OFF MARKET

Last listed at $297,000, sold on feb 2024

$288,799

•

1,000

sq ft

1278 Oil Patch Rd, New Ulm, TX 78950

About this home

It's like an oak forest, secluded, with a cozy home sitting in a beautiful forest on 3.49 acres located at the end of a long private driveway. Newly renovated from top to bottom - metal roof, siding, electrical, plumbing, AC system with heat pump, indoor and out- door lighting fixtures throughout, all newly installed. Beautiful views of your private paradise out every window. Quartz countertops! Enjoy your morning coffee on the front or back porch, where you spot a deer or two wandering through as the sun comes up. Large two-story barn could easily have six or more horse stalls, tack room, storage for vehicles, toys, tractors, lawn equipment. Or perhaps you want an event center with a huge chandelier, this is your spot! Two chicken coops on side of barn. Plenty of room for all your special projects. At the back of the property is a fenced vegetable garden. There is a newly constructed 1,200 foot long gravel driveway. Woods surround the property lines for ultimate privacy! Call now!

Single-family (co-op)Property Type

2021Year Built

3.49 acresLot Size

$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Travis Abel • Travis Abel & Associates

Bought with Lori Balusek • Texas Trust Real Estate

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•Source:HARMLS #42732455

Redfin Estimate

$288,799

$8,201 under list price of $297K

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This home's estimate is 12% lower than the average sale price ($328K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$399,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft
6515 Prihoda Rd, Fayetteville, TX 78940
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$215,000
B
2 beds1 bath864 sq ft
107 W Colorado Sky St, Ellinger, TX 78938
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$425,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,822 sq ft
539 Elm St, New Ulm, TX 78950
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$415,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
1945 Settlers Way Dr, Sealy, TX 77474
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$185,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,434 sq ft
1011 Prairie St, Columbus, TX 78934
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$330,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
313 W Nichols St, Bellville, TX 77418

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Market trends in 78950, TX

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

82.9%

3.9% MoM

Median sale price

$362K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

33 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$897,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,076 sq ft
1220 San Felipe Rd, Fayetteville, TX 78940
$324,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,898 sq ft
105 Seminole Dr, New Ulm, TX 78950
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Sale history for 1278 Oil Patch Rd

Date

Event

Price

HARMLS #42732455

Feb 15, 2024

Sold

$280K - $320K

Jan 22, 2024

Pending

—

Jan 4, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2023

Price Changed

$297,000

$297/sq ft

Sep 8, 2023

Price Changed

$337,000

$337/sq ft

Aug 6, 2023

Price Changed

$367,000

$367/sq ft

Mar 2, 2023

Listed

$399,999

$400/sq ft

HARMLS #26889461

Mar 11, 2022

Sold

$160K - $185K

Mar 2, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 22, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 15, 2022

Price Changed

$179,000

$179/sq ft

Feb 3, 2022

Listed

$175,000

$175/sq ft

+12

3.49 Acres of amazing topography as you open the gates to the sprawling long driveway that leads to hidden treasure. Scattered mature trees and wild life is a great location and an ideal country quaint cabin and an oversized barn for your weekend getaway, home away from home. The Cabin features a wood burning fireplace that supplies heat to the entire space and the warm country feel that takes you back to humble beginnings. Bring your family and the animals to enjoy the outdoors without the rumble and distraction of city life and make your project come to life.

HARMLS #64973513

Feb 1, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Dec 20, 2021

Price Changed

$179,000

$179/sq ft

Nov 17, 2021

Listed

$185,000

$185/sq ft

HARMLS #70824044

Aug 6, 2013

Listed

$65,000

$65/sq ft

* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.

Tax history for 1278 Oil Patch Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.49 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,092

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Colorado County

APN

000000086217

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
Additional Parking, Boat Parking, Circle Driveway, RV Parking, Workshop

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Master Bath Features: Double Sinks, Master Bath with Shower Only

Bedroom Information
All Bedrooms Downstairs

Interior Features
Room Count: 6
1 Living Area
Kitchen Desc: Breakfast Bar, Island w/o Cooktop, Kitchen open to Family Room, Under Cabinet Lighting

Laundry Information
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Other Heating
Cooling System: Other Cooling

Other Interior Features
Ceiling Fans
High Ceiling

Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Room Type: Family
Location: 1st Floor

Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 9
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor

Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor

Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 15 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor

Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room Type: Bath
Location: 1st Floor

Exterior

Building Information
Southwest
Siding: Aluminum
Foundation: Block & Beam
Occupancy: Owner

Water & Sewer Information
Septic Tank, Well

Property Information
Co-op Sale
House

Lot Information
Access: Driveway Gate
Legal Lot Description: A-434 J NELSON, ACRES 3.49, CAMPHOUSE & BLDGS CAMPHOUSE & BL
Road Surface: Gravel
Road Frontage: County Maintained
Lot Description: Wooded

Land Information
Land Use: Cattle Ranch, Horse Farm, Leisure Ranch, Mobile Home Allowed, Unrestricted
Trees on Property: Clusters, Hardwood, Partial Coverage
Topography: Sloped

Financial

Tax Information
Tax ID #: 86217
Tax Amount: $1,341
Tax Year: 2022
Total Tax Rate (%): 1.5359

Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA, VA

Location

School Information
School District: Columbus
School Elementary: COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: COLUMBUS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
School High: COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

Location Information
Area: Colorado County
Directions: From Houston take I-10 West to Sealy, exit Highway 36, north to FM 1094, west to New Ulm 22 miles, left on Walnut Drive 3 miles, left on Oil Patch 1.5 miles, property is on the right.
Miles To Houston: 70

Community Information
No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Colorado County
APN: 000000086217

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Is IDX Opt In

Listing Information
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Listing Office & Agent Information
List Agent Email: abelreal@att.net

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Schools

Columbus Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.9mi

7/10

Columbus Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.6mi

5/10

Columbus High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.5mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 111° expected this year, 19 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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New Ulm, TX • 78950

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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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Address	Redfin Estimate
1298 Oil Patch Road, New Ulm, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2254 Sq. Ft.	—
1047 Jim Bob Lane, New Ulm, TX 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1242 Oil Patch Road, New Ulm, TX 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1721 Sq. Ft.	$552,683

Address	Redfin Estimate
1286 Oil Patch Road, New Ulm, TX 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	—

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