Land with Home for Sale in La Grange, Texas
4214 Old College Rd, La Grange, TX 78945
In the very heart of the Rutersville area of La Grange, with sweeping premiere hilltop views and a home that faces the Southwest enabling you to more than enjoy the vivid country sunsets, you have arrived. Only a short distance from the antique corridor of State Highway 159 and a few minutes to Fayetteville, Warrenton, and Round Top. This property would make a great homestead, weekend property, or a short-term rental income producing opportunity.
A rich history is embedded in this land and was once the location for the first institute of higher education in Texas. The Rutersville College was founded in 1837, by Martin Ruter of which the college and the township were named for. Also, a Texas Historical Commissioned marker setting states this property is the site of the first Methodist Annual Conference in Texas.
With abundant Oak/Pecan trees and a pond, the Austin-stone home has been enjoyed over the years by happy families. The staging of the sunset viewing is complete with white pillars that accent the front porch running the width of the home fa?ade, with chairs in place for your morning coffee and enjoying the hilltop breezes and super views. Entering the front lead-glassed double doors, you will enjoy the high cathedral expanse, floor-to-ceiling windows, a north- walled rock wood-burning/gas fireplace, Saltillo tiled flooring and a spacious loft bedroom/bath area. A split floorplan with the Living/Dining/Kitchen living space area open via French doorway to the sunroom that also serves as a huge Dining Room and with access to the huge open-aired Pavilion covered outdoor space with outdoor cooking/bar/entertaining pool side area to enjoy. Also convenient, an over-sized garage/workshop with double carport and plenty of room to add or build several guesthouses for family or short-term rental opportunity. Loads of storage, 3 walk-in closets (one is cedar lined), all tile/wood flooring, light-filled quiet country living enjoyment.
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Location
- Street address
- 4214 Old College Rd
- County
- Fayette County
- School district
- La Grange ISD
- Elevation
- 453 feet
Directions
From La Grange, Intersection of Bus. Hwy 71/77, Travel Eastbound on Bus Hwy 71, Left on St Hwy 159, 4 miles to Rutersville, Right on Old College Rd., 1/2 mile to the property on the hill, and on Left
Property details
- Acreage
- 6.35 acres
- MLS #
- SCBOR 147145
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $9,822
Parcels
- 32875
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Farm
Lot
- Vegetation
- Partially Wooded, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport, Garage
- Structures
- Barn(s)
- Features
- Barn(s), Barns, Pond, Pool, Well
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 2
- Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | Price drop | $1,495,000 | $200,000 -11.8% | SCBOR |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Price drop | $1,695,000 | $154,000 -8.3% | SCBOR |
| May 30, 2024 | New listing | $1,849,000 | — | SCBOR |