**The Lovett-Walker House – A Historic Cape Cod Colonial in Olney, Texas**
Step into timeless elegance with this meticulously maintained Cape Cod Colonial, rich in character and steeped in local history. Known as The Lovett-Walker House, this distinguished residence was popular with Olney’s medical fraternity and was once connected to Drs. Harrell, McKinney, and Hamilton even before construction began. Per the seller, Dr. J.P. and Sadie Lovett built the home in 1937, establishing a legacy that remains today.
The home offers four large bedrooms and three full bathrooms, with an interior designed for both gracious living and modern comfort. Enjoy a formal living room, a versatile study or tea room, and a formal dining room at the front of the home that flows into a breakfast room and a charming galley kitchen complete with glass-front upper cabinets, porcelain countertops, and a high end Jennair gas range. Original hardwood floors extend throughout most of the home, preserving the authenticity of this historic gem.
Other features include a spacious family room, a large laundry room, a home gym with dry sauna connected to the garage, and lots of storage upstairs and down. The residence has been thoughtfully updated with a newer roof featuring Class 4 shingles, AC and heating unit, hot water heater, and modern appliances ...making it as practical as it is beautiful.
Set on a large, prominent corner lot along Main Street, the property enjoys unmatched visibility in the heart of Olney. Whether cherished as a private residence or reimagined as a commercial property, The Lovett-Walker House is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the town’s history. **NOTE: Buyer and Buyer’s representative to verify all measurements and facts about this property including square footage verification.** Also, Please see Transaction Desk for more information on the history and features of this fine home.
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811 W Main St, Olney, TX 76374
4beds
3,339sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$324,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,700 Estimated rent
Home value
$324,600
Estimated sales range
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Formal dining roomUnmatched visibilityOriginal hardwood floorsSpacious family roomLarge bedroomsCharming galley kitchenLarge prominent corner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark Wakeland 0393661 972-740-9472,
Wakeland Real Estate 972-740-9472,
Lynne Wakeland 0667530 214-906-9103,
Wakeland Real Estate
Bought with:
Mark Wakeland
Wakeland Real Estate
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21055398
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Dual Sinks, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 6
Breakfast room nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Exercise room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 9
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22 x 19
Other
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Galley Kitchen, Pantry, Stone Counters, Tile Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 8
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Utility room
- Features: Built-in Features, Utility Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,339 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Lawn, Few Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 8295
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: W J Logan Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Olney
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $323,390
- Annual tax amount: $9,779
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 182 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/10/2026 | Pending sale | $349,900$105/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,840 +13.3% | $204,576 +20% |
| 2024 | $5,155 -1.3% | $170,480 -9.4% |
| 2023 | $5,225 +9.4% | $188,260 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $4,774 +10.3% | $170,940 +17.1% |
| 2021 | $4,328 | $145,940 +6.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $136,580 -2.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $140,330 -3% |
| 2018 | -- | $144,740 -2.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $148,420 -1.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $150,670 -1.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $152,950 +0.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $152,150 +12% |
| 2013 | -- | $135,880 +21.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,860 +1% |
| 2011 | -- | $110,740 -20.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $139,430 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $138,980 +124.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,890 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 76374
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Olney Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Olney Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Olney High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Olney
- High: Olney
- District: Olney ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Texas
- Young County
- Olney
- 76374
- 811 W Main St
