$169,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025
Last list price

218 Howard St Royse City, TX 75189

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,646 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$103 Per Sq Ft

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Davis Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

As of March 2025

BACK on the market! Title work is complete* Conventional appraisal @ $174,000... Get out of the rat race of the CITY and explore and ENJOY Quaint Royse City! HUGE Primary Bedroom, located at the rear of the home, enjoys its own private sitting area. The full sized bathroom is spacious and has been cosmetically updated. The add on porch doubles as a bright and cheery den while the ample utility area comfortably accommodates full sized appliances with space to spare. Sit on your covered back deck overlooking your spacious yard complete with children's playground set. A real bonus is this charmer sits on nearly a third acre and also comes with a newer 12 X 24 workshop-storage barn with electric service AND garage door entry, accessed via the front gate past the carport. This is a really great opportunity to own a piece of the country with close accessibility to Rockwall and surrounding areas. DRIVE THROUGH downtown Royce City and fall in love its community feeling while still enjoying numerous restaurants and activities. Seller will escrow funds for foundation repair per bid in the transaction desk .

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Ann Porter

Metroplex R.E.Services Brokerage Phone: 214-503-9020 License #0306627 Listed on: 11/20/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Castaneda-Trejo

Rendon Realty, LLC License #0783535

Rendon Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Large Grassy Backyard

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,646 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Additional Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • Davis Elementary School
  • Ouida Baley Middle School
  • Royse City High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Jones Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block S / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 000000018290
  • $4,557 per year unexempt tax

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,557

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Structural Style: Single Detached
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • Multi Parcel I D Y N: Yes
  • Municipal Utility District Y N: No
  • Will Subdivide: No
  • Accessibility Features Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: 214-503-9020
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1971

Interior Features

  • Square Footage: 1646.00
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Interior Amenities: Cable TV Available
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 1
  • Number Of Living Areas: 2
  • Room Count: 5

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool: No
  • Foundation: Other
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Storage, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Rear Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached Carport
  • GarageYN: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Space Heater
  • LaundryFeatures: Full Size W/D Area
  • Utilities: Cable Available, City Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Type: None

Schools

  • School District: Royse City ISD
  • Elementary School: Davis
  • Middle School: Ouida Baley
  • High School: Royse City
  • School District: Royse City ISD
  • Elementary School: Davis

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
  • Lot Features: Lrg. Backyard Grass
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2900
  • Parcel Number: 000000018290
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2900
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4000

Green Features

  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1971

Tax Info

  • Unexempt Taxes: 4557
  • TaxBlock: 3
  • Tax Lot: S

MLS Schools

  • Middle School Name: Ouida Baley
  • Elementary School Name: Davis
  • High School Name: Royse City

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2015
Sold by
Cookston James E
Bought by
Cox Steven W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,375
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,250 Stand Alone First
Closed $86,375 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $309,000 +82.8% $188 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $169,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $169,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Price Changed $169,000 -6.1% $103 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $179,900 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $4,557 $213,335 $132,000 $81,335
2022 $3,567 $152,395 $0 $0
2021 $3,324 $142,850 $65,540 $77,310
2020 $3,167 $143,020 $64,980 $78,040
2019 $3,000 $130,260 $50,850 $79,410
2018 $2,735 $103,560 $47,700 $55,860
2017 $2,696 $105,510 $45,000 $60,510
2016 $2,451 $90,020 $45,000 $45,020
2015 $1,787 $64,430 $18,000 $46,430
2014 $1,787 $65,140 $18,000 $47,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

MLS Number: 20782521

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

APN: 18290