2bd/2ba cottage in rolling hills of Washington County. Follow a meandering tree lined driveway into the property where the home is in the back southwest corner. Cottage has large living/den area, big kitchen and lots of great storage with closets and cubbies. Bedrooms are both good sized and have high ceilings with ceiling fans. Easy home to maintain with newer windows, hardi-siding and metal roof. Property also includes a vintage dairy barn with awesome ship lap walls, work bench and loads of potential!Restrictions: Unknown
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
12.5 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Roger Chambers• United Country Real Estate - Market Realty
Beautiful rolling 12.5 acres with plenty of room to build your dream home on the highest point! 2bd/2ba cottage already in place to use as guest home or stay in while you build. Follow a meandering tree lined driveway into the property where the home is tucked into the back southwest corner. Cottage has large living/den area, big kitchen and lots of great built in storage with closets and cubbies throughout the home. Bedrooms are both good sized and have high ceilings with ceiling fans. Easy home to maintain with newer windows, hardi-siding and metal roof. Property also includes a vintage dairy barn with awesome ship lap walls, work bench and loads of potential for a man cave, she shed or perhaps guest quarters! Tract has ag exemption in place and is in hay production with local hay tenant who’s happy to continue use. Property is conveniently located just a short drive from historic Burton, Texas, and less than 10 minutes from Brenham.
Public Records
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
*
HARMLS #88032714
Jul 26, 2013
Sold
$185K - $215K
Jul 15, 2013
Pending
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Jun 29, 2013
Pending
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Jun 13, 2013
Relisted
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Jun 5, 2013
Pending
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Jan 22, 2013
Listed
$221,900
$135/sq ft
Countryside Retreat is a perfect spot for a country get-away. This 2 bedroom 2 bath home located on 12.5 acres has an open floor plan and has many recent updates to the original farm house. The updated farm house has the makings of a comfortable weekend retreat or permanent home. Located approximately 7 miles from Brenham makes this a great candidate for a starter home or for someone wanting a small place in the country to relax and enjoy.
HARMLS #55256959
Oct 28, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2012
Listed
$225,000
$137/sq ft
HARMLS #3433341
Apr 25, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 24, 2011
Listed
$225,000
$137/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,766 (+2.1%)
2024
$1,730 (+5.3%)
2023
$1,643 (+1.3%)
2022
$1,622 (−14.9%)
$38,160 + $81,270
$119,430
2021
$1,906 (+11.4%)
$43,510 + $80,020
$123,530
2020
$1,711 (+2.2%)
$48,450 + $58,720
$107,170
2019
$1,674 (−20.8%)
$48,450 + $56,130
$104,580
2018
$2,114 (+0.6%)
$41,630 + $82,590
$124,220
2017
$2,103
$40,890 + $82,630
$123,520
Tax history for 2833 Helm
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,766 (+2.1%)
2024
$1,730 (+5.3%)
2023
$1,643 (+1.3%)
2022
$1,622 (−14.9%)
$38,160 + $81,270
$119,430
2021
$1,906 (+11.4%)
$43,510 + $80,020
$123,530
2020
$1,711 (+2.2%)
$48,450 + $58,720
$107,170
2019
$1,674 (−20.8%)
$48,450 + $56,130
$104,580
2018
$2,114 (+0.6%)
$41,630 + $82,590
$124,220
2017
$2,103
$40,890 + $82,630
$123,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.5 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
1,641
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
R000000059729
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Primary Bedroom
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Interior Features
Unfurnished
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
Other Features: Main Level Primary
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Estimated
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: HardiPlank Type
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Fenced
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 12.5
Lot Size Acres: 12.5
Lot Features: Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Property Information
Has View
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,641
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Washington County
APN: R000000059729
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brenham Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Brenham Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
5/10
Brenham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Burton, TX • 77835
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Estimated sale price
$484,000 – $586,000
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