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242 S Franklin Street

La Grange, TX 78945
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,696

Sqft

Acres0.32

Acre(Lot)

Small town Americana Craftsman (circa 1930’s), easily walkable to downtown and surrounded by all the essentials of convenience. This home is solid and charming with many updates including: new windows, laminate flooring to complement the original hardwood long-leaf flooring, Kitchen updates of Quartz countertops and subway tiled backsplash, garage interior finishing touches/a canning kitchen with a new carport attached and landscaping. The wood trim finishing work adorning the interior of the home draws you to the wood-burning fireplace with wood surround bookcases. Elegant but also comforting, your homecoming charm leads from the glassed-French doors and into the Dining room area. The country Kitchen is lovingly organized with loads of light and original cabinetry that take you back t o the old days. All rooms are large and Lots of storage to enjoy and the new landscaping/new deck with plenty of room for the swimming pool and garden area. A weekend home or B & B rental.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $349,000

AD Id : 77807139

MLS Id : 17168429

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.32 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,696

Year Built : 1930

Garage : 2

County : Fayette

Subdivision: Moore John H 445

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 9
  • Flooring Information

    Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Roofing Information

    Composition
  • Interior Features

    High Ceilings, Master Downstairs, Smart Thermostat Roof: Composition Appliances: Electric Oven, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup Window Features: Low Emissivity Windows
  • Heating & Cooling

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

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1930 Building Area Total: 1696 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 0.322 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.322 Lot Size Square Feet: 14026.32 Lot Description: Back Yard, Other

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Moore John H 445 Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 2702 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Direction Faces: East Property Age: 96

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $349000 Original Price: $359000 Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: R37990 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $3705 Tax Legal Desc: MOORE JOHN H (445) LOT FRC 303 BLK 38 .322 14,026 SFT, HSE,

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 4 Detached, Additional Parking, Attached

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

  • School Information

    Elementary School: La Grange Elementary School
    Junior High School: La Grange Middle School
    Senior High School: La Grange High School
  • Location Information

    Direction: Intersection of Hwy 77/Bus Hwy 71, travel east on Bus Hwy 71, one block to S Franklin and turn right, 2 blocks down and the property is on the right. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/17/2026 @ 20:29

MLS: 17168429 LISTED BY: Deborah Behringer, Hart Land Real Estate 979-968-3892 SOURCE: Houston Association of REALTORS

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