7185 Fm 1615, Athens, TX, 75752
About This Home
An Original 1913 Prairie-Style home... Elegantly updated from its historic origin, keeping the old-world charm and character! Most of the original wood floors were kept and restored, as well as the wood trim and wainscoting, tiger-oak mantel in foyer. There are 11.5' tall ceilings, and transom windows. A nature lover's dream, lots of windows and decks make for great bird watching & abundant wildlife sightings. Former B&B/ perfect for group lodging, hosting special events, dining/teas, receptions, and also Workshop/Classroom Retreats held in the auxiliary Studio building. This two-story Prairie-Style home was moved from Montalba to a pastoral ranch in 2004, just 4 minutes from Downtown Athens. All systems were redone and completed in 2008, and newer updates include a new Class 3 roof in 2024, and 3 water-heaters in '26. Three bedrooms are upstairs, each has private bathroom w/showers of cultured-marble, plus a sitting room upstrs. Downstairs is the primary bedroom with a small bathroom, a separate office area, bedroom # 5 (now music room), and a large guest bath with granite counters, soaking tub/shower. Two large kitchens (commercially licensed), two formal dining rooms, charming living room w/decorative mantel, large screened porch facing East, utility room and extra half-bath complete the downstairs. Over 1200 sq. ft. of decks and porches include a wrap-around front porch, large North deck for beautiful sunsets and 180 degree views, and no neighbors in sight. There is an auxiliary 1200 sq. ft. Workshop/Studio building under CH/A, includes a 900 sq. ft. Studio/ classroom with wood floors, across the breezeway is a half-bath, living room/office, kitchenette, and "pet room" or garden room for pets/ plants. The Workshop was built inside the former Goodman Dairy Milk-House building of 1947, and looks out at the 1937-built Hay barn. Combining the former Brooks' home of Montalba, TX, with the beautiful land of former Goodman Dairy of Athens, brings a lot of unique history to the property, as well as a bit of magic. The close proximity to Downtown, and UT East TX Hospital 1 mile away, with the College, Library, restaurants, and shopping all nearby... makes for a great place to call home, as well as to have the possibility to create a commercial venture!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Frame,Concrete,Other,Hard
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Acreage w/Res
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Oven,Range Hood,Microwave,Range,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Washer/Dryer Connection
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Other
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,200
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0058.0400.0000.00
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio,Deck,Porch
- Waterfront features: Pond,Ponds
- Frontage length: 1950
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 50.30 Acres
- Features: Creek,Shade Trees,Pasture,Wooded,Landscaped,Sandy Soil,Loamy Soil
Parking
- Parking features: Workshop in Garage,Other
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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
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 | $7,559 | $90,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,229 | $14,748 |
| Property Taxes | $214 | $2,568 |
| Electricity | $351 | $4,216 |
| Total | $9,353 | $112,236 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
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How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Historicals for This Listing
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Price change | $1,495,000 |
| 2026-06-23 | Listed for sale | $1,535,000 |
| 2023-02-21 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-08 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000 |
| 2021-07-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-11 | Price change | $1,190,000 |
| 2021-05-20 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000 |
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