Discover your dream family oasis in the prestigious Potranco Ranch community! This Empire-crafted, one-story gem is more than just a house - it's the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Picture yourself in this expansive 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom haven, complete with an extra family room ready to become your personalized media hub or a sleek home office. Nestled on a sprawling half-acre, this home is a showstopper with its spacious 3-car garage. Step inside to a world bathed in natural light, courtesy of large windows and soaring ceilings. Imagine gathering around the magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the living room, where laughter and stories fill the air. The heart of this home is its open-concept kitchen and living area, anchored by a colossal granite island - perfect for those impromptu family breakfasts or hosting lively get-togethers. The primary bedroom is a retreat in itself, featuring a spa-like ensuite with his-and-her vanities, a sumptuous soaking tub, a sleek glass walk-in shower, and a divided walk-in closet that's a fashion lover's dream. Step outside, and you're in a backyard paradise! The extended covered patio invites endless summer barbecues, while the glistening pool promises fun-filled weekends splashing around. The spacious deck area is tailor-made for memorable family gatherings under the stars. Don't let this slice of heaven slip away - your new family home awaits!
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279 TEXAS BEND, Castroville, TX 78009
4beds
3,172sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
0.51 Acres Lot
$708,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,337 Estimated rent
Home value
$708,600
$673,000 - $744,000
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Glistening poolSpacious deck areaMagnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaceExtended covered patioLarge windowsSpa-like ensuiteSumptuous soaking tub
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Shane Neal TREC #608871 (888) 519-7431,
Keller Williams City-View
Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1753385
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 16 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Separate, Double Vanity
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Dining room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Family room
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Kitchen
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Living room
- Area: 396
- Dimensions: 18 x 22
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 16+ SEER AC, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer Hookup, Dryer Connection
Features
- One Living Area, Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Study/Library, Utility Room Inside, 1st Floor Lvl/No Steps, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Counter Tops, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas, Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,172
- Total interior livable area: 3,172 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Three Car Garage, Attached, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: County VIew
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: 1/2-1 Acre, Curbs, Fire Hydrant w/in 500'
- Residential vegetation: Mature Trees, Mature Trees (ext feat)
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R505572
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, 4 Sides Masonry, Stone, Stucco, Radiant Barrier
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Pre-Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Water System
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Private Garbage Service
Green energy
- Green verification: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
- Indoor air quality: Integrated Pest Management
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Jogging Trails
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Potranco Ranch Medina County
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA name: POTRANCO RANCH HOA
Location
- Region: Castroville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $678,500
- Annual tax amount: $13,379
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,TX Vet,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2024 | Sold | -- |
Source:  LERA MLS #1753385 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $725,000$229/sqft |
Source: LERA MLS #1753385 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2024 | Contingent | $725,000$229/sqft |
Source: LERA MLS #1753385 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $725,000$229/sqft |
Source: LERA MLS #1753385 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Sold | -- |
Source: eXp Realty #50367077 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,981 +4.6% | $678,500 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $9,544 | $672,209 +14.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $586,535 +10% |
| 2022 | $7,821 -27.4% | $533,214 +10% |
| 2021 | $10,779 +1169.3% | $484,740 +1228.1% |
| 2020 | $849 -51.8% | $36,500 -50% |
| 2019 | $1,761 | $73,000 |
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Neighborhood: 78009
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Potranco Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 6/10Medina Valley Loma Alta MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Medina Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Potranco
- Middle: Medina Valley
- High: Medina Valley
- District: Medina Valley I.S.D.
Source: LERA MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Medina County
- Castroville
- 78009
- 279 TEXAS BEND
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