-- $93,280 -0.9%
2011-- $94,100 -8.1%
2010-- $102,400 +1.2%
2009-- $101,200
2008-- --
2007-- --
2006-- --
2005-- --
2004-- --
2003-- --
2002-- --
2001-- --
2000-- $59,920

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$2,027/mo
Principal & interest
$1703
Property taxes
$324
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Estimated market value

$320,900

$305,000 - $337,000

$1,488/mo

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Neighborhood: 78130

Nearby schools

Carl Schurz Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.4 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
8/10
New Braunfels High School Ninth Grade Center
Grades 9 • 3.7 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10
New Braunfels High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.6 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
College Readiness Rating
7/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10

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