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305 Fm 1896, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457

3beds
2baths
2,222sqft
$300,000
$135price/sqft
$2,209/moest. monthly cost
$88,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled on 4.85 scenic acres just minutes from downtown Mt. Vernon, this charming 2222-square-foot brick house offers a perfect blend of rural tranquility and convenience. Boasting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious office, the interior is both cozy and functional, with ample storage throughout. The sprawling land provides endless possibilities for gardening or keeping farm animals, while its proximity to town ensures easy access to amenities. This property is not just a home but a serene retreat where modern comfort meets natural beauty.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
5/10
Mt Vernon High SchoolGrades 9-123.7 mi
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1992

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick and Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven-Gas

Bathroom

  • Features: Shower Only,Shower/Tub

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Paneling,Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: One Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central/Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,222
  • Total interior livable area: 2,222 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen/Eating Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Master Bedroom Split

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 008060000000070000001
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio Open
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered 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

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Tornado
Drought
Hail
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Wildfire
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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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 $1,516$18,192
Home Insurance *$248$2,976
Property Taxes $202$2,424
Electricity $243$2,927
Total$2,209$26,508
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$75,737/yr
40% on housing$66,270/yr
45% on housing$58,906/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: 11.2%
11.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.9%
0.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$135This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 75457$241
Franklin County$279

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 75457
Franklin County$218

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-02Listed for sale$300,000
2026-03-13Pending sale$300,000
2026-02-24Price change$300,000
2025-08-08Price change$320,000
2024-06-11Price change$345,000
2024-05-07Listed for sale$368,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentGrant Butler
BrokerageCentury 21 Butler Real Estate

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