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24718 Squirrel Rd, New Ulm, TX, 78950

1beds
1baths
560sqft
$924,000
$1,650price/sqft
$6,408/moest. monthly cost
$256,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover 42 acres of peaceful countryside surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty. This versatile property offers plenty of possibilities, whether you're looking for a recreational getaway, a hunting retreat, a private setting to enjoy the outdoors, or even the potential for an exotic game ranch. The mixture of open space and wooded areas provides both privacy and flexibility for a variety of uses. Located just outside the city, you can enjoy quiet rural surroundings while still remaining within a reasonable drive of nearby conveniences. Opportunities like this don’t come around often, so schedule a showing and come see the possibilities this property offers and envision how you can make it your own.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
12
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
6/10
6/10
Bellville High SchoolGrades 9-1212.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1980

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction materials: Wood

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Convection Oven,Microwave,Electric Range

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Free Standing
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other,Space Heater
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 560
  • Total interior livable area: 560 sqft

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Primary Bath: Tub/Shower Combo

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: R000008594

Features

  • Topography of land: Rolling

Lot

  • Lot size: 42 Acres
  • Features: Wooded,20 Up to 50 Acres

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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane
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 $4,672$56,064
Home Insurance *$728$8,736
Property Taxes $770$9,240
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$6,408$76,896
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$219,702/yr
40% on housing$192,240/yr
45% on housing$170,880/yr

Texas FAIR Plan Programs

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Texas Windstorm Insurance Association

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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

$1,650This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 78950$277
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
2026-03-09Price change$1,050,000
2025-10-04Price change$1,176,000
2025-04-15Listed for sale$1,300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBridget Hensley
BrokerageRE/MAX Professionals

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