There is so much character, charm and potential to be discovered in this spacious 3104 sq ft home! Additional sq ft in the detached guest quarters, which brings this beauty to a total of 3486 sq ft of livable space, on an oversized corner lot. The detached guest quarters or office, includes a bathroom and walk in closet. A great private escape for those that work-from-home, as it is Multi-Zoned, Residential and C-2 Commercial. Home features 2 primary bedrooms, with ensuite baths and his & hers walk in closets. Upstairs bedroom has a covered balcony, overlooking backyard. Oversized 2 car garage with workshop. Beautiful stained-glass windows adorn the home and let the light shine in, along with many other vintage amenities that you just need to see for yourself. This property would be perfect for investors or as a fixer-upper. Property sold as is.
Home is multi-zoned at this point and can continue as a residential home or C-2 commercial business property. It has 2-master bedrooms, one upstairs with a balcony and a second downstairs and has 2 huge living areas! Also, there is a second guest house with bathroom. This property is on a corner lot with a cozy fenced in backyard with an extra long covered back porch. The 2-car garage includes a separate work area. Are you considering a business to work at home this is your property! It would be great as a home office for a medical, attorney, beauty, and other similar professionals. Property is listed significantly lower than the tax appraised value!
Public Records
Dec 12, 2018
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,302 (−1.7%)
$70,133 + $338,000
$408,133
2024
$7,429 (+10.0%)
$70,133 + $338,000
$408,133
2023
$6,755 (−8.9%)
2022
$7,413 (+7.2%)
2021
$6,915 (+8.3%)
$59,010 + $256,750
$315,760
2020
$6,385 (−1.3%)
$54,250 + $225,520
$279,770
2019
$6,471 (+26.9%)
$54,590 + $221,300
$275,890
2018
$5,099 (+2.8%)
$25,290 + $180,450
$205,740
2017
$4,963 (+6.8%)
$25,290 + $166,650
$191,940
2016
$4,648 (+8.4%)
$25,290 + $166,650
$191,940
2015
$4,287 (+4.6%)
$25,290 + $153,820
$179,110
2014
$4,097 (+0.8%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2013
$4,065 (−0.8%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2012
$4,099 (−7.0%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2011
$4,409 (+5.1%)
2010
$4,196 (−1.3%)
2009
$4,250
Tax history for 500 S Cowan St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,302 (−1.7%)
$70,133 + $338,000
$408,133
2024
$7,429 (+10.0%)
$70,133 + $338,000
$408,133
2023
$6,755 (−8.9%)
2022
$7,413 (+7.2%)
2021
$6,915 (+8.3%)
$59,010 + $256,750
$315,760
2020
$6,385 (−1.3%)
$54,250 + $225,520
$279,770
2019
$6,471 (+26.9%)
$54,590 + $221,300
$275,890
2018
$5,099 (+2.8%)
$25,290 + $180,450
$205,740
2017
$4,963 (+6.8%)
$25,290 + $166,650
$191,940
2016
$4,648 (+8.4%)
$25,290 + $166,650
$191,940
2015
$4,287 (+4.6%)
$25,290 + $153,820
$179,110
2014
$4,097 (+0.8%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2013
$4,065 (−0.8%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2012
$4,099 (−7.0%)
$22,260 + $138,710
$160,970
2011
$4,409 (+5.1%)
2010
$4,196 (−1.3%)
2009
$4,250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
151 ft.
Lot depth
134 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,095
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wise County
APN
000000755665
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
C-2
Thoroughfare Business District
General Purpose and Description. The C-2, Thoroughfare Business District is intended to provide for development of a mixture of relatively high intensity general retail and service uses usually oriented to major thoroughfare and includes high density Multi-Family Dwelling units greater than 4 family units which may exceed 12,000 sq ft. Compatible uses include office, retail, some types of commercial and entertainment uses which should generally be located along high-volume thoroughfares. The characteristics of each development site should be designed in such a manner as to create an attractive appearance from the thoroughfare.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Automotive repair garage
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Multiple units
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Hotel / motel
Office
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 4
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 2-Car Single Doors, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Parking & Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Width: 21
Garage Length: 24
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplace Information
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Room Count: 7
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Number Of Living Areas: 2
Number Of Dining Areas: 2
Living Area: 3104.00
Levels: Two
Flooring: Carpet
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, High Speed Internet Available, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Full Size W/D Area
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Fireplace
Room Dimensions: 32 x 14
Room Length: 32.00
Room Width: 14.00
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedrm
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Dual Sinks, Ensuite Bath, Garden Tub, Separate Vanities, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 19 x 16
Room Length: 19.00
Room Width: 16.00
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bdrm-2nd
Room Level: 2
Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 20 x 14
Room Length: 20.00
Room Width: 14.00
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Length: 11.00
Room Width: 12.00
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: 1
Room Dimensions: 24 x 21
Room Length: 24.00
Room Width: 21.00
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Guest Suite
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Separate Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Dimensions: 18 x 13
Room Length: 18.00
Room Width: 13.00
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: 1
Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Room for Freezer, Separate Utility Room
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 40
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 4
Cumulative Days On Market: 4
Close Date: 2023-04-11
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-03-06
Expiration Date Option: 2023-03-11
Listing Contract Date: 2023-03-02
Off Market Date: 2023-03-06
Status Change Timestamp: 2023-04-11T18:39:24.693
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 299000.00
List Price: 299000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 634408.60215
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 634408.60215
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Schools
Young Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
McCarroll Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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