$545,000
$40K PRICE DROP

708 W Prairie Lea St Lockhart, TX 78644

Estimated payment $3,435/month

Total Views 5,937
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,831 Sq Ft
$298 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • City View
  • Mature Trees
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

This gorgeous 4 bed/2 bath 1935 home in downtown Lockhart is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern appeal. Hardwood & penny tile floors, tall ceilings, steel architectural embellishments, original shiplap, large windows and built-in cabinets galore are some of the impressive features of this home. An expansive open kitchen & dining area is perfect for entertaining, and the layout of the bedrooms allows for ample privacy. The largest bedroom, which could also serve as a home office or an art studio, has a closet with built-in storage as well as access to the newly-constructed screened-in porch. The expansive attic with new windows could be transformed into a second story for the home. MANY recent improvements have been made, including an entirely new foundation, new windows, fresh paint, a fully remodeled bathroom and much more. See additional document for the full list of renovations. A 20’x30’ metal workshop with electricity is perfect for a number of creative pursuits, or could even be turned into an ADU. The adjacent original garage exudes rustic Texas charm & allows for abundant extra storage.

This spacious 0.29 acre lot is a gardener’s haven with pollinator gardens in the front & back yards featuring hardy, native plants that come back every year, a raised veggie garden, plenty of xeriscaping & a new steel garden bed flanking the gravel patio area. Prolific pecan trees, pink & white crepe myrtles, a redbud, mountain laurel, apple, fig & olive trees all add to the natural wonder & edible abundance of this property.
Lockhart is a charming small town with a vibrant creative scene & a wonderful community, conveniently located 35 minutes from Austin. Located just a half-mile from the historic Square, this home is a short walk to Lockhart’s restaurants, BBQ establishments, independent shops, galleries & more. Enjoy First Fridays & live music, The TX Monthly BBQ Festival, and a variety of other events and festivals that this idyllic town has to offer.

Listing Agent

Karen Lairsen Jones

EXIT Realty Advisors Brokerage Phone: (210) 491-2067 License #0684507 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,096

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Native Plants
  • Mature Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,831 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Screened Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Clear Fork Elementary School
  • Lockhart Middle School
  • Lockhart High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Allen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030050300100200
  • Tax Block 1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,096

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: From Austin, 183 South, Right on Prairie Lea, Go about 9 blocks, property on left.
  • Disclosures: Lead Base Paint Addendum, Seller Disclosure, Water District
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Partial, Privacy, Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 1831
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (210) 491-2067
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 4141.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Restrictions: City Restrictions,Zoning
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom on Main, Stackable W/D Connections
  • View: City, Neighborhood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Property Condition: Historic Design
  • Window Features: None
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room,Main Level
  • Num Dining: 1
  • Num Living: 1
  • Num Guest Beds: 3

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: See Remarks
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Other, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Clear Fork
  • High School: Lockhart
  • Middle/Junior School: Lockhart
  • Junior High Dist: Lockhart ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: City Lot, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
  • Parcel Number: 030050300100200
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2944
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12824.06
  • Subdivision Name: Allen

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5095.52
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 1831
  • Tax Rate: 1.37000000000000

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $52 $250,665 $75,540 $275,700
2023 $4,535 $227,877 $68,464 $253,046
2022 $4,782 $269,100 $53,480 $215,620
2021 $4,805 $223,250 $48,480 $174,770
2020 $4,679 $201,060 $42,190 $158,870
2019 $4,057 $164,440 $40,140 $124,300
2018 $3,884 $134,940 $25,520 $109,420
2017 $2,369 $82,100 $22,230 $59,870
2016 $2,252 $78,050 $19,350 $58,700
2015 -- $77,510 $17,550 $59,960
2014 -- $78,100 $17,550 $60,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $545,000 -3.5% $298 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Price Changed $565,000 -3.4% $309 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $585,000 +234.7% $319 / Sq Ft
06/19/2017 06/19/17 Sold -- -- --
05/21/2017 05/21/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $174,800 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- Capital Title
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $90,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $209,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $61,477 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 8732289

Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

APN: 18745