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Price
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7/13/2026
Listed
$3,499,000
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Property Description
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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4101 Howard Rd
General
- Price: $3,499,000
- Taxes: $39,153
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NTREIS
- MLS ID: 21320679
- Updated: 7/13/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Chandelier, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Gas, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
- Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Gas, Range, Some Commercial Grade, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Hardwood, Marble, Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Pool, Pool/Spa Combo, Waterfall
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Covered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 7
- Covered Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Concrete, Covered, Door-Multi, Door-Single, Epoxy Flooring, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Ellis
- Subdivision: A B Fleury
- Driving Directions: From I-35E exit FM66 and head East to FM877 (Howard Road). Go East on Howard Road to gated entrance for property (4th option on left after passing the Lake Waxahachie Dam.)
School Information
- Elem School District: Waxahachie ISD
- Midd School District: Waxahachie ISD
- High School District: Waxahachie ISD
- Elementary School: Oliver Clift
- Middle School: Howard
- High School: Waxahachie
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Utilities
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Septic Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Detached
- Structure Type: House
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Rock, Stone, Stucco
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Living Area: 6,010 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2018
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 18.75
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 816,750
- Frontage: Private Road
- Topography: Hill
- Lot Features: Acreage, Agricultural, Back Yard, Cleared, Interior Lot, Lawn, Landscaped, Ravine, Rolling Slope, Sprinkler System
- Trees/Vegetation: Cleared, Grassed, Partially Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $39,153
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: 374 A B FLEURY 18.75 ACRES
- Property ID: 271332
Listed by Allie Beth Allman & Assoc., James Walsh and Allie Beth Allman & Assoc., Alexis Collard
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Schools
Schools serving 4101 Howard Rd
School District:Waxahachie Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oliver E Clift Elementary School 650 Parks School House Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | K-5 | 3.3 mi |
Robbie E Howard J H 265 Broadhead Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Waxahachie High School 3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75167 | 9-12 | 8.6 mi |
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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 4101 Howard Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 4101 Howard Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$26,254
14%
$1,840,256
8%
2023
$22,995
—
$1,696,148
10%
2023
$22,995
23%
$1,535,429
—
2022
$18,708
33915%
$1,528,127
20%
2018
$55
—
$1,272,240
3%
2018
$55
-100%
$1,235,170
62%
2019
$19,548
29518%
$761,400
30851%
2018
$66
—
$2,460
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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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4101 Howard Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165 (MLS# 21320679) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 4101 Howard Road is currently listed for $3,499,000 and was received on July 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 4101 Howard Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waxahachie? You can browse all Waxahachie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.