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1601 Babylon Ln, Schulenburg, TX, 78956

3beds
2baths
2,232sqft
$1,190,000
$533price/sqft
$7,664/moest. monthly cost
$306,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Escape to the Texas countryside and enjoy the freedom of 62 unrestricted acres just minutes from downtown Schulenburg. This property offers unlimited potential for residential, recreational, agricultural, or business use. The centerpiece of the property is a 2,232-square-foot barndominium, built in 2017, featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home offers large living areas with many windows, creating a welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements the surrounding landscape. An expansive front porch provides the ideal place to relax and take in the picturesque views of two ponds that continuously attract various wildlife. The property's thoughtful improvements continue with extensive concrete slab work, offering abundant space for parking, equipment storage, trailers, RVs, and entertaining guests. Adding even more functionality is a substantial metal shop equipped with roll-up doors. A convenient carport provides additional covered parking and protection from the elements.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
20
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
5/10
Schulenburg SecondaryGrades 6-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2017

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Construction materials: Aluminum,Stone

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Farm

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,232
  • Total interior livable area: 2,232 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R41940

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced,Fenced
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Pond
  • Topography of land: Level,Rolling

Lot

  • Lot size: 61.48 Acres
  • Features: Pasture,Cleared,Waterfront,Wooded,50 or more Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Driveway Gate,Detached,Oversized,Additional Parking,Boat,RV Access/Parking,Workshop in Garage,Attached Carport
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 4
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Hurricane
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $6,017$72,204
Home Insurance *$1,060$12,720
Property Taxes $342$4,104
Electricity $245$2,941
Total$7,664$91,968
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$262,765/yr
40% on housing$229,920/yr
45% on housing$204,373/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.9%
5.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -7.4%
-7.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$533This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78956$492
Fayette County$404

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78956
Fayette County$116

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-10Price change$1,190,000
2025-08-07Listed for sale$1,250,000
2025-03-20Sold--
2025-02-03Pending sale$750,000
2024-12-17Price change$750,000
2024-12-05Price change$799,000
2024-11-11Price change$849,000
2024-10-12Listed for sale$899,000
2024-05-02Listing removed--
2023-08-01Listed for sale$1,300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentOlivia Leyendecker
BrokerageLeyco Real Estate

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