Designed by renowned Texas architect Ted Maffitt, the house incorporates unique wood paneling and detail using wood originally designated for luxury Pullman cars. The house was built by Wayne E. Carter, a former railroad engineer and cabinetmaker who used the exquisite wood details throughout the house, including the staircase, living room walls, library bookcases and doors. He did much of the interior work himself - building the cabinets, carving the staircase, and putting in the 3/8" paneling. He had collected the wood for years and took great pride in his workmanship. He crafted the fine wood floors, stained molding and solid doors - made to match each room - throughout the house. The library also adjoins the terrace through stained-glass doors. The house is built on a slope and has 3 levels. This 4 bedroom home, with a raised curved terrace overlooking a huge backyard (nearly 1-acre), is perfect for a growing family.
For sale
Price cut: $500 (12/11)
$297,500
21 Rambling Rd, Palestine, TX 75801
4beds
2,464sqft
Est.:
Residential
Built in 1952
0.98 Acres Lot
$289,600 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge backyardFine wood floorsLibrary bookcasesRaised curved terraceSolid doorsStained moldingWood paneling
- 97 days |
- 547 |
- 33 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 11, 2025 at 01:24pm
Listed by:
Martha Paxton,
1st Realty Texas Living
Source: Palestine AOR,MLS#: 101566
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Utility Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Trim/Molding, Split Bedroom/Plan, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,464
- Total interior livable area: 2,464 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Double Attached, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.98 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 30758
- Zoning: Resid
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Txu
- Gas: Atmos
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Palestine City
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highland
Location
- Region: Palestine
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,167
- Annual tax amount: $1,182
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Listing terms: No Owner Financing,3rd Party Only,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$289,600
$275,000 - $304,000
$3,587/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $297,500-0.2%$121/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $298,000$121/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Pending sale | $298,000$121/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $298,000-0.2%$121/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $298,500-0.3%$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $188,337 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,182 +0.1% | $171,215 -21.9% |
| 2023 | $1,181 -36.7% | $219,257 +29.7% |
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Est. payment
$1,790/mo
Principal & interest
$1446
Property taxes
$240
Home insurance
$104
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 75801
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Southside Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-3Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Palestine J High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Palestine High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Palestine ISD
Source: Palestine AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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