NOT LISTED FOR SALE

805 Bay St Austwell, TX 77950

Estimated Value: $645,000 - $662,512

6 Beds
2 Baths
3,188 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2025

Current estimated payment $4,120 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Access to Bay or Harbor
  • Waterfront
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Built in 1912 by the founder of Austwell, this elegant home offers original craftsmenship, period details, and modern updates that preserve the homes historic charm. Nestled on 2 secluded waterfront acres, this magnificent estate is the perfect sanctuary for those seeking privacy. The grand foyer welcomes you into an elegant living and dining room with original woodwork, high ceilings and a warm fireplace. Enjoy morning coffee and evening sunsets from your expansive front porch. Relish hot afternoons spent swimming in your pristine salt water pool or fishing from your private dock. Truely, a Sportman's Paradise, offering world class fishing and seasonal duck hunting right outside your door. The Austwell boat launch provides easy access to Hynes, San Antonio and Mesquite Bays. With its spacious layout, private setting, and historic charm, this property is perfect for a bed and breakfast, corporate retreat, or simply a tranquil hideaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Bankhead

Texas Real Estate Exchange License #0720298 Listed on: 03/09/2025

Co-Listed By

John Camp

Texas Real Estate Exchange License #0532376

Last Buyer's Agent

Non MLS

NONMLS (NonMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 1.9 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Access to Bay or Harbor
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Tivoli Elementary And Middle School
  • Tivoli High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Propane

Additional Features

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Austwell Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Short Term Rentals Allowed
  • Legal Lot and Block 1,2,5,6 / 36

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

1.9 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.9
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 211643
  • Co List Office Phone: (361) 205-1300
  • Subdivision Name: AUSTWELL
  • Directions: 35 to Tivoli, turn rt onto HWY 239, turn left on Mernitz then left on Bay St. , house is on rt at end of Bay St
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
  • Living Area: 3188.0
  • Dining Room Type: Sunroom
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Subdivided
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Bay Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tivoli
  • Junior High Dist: Tivoli
  • High School: Tivoli
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tivoli

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 82764.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 36
  • Tax Lot: 1,2,5,6

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michele Bankhead
Texas Real Estate Exchange
Buyer's Agent
Non MLS
NONMLS (NonMLS)
List Price
$675,000
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$654,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.57%
Original Mortgage
$642,200
Interest Rate
0.0667%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Jan 22, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Camp
Texas Real Estate Exchange
Buyer's Agent
John Camp
Texas Real Estate Exchange
List Price
$625,000
Views
6

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,600
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
0.0647%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,516
Interest Rate
0.062%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- San Jacinto Title Rockport
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $642,200
Previous Owner $285,600
Previous Owner $223,341
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $78,516
Previous Owner $490,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2025 03/09/25 For Sale $675,000 +8.0% $212 / Sq Ft
02/18/2024 02/18/24 Off Market -- -- --
01/24/2024 01/24/24 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
01/24/2024 01/24/24 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 For Sale $625,000 +89.5% $196 / Sq Ft
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
08/05/2015 08/05/15 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 For Sale $329,900 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: South Texas MLS

Tax History

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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 $6,644 $629,220 $443,050 $186,170
2024 $76 $301,600 $116,890 $184,710
2023 $4,744 $187,630 $9,830 $177,800
2022 $4,550 $172,160 $9,830 $162,330
2021 $4,405 $143,350 $9,830 $133,520
2020 $4,564 $151,160 $8,400 $142,760
2019 $5,089 $156,480 $13,720 $142,760
2018 $4,943 $156,480 $13,720 $142,760
2017 $4,818 $158,240 $13,720 $144,520
2016 $4,337 $158,250 $13,720 $144,530
2015 -- $222,370 $13,720 $208,650
2014 -- $222,370 $13,720 $208,650
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: South Texas MLS

MLS Number: 455662

South Texas MLS

APN: 450801

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