3401 Us Highway 290 E, Brenham, TX, 77833
About This Home
Positioned along the high-growth U.S. Highway 290 between Houston & Austin, The Citadel is a rare 48-acre legacy offering overlooking Brenham from one of its highest elevations. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Alfred C. Finn, this 7,270+ sqft structure was originally Brenham’s first country club, once featuring a 9-hole golf course & pool. Constructed with 8” concrete walls & steel I-beams, it offers exceptional durability & historic character. Recent upgrades include new roofs on both the main structure & guest house/office. With direct highway frontage & strong regional growth, this property presents outstanding potential for a private estate, event venue, hospitality concept, or long-term investment hold. A rare opportunity to own a true piece of Texas history with limitless upside.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Construction materials: Other Siding,Wood
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Farm
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Ice Maker,Refrigerator
Features
- 2 Staircases,Crown Molding,Dry Bar,High Ceilings,Wet Bar
- Window features: Window Coverings
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 7,980
- Total interior livable area: 7,980 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: R16720
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Fenced
- Topography of land: Rolling
Lot
- Lot size: 48 Acres
- Features: Pasture,Other,20 Up to 50 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Additional Parking,Electric Gate,Circular Driveway,RV Access/Parking,Detached Carport
- Covered spaces: 4
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 4
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $18,962 | $227,544 |
| Home Insurance * | $3,355 | $40,260 |
| Property Taxes | $2,468 | $29,616 |
| Electricity | $876 | $10,515 |
| Total | $25,661 | $307,932 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | Price change | $3,750,000 |
| 2025-02-22 | Listed for sale | $4,100,000 |
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