Tired of city living? Embrace the freedom of small-town life with this charming 1938 cottage on 3.79 acres in Harper, TX-just a short walk to Hwy 290 for easy access to town or a quick trip into Fredericksburg... This 2 bed, 2 bath home has been thoughtfully updated to include a master suite, office or rec room, and a detached laundry shed. Recent improvements include a new roof, renovated kitchen and baths, updated plumbing, and windows-all while preserving vintage charm with original hardwood floors, built-ins, antique doorknobs, and a cozy fireplace. The fully fenced property offers two gated entrances and a livestock enclosure-perfect for chickens, goats, cows, or horses. Mature trees, fruit trees, and wildflowers add to the natural beauty. A standout stone outbuilding with mini-split is ideal for a studio, guest house, or party barn. End your day soaking in the heated swim spa. Peaceful, self-sufficient living with modern comfort-just waiting for your homestead dream to begin.
For sale
$489,000
283 N Second St, Harper, TX 78631
2beds
1,696sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
3.8 Acres Lot
$472,200 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceFully fenced propertyUpdated plumbingFruit treesOriginal hardwood floorsOffice or rec roomHeated swim spa
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 11:41am
Listed by:
Jessica Robinson TREC #638926 (254) 326-8676,
R-Bar Realty
Source: SABOR,MLS#: 1860985

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Only
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Kitchen
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Living room
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Dryer Connection
Features
- One Living Area, Study/Library, Shop, Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,696
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: Pool/Spa Combo
- Fencing: Wire
Lot
- Size: 3.8 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 38526
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Pre-Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Harper
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,193
- Price range: $489K - $489K
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash,Assumable
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