This unique home was built as a passive solar design and is orientated to be energy efficient. Water for the home is provided by a 32,000 gallon rain water harvest system. Even in the driest summers it has never gone dry! The hot water heater is 80 gallons and runs off of solar power. Storm shelter for safety and a chicken coop/storage building. The large 3 car garage also includes a bonus room and bathroom, great for guests or an office space!Guest Accommodations: Yes
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
11.5 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lloyd Barnes• Lloyd Barnes Real Estate Team
This 3 BD/2 BA home was built with a passive solar design for an energy efficient orientation with longer roof eves. It also features universal accessibility with 3' wide doorways and a no lip shower. Water for the home is provided by a 32,000 gallon rain water harvest system (never gone dry) and includes a private fire hydrant. The hot water heater is 80 gallons and runs off of solar power. It also features an inside storm shelter for safety and a 16'x10' chicken coop/storage building. The large 3 car garage also includes a bonus room and bathroom, great for guests or an office space!
Unlock MLS #4368061
Sep 25, 2015
Sold
*
Jun 11, 2015
Listed
$259,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 2001
Sold
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,722 (−1.3%)
$245,558 + $299,479
$545,037
2025
$7,824 (+3.2%)
2024
$7,580 (+11.1%)
2023
$6,824 (+2.1%)
2022
$6,682 (−5.9%)
2021
$7,098 (+14.8%)
$166,980 + $193,590
$360,570
2020
$6,183 (+12.0%)
$126,440 + $178,630
$305,070
2019
$5,522 (+19.0%)
$118,340 + $171,810
$290,150
2018
$4,641 (+30.4%)
$89,260 + $151,480
$240,740
2009
$3,558
$60,170 + $141,300
$201,470
Tax history for 1630 Ivy Switch
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,722 (−1.3%)
$245,558 + $299,479
$545,037
2025
$7,824 (+3.2%)
2024
$7,580 (+11.1%)
2023
$6,824 (+2.1%)
2022
$6,682 (−5.9%)
2021
$7,098 (+14.8%)
$166,980 + $193,590
$360,570
2020
$6,183 (+12.0%)
$126,440 + $178,630
$305,070
2019
$5,522 (+19.0%)
$118,340 + $171,810
$290,150
2018
$4,641 (+30.4%)
$89,260 + $151,480
$240,740
2009
$3,558
$60,170 + $141,300
$201,470
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.5 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
1,683
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Caldwell County
APN
000000040313
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Door-Multi, Detached, Garage
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Information
Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Primary Bathroom
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Equipment
Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Accessibility Features: See Remarks, Accessible Doors
Unfurnished
Flooring: Tile
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Brick Veneer, HardiPlank Type, Masonry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Storage
Fencing: Barbed Wire, Partial
Pool and Spa Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 11.5
Lot Size Acres: 11.5
Lot Features: Many Trees, Trees Medium Size
Property Information
Has View
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,592.58
Tax Year: 2014
Rental Information
Pets Allowed Details: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,683
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 11.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Caldwell County
APN: 000000040313
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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Schools
Luling Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
Gilbert Gerdes Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Luling High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Estimated sale price
$488,000 – $590,000
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