$850,000

209 E Caney St Wharton, TX 77488

Estimated payment $5,576/month

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,844 Sq Ft
$221 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

Grand Estate located in historic downtown Wharton, Texas. Per the owner, the property was originally built by William J Philips in 1858. 1907 the Harrison Family purchased the property and has remained in the family representing a "living piece of history". This Grand Estate sits on approximately 1.228- acres and consists of a Main Residence (approx 3844 sq ft) and Guest Residence (approx 1152 sq ft). The Main Residence features original detailed craftsmanship through-out, including the architectural designed fireplaces of the period, original windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a front gallery wrap-around porch to enjoy and entertain. Meticulously maintained and improved throughout the years, this property provides the stately feel of authenticity and elegance of the era. Downtown Wharton offers a historic courthouse square with shopping, restaurants, and live theatre at the Plaza. Small town quaintness, 1 hour drive Southwest of Houston.

Listing Agent

Sarah Hudgins

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty License #0463000 Listed on: 05/22/2026

Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1858

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,844 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Guest Quarters
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Handicap Accessible

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Cg Sivells/Wharton Elementary School
  • Wharton Junior High
  • Wharton High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: see listing agent

Community Details

Overview

  • Wharton Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,697

Year Built

Built in 1858

Lot Details

1.23 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1858
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.228
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Wharton
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48481:R26298
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Tub Shower, Wired for Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3844.0
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: see listing agent
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Side Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Handicap Accessible, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool

Schools

  • Elementary School: CG SIVELLS/WHARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 180 - Wharton
  • High School: WHARTON HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: WHARTON JUNIOR HIGH

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11697.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/22/2026 05/22/26 For Sale $850,000 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mid Coast Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 4181018

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: R026298

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