Beautiful traditional brick home with recent updates, situated on approximately 1.9307 +/- acres inside the Center city limits. This spacious property offers approximately 2,440 square feet of living space plus an additional 898-square-foot oversized double garage with ample room for storage, hobbies, or a workshop area. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus room that offers flexible use options such as an office, craft room, or additional living space. The beautiful kitchen includes abundant cabinet storage and functional workspace for everyday living and entertaining. Both bathrooms feature double-sink vanities, and the primary bathroom includes a jetted soaking tub. Additional features include a wood-burning fireplace, large windows, covered back patio, and a combination metal and composition roof. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from shopping, dining, and schools while still offering a private setting.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (8/18)
$263,500
228 Ellington St, Center, TX 75935
4beds
2,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.93 Acres Lot
$254,300 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceTraditional brick homeLarge windowsCovered back patioBeautiful kitchenAbundant cabinet storage
- 107 days |
- 213 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benita Collard,
Mathews Realty
Source: Deep East Texas,MLS#: 70013463
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Combo Dining Room, Den, Dining Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Sunken Living Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Plank, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,440
- Total interior livable area: 2,440 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car, Attached, Accessory Garage, RV Access/Parking
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Creek/Stream
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.93 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: R21091
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, HardiPlank Type, Stone
- Foundation: Slab, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Metal,Flat,Tin
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: East Texas Electric Co-Op
- Gas: None
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Co-Op, Community
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N/A
Location
- Region: Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $84,450
- Annual tax amount: $1,932
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Inclusions: None
- Exclusions: None
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$254,300
$242,000 - $267,000
$2,027/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $263,500-10.2%$108/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $293,500$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,932 +2.9% | $84,450 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $1,878 +4% | $80,390 -0.7% |
| 2023 | $1,806 +57.1% | $80,960 -30.9% |
| 2022 | $1,149 +3.4% | $117,183 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,111 | $106,530 -1.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $108,430 -3.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $111,890 +5.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $106,420 +1.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $104,620 -8.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $114,640 +5.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $108,610 +1.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $106,640 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $108,670 -4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,480 -3.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $117,090 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,040 +1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $117,760 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $118,940 +3.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $114,870 |
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Neighborhood: 75935
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Center Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Center MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Center High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Center
- District: Center
Source: Deep East Texas. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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