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17490 Hinkel Rd, Cat Spring, TX 78933
About this home
Introducing Sparks Ranch, a multi-generational compound hidden in the hills of Cat Spring, just an hour from Houston. Featuring over 100 acres of rolling terrain and 2 miles of boundary, the dense woods and scattered deer blinds make this a dream property for hunting. Prefer fishing? The stocked 2 acre pond is teeming with massive catfish. Still need to blow off some steam? Around the corner you'll find your own gun range ready for action. With something to do for everyone, they'll need a place to stay at the end of a long day - no problem. The main house features 5 beds and 3 baths, multiple wrap around porches, and a two car garage; the massive mobile home hosts 3 beds and 2 baths; the workshop contains a studio apartment with kitchenette and full bath; and the antique restored farmhouse overlooking the pond is the perfect intimate escape with one big bed and two full baths. Each section of the compound has its own electric, well and septic - make this your own town for your tribe!
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Sale history for 17490 Hinkel Rd
$1,197/sq ft
$118/sq ft
$120/sq ft
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$123/sq ft
$87/sq ft
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$104/sq ft
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$8/sq ft
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Tax history for 17490 Hinkel Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking & Garage
- Garage: Attached, Detached
- Additional Parking, Circle Driveway, Extra Driveway, Workshop
- # of Garage Spaces: 4
- # of Carport Spaces: 2
- Detached
Interior
- Virtual Tour Information
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Heating System: Central Gas
- Cooling System: Central Electric
- Other Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans, Digital Program Thermostat, Insulated/Low-E Windows, Insulation - Batt, Cellulose Insulation
Exterior
- Building Information
- Siding: Cement Board
- Foundation: Block & Beam, Slab
- Water & Sewer Information
- Septic Tank, Well
- Property Information
- Co-op Sale
- House
- Lot Information
- Access: Driveway Gate
- Legal Lot Description: A186 J HUTCHINS ALSO A299 S SWEARINGEN M65065
- Road Surface: Gravel
- Road Frontage: County Maintained
- Lot Description: Other, Water View, Wooded
- Land Information
- Land Use: Cattle Ranch, Horse Farm, Horses Allowed, Hunting, Leisure Ranch, Mobile Home Allowed, Other, Resort, Timber, Unrestricted
- Trees on Property: Clusters, Densely Wooded, Hardwood, Soft Wood
- Topography: Level, Ravine, Rolling, Sloped, Steep
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax ID #: 57589
Location
- Community Information
- Water Amenities: Pond
- School Information
- School District: Bellville
- School Elementary: O'BRYANT PRIMARY SCHOOL
- School Middle: BELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
- School High: BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Area: Austin County
- Directions: I-10 W to Sealy, 36 N to FM 1094 W, Right on Hinkel, property on right.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,378
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 101.52 acres
- Style: Ranch
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Renovated: 2008
- County: Austin County
- APN: R000057589
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Is IDX Opt In
- Listing Information
- Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease
- Listing Office & Agent Information
- List Agent Email: bobby@eastwoodrealty.com
Around this home
Schools
- K - 12
- Preschool & daycare
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 7.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 111° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Home values near 17490 Hinkel Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 1 Baths | 1268 Sq. Ft. | — |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 2824 Sq. Ft. | $689,553 |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 1448 Sq. Ft. | $594,335 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 1536 Sq. Ft. | $685,913 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1966 Sq. Ft. | $751,589 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 1442 Sq. Ft. | $430,170 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 3 Baths | 3109 Sq. Ft. | — |
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2350 Sq. Ft. | $1,483,459 |
- Beds | 3 Baths | 2858 Sq. Ft. | — |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1482 Sq. Ft. | — |
- Beds | 3 Baths | 2253 Sq. Ft. | — |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3405 Sq. Ft. | $984,506 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 1 Baths | 2400 Sq. Ft. | — |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1284 Sq. Ft. | — |
- Beds | 3 Baths | 2855 Sq. Ft. | — |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1670 Sq. Ft. | $630,186 |
3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1008 Sq. Ft. | $666,034 |
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