$350,000
SOLD JUL 27, 2020
Last list price

356 Kessler St New Braunfels, TX 78130

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,326 Sq Ft
8,999 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Mature Trees
  • Granite Countertops
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of July 2020

If you are looking for a completely renovated craftsman home with TONS of character, look no further! Original hardwood floors,stained glass windows, three full bathrooms including one gorgeous claw-foot tub. Charming neighborhood with no HOA close to everything downtown NB has to offer and walking distance to the Mill Street bridge. Detached 400sqft building perfect for guest house or home office. So many fun features, don't miss taking a look at this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Bradbury

RE/MAX GO - NB License #0653027 Listed on: 06/13/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Pyper Olson

JPAR San Antonio License #0692122

JPAR San Antonio

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,326 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry closet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Southwest New Braunfels Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 1059
  • Assessor Parcel Number 707

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,540

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Directions: From southbound Business 35 turn right on Kuehler and right on Kessler, home is on the right.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2066
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Southwest New Braunfels
  • Water Body Name: None
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Multiple Water Heaters, Some Gas Appliances, Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Master Downstairs, Main Level Master, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Area, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1326.0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: UNKNOWN
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood, Wire
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Level, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, 1 Unit, Attic Fan
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Trash Collection Public
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: New Braunfels ISD

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 707
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1059
  • Tax Lot: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Simek Carl
Bought by
Richards Tristan and Lott Janna K
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Bradbury
RE/MAX GO - NB
Buyer's Agent
Pyper Olson
JPAR San Antonio
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$365,500
Premium/Discount to List
$15,500
4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$347,225
Outstanding Balance
$310,494
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$211,338

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Bought by
Simek Carl Victor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,600
Interest Rate
4.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2017
Sold by
Ralph G Barrios
Bought by
Simek Carl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
3.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2016
Sold by
Roxanne Rearden
Bought by
Simek Carl and Sanford Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2016
Sold by
Reimer Mike and Reimer Linda
Bought by
Simek Carl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Simek Carl

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2010
Sold by
Simek Tina and Simek Christina Pinjuv
Bought by
Simek Carl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2008
Sold by
Saraceno Joseph J
Bought by
Simek Carl and Simek Tina
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 -- Ctot
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- Capital Title Co
Special Warranty Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $347,225 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $72,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Previous Owner $90,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $495,000 -2.9% $274 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Price Changed $510,000 -2.9% $282 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $524,999 -1.9% $291 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $534,999 -3.6% $296 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $554,999 +58.6% $307 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Sold -- -- --
06/27/2020 06/27/20 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2020 06/13/20 For Sale $350,000 -- $264 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

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 $8,540 $490,080 $119,340 $370,740
2022 $6,420 $390,430 $119,340 $271,090
2021 $6,119 $296,310 $117,900 $178,410
2020 $3,742 $262,260 $117,900 $144,360
2019 $2,735 $123,650 $61,740 $61,910
2018 $2,521 $115,380 $61,740 $53,640
2017 $2,384 $117,740 $61,740 $56,000
2016 $2,167 $99,390 $41,850 $57,540
2015 $1,636 $92,910 $41,850 $51,060
2014 $1,636 $91,380 $41,850 $49,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

MLS Number: 413128

Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

APN: 01-0000-0645-00