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Property Description
This gorgeous 4 bed/2 bath 1935 home in downtown Lockhart is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern appeal. Hardwood & penny tile floors, tall ceilings, steel architectural embellishments, original shiplap, large windows and built-in cabinets galore are some of the impressive features of this home. An expansive open kitchen & dining area is perfect for entertaining, and the layout of the bedrooms allows for ample privacy. The largest bedroom, which could also serve as a home office or an art studio, has a closet with built-in storage as well as access to the newly-constructed screened-in porch. The expansive attic with new windows could be transformed into a second story for the home. MANY recent improvements have been made, including an entirely new foundation, new windows, fresh paint, a fully remodeled bathroom and much more. See additional document for the full list of renovations. A 20'x30' metal workshop with electricity is perfect for a number of creative pursuits, or could even be turned into an ADU. The adjacent original garage exudes rustic Texas charm & allows for abundant extra storage. This spacious 0.29 acre lot is a gardener's haven with pollinator gardens in the front & back yards featuring hardy, native plants that come back every year, a raised veggie garden, plenty of xeriscaping & a new steel garden bed flanking the gravel patio area. Prolific pecan trees, pink & white crepe myrtles, a redbud, mountain laurel, apple, fig & olive trees all add to the natural wonder & edible abundance of this property. Lockhart is a charming small town with a vibrant creative scene & a wonderful community, conveniently located 35 minutes from Austin. Located just a half-mile from the historic Square, this home is a short walk to Lockhart's restaurants, BBQ establishments, independent shops, galleries & more. Enjoy First Fridays & live music, The TX Monthly BBQ Festival, and a variety of other events and festivals that this idyllic town has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 708 W Prairie Lea St
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $5,095 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 8732289
- Updated: 12/5/2025
- Added to Site: 282 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Main Level Primary, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Family Room
- Appliances: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Stacked
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None, Curbs
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground
- Security/Safety: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Private Yard
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: See Remarks
Location
- Area: CC
- County: Caldwell
- Subdivision: Allen
- Driving Directions: From Austin, 183 South, Right on Prairie Lea, Go about 9 blocks, property on left.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: Lockhart ISD
- Midd School District: Lockhart ISD
- High School District: Lockhart ISD
- Elementary School: Clear Fork
- Middle School: Lockhart
- High School: Lockhart
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Other, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: None
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,831
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,831 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1935
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: City, Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2944
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,824.06
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: City Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Trees Large Size
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard, Fenced, Full, Partial, Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $250,665
- Tax Amount: $5,095.52
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Legal Description: ALLEN, BLOCK 1, LOT 2
- Disclosures/Reports: Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Municipal Utility District Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
- Property ID: 30050300100200
- Block: 1
- Lot Number: 2
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Schools
Schools serving 708 W Prairie Lea St
School District:Lockhart Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Navarro Elementary School, Lockhart, TX 715 North Medina Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Clear Fork Elementary School 1102 Clear Fork Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Bluebonnet Elementary School, Lockhart, TX 211 South Mockingbird Lane, Lockhart, TX 78644 | K-5 | 1 mi |
Lockhart J High School 500 City Line Road, Lockhart, TX 78644 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Lockhart High School 1 Lion Country Dr, Lockhart, TX 78644 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Plum Creek Elementary School 710 Flores Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 | K-5 | 1.1 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 708 W Prairie Lea St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/21/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-3.11%
MLS
11/04/2025
Price Reduced
$515,000
-1.9%
MLS
10/09/2025
Price Reduced
$525,000
-3.65%
MLS
8/01/2025
Price Reduced
$544,900
-0.02%
MLS
6/21/2025
Price Reduced
$545,000
-3.54%
MLS
5/21/2025
Price Reduced
$565,000
-3.42%
MLS
4/11/2025
Listed
$585,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 708 W Prairie Lea St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,141
16%
$275,732
10%
2023
$3,579
—
$250,665
10%
2023
$3,579
-17%
$227,877
-15%
2022
$4,333
—
$269,100
—
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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708 W Prairie Lea Street, Lockhart, TX 78644 (MLS# 8732289) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 708 W Prairie Lea Street is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on April 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 708 W Prairie Lea Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lockhart? You can browse all Lockhart real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

