Small town Americana Craftsman (circa 1930’s), easily walkable to downtown and surrounded by all the essentials of convenience. This home is solid and charming with many updates including: new windows, laminate flooring to complement the original hardwood long-leaf flooring, Kitchen updates of Quartz countertops and subway tiled backsplash, garage interior finishing touches/a canning kitchen with a new carport attached and landscaping. The wood trim finishing work adorning the interior of the home draws you to the wood-burning fireplace with wood surround bookcases. Elegant but also comforting, your homecoming charm leads from the glassed-French doors and into the Dining room area. The country Kitchen is lovingly organized with loads of light and original cabinetry that take you back to the old days. All rooms are large and Lots of storage to enjoy and the new landscaping/new deck with plenty of room for the swimming pool and garden area. A weekend home or B & B rental.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/2)
$349,000
242 S Franklin St, La Grange, TX 78945
3beds
1,696sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$2,305/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.32 Acres Lot
$333,700 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New carport attachedNew windowsLaminate flooringOriginal hardwood long-leaf flooringGlassed-french doorsQuartz countertopsOriginal cabinetry
- 91 days |
- 286 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Behringer TREC #0546890 979-966-3907,
Hart Land Real Estate
Source: HAR,MLS#: 17168429
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Half Bath, Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, All Bedrooms Down, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Insulated/Low-E windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Additional Parking, Double-Wide Driveway, Attached & Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio/Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Side Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Other, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: R37990
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Moore John H 445
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $315,290
- Annual tax amount: $3,705
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Full Ownership
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Curbs, Gutters
Estimated market value
$333,700
$317,000 - $350,000
$1,789/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $349,000-2.8%$206/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $359,000+3.5%$212/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $347,000$205/sqft |
Source: HAR #29818443 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Price change | $347,000-3.3%$205/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $359,000$212/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $359,000$212/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $359,000+117.6%$212/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Listing removed | $165,000$97/sqft |
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| 5/26/2017 | Pending sale | $165,000$97/sqft |
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| 5/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $165,000$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,433 -18.6% | $269,745 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,760 +7.1% | $245,223 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,642 -39.3% | $222,930 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,707 +0.5% | $202,664 +10% |
| 2021 | $2,692 | $184,240 +3.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $178,180 +4.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $170,680 +2.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $166,470 +33% |
| 2017 | -- | $125,150 +10.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $113,530 +15.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $98,500 +2.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $95,990 +13.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,290 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $84,870 +0.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $84,557 |
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Neighborhood: 78945
Getting around
76 / 100
Very WalkableNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10La Grange Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10La Grange Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10La Grange High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: La Grange Elementary School
- Middle: La Grange Middle School
- High: La Grange High School
Source: HAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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