Recently appraised for 299k. Profitable 30 night rentals on AirBnB and VRBO. Seller will consider selling fully furnished. Step back in time while enjoying modern comforts at the historic Boenig-Maurer House, a beautifully preserved 1869 farmhouse located at 475 Butcher Street in the heart of New Braunfels' highly sought-after Sophienburg Hill Historic District. Originally constructed by early German settlers as part of a former dairy farm, this remarkable property is a featured stop on the Historic Walking Tour of New Braunfels and offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Texas history. Rich in character and architectural charm, the home showcases soaring 9-foot ceilings, stunning longleaf pine flooring, heart pine flooring in the bedroom, and extensive original woodwork that has been thoughtfully restored. Recent improvements include professionally sanded and refinished pine floors, re plastered and painted interior walls, a beautifully remodeled bathroom with updated plumbing, rebuilt front porch columns, new porch screening, updated washer and dryer connections, and numerous roofing improvements including partial metal roof replacement and protective roof coatings. The inviting front porch and rustic farmhouse aesthetic create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, while modern updates provide everyday comfort and convenience. Situated just minutes from downtown New Braunfels, residents can enjoy easy access to local restaurants, shops, entertainment, and some of Texas' most popular destinations including Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Gruene Hall, and the Comal River. Conveniently located between San Antonio and Austin with quick access to IH-35, this property is ideal as a primary residence, weekend retreat, vacation rental, or investment opportunity. Historic charm, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable location combine to make the Boenig-Maurer House a truly one-of-a-kind New Braunfels treasure.
Pending
Price cut: $2.5K (8/13)
$282,500
475 Butcher St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
1beds
800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1869
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New porch screeningStunning longleaf pine flooringInviting front porchRebuilt front porch columns
- 97 days
- 574
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shana Kounse TREC #635872 (210) 373-3011,
Keller Williams Heritage
Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1972672
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Other
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Dining room
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
Heating
- Central, Electric, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Connection
Features
- Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Not Applicable
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 68x101x68x101
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 40000072801
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Pre-Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1869
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: City Block 4066
Location
- Region: New Braunfels
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,282
- Annual tax amount: $3,806
- Price range: $282.5K - $282.5K
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,TX Vet,Cash
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2026 | Pending sale | $282,500$353/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Contingent | $282,500$353/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $282,500-0.9%$353/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Contingent | $285,000$356/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$356/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $294,990-1.7%$369/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $299,990-3.2%$375/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+3.3%$388/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $300,000-2.9%$375/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $309,000-3.4%$386/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000$400/sqft |
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| 6/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/16/2021 | Price change | $320,000-1.5%$400/sqft |
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| 5/8/2021 | Price change | $325,000-2.3%$406/sqft |
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| 5/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $332,500$416/sqft |
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| 2/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/18/2017 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/1/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,570 +23% | $213,762 +20% |
| 2024 | $2,902 +16.7% | $178,135 +17.8% |
| 2023 | $2,487 -6.5% | $151,212 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,659 +3.1% | $146,830 +9.9% |
| 2021 | $2,580 -1.9% | $133,550 |
| 2020 | $2,629 +4.3% | $133,550 +9.4% |
| 2019 | $2,520 +0.1% | $122,100 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $2,518 | $119,100 -4.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $125,200 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $2,427 +2.4% | $111,330 -0.2% |
| 2015 | $2,370 | $111,510 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,370 | $108,700 +48.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $73,160 +0% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,140 -3.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $75,570 +10% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,700 -2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $70,410 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $44,780 |
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Neighborhood: 78130
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carl Schurz Ele
- Middle: New Braunfel
- High: New Braunfel
- District: New Braunfels
Source: LERA MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








