640 N Houston, New Braunfels, TX 78130

$495,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,160
SqFt
List Price
$495,000
MLS#
1886621
Status
ACTIVE
County
Comal
City
New Braunfels
Subdivision
Other
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Living Area
1,160
Acres
0.56

Property Description

Nestled in the heart of New Braunfels at 640 N Houston St, this delightful 1,160 sq ft home-loved by one family since it was built in 1900-just received a major price reduction, making it an irresistible opportunity. Sitting on a flat, half-acre buildable lot zoned C1, this property blends timeless charm with unmatched commercial potential. The sturdy masonry construction, metal roof, and slab foundation give it character and reliability, while the spacious yard offers room for expansion, offstreet parking, or entirely new construction. What truly sets this property apart is its versatile C1 zoning, allowing uses such as bakeries, bookstores, florists, convenience stores, clinics, medical offices, childcare facilities, family homes with homeoffice, beauty/barber shops, pharmacies, banks, community homes, adult or child day care centers, and even medical supply or rehabilitation offices-placing you at the intersection of residential familiarity and commercial flexibility. This property is also permitted by the City to operate as a short term rental making this an ideal investment opportunity for those wanting to generate passive income, being minutes from the infamous Schlitterbahn Waterpark and just across the street from dozens of booming businesses! Imagine opening a neighborhood bakery where locals gather, launching a boutique clinic steps from CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, or creating a nurturing daycare and keeping the family home vibe intact. Located mere minutes from the bustling Schlitterbahn and surrounded by health, retail, and entertainment, this site thrives on foot and vehicle traffic. Ideal for entrepreneurs, medical professionals, community-minded buyers, or investors, this property is a rare blend of history, location, and potential-all now within reach thanks to its sizable price drop. Don't let this chance pass you by. With its rich past and endless future, 640 N Houston St is more than a property-it's a canvas for your vision. Schedule your showing today and make this oneofakind gem your own.

Additional Information

Days on Market
45
Year Built
1900
Style
One Story
Stories
1
Builder Name
Unk
Lot Description
City View, 1/2-1 Acre, Partially Wooded, Level
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans, Washer Connection, Dryer Connection, City Garbage service
Master Bdr Desc
DownStairs, Full Bath
Fireplace Description
Not Applicable
Cooling
3+ Window/Wall
Heating
Window Unit
Exterior
4 Sides Masonry
Roof
Composition
Floor
Ceramic Tile
Pool Description
None
Parking
None/Not Applicable
School District
New Braunfels
Elementary School
Lamar
Middle School
Oak Run
High School
Call District

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Anna Ghalumian (realtorannag@gmail.com) from Listing Office: Real Broker, LLC.

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