$3,400,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025
Last list price

404 N Live Oak St Round Top, TX 78954

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,668 Sq Ft
2.22 Acres

Recently Sold

$2,038 Per Sq Ft

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Garage Apartment
  • Deck
  • Round Top-Carmine Elementary School Rated A
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to The Cotton Pearl, a charming 2+ acre retreat just a short walk from the Round Top town square. Nestled within city limits, this beautifully restored early 1900s farmhouse features 2 beds & 2 full baths, blending timeless charm with modern comfort. Two additional 1 bed/1 bath guest cottages—a stone casita & a farmhouse-style retreat—offer flexible space for visitors. Thoughtfully designed for relaxation & entertainment, the grounds include a sparkling pool, inviting patio spaces, a pickleball court, game room, & ample parking. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying peaceful weekends, this property offers the ideal mix of comfort & versatility. Located in the heart of Round Top’s antique corridor & minutes from the renowned Festival Hill music venue, The Cotton Pearl is a rare opportunity to own a piece of one of Texas’ most treasured small towns. Experience the magic of Round Top—where history, charm & community come together.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Doak

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston License #0564788 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Wolff

Round Top Real Estate License #0698987

Round Top Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2.22 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Garage Apartment

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Built-Up Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,668 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Pots and Pans Drawers
  • Self-Closing Drawers
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Round Top-Carmine Elementary School
  • Round Top-Carmine High Middle School
  • Round Top-Carmine High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Aerobic Septic System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • City Of Round Top Acreage Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,293

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Houston, take US Highway 290 West and continue past the town of Burton. Take the exit for State Highway 237 and turn left onto Hwy 237 toward Round Top. Once you reach the town square, turn left onto FM 1457. Continue for approximately 0.3 miles—the property, known as The Cotton Pearl, will be on your left at 404 N. Live Oak.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.223
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: City Of Round Top Acreage
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Self-closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1668.0
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Utility Room
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Built-Up, Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Covered Patio, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: ROUND TOP-CARMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 206 - Round Top-Carmine
  • High School: ROUND TOP-CARMINE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: ROUND TOP-CARMINE HIGH SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14293.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
High Cotton Round Top Lp
Bought by
Round Top Rabbit Hole Llc
Seller's Agent
Rick Doak
Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Wolff
Round Top Real Estate
List Price
$3,400,000
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
963.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2022
Closed on
Apr 7, 2022
Sold by
Dscs Properties Llc
Bought by
High Cotton Round Top Lp
Seller's Agent
Matthew Diehl
Round Top Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lila Garlin
Round Top Real Estate
List Price
$2,600,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Berg Nancy Gracey Hopkins
Bought by
Dscs Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Bluebonnet Abstract & Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $400,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $3,400,000 +30.8% $2,038 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold -- -- --
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2022 03/08/22 For Sale $2,600,000 -- $1,559 / 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 $16,260 $1,377,480 $1,042,360 $335,120
2023 $12,259 $1,002,280 $679,800 $322,480
2022 $12,495 $885,750 $566,500 $319,250
2021 $9,473 $597,380 $303,000 $294,380
2020 $8,046 $501,820 $214,660 $287,160
2019 $7,075 $522,700 $214,310 $308,390
2018 $6,705 $520,010 $214,310 $305,700
2017 -- $418,960 $147,800 $271,160
2016 $5,615 $412,460 $147,800 $264,660
2015 -- $317,710 $59,510 $258,200
2014 -- $307,020 $59,510 $247,510
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rick Doak

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rick Doak

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston

    (979) 551-0025

    24 Total Sales

    Rick Doak
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Caroline Wolff

    Round Top Real Estate

    (979) 250-1523

    8 Total Sales

    Caroline Wolff
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Matthew Diehl

    Round Top Real Estate

    (979) 249-5732

    41 Total Sales

    Matthew Diehl
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lila Garlin

    Round Top Real Estate

    (979) 249-5732

    10 Total Sales

    Lila Garlin
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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 75431397

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: R40710

Texas Fayette County Round Top 78954

404 N Live Oak St, Round Top, TX

This home is located at 404 N Live Oak St, Round Top, TX 78954 and is currently estimated at $3,400,000, approximately $2,038 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 404 N Live Oak St is a home located in Fayette County with nearby schools including Round Top-Carmine Elementary School and Round Top-Carmine High School.

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