
Land with Home for Sale in Palestine, Texas
408 E Jolly St, Palestine, TX 75801
Welcome to this exceptional Classical Georgian masterpiece on 2.32 acres in the heart of historic Palestine, Texas. Built in 2000, this remarkable two-story home beautifully captures the timeless elegance of true Georgian architecture while offering the benefits of modern construction & energy efficiency. From the moment you enter the grand foyer, you're greeted by a stunning curved staircase with wainscoting & arched hall leading to double doors that open to a wide central hallway-a breathtaking feature running through the heart of the home. To one side of the entry, the walnut-paneled library exudes warmth & sophistication, complete with custom shelving, parquet wood floors, & a wood-burning fireplace. Opposite lies a gracious living room featuring another fireplace, double pocket doors, natural light & exquisite millwork. The grand center hall with scraped wood floors & arched solid wood doors seamlessly connects the main living spaces, including the elegant dining room adorned with a crystal chandelier, upholstered walls, wainscoting, and intricate dentil molding. A well-appointed butler's pantry with sink, dishwasher, warming drawer, & china closet leads to the chef's kitchen boasting abundant cabinetry, island, Sub-Zero refrigerator freezer, Thermador double ovens, Monogram cooktop with downdraft, & Bosch dishwasher. The adjoining breakfast room flows into the inviting family room, where a wall of windows with arched transoms frame serene views of the tree-shaded backyard. A brick fireplace with antique carved mantel anchors the space, while French doors open to an elevated patio perfect for entertaining. The luxurious main-level primary suite includes a private sitting area, dual bathrooms, & two large closets. Upstairs, accessible by elevator or stair, are three to four spacious bedrooms & two baths. The lower level features an indoor lap pool, exercise room, bath, storage, & a third garage-creating the ultimate blend of grandeur, comfort, & practicality.
Location
- Street address
- 408 E Jolly St
- County
- Anderson County
- Zip code
- 75801
- Community
- McDonald, Wm. S
- School district
- Palestine ISD
- Elevation
- 465 feet
Directions
From Reagan Park in Palestine, take Crockett Rd. south. When Crockett Road veers to left, fork to right on Hunter Drive to right on Jolly. Home is on left in curve with sign in yard.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.332 acres
- MLS #
- NTREIS 21100444
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $18,562
Parcels
- R15689
Legal description
A0043 MCDONALD, WM S BLOCK 884 TRACT 8
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Back Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Lawn, Many Trees, Subdivision
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
- Features
- Balcony, Rain Gutters
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Materials
- Brick
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 6, Bedroom x 4, Bonus Room, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Combination, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Warming Drawer, Wine Cooler
- Accessibility
- Accessible Elevator Installed
- Features
- Built In Features, Cable Tv, Chandelier, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Elevator, Granite Counters, Natural Woodwork, Pantry
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Story | Elementary | Palestine ISD |
| Palestine | Middle | Palestine ISD |
| Palestine | High | Palestine ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Price drop | $1,149,999 | $250,000 -17.9% | GTAR |
| Oct 29, 2025 | New listing | $1,399,999 | — | GTAR |







































