$285,000

471 Fm 1296, Waelder, TX 78959

  • 919 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1955
  • Property Lot Size Icon13.5acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $310/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 25 days ago

Property Description

Rustic rural retreat on scenic FM 1296 near Waelder. 13.5-acre gem just 60 miles from Austin & 120 miles from Houston w/plenty of open pasture & no restrictions. Perfect for weekend get-aways or active homestead. 919 SF 1/1 home country-style cottage near front of property, but don't let "rustic" charm fool you—remodeled in 2007 w/comfort, longevity & efficiency in mind. Remodel included Hardie siding & updated electrical & plumbing systems (insulated PEX). The walls & ceilings are insulated & roof has radiant-barrier. Features include fenced yard & wood decking. Inside, the combined living/kitchen area offers solid pine wood floors & cedar accented walls & trim & appliances (electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave), 40-gal electric water heater, washer & dryer hookups. Bath has working jet tub. Minerals are available. Seller would consider leasing back a portion of the grazing pasture for agriculture use, including hay production and ag tax exemption.

Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
March 9, 2026
Data Last Updated:
April 3, 2026 at 2:06PM
Listing Office:
Bubela Real Estate : 979-743-4555
Listing Agent:
George Clarke : 1+979-338-9069
MLS ID:
71437314
  • General: Primary Bed - 1st Floor
  • Rooms: Kitchen/Dining ComboLiving Area - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Refrigerator IncludedMicrowaveElectric RangeDishwasher
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
  • Flooring: Wood
  • A/C: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Disability Feature: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Parking: Driveway Gate
  • General: Insulation - Blown CelluloseFoam InsulationCement Board1Block & Beam
  • Road/Access: Farm to Market
  • Originating MLS: Houston Association of Realtors
  • School District: 219 - Waelder
  • County: Caldwell
  • Topography: RollingSloping
  • Zoning: A431 WILLIAMSS.M.ACRES 5.88PART OF 145.88 AC (140.00 A40532
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Current Use: AgriculturalCattle RanchHorsesLeisure RanchUnrestricted
  • Water: Other Water/Sewer
  • Sewer: Other Water/SewerSeptic Tank
  • Source: Houston Association of Realtors

This listing courtesy of George Clarke , Bubela Real Estate

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Brown Primary School

403 4th Ave, Smithville, TX, 78957

Grades PK-2

17.28 miles away

S

Smithville Jr High School

287 Hwy 95 S, Smithville, TX, 78957

Grades 6-8

16.83 miles away

S

Smithville High School

285 Highway 95 S, Smithville, TX, 78957

Grades 9-12

16.93 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.