Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/24/2026
Listed
$895,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Stunning 3,902 Sq. Ft. two story home set back among 4.75 acres of majestic oak trees, including the property from the edge of the barn to the road with additional adjoining land available. This unique property has an intriguing history with a roadside marker mentioning Austin's colonies, sugar plantations and the Caney Post Office site of 1838. The home itself has an extra wing with room above for expansion, plus a finished upper garage. There are many kitchen cabinets, closets and two pantries. Outside is a beckoning pool and koi ponds. This home is built on a strong concrete foundation with deep bell piers, has 4-5 bedrooms, 5.2 baths and a 2 car garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5248 FM457
General
- Price: $895,000
- Taxes: $5,027 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 29170463
- Updated: 1/25/2026
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 7
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: 54
- County: Matagorda
- Subdivision: none
- Driving Directions: Located 5.248 miles from the start of FM 457 in Bay City, on the right hand side.
School Information
- Elem School District: 134 - Van Vleck
- Midd School District: 134 - Van Vleck
- High School District: 134 - Van Vleck
- Elementary School: VAN VLECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: VAN VLECK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- High School: VAN VLECK HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction: Cement Siding
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,902
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Living Area: 3,902 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1994
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 4.75
- Lot Size Source: Other
- Lot Features: Cleared
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,027
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: AB 0363, JOHN D NEWELL, ACRES 48.024
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 21508
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Schools
Schools serving 5248 FM457
School District:Van Vleck Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Van Vleck Elementary School 178 South 4th Street, Van Vleck, TX 77482 | PK-3 | 4.5 mi |
Van Vleck Intermediate School 178 South 4th Street, Van Vleck, TX 77482 | 4-5 | 4.5 mi |
Van Vleck Jr High School 133 South 4th Street, Van Vleck, TX 77482 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
Van Vleck High School 8980 Texas 35, Van Vleck, TX 77482 | 9-12 | 4.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5248 FM457
Tax History
Tax History for 5248 FM457
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$2,924
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$665,012
126%
2022
$2,924
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$294,030
10%
2022
$2,924
-3%
$268,310
100%
2021
$3,003
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5248 Fm 457, Bay City, TX 77414 (MLS# 29170463) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 5248 Fm 457 is currently listed for $895,000 and was received on January 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 5248 Fm 457? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bay City? You can browse all Bay City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.