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Photo 1 of 50: As many have said - The key to staying cool and enjoying Texas' heat is SHADE! And here there's endless mature Oaks & Hardwood trees that blanket this perfect mix of rolling pastures & dense woods of 12+ acres in Washington County! Stunning Main House with views of the 2 Lakes & creek w/ steel bridge, dynamite Guest House, huge 3+ car garage w/ some plumbing improvements, large metal barn, gravel road, bonus RV service & more! You won't want to leave this quiet Country Home, just 70 minutes from Houston!
As many have said - The key to staying cool and enjoying Texas' heat is SHADE! And here there's endless mature Oaks & Hardwood trees that blanket this perfect mix of rolling pastures & dense woods of 12+ acres in Washington County! Stunning Main House with views of the 2 Lakes & creek  w/ steel bridge, dynamite Guest House, huge 3+ car garage w/ some plumbing improvements, large metal barn, gravel road, bonus RV service & more! You won't want to leave this quiet Country Home, just 70 minutes from Houston!
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3685 Nixon Lake Road, Carmine, TX 78932

Washington County

Key Facts

3Beds
3Baths
2,455Sq Ft
2000Year Built
12.02Lot (acres)
3Garage

Description

You CAN have it all in this 12+ acre private retreat in Washington Co located halfway b/n Houston/Austin! Endless Family Fun abounds in this versatile, amazing country Home. Only minutes from Lake Somerville, Round Top, Brenham & historic Burton! Coveted activities you/your guests will cherish include: water skiing, antiquing, wild game, hiking, ATV/ 4-wheeeler fun, exploring nature, fishing & more from this perfect mix of woods & rolling pastures! Marvel at scenic views of your 2 stocked ponds, wild flowers, beautiful mature trees & spectacular sunsets from a Designer's own luxurious 3 Bedroom Main House - totally remodeled with modern amenities, nestled quietly in the shade of Texas Oaks! Adorable Guest House accessed via an antique metal bridge, plus: large barn, gardens, RV hook-up, storage shed & huge 3-car garage with workshop that could be anything you dream! Already Airbnb proven & just 75 minutes from Houston, it's ideal as a perfect get-away, investment or full time living!

Property Information

Property Type

Farm

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Farmhouse / Traditional

Year Built

2000

Living Area

2,455 sq ft

Lot Size

12.02 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Parking Spaces

3

Days on Market

14

MLS® Listing#

87724566

Property Features

Interior

Dry BarHigh CeilingsWet BarBreakfast BarKitchen IslandMaster DownstairsDouble Vanity

Exterior

BalconyStorage

Appliances

Gas OvenMicrowaveGas CooktopDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Cooling

Electric

Heating

Natural GasPropane

Flooring

Vinyl

Parking

Additional ParkingBoatRV Access/ParkingWorkshop in GarageAttachedDetached

Laundry

Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupWasher Hookup

Fencing

Fenced

Lot Features

PastureWooded

Foundation

Pillar/Post/PierBlock

Other Structures

Barn(s)Guest HouseShed(s)

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Well

Schools

Elementary:
Burton Elementary School (Burton)
Middle:
Burton High School
High:
Burton High School

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$5,914

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

R14819

Directions

From Brenham head west on Hwy 290. Turn left on Nixon Lake Rd, drive approximately 3.75 miles property on the left at corner of Nixon Lake Rd and Sandtown Rd.

Affordability Calculator

$229,800

Estimated monthly payment

$6,115/mo

Principal $919,200 · Est. interest $1,282,366 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Carmine, TX

$433,333
Median Listing Price
156
Median Days on Market
1,904
Median Sq Ft
$198
Median Price / Sq Ft
7
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 165% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 136% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Carmine, TX.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • National Welding Inspection School

    School · 3.3 mi away

  • Round Top-Carmine High School

    Secondary · 3.7 mi away

  • Burton High School

    Secondary · 4.1 mi away

  • Burton Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.2 mi away

  • Burton Isd News

    School · 4.2 mi away

  • Round Top-Carmine Elementary

    Elementary · 8.7 mi away

  • Somerville Independent School District

    School · 12.8 mi away

  • Somerville High School

    Secondary · 12.8 mi away

  • Somerville Elementary

    Elementary · 12.9 mi away

  • Giddings State School

    School · 13.8 mi away

  • Dime Box School

    School · 14.7 mi away

  • Grace Lutheran School

    School · 15.1 mi away

  • Brenham Elementary School

    Elementary · 15.2 mi away

  • Giddings Elementary School

    Elementary · 15.5 mi away

  • Giddings Intermediate School

    Elementary · 15.8 mi away

  • Giddings High School

    Secondary · 15.8 mi away

  • Giddings Isd

    Elementary · 15.8 mi away

  • Giddings Middle

    Secondary · 15.9 mi away

  • Immanuel Lutheran School

    School · 16.1 mi away

  • St Paul's Christian Day School

    School · 16.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - 7135201981

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