Strategic Starter - Investment opportunity with significant value-add potential on a generous lot. This 1940s-built cottage is a premier rehab-ready project perfectly suited for renovation and portfolio growth in New Braunfels. The functional footprint sits on an expansive 0.29-acre parcel, providing a rare foundation for modernization and forced appreciation. Located in an established neighborhood with consistent residential activity, this property supports multiple repositioning strategies including long-term rental or a full structural update. Property features a large yard with significant expansion or utility potential. Motivated Seller. Property sold as-is. Buyer to verify all information.
For sale
Price cut: $16K (7/13)
$199,000
898 American Boulevard, New Braunfels, TX 78130
2beds
850sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,381/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous lotLarge yard
- 95 days |
- 637 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Salvador Caballero TREC #286632 (855) 456-4945,
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Source: LERA MLS,MLS#: 1962814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Other
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Kitchen
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Living room
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Heating
- None, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- One Living Area
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Not Applicable
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 50000078500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Pre-Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Not In Defined Subdivision
Location
- Region: New Braunfels
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $289,850
- Annual tax amount: $4,952
- Price range: $199K - $199K
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash,USDA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,614/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $199,000-7.4%$234/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$253/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$265/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $235,000-7.8%$276/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $255,000+13.3%$300/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$265/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,077 +2.5% | $289,850 +0.1% |
| 2024 | $4,952 -11.6% | $289,420 -10.7% |
| 2023 | $5,599 +33.3% | $324,270 +46.2% |
| 2022 | $4,202 +8.9% | $221,830 +16.5% |
| 2021 | $3,858 +102.7% | $190,360 +106.6% |
| 2020 | $1,903 +649.6% | $92,160 -24.4% |
| 2019 | $254 | $121,854 +10% |
| 2018 | $254 | $110,776 +10% |
| 2017 | -- | $100,705 +10% |
| 2016 | $239 +9.5% | $91,550 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $219 | $85,190 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $219 | $84,010 -4.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $87,590 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,240 -5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $92,730 +0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,470 +0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $92,280 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | $30,393 |
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Neighborhood: 78130
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lamar Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Oakrun Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10New Braunfels High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lamar
- Middle: Oak Run
- 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.
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