242 S Franklin Street, La Grange, TX 78945
Moore John H 445 · Fayette County
Key Facts
Description
Small town Americana Craftsman (circa 1930’s), easily walkable to downtown and surrounded by all the essentials of convenience. This home is solid and charming with many updates including: new windows, laminate flooring to complement the original hardwood long-leaf flooring, Kitchen updates of Quartz countertops and subway tiled backsplash, garage interior finishing touches/a canning kitchen with a new carport attached and landscaping. The wood trim finishing work adorning the interior of the home draws you to the wood-burning fireplace with wood surround bookcases. Elegant but also comforting, your homecoming charm leads from the glassed-French doors and into the Dining room area. The country Kitchen is lovingly organized with loads of light and original cabinetry that take you back to the old days. All rooms are large and Lots of storage to enjoy and the new landscaping/new deck with plenty of room for the swimming pool and garden area. A weekend home or B & B rental.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Stories
1
Living Area
1,696 sq ft
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
Ownership
Full Ownership
Days on Market
35
MLS® Listing#
17168429
Property Features
Interior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Windows
Community
Sewer
Water Source
Schools
- Elementary:
- La Grange Elementary School
- Middle:
- La Grange Middle School
- High:
- La Grange High School
Financial Details
Annual Taxes
$3,705
Tax year 2025
Parcel Number
R37990
Directions
Intersection of Hwy 77/Bus Hwy 71, travel east on Bus Hwy 71, one block to S Franklin and turn right, 2 blocks down and the property is on the right.
Affordability Calculator
$69,800
Estimated monthly payment
$1,858/mo
Principal $279,200 · Est. interest $389,509 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in La Grange, TX
- $342,586
- Median Listing Price
- 61
- Median Days on Market
- 1,991
- Median Sq Ft
- $171
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 551
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 2% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 20% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in La Grange, TX.
Location
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Nearby Schools
La Grange Middle School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Hermes Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
La Grange Intermediate School
School · 0.4 mi away
La Grange Isd
School · 0.5 mi away
Sacred Heart School
School · 0.6 mi away
La Grange High School
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas
Secondary · 10.8 mi away
Fayetteville Isd
School · 11.5 mi away
St. Michael Catholic School
School · 14.8 mi away
Weimar J H
Secondary · 14.8 mi away
Weimar High School
Secondary · 14.8 mi away
Weimar Elementary School
Elementary · 14.9 mi away
Schulenburg Elementary School
Elementary · 15.1 mi away
Schulenburg Junior High- Schulenburg, TX
Elementary · 15.1 mi away
Schulenburg High School
Secondary · 15.3 mi away
Round Top-Carmine Elementary
Elementary · 15.8 mi away
St Rose School Early Childhood
School · 15.9 mi away
St Paul Lutheran Serbin School
School · 16.0 mi away
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
School · 17.4 mi away
Smithville J H
Elementary · 17.8 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Hart Land Real Estate - 9799683892
Last Updated: 2026-04-28