$198,000
SOLD JAN 22, 2026
Last list price

428 Preston St Columbus, TX 78934

2 Beds
1 Bath
918 Sq Ft
6,068 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$216 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Private Yard
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear Porch

About This Home

As of January 2026

Nestled in the heart of a lovable historic Texas small town approx. one hour west of Katy, this adorable cottage is ready to welcome you home just in time for the holiday season. 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath: Ideal for hosting guests, creating a home office, or simply finding your cozy rhythm. Cute & Inviting Kitchen — Picture vintage charm w/modern functionality, dishwasher & gas range included.
Inside Utility Room:No hauling laundry through the yard—washer/dryer included.
One-Of-A-Kind Front Porch:Imagine warm lights, rocking chairs, & your favorite beverage.
Majestic Live Oak in the Front Yard:A magnificent tree w/character, shade, & a natural focal point for your yard Some virtual staging provided!
Prime Location in Colubmus, TX:A stroll away from the town square, charming restaurants, local coffee shops, & lively festivals.
Detached Garage + Storage Building:Room for your car, your bike, your seasonal décor, and your hobbies. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jolyn Goolsby

Tri-County Realty, LLC - Double G Realty Group License #0468696 Listed on: 10/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Tonkin

Red Door Realty & Associates License #0695500

Red Door Realty & Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,068 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 111
  • South Facing Home
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 918 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Columbus Elementary School
  • Columbus Junior High School
  • Columbus High School

Additional Features

  • Ventilation
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,192

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,068 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1393
  • Lot Size: 55 X 111
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • UniversalParcelId: urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48089:10998
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 918.0
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Subdivision
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Asbestos
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Pool

Schools

  • Elementary School: COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 188 - Columbus
  • High School: COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBUS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Qlty: Ventilation

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2192.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2025
Closed on
Jan 22, 2026
Sold by
Dittmar Doyle Frank
Bought by
Locke Patricia S
Seller's Agent
Jolyn Goolsby
Tri-County Realty, LLC - Double G Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Tonkin
Red Door Realty & Associates
List Price
$198,000
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2022
Sold by
Salchak Robert A and Kay Sondra
Bought by
Dittmar Doyle Frank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Barton Alton and Barton Geraldine
Bought by
Salchak Robert and Salchak Sondra Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,500
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $59,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/22/2026 01/22/26 Sold -- -- --
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2025 10/19/25 For Sale $198,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft
Source: Houston Association 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 $2,192 $144,280 $63,710 $80,570
2024 $1,959 $140,720 $60,680 $80,040
2023 $1,767 $105,910 $30,340 $75,570
2022 $1,664 $91,010 $30,340 $60,670
2021 $1,714 $91,010 $30,340 $60,670
2020 $1,724 $91,010 $30,340 $60,670
2019 $1,634 $83,600 $23,360 $60,240
2018 $1,603 $81,810 $22,450 $59,360
2017 $1,582 $80,640 $22,150 $58,490
2016 $1,530 $77,990 $21,240 $56,750
2015 -- $73,080 $21,240 $51,840
2014 -- $54,470 $21,240 $33,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 95627312

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10998

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