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1045 McElroy Ln, New Ulm, TX, 78950

4beds
3baths
2,280sqft
$850,000
$373price/sqft
$6,088/moest. monthly cost
$243,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

This scenic 28.18 acre property in the highly sought after Frelsburg area features an elevated hilltop home with sweeping panoramic views & a high elevation with no floodplain. The land offers a desirable mix of open pasture & a few scattered trees, ideal for livestock, hay production, recreation or a private country retreat. Features include a well maintained 2016 home offering 2,280 SF with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a flexible bonus room that could serve as a 5th bedroom, office or den, a large living area, wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen with island, ample cabinetry and dining area with beautiful views. Additional features include a pond, mature oak trees by the homesite and several metal buildings. See attachment for sizes etc. Perimeter fenced with one cross fence, road frontage on two sides, water well (±220’), septic system and propane are all already in place. Part of the property is located in Colorado County and part in Austin County. Hurry as this one is a GEM!

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
19
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Columbus Elementary SchoolGrades PK-514.8 mi
4/10
6/10
Columbus High SchoolGrades 9-1214.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2016

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MobileManufactured
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Manufactured Home

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Microwave,Gas Range,Dishwasher
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Crown Molding,En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,280
  • Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Kitchen Island,Kitchen open to Family Room,Pantry

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Full Secondary Bathroom Down,Half Bath,Primary Bath: Double Sinks,Primary Bath: Separate Shower,Primary Bath: Soaking Tub,Secondary Bath(s): Double Sinks,Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 23391

Features

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

Lot

  • Lot size: 28.18 Acres
  • Features: Pasture,Cleared,Waterfront,Wooded,20 Up to 50 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Driveway Gate,Detached,Additional Parking
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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 WaveVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Tornado
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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Severe Storm

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 $4,298$51,576
Home Insurance *$670$8,040
Property Taxes $870$10,440
Electricity $250$3,004
Total$6,088$73,056
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$208,731/yr
40% on housing$182,640/yr
45% on housing$162,346/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: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -3.9%
-3.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$373This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78950$281
Austin County$355

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78950$180
Austin County$176

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
2026-04-20Price change$850,000
2024-05-21Price change$674,000
2024-05-21Listed for sale$1,178,830
2022-09-26Listing removed--
2022-08-17Price change$885,000
2021-11-19Listed for sale$929,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNicola Hammett
BrokerageLone Star Luxe Real Estate, LLC

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