In the charming town of Burton, this captivating 15.224 -acre property boasts rolling hills, a serene pond, and picturesque groves of towering Live Oak trees. The circa-1940s home offers timeless charm with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living and dining rooms, a sunroom, and a kitchen featuring a spacious walk-in pantry. This light filled house has tall ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and original wood floors. A separate building houses the utility room, while a detached 2-car garage includes additional workspace or storage. With approximately 1005 feet of road frontage on FM 1697 and 640 feet on FM 390, this property combines accessibility, natural beauty, and vintage elegance for a perfect retreat or homestead. Ag exemption in place. 90 miles from Houston, 80 miles from Austin and 48 miles from College Station.
For sale
$897,500
1118 Fm 1697 Rd, Burton, TX 77835
3beds
1,983sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 2004
15.22 Acres Lot
$851,400 Zestimate®
$453/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Serene pondFloor-to-ceiling windowsLight filled houseOriginal wood floorsTall ceilingsRolling hills
- 99 days |
- 182 |
- 10 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Plant TREC #0660736 713-240-5813,
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Round Top,
Hedley Karpas
Source: HAR,MLS#: 58469462
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Secondary Bath(s): Shower Only, Secondary Bath(s): Tub/Shower Combo
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,983
- Total interior livable area: 1,983 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 15.22 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Waterfront, 10 Up to 15 Acres
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: R11054
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Burton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $453/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $499,860
- Annual tax amount: $8,342
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$851,400
$809,000 - $894,000
$2,187/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $897,500-5.5%$453/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000$479/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $950,000$479/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Price change | $950,000-13.6%$479/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$555/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,502 -6% | $499,860 |
| 2024 | $3,726 -16.4% | $499,860 +84.9% |
| 2023 | $4,457 +288.9% | $270,410 0% |
| 2022 | $1,146 -14.7% | $270,470 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $1,343 -70.1% | $242,280 +13% |
| 2020 | $4,486 +37.2% | $214,420 +37.4% |
| 2019 | $3,270 | $156,000 +8.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $143,480 |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $114,640 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77835
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Burton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Burton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burton Elementary School (Burton)
- Middle: Burton High School
- High: Burton High School
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- Texas
- Washington County
- Burton
- 77835
- 1118 Fm 1697 Rd
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