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343 Railroad Ave, Taft, TX, 78390

4beds
3baths
3,096sqft
$150,000
$48price/sqft
$1,367/moest. monthly cost
$54,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Own a Piece of Taft History with Room to Make It Yours! Looking for something with personality? This Historic Charm 4-bedroom, 3-bath, two-story beauty is bursting with character and waiting for someone with vision to bring it back to life! Or create a new chapter whether you dream of bringing back the Bed & Breakfast magic, starting your own business, or creating a cozy home with character. The ideas are endless! Inside, you’ll find a formal dining room, breakfast nook, cozy den, oversized primary suite, and a large laundry room perfect for guest accommodations or entertaining. Cooling is provided by window units, and while it needs some updates, the structure and layout make it an ideal canvas for hospitality or creative redevelopment. Sitting proudly on a spacious corner lot (9,496 sq. ft.), this home was once a bed and breakfast for the local railroad station and it still carries that old school charm you just can’t build today, this property offers more than just a home it offers opportunity. With ample land and prime corner location, there’s exciting potential to rezone for commercial use, making this an ideal spot for a small business, office, or redevelopment. Corner lot. Commercial potential. Whether you want to bring the house back to life or start something new this property is full of promise. Just minutes from major companies like Exxon, Cheniere, Steel Dynamics, and the surrounding agricultural hubs, this is a perfect spot for someone who wants to be close to work but still enjoy the peace and hometown pride of Taft. Rare history. Real character. Ready for your touch. Let’s make it yours!

Getting Around

37
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
4/10
Taft High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1941

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Other
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

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

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • None,Breakfast Bar
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplace features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Window Unit
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,096
  • Total interior livable area: 3,096 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 46113

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Fencing: Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.59 Acres
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Parking features: Asphalt,Gravel

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
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Fire
Flood
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 $758$9,096
Home Insurance *$209$2,508
Property Taxes $61$732
Electricity $339$4,079
Total$1,367$16,404
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$46,868/yr
40% on housing$41,010/yr
45% on housing$36,453/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: 1.8%
1.8%
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

$48This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78390$92
San Patricio County$151

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 78390
San Patricio County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-26Price change$150,000
2026-01-01Listed for sale$165,000
2026-01-01Listing removed$165,000
2025-07-24Listed for sale$165,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichelle Sanchez
BrokerageRE/MAX ELITE

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