NOT LISTED FOR SALE

283 2nd St Harper, TX 78631

Estimated Value: $453,000 - $476,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,372 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 24, 2020

Current estimated payment $2,728 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Storage
  • Harper Elementary School Rated 10
  • Fireplace
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2020

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 an extra studio that can be used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Thoughtful updates include a primary suite, party barn, and a detached laundry shed. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint, 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 equipped with a mini-split is ideal for a studio, guest house, or party barn. Peaceful, self-sufficient living with modern comfort—just waiting for your homestead dream to begin.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Krista Bennett

Fredericksburg Realty License #TREC# 0622568 Listed on: 10/20/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Krista Bennett

Fredericksburg Realty License #TREC# 0622568 Listed on: 10/20/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,532

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Level Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 1,372 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Thiele Butler Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,532

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

3.8 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.795
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Subdivision Name: Thiele Butler
  • Directions: From intersection FM 783 & Hwy 290 head West on Hwy 290 turn right on Second St. follow to the end, property on the left, see sign.
  • Architectural Style: Sunday House
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage Building, Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1372

Exterior Features

  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: In City Limits, 1-5 Acres
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, 1 Car, Gravel
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Central
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Electric-CTEC
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Harper

Lot Info

  • Zoning: None
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 165310.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2532.24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2020
Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Klein Dillon
Bought by
Sowder David Allen and Sowder Cheryl Ann
Seller's Agent
Krista Bennett
Fredericksburg Realty
Buyer's Agent
Krista Bennett
Fredericksburg Realty
List Price
$349,900
Current Estimated Value
$462,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,077
Outstanding Balance
$282,435
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$179,884

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2017
Sold by
Wiz Mary Catherine
Bought by
Klein Dillon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sowder David Allen -- None Available
Klein Dillon -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sowder David Allen $321,077
Previous Owner Klein Dillon $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/18/2026 03/18/26 For Sale $465,000 +32.9% $274 / 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: Central Hill Country Board of REALTORS®

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
2025 $3,148 $334,740 $119,180 $215,560
2024 $3,148 $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

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Map

Source: Central Hill Country Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 81004

Central Hill Country Board of REALTORS®

APN: 38526

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