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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1118 Fm 1697
General
- Price: $950,000
- Taxes: $8,342 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 44578639
- Updated: 10/21/2025
- Added to Site: 125 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Pantry, Tub Shower
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 58
- County: Washington
- Subdivision: NA
- Driving Directions: From Brenham on 290W, take 1st Burton exit, right on E Mulberry St, right on N. Main Street, left on FM 1697 and property is on the right.
School Information
- Elem School District: 128 - Burton
- Midd School District: 128 - Burton
- High School District: 128 - Burton
- Elementary School: BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (BURTON)
- Middle School: BURTON HIGH SCHOOL
- High School: BURTON HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,983
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,983 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 15.224
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Frontage: Farm to Market Road, Asphalt
- Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
- Topography: Rolling
- Lot Features: Waterfront, Hardwood Trees, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Trees
- Potential Use: Agricultural, Ranch
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond, Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,342
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: A0016 A0016 - BORDEN, THOMAS H., TRACT 9, ACRES 14.65, (PART
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: R11054
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty (713) 520-1981, Linda Plant (713) 240-5813
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Schools
Schools serving 1118 Fm 1697
School District:Dime Box Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dime Box School 1079 Stephen F Austin Boulevard, Dime Box, TX 77853 | PK-12 | 5.3 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 1118 Fm 1697
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/15/2025
Listed
$950,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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