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17132 County Road 268, East Bernard, TX, 77435

3beds
2baths
1,604sqft
$449,000
$280price/sqft
$3,524/moest. monthly cost
$140,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Peace. Quiet. Serene? The home is pure country living in a great neighborhood. The house has 1,604 sq ft of living area with three bedrooms, two full baths, a 2-car garage, and is on 4 acres. Perfect for a 4-H or FFA student to raise an animal in the barn behind the house. This barn is a valuable asset, whether used for animals or equipment. If you are looking for a property to do something outside the box, there is also an Old School House, which could be a perfect venue for weddings/parties, or use your imagination. The schoolhouse is a treasure. It was built in 1920 and has a total area of 1,884 sq ft. This property has a lot to offer and is waiting for a new owner. If you would like more acreage, there is an additional 2 acres that adjoin this property on the east side of the home and schoolhouse. Come take a look at this home and acreage, fall in love with it and make it your own.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
9/10
East Bernard High SchoolGrades 9-124.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1970

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Farm

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,604
  • Total interior livable area: 1,604 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R40008

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 4 Acres
  • Features: Cleared,2 Up to 5 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Attached,Additional Parking,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 WaveVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Drought
Hail
Heat Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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 $2,270$27,240
Home Insurance *$485$5,820
Property Taxes $531$6,372
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$3,524$42,288
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$120,822/yr
40% on housing$105,720/yr
45% on housing$93,973/yr

Texas FAIR Plan Programs

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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: 3.9%
3.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$280This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 77435$244
Wharton County$144

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 77435$159
Wharton County$125

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
2026-04-15Price change$449,000
2025-09-22Price change$499,000
2025-06-17Listed for sale$529,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentPenny Henske
BrokerageTri-County Realty, LLC - Double G Realty Group

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