Jefferson Historic Home, the "Guarding Oak" is now available for purchase. This magnificent "Southern Mansion" is a two story Greek Revival design. It was built in 1859 and has very interesting history and some very important people who have occupied the home through the years. It was purchased and restored in 1941 by the Dan Lester family. The home has a Texas Historic Medallion and is entered in The National Register of Historic Places. In its day it was the envy of Jefferson. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths within the home. This home has massive rooms - Formal Living area, Formal Dining area, Kitchen and Primary Bedrooms are all downstairs and each has its own fireplace with gas logs. Also downstairs is an extra large Family/Den complete with a half bath and Breakfast area. You will find the laundry room just off the kitchen with a large walk in closet/pantry and it too has a half bath. Continuing up the grand staircase to the second floor you find four bedrooms and a large bathroom. The beautiful chandeliers and lights throughout the home shows how grand it once was. This home could once again be the envy of Jefferson. The home is sitting on 1.37 Ac in the Alley Addition in the historic district. Out back you have a detached garage, a big room that could be storage, a workout room or office. Built on to the back of the garage is a "Summer House". This would be perfect to remodel for guests, or as a Mother-in-law suite. The grounds once held beautiful gardens and sitting areas. The grounds are surrounded by a brick and wrought iron fence and gates. This home is looking for owners who will restore it all back to the beauty it once was. The additional land through the wooden gate is perfect for building a shop and storing your mower, RV, boat, etc.
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301 S Friou St, Jefferson, TX 75657
5beds
5,490sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1859
1.37 Acres Lot
$578,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,818 Estimated rent
Home value
$578,700
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Detached garageFireplace with gas logsSummer houseFormal dining areaGrand staircaseBeautiful chandeliersMassive rooms
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Listed by:
Kathy Whitfield 903-930-7190,
Century 21 A Select Group
Bought with:
Beverly Bradley
Century 21 A Select Group
Source: LGVBOARD,MLS#: 20257228
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Family Room, Utility Room, 2 Living Areas
Bedroom
- Features: Master Bedroom Split, Master Bed Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Only, Shower/Tub, Dressing Area, Separate Lavatories, Walk-In Closet(s)
Dining room
- Features: Breakfast Room, Separate Formal Dining
Heating
- Central Gas
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Ceilings, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Bedroom, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,490
- Total interior livable area: 5,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Detached, Workshop in Garage, See Remarks, Parking Pad, Concrete
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Brick,Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Corner, Improved Grass
- Topography: Level,Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded, Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 17791, 17792
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Alum/Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1859
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water, City
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jefferson
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $795,380
- Annual tax amount: $2,713
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: All Personal property and Antiques
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | -- |
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| 11/29/2025 | Pending sale | $695,000$127/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $695,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $795,380 +5% |
| 2024 | -- | $757,850 -2.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $780,140 +80% |
| 2022 | -- | $433,440 -1.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $438,040 -1% |
| 2020 | -- | $442,640 +2.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $430,760 -1% |
| 2017 | -- | $435,230 +0.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $432,030 |
| 2015 | -- | $432,030 -1.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $437,630 +9.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $400,330 +0% |
| 2011 | -- | $400,260 -0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $401,950 -0.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $402,290 -0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $402,530 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 75657
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GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Primary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Jefferson Junior High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: JISD
Source: LGVBOARD. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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