This home's estimate is 17.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
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505 County Road 242, Hico, TX 76457
About this home
Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2015 custom rock home sits on top of a hill on 75 acres with gorgeous views. Home has stained concrete floors, Large Open Living are with High Vaulted ceilings, Granite counters in Kitchen, Spacious Master Bedroom at one and & other 3 Bedrooms at the other end of the home, with too many custom features to list. Dual Split AC system, Open back porch with views of the country side. Attached 2 car carport, Scattered mature Oak Trees and a small pond down at the bottom of the property. Excellent native grass.
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Sale history for 505 County Road 242
$189/sq ft
$211/sq ft
$221/sq ft
$239/sq ft
$246/sq ft
$97/sq ft

Just over 100 acres of good pasture, mature trees, oaks, live oaks and junipers! Land sits high on the hill and overlooks Hico! Just minutes from town! One pond and good tree cover provides excellent deer hunting! Abundant pasture with native grasses, including, bluestems, gramas, buffalo, curly mesquite and more!
$104/sq ft
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Property details
Parking
- Parking & Garage
- # of Parking Spaces (Carport): 2
- # of Parking Spaces (Total Covered): 2
- Attached
Interior
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- Virtual Tour (External Link)
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 6
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: 1
- Dimensions: 34 x 23
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Features: Built-In Cabinets, Walk-In Pantry
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Features: Medicine Cabinet, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closets
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 17 x 15
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closets
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closets
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closets
- Level: 1
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Interior Features
- Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, High Speed Internet Available, Water Filter, Water Softener
- # of Dining Areas: 1
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Flooring: Concrete
- Heating & Cooling
- Central A/C (Electric), Central Heat (Electric)
Exterior
- Building Information
- Pre-Owned
- Building Area Source: Owner
- Foundation: Slab
- Exterior Features
- Patio Covered, Satellite Dish, Storage Building
- Roof: Composition
- Exterior Construction: Rock/Stone
- Fencing: Barbed Wire
- Property Information
- # of Living Areas: 1
- Restrictions: No Known Restriction(s)
- For Sale
- Property Features
- # of Stories: 1
- Built-In Microwave, Cooktop (Gas), Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven (Electric), Refrigerator, Vent Mechanism, Water Line to Refrigerator
- Land Information
- Soil Type: Clay, Other (See Remarks), Rocky/Shale, Sandy Loam
- Lot Information
- Easements: Utilities
- Features: Acreage, Horses Permitted, Irregular, Pasture, Some Trees, Tank/Pond
- Size: 50 Acres to 100 Acres
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Area: 75.700
- Area Sq. Ft.: 3,297,492
- Multi-Parcel
- Parcel Number: R11864
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Legal Description: 665 JOHN S PRESTON; ACRES: 75.7
- Unexempt Taxes: $3,605
- Financial Information
- Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- All Weather Road, Gravel/Rock, Septic, Underground Utilities, Well
- Municipal Utility District
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School Name: Hico
- Junior High School Name: Hico
- High School Name: Hico
- School District: Hico ISD
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: John S Preston A-665
- Directions: Hwy 6 to Hwy 220, right on 9th St. between schools Left on Magnolia which becomes CR 272, Property on Left at curve, S.O.P.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: —
- Style: Ranch
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Hamilton County
- APN: —
Other
- Available Documents
- Aerial Photo, Utility Easement, Verify Rollback Tax, Verify Tax Exemptions
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
20% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
27% 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 10 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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