Approx. 89+ acres situated on a magnificent hilltop in the Prairie Hill Community of Washington County, Texas (Brenham - Independence). The entry driveway is highlighted by a mature live oak tree canopy that leads up to the estate grounds where there are breath-taking panoramic views that offer colorful sunrises & sunsets. Improvements include a completely restored and renovated farmhouse featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, spacious great room, formal dining & living area and large mud room. Immaculate landscaping, sprinkler system and numerous shaded porches and decks. There is a 2/1 guest house, garage, office/garden shed, large metal barn (great for a car collector, entertaining-parties or horses), swimming pool with large deck and manicured yard with Live Oak & Pecan trees overlooking a ±5.25 acre lake with floating pier/covered dock and 2 ponds. There is black board fencing along the paved road frontage and located only 30 miles to College Station and just 8 miles to downtown Brenham.
RanchProperty Type
1907Year Built
89.71 acresLot Size
$925Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffany Abrams• Hodde Real Estate Company
89+/- ac. on a hilltop in Washington Co. Entry is highlighted by a live oak canopy leading up to the estate grounds offering panoramic views. Completely restored & renovated farmhouse. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, spacious great room, formal dining & living, & lg mud room. Immaculate landscaping, sprinkler system & numerous porches/decks. 2/1 guest home, garage, office/garden shed, lg metal barn, pool w/ lg deck & manicured lawn w/ Live Oak & Pecan trees, 2 ponds & ±5.25 ac. lake w/ floating pier & covered dock. FEMA - Unknown Guest Accommodations: Yes Sprinkler Sys:Yes
Public Records
Oct 16, 2020
Sold
*
HARMLS #64810288
Oct 16, 2020
Sold
$3.49M - $4.02M
Sep 18, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2020
Listed
$3,935,000
$736/sq ft
+37
Approx. 89+ acres situated on a magnificent hilltop in the Prairie Hill Community of Washington County (Brenham - Independence). Entry drive is highlighted by a mature live oak tree canopy that leads up to the estate grounds where there are breath-taking panoramic views offering colorful sunrises & sunsets. Completely restored and renovated farmhouse with attention given to every detail. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, spacious great room, formal dining & living area and large mud room. Immaculate landscaping, sprinkler system and numerous shaded porches/decks. 2/1 guest house, garage, office/garden shed, large metal barn (great for a car collector, entertaining or horses), swimming pool with large deck and manicured yard with Live Oak & Pecan trees overlooking 2 ponds and ±5.25 acre lake w/ floating pier & covered dock. Located only 30 miles to College Station and just 8 miles to downtown Brenham. This remarkable property was featured in March 2020 issue of Southern Living Magazine.
Public Records
May 5, 2017
Sold
*
HARMLS #23988416
May 5, 2017
Sold
$2.30M - $2.64M
Mar 27, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2017
Listed
$2,395,000
$448/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,268 (+10.5%)
2024
$40,076 (−1.0%)
2023
$40,475 (−0.3%)
$271,050 + $3,131,350
$3,402,400
2022
$40,613 (+95.3%)
$183,630 + $2,806,330
$2,989,960
2021
$20,798 (+103.4%)
$104,550 + $1,243,410
$1,347,960
2020
$10,224 (−0.4%)
$94,350 + $545,930
$640,280
2019
$10,260 (+0.9%)
$94,350 + $546,530
$640,880
2018
$10,172 (+18.3%)
$94,350 + $503,220
$597,570
2017
$8,598
$80,380 + $424,760
$505,140
Tax history for 7308 Old Independence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,268 (+10.5%)
2024
$40,076 (−1.0%)
2023
$40,475 (−0.3%)
$271,050 + $3,131,350
$3,402,400
2022
$40,613 (+95.3%)
$183,630 + $2,806,330
$2,989,960
2021
$20,798 (+103.4%)
$104,550 + $1,243,410
$1,347,960
2020
$10,224 (−0.4%)
$94,350 + $545,930
$640,280
2019
$10,260 (+0.9%)
$94,350 + $546,530
$640,880
2018
$10,172 (+18.3%)
$94,350 + $503,220
$597,570
2017
$8,598
$80,380 + $424,760
$505,140
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
89.71 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
5,343
Year built
1981
Style
Other
County
Washington County
APN
R000000010677
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage
Interior
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Second
Room Dimensions: -
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: -
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: -
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: First
Room Dimensions: -
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Rooms Total: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 5350.0
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Year Built: 1907
Exterior Features
Security Features: Security Gate
Other Structures: Guest House
Pool Information
Pool is Private
Pool Features: Gunite
Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Living Area: 5,350
Land Information
Topography: Rolling
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 89.713
Lot Features: Cleared, Waterfront, Rolling Slope, Trees
Waterfront Features: Pier, Pond, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,798
Tax Year: 2021
Lease Information
No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 137 - Brenham
Elementary School: BISD DRAW
Middle Or Junior School District: 137 - Brenham
Middle Or Junior School: BRENHAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 137 - Brenham
High School: BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,343
Stories: —
Lot Size: 89.71 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Washington County
APN: R000000010677
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
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Brenham Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Brenham Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
5/10
Brenham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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