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Property Description
PRICE REDUCTION/MOTIVATED SELLER: Charming German-Style Bed & Breakfast Retreat in Fredericksburg, Texas! Experience the charm of Fredericksburg with this beautiful property featuring two bed-and-breakfast homes, each built in classic 1850s German style. Nestled on picturesque acreage with stunning Hill Country views, this property blends old-world character with modern comfort. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath German home that has been meticulously updated and includes a basement. The cottage (Rocking Ox) is a converted barn with two bedrooms and a bath. Each dwelling has an exterior fire pit and enough privacy to be rented out separately or together. Both homes are currently under professional vacation management, making this an ideal turnkey short-term rental investment. Live in the main house and rent out the cottage. With ample room to expand on just over 3 acres, there's potential to add more cottages or amenities to enhance the guest experience and increase revenue. The location offers panoramic west views, is minutes from downtown Fredericksburg, and allows horses. Whether you're seeking an established hospitality business or a serene getaway with growth potential, this property offers the best of Fredericksburg charm, history, and opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3499 W US Hwy 290
General
- Price: $829,000
- Taxes: $11,210 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 8277307
- Updated: 5/25/2026
- Added to Site: 95 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Main Level Primary, Multiple Closets, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, FreeStandingElectric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Outside
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Spa Description: None
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Private Entrance, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Porch
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Carport, Guest, Outside, Parking Lot
Location
- Area: GP
- County: Gillespie
- Subdivision: G E Co #700 Multiple Lts
- Driving Directions: Take 290 West through Fredericksburg. Rocking Ox will be 2.6 miles outside of town on the left. The driveway is just past the main house and the guest house. Owners will consider financing with 50% down.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elem School District: Fredericksburg ISD
- Midd School District: Fredericksburg ISD
- High School District: Fredericksburg ISD
- Elementary School: Fredericksburg
- Middle School: Fredericksburg
- High School: Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg ISD)
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless, Multi Units, Zoned
- Heating Type: Central, Ductless, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Stone, Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,100 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1850
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Greenhouse, Living Quarters, Outbuilding, Packing Shed, Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 135,907.2
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Flag Lot, Farm, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Trees Medium Size, Trees Small Size, Views
- Fencing (Description): Perimeter
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,053,030
- Tax Amount: $11,210
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, Owner May Carry
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Aerial, Rent Rolls, Survey
- Multiple Parcels: Yes
- Legal Description: G E CO #700 MULTIPLE LOTS LOT GE429 & GE430, 2.87, -HOMESITE- G E CO #429 0.25, -B&B-
- Disclosures/Reports: Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: GE042900
- Lot Number: 429
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Schools
Schools serving 3499 W US Hwy 290
School District:Fredericksburg Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fredericksburg Primary School 1110 South Adams Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | PK-K | 3.1 mi |
Fredericksburg Elementary School 1608 North Adams Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | 1-5 | 4.2 mi |
Stonewall Elementary School 220 Peach Street, Stonewall, TX 78671 | K-5 | 16 mi |
Fredericksburg Middle School 110 West Travis Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 | 6-8 | 3.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3499 W US Hwy 290
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/25/2026
Price Reduced
$829,000
-5.15%
MLS
5/09/2026
Price Reduced
$874,000
-2.78%
MLS
4/14/2026
Price Reduced
$899,000
-5.27%
MLS
3/03/2026
Listed
$949,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3499 W US Hwy 290
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,095
11%
$193,560
15%
2023
$1,895
—
$168,000
-6%
2023
$1,895
13%
$178,750
43%
2021
$1,682
-14%
$125,380
-17%
2022
$1,952
—
$150,270
—
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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3499 W US Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (MLS# 8277307) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3499 W US Highway 290 is currently listed for $829,000 and was received on March 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 3499 W US Highway 290? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fredericksburg? You can browse all Fredericksburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

