283 N Second St Harper, TX 78631

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,696 Sqft
165,310 Sqft lot
3.79 Acre lot
$465,000 Est. $1,712 / mo.*
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Detached
Year Built: 1938
Neighborhood: Thiele Butler Addn
Days on Website: 57

Courtesy of R-Bar Realty, Jessica Robinson {attribution_contact}

Description

Embrace the freedom of small-town life with this charming 1938 cottage on 3.79 acres in Harper, TX-just a short walk to Hwy 290 for easy access to town or a quick trip into Fredericksburg... This 2 bed, 2 bath home has an extra studio that can be used as a 3rd bedroom or office. Thoughtful updates include a primary suite, party barn, and a detached laundry shed. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh exterior paint, renovated kitchen and baths, updated plumbing, and windows-all while preserving vintage charm with original hardwood floors, built-ins, antique doorknobs, and a cozy fireplace. The fully fenced property offers two gated entrances and a livestock enclosure-perfect for chickens, goats, cows, or horses. Mature trees, fruit trees, and wildflowers add to the natural beauty. A standout stone outbuilding equipped with a mini-split is ideal for a studio, guest house, or party barn. Peaceful, self-sufficient living with modern comfort-just waiting for your homestead dream to begin.

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Property Details and Features

  • Listing date: 2026-03-18 05:00:00
  • 58 cumulative days on market
  • 58 days on market
  • Price per square foot: $274
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Single Vanity
  • County: Gillespie
  • Area: 3100
  • Subdivision: Thiele Butler Addn
  • Built in 1938
  • Approximate age: 88 years
  • Construction: Pre-Owned
  • Builder: N/a
  • 1,696 square feet
  • 1 story
  • One Story
  • Texas Hill Country
  • Storage Building/Shed
  • Additional Dwelling
  • Other
  • One Living Area
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Study/Library
  • Cable TV Available
  • Walk in Closets
  • Attic - Access only
  • None Remain
  • Metal
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Wood
  • One
  • 1 fireplace
  • Lot size: 3.795
  • None
  • Kitchen length: 12 feet
  • Kitchen width: 7 feet
  • Living room length: 17 feet
  • Living room width: 15 feet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Full Bath
  • Master bedroom length: 12 feet
  • Master bedroom width: 18 feet
  • Bedroom 2 length: 12 feet
  • Bedroom 2 width: 14 feet
  • None/Not Applicable
  • Other
  • School district: Harper I.s.d.
  • Elementary school: Harper Elementary
  • Middle school: Harper Middle
  • High school: Harper Hs
  • Electric
  • Central
  • One Central
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Private Well
  • Septic
  • City
  • Electric utility supplier: CTEC
  • Garbage utility supplier: PRIVATE
  • Water utility supplier: AQUA TEXAS
  • Sewer utility supplier: SEPTIC
  • Tax year: 2025
  • Total tax amount: $3,148
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washer Connection
  • Dryer Connection
  • Cook Top
  • Microwave Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Disposal
  • Dishwasher
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Garbage Service