$165,000

343 Railroad Ave Taft, TX 78390

Estimated payment $948/month

Total Views 31,166
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,096 Sq Ft
$53 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace
  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

Own a Piece of Taft History — with Room to Make It Yours!
Looking for something with personality? This Historic Charm 4-bedroom, 3-bath, two-story beauty is bursting with character and waiting for someone with vision to bring it back to life! Or create a new chapter—whether you dream of bringing back the Bed & Breakfast magic, starting your own business, or creating a cozy home with character. The ideas are endless!
Inside, you’ll find a formal dining room, breakfast nook, cozy den, oversized primary suite, and a large laundry room—perfect for guest accommodations or entertaining. Cooling is provided by window units, and while it needs some updates, the structure and layout make it an ideal canvas for hospitality or creative redevelopment.
Sitting proudly on a spacious corner lot (9,496 sq. ft.), this home was once a bed and breakfast for the local railroad station—and it still carries that old-school charm you just can’t build today, this property offers more than just a home — it offers opportunity. With ample land and prime corner location, there’s exciting potential to rezone for commercial use, making this an ideal spot for a small business, office, or redevelopment. Corner lot. Commercial potential. Whether you want to bring the house back to life or start something new—this property is full of promise.
Just minutes from major companies like Exxon, Cheniere, Steel Dynamics, and the surrounding agricultural hubs, this is a perfect spot for someone who wants to be close to work—but still enjoy the peace and hometown pride of Taft. Rare history. Real character. Ready for your touch. Let’s make it yours!

Listing Agent

Michelle Sanchez

RE/MAX ELITE License #0740246 Listed on: 07/16/2025

RE/MAX ELITE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $881

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,096 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Taft Elementary School
  • Ricardo Middle School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Window Unit Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Taft Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 12 / 57

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$881

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Subdivision Name: Taft
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: None, Breakfast Bar
  • Living Area: 3096.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Gravel

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Window Unit
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Taft
  • Junior High Dist: Taft ISD
  • High School: Taft
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ricardo

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25483.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 57
  • Tax Lot: 12

Map

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
2025 $881 $176,493 -- --
2023 $881 $145,862 $0 $0
2022 $3,186 $174,272 $31,850 $142,422
2021 $3,031 $120,547 $19,250 $101,297
2020 $1,233 $119,420 $6,868 $112,552
2019 $3,092 $119,420 $6,868 $112,552
2017 $2,489 $120,255 $6,868 $113,387
2016 $2,263 $122,245 $6,868 $115,377
2015 -- $70,605 $6,868 $126,309
2013 -- $60,713 $6,868 $53,845
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $165,000 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: South Texas MLS

Purchase History

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

About the Listing Agent

Michelle Sanchez

RE/MAX ELITE

(361) 470-4717

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With 25 years of Marketing Experience, Michelle Sanchez was rocking and rolling fourteen of those 25 years in radio where she was the Top Seller with small businesses in her community and surrounding areas. She has an undeniably strong presence and a confident personality. Michelle has had the privilege of meeting and collaborating with various influential people in the community. Most recently, among other distinguished members, she was chosen to serve on the South Texas Multiple Listing

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Source: South Texas MLS

MLS Number: 462393

South Texas MLS

APN: 46113