If you've ever dreamed of owning a piece of history, here is a property for you. Take a step back in time to the hitching posts out front and the welcoming wrap-around front porch. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home built in 1922 has beautiful hardwood flooring throughout most of the home and sits on a corner lot. New roof put on within the last year and a half, new water heater, fresh paint, and solar screens on all windows for extra energy savings. Owner has added 2 car ports behind a double gate fence, which will protect up to 5 vehicles from the elements. Mature lawn and landscaping. Large primary bedroom with built-ins in the spacious walk-in closet. Laundry room is inside and has great room for storage. This home has some much original charm from the wood molding, to the folding wooden doors. Large dining room for family dinners or entertaining friends. High ceilings and large windows bring in wonderful natural light. Modern upgrades including granite countertops in the kitchen and an updated bathroom. This one is not to miss!
Pending
Price cut: $7K (9/5)
$222,000
818 S 3rd St, Temple, TX 76504
3beds
1,939sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$114/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bathroomCorner lotWelcoming wrap-around front porchMature lawn and landscapingFolding wooden doorsHitching posts out front
- 64 days
- 223
- 26
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sharon Schlaefer 254-939-3800,
Covington Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Central Texas MLS,MLS#: 621297
Originating MLS: Temple Belton Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Water Heater, Some Electric Appliances, Microwave, Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, High Ceilings, Primary Downstairs, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,939 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Wood
- View description: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 78676
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Trash Collection Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Solar Screens
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: W S Chapman Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Temple
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $114/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,061
- Annual tax amount: $4,604
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2026 | Pending sale | $222,000$114/sqft |
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| 9/5/2026 | Price change | $222,000-3.1%$114/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+27.3%$118/sqft |
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| 4/1/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/26/2025 | Pending sale | $179,900$93/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Contingent | $179,900$93/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900+300.7%$93/sqft |
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| 4/19/2013 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/15/2013 | Price change | $44,900-33.5%$23/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Gail Roe & Associates #99025 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2012 | Listed for sale | $67,500$35/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,604 +22.5% | $233,061 +45% |
| 2024 | $3,758 +11.7% | $160,700 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $3,365 +7.6% | $146,752 +12.3% |
| 2022 | $3,128 | $130,633 +78.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $73,290 -7.1% |
| 2020 | $2,025 +3.8% | $78,917 +8.5% |
| 2019 | $1,951 +0% | $72,711 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,951 +6.5% | $71,384 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $1,832 | $70,057 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,832 +9% | $66,899 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $1,680 | $65,662 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $1,680 | $63,870 +0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,276 +3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,989 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,989 |
| 2010 | -- | $60,989 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,989 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,989 +3.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,791 +12.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,285 +3.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,685 |
| 2004 | -- | $50,685 -27.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,623 +18% |
| 2001 | -- | $59,003 |
| 2000 | -- | $59,003 |
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Neighborhood: 76504
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Temple ISD
Source: Central Texas MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







