$489,000

283 2nd St Harper, TX 78631

Estimated payment $2,967/month

Total Views 1,366
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,696 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Country Style Home
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Jessica Robinson

R-Bar Realty Brokerage Phone: 2543268676 License #0638926 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Country Style Home
  • Metal Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 1,696 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

  • Harper Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Thiele Butler Addn Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,194

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.795
  • Lot Size: 3.795
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 259
  • Co List Office Phone: 254-326-8676
  • Subdivision Name: Thiele Butler Addn
  • Directions: From Fredericksburg take 290 west into Harper. Turn right onto Second street. Home is the last property on the left at the end of the street.
  • Architectural Style: Hill Country
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Attribution Contact: 2543268676
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Spa Features: Hot Tub/Spa
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Exterior Wheelchair Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Shower/Bath Combo
  • Living Area: 1696

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Rolling, Open Lot, Partially Wooded
  • View: Exceptional View
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type
  • Foundation Details: Pier & Beam
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck/Patio
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage/Carport

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Area, W/D Connection
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: CTEC
  • Sewer: Septic Unlicensed
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Garbage Service-Private, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harper

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 165310.2
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3193.98
  • Tax Block: B

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $3,194 $339,650 $119,180 $220,470
2023 $2,570 $339,650 $119,180 $220,470
2022 $3,287 $276,770 $89,380 $187,390
2021 $3,497 $257,850 $89,380 $168,470
2020 $1,486 $106,990 $9,640 $97,350
2019 $1,557 $106,990 $9,640 $97,350
2018 $1,404 $97,000 $7,860 $89,140
2017 $1,402 $94,600 $7,860 $86,740
2016 $1,248 $84,210 $7,860 $76,350
2015 -- $81,770 $7,860 $73,910
2014 -- $77,270 $6,250 $71,020
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $489,000 +39.8% $288 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold -- -- --
10/25/2020 10/25/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $349,900 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Kerrville Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $321,077 FHA
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Kerrville Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 119027

APN: 38526