283 N SECOND ST, HARPER, TX 78631
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283 N Second St
Harper, TX 78631
List Price$465,000
Listing #1949816
2
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1,696
Square Feet
House
Type
About This Property
Embrace the freedom of small-town life with this charming 1938 cottage on 3.79 acres in Harper, TX-just a short walk to Hwy 290 for easy access to town or a quick trip into Fredericksburg... This 2 bed, 2 bath home has an extra studio that can be used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Thoughtful updates include a primary suite, party barn, and a detached laundry shed. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint, renovated kitchen and baths, updated plumbing, and windows-all while preserving vintage charm with original hardwood floors, built-ins, antique doorknobs, and a cozy fireplace. The fully fenced property offers two gated entrances and a livestock enclosure-perfect for chickens, goats, cows, or horses. Mature trees, fruit trees, and wildflowers add to the natural beauty. A standout stone outbuilding equipped with a mini-split is ideal for a studio, guest house, or party barn. Peaceful, self-sufficient living with modern comfort-just waiting for your homestead dream to begin.
Listing Courtesy of Jessica Robinson, R-Bar Realty (254) 326-8676
Property Features
Location Information
County
Gillespie
MLS Area
3100
Neighborhood Amenities
None
Subdivision
Thiele Butler Addn
Interior Features
Room Dimensions
Living: 17x15, Kitchen: 12x7, MasterBR: 12x18, BR2: 12x14
Fireplace Description
One
Interior
One Living Area, Breakfast Bar, Study/Library, Cable TV Available, Walk in Closets, Attic - Access only
Heating
Central
Master Bedroom Description
Walk-In Closet, Full Bath
Heating Fuel
Electric
Master Bathroom Description
Shower Only, Single Vanity
Cooling
One Central
Has Dining Room
Yes
Floors
Ceramic Tile, Wood
Has Family Room
Yes
Exterior Features
Style
One Story, Texas Hill Country
Water Supplier
AQUA TEXAS
Construction
Pre-Owned
Electric Supplier
CTEC
Exterior
Storage Building/Shed, Additional Dwelling
Parking Description
None/Not Applicable
Manufacturer
N/A
Pool/Spa Description
Other
Roof
Metal
Lot Size
3.795
Water / Sewer
Private Well, Septic, City
Is One Story
Yes
Sewer Supplier
SEPTIC
School
School District
Harper I.S.D.
Jr. High School
Harper Middle
Elementary School
Harper Elementary
High School
Harper HS
Additional Information
Proposed Terms
Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash, Assumption w/Qualifying
Year Built
1938
Property Type
SFR
Status
Active
Property SubType
Single Family Detached
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$2,170
per month
30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$1,675
Monthly Tax
$387
Monthly Insurance
$108
yrs
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