$449,000
SOLD AUG 21, 2025
Last list price

895 Wightman St Matagorda, TX 77457

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,832 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$159 Per Sq Ft

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Victorian Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of August 2025

LOW 1.4 tax rate! Lower insurance compared to waterfront property! This coastal charmer has just been tastefully remodeled & shines with modern accents. Situated on a 0.43-acre corner lot in the town of Matagorda- just 20min from Bay City. It features a welcoming front porch & 2 living areas, with room for all the things! The huge kitchen has quartz counters, two-toned cabinets, stainless steel appliances, & a lovely walk-in pantry. A set of French doors separate the formal dining & living rooms. The downstairs primary suite is complete with closet space galore! There is a large indoor laundry room with a sink & access to the backyard. Up the beautiful staircase you will find 2 more bedrooms & a bathroom. The yard has space for a pool if you'd like plus a spot for a barn or RV; complete with power, water, & sewer hookups. There's an oversized detached garage with concrete space. Just minutes from the beach, this would make an excellent vacation investment property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erik Frankson

Ward Real Estate, Inc License #0645379 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kayla Wright

Executive Real Estate License #0757495

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,493

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,832 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Schools

  • Matagorda Elementary School
  • Bay City High School

Additional Features

  • Rear Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Tier 3 Matagorda Front Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,493

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take HWY 60 South from Bay City to Matagorda. Take a right turn on Cedar St. Property is at the corner of Wightman St./Cedar St.
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.429
  • Ownership: Full Ownership
  • Subdivision Name: Tier 3 Matagorda Front
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Pantry, Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 2832.0
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Owner Is Listing Agent, Seller Disclosure
  • Exclusions: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: MATAGORDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 170 - Matagorda
  • High School: BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: MATAGORDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4493.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2024
Sold by
Anderson Patsy
Bought by
Frankson Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Whitworth Joan B and Whitworth Joan Barclay
Bought by
Parkey William Patrick and Hanna Tammy Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Trustee Deed $107,160 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $115,876 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold -- -- --
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $449,000 -9.3% $159 / Sq Ft
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $495,000 -- $175 / 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 $43 $326,700 $102,030 $224,670
2023 $3,575 $239,672 $62,980 $176,692
2022 $3,503 $239,672 $62,980 $176,692
2021 $3,412 $185,000 $59,990 $125,010
2020 $3,573 $185,000 $59,990 $125,010
2019 $3,721 $187,660 $30,020 $157,640
2018 $3,837 $192,460 $30,020 $162,440
2017 $3,583 $194,860 $30,020 $164,840
2016 $3,257 $162,500 $30,020 $132,480
2015 -- $174,420 $30,020 $144,400
2014 -- $172,420 $30,020 $142,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Houston Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 7886720

Houston Association of REALTORS®

APN: 26639