
Land with Home for Sale in La Grange, Texas
541 N Main St, La Grange, TX 78945
Introducing the Hermes House, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of Texas history. On the market for the first time, this home was built in 1892, and has been lovingly preserved by the same family for over a century. A masterful example of folk Victorian architecture, it embodies timeless craftsmanship and character that cannot be replicated.
Constructed with cypress clapboard siding, the home radiates warmth and history. Every feature tells a story, from the elegant double gallery and intricate fretwork to the decorative vergeboard crowning the front gable. Bay windows and ornate, jigsawn porch details enhance its charm. Inside, 12-foot ceilings create a grand, spacious feel. Thoughtfully expanded over the years, the home seamlessly blends its historic beauty with modern comforts. The second floor includes a private apartment with its own side entrance, offering versatility for multi-generational living or rental potential.
Located on 5.282 acres?an entire city block?the property includes several historic outbuildings, such as a gazebo, buggy house, garage, servant quarters, smokehouse, barns, and a chicken coop. There?s also a modern metal barn with a concrete floor and four roll-up doors, offering flexible space for storage, parking, or a workshop. .
Possibilities are endless for this stunning five-bedroom, four-bath home set on over five acres, just a short three-block stroll from the town square. Don?t miss the chance to own this extraordinary piece of history!
Location
- Street address
- 541 N Main St
- County
- Fayette County
- School district
- La Grange
- Elevation
- 262 feet
Directions
From the town square in La Grange. Take North Main Street north for three blocks. The house will be on your left.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.282 acres
- MLS #
- SCBOR 149712
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $13,077
Parcels
- 11658
- 38618
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Farm
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport, Garage
- Structures
- Barn(s)
- Features
- Barn(s), Barns, Horse Stalls
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Heating
- Central
- Roof
- Composition
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 5
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Price drop | $1,395,000 | $55,000 -3.8% | SCBOR |
| May 7, 2025 | Price drop | $1,450,000 | $300,000 -17.1% | SCBOR |
| Dec 13, 2024 | New listing | $1,750,000 | — | SCBOR |





























