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405 College Avenue

Brenham, TX 77833
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

SqFt3,359

Sqft

Acres0.49

Acre(Lot)

A Treasured Piece of Brenham History: Known locally as the Schlenker House, this remarkable historic brick home was built in 1920, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered one of Brenham’s architectural treasures. Remarkably preserved and thoughtfully cared for, the home showcases original Craftsman woodwork, stained glass windows, historic lighting, chandeliers and sconces, custom mirrors, and a grand front porch with a copper-coated pressed ceiling. The home features a formal dining room, updated kitchen, sunroom, primary suite, additional bedrooms and more on the main floor plus upstairs bedroom/game room, full bath and Juliet porch. Other standout features include a basement, three-zone HVAC and generator, two-car garage, RV parking, workshop and garden shed. Set on a half-acre lot with mature trees and lush landscaping complete the setting for this extraordinary piece of local history in walking distance to Blinn College and Downtown Brenham.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $795,000

AD Id : 91620796

MLS Id : 6724702

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.49 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,359 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $4,564

Year Built : 1920

Garage : 2

County : Washington

Subdivision: Keys 1st

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 12
  • Flooring Information

    Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Entrance Foyer Roof: Composition Appliances: Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1920 Building Area Total: 3359 Construction Materials: Brick Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Balcony

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.4889 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.4889 Lot Size Square Feet: 21296.484 Lot Description: Back Yard, Subdivided

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Keys 1st Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 4122 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 106

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $795000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: R23449 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $4564 Tax Legal Desc: KEYS 1ST , BLOCK 5, LOT 2A

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 3 Detached, Oversized, Additional Parking, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage, Detached Carport

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Bisd Draw
    Junior High School: Brenham Junior High School
    Senior High School: Brenham High School
  • Location Information

    Direction: Located on College Avenue between Key Street & S Day Street; just blocks from Blinn College and Downtown Brenham. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/03/2026 @ 06:47

MLS: 6724702 LISTED BY: Lindi Braddock, Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited 979-836-0011 SOURCE: Houston Association of REALTORS

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