$495,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025
Last list price

38 Fm 1696 Rd W Huntsville, TX 77320

2 Beds
2 Baths
3,455 Sq Ft
5.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property Unimproved
  • Home Office
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Granite Countertops
  • Circular Driveway
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this remarkable ranch-style home nestled on over 5 acres in the charming city of Huntsville, Texas. This unique property offers an enticing blend of residential comfort and commercial potential, making it an exceptional opportunity for investors and families alike. The proximity to the university makes this property ideal for conversion into apartments or student housing, catering to the growing demand for rental properties in the area. The property’s layout allows for easy access and ample space for construction, making it a desirable option for entrepreneurs looking to establish a business. Located next door to the volunteer fire department, this property benefits from enhanced safety and community support. Whether you're looking to invest or seeking a spacious family home, this property is a rare find that combines comfort, convenience, and opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Hill

369 Global Properties License #0757146 Listed on: 05/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Lee

RE/MAX Genesis License #0582037

RE/MAX Genesis

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,250

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 5.32 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,455 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Tile Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Samuel W Houston Elementary School
  • Mance Park Middle School
  • Huntsville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Aerobic Septic System

Additional Features

  • Horse Property Unimproved
  • Mobile Home Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,250

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Interstate 45, Exit 118 to HWY 75 to FM 1696, Right on FM 1696, property is located on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Farm
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.323
  • Road Frontage Type: Farm to Market Road
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave
  • Possible Use: Agricultural, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, Window Treatments, Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Living Area: 3455.0
  • Dining Room Type: Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Mobile Home Allowed, Trees
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached Carport, Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: SAMUEL W HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 64 - Huntsville
  • High School: HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MANCE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5250.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Myers Dale and Myers Pamela Jane
Bought by
Rutherford Cynthia A and Rutherford Garland D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,990
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2005
Sold by
Hunt Eddie Ethel and Hunt Z
Bought by
Myers Dale and Myers Pamela Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,600
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Walker County Title Company
Vendors Lien -- Walker County Title Company
Vendors Lien -- --
Vendors Lien -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $228,186 FHA
Closed $231,990 FHA
Previous Owner $80,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $111,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $5,250 $349,400 $94,300 $255,100
2023 $5,250 $351,520 $94,300 $257,220
2022 $4,521 $267,850 $0 $0
2021 $3,830 $275,520 $81,510 $194,010
2020 $4,466 $260,230 $75,350 $184,880
2019 $3,711 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,295 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,141 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,862 $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 27805276

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15676