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710 E Lamar St, Palestine, TX, 75801

2beds
2baths
1,542sqft
$204,500
$133price/sqft
$1,645/moest. monthly cost
$65,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step back in time and experience the charm of this beautifully preserved home. Built in the 1930s, this 2-story brick home is in the heart of Palestine. Sitting on a corner lot, this 2-bedroom (possibly 3 bed) 2 bath home is filled with character & warm inviting spaces. Inside you'll find a nice eat in kitchen with modern conveniences. The stunning sunroom sits right off the kitchen and is adorned with large picture windows and a beautiful stain glass window. The living room has original hard wood floors and is centered by a refurbished wood burning fireplace. Both bedrooms are a good size. The main bedroom has an adjoining large room that could be a nursery or turned into a large walk-in closet. There is one bath upstairs and another downstairs. Downstairs also offers a large entry or mudroom right off the back porch as well as the laundry room. Outside, the charm continues with a spacious wood covered porch that's ideal for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. Recent updates include roof, HVAC, siding, privacy fence, back porch, exterior siding, privacy fence & more. Don't' miss your opportunity to own a piece of Texas history. Home is in the Historical District.

Getting Around

50
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
4/10
7/10
Palestine High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1935

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven-Electric,Free-Standing Range,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater

Bathroom

  • Features: Shower and Tub

Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: One Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central/Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Electric,Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,542
  • Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen/Eating Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Sitting Area in Master

Property

Details

  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Deck Covered,Porch
  • Exterior features: Gutter(s)
  • Fencing: Wood

Parking

  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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
    TornadoVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Tornado
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Heat Wave
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Winter 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 $1,034$12,408
Home Insurance *$218$2,616
Property Taxes $155$1,860
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$1,645$19,740
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$56,400/yr
40% on housing$49,350/yr
45% on housing$43,866/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: 5.7%
5.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$133This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 75801$119
Anderson County$208

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 75801$125
Anderson County$124

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Price change$204,500
2026-06-15Listed for sale$214,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentCourtney Nelson
BrokeragePremier Reallty

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