Price Reduction
Address
898 American Boulevard, New Braunfels, TX
Price
$ 189,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1962814
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCOMAL
- CityNew Braunfels
- Area2621
- NeighborhoodNot In Defined Subdivision
- Zip78130
- StyleOne Story
- Year Built1940
- Taxes$ 4952
- Price$ 189,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage850
- Lot Size0.285 Acres
Data Source:
LERA MLS
Property Description
There's something special about New Braunfels-a community where Texas heritage, river-town energy, live music, local flavor, and unmistakable Hill Country character come together. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath, approximately 850-square-foot home offers the chance to renovate a property and create something that feels right at home in this distinctive setting. For the savvy buyer or investor with imagination, this is more than a standard rehab. It's an opportunity to take a manageable footprint and give it personality again. Bring the TLC, thoughtful finishes, and renovation vision to transform the existing space into a charming home, distinctive getaway, or potential rental or short-term rental, subject to applicable rules and regulations. New Braunfels is known for the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, historic Gruene, music, dining, recreation, and a down-home character that continues to make the community memorable. Whether the vision is cozy and classic, colorful and eclectic, or a fresh take on Texas style, this handyman opportunity provides a canvas to renovate and make your own.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Elementary School | Oak Run Middle School | New Braunfel High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed $225,000 |
| 6/30/2026 | 5$215,000 |
| 7/13/2026 | 8$199,000 |
| 8/22/2026 | 6$189,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 850 |
|---|---|
| Construction | Pre-Owned |
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | Not Applicable |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Subdivision | NOT IN DEFINED SUBDIVISION |
| Builder | Unknown |
| Class | Single Residential |
| Type | Single Family Detached |
| Style | One Story |
| Roof | Composition |
| HOA Mandatory | None |
| Status | Active |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Neighborhood Amenities | None |
| Area | 2621 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| High School | New Braunfel |
| School District | New Braunfels |
| Proposed Terms | Conventional,FHA,VA,Cash,USDA |
| Elementary School | Lamar |
| Middle School | Oak Run |
| Legal Description | City Block 5120 |
| Taxes | 4952 |
Interior Features
| Kitchen Length | 9 |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Width | 8 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Interior Features | One Living Area |
| Stories | 1 |
| Flooring | Vinyl |
| Living Room Width | 11 |
| Heating Fuel | Other |
| Bedroom2 Width | 9 |
| Living Room Length | 13 |
| WINDOW COVERINGS | None Remain |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Pool (Y/N) | No |
| Pool | None |
| Lot Size | 0.285 |
| Water/Sewer | City |
| Inclusions | Not Applicable |
| Garage Parking | One Car Garage |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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