When was property at 236 Preston Street built and last sold?

The property at 236 Preston Street was built in 1860 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 236 Preston Street is $373,437.

What are some comparable homes to 236 Preston Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 236 Preston Street.

Columbus

78934

236 Preston Street

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$350,000

↓ $25K (6.7%)

● House - For Sale

236 Preston Street

Columbus, TX 78934

3 Beds

4 Baths

4,018 Ft²

$2,449

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, this remarkable home blends rich history with modern comfort. The residence is a showpiece, boasting soaring ceilings, three spacious bedrooms each with private ensuites, a formal living room, formal dining room, den, & a charming sunroom ideal for entertaining. Expansive front porches & a serene back porch invite quiet moments with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Originally built in 1861 as a modest two-room dwelling, the home was dramatically transformed in the 1880s. In 1911, the property was purchased by John & Emma Hastedt, remaining in the Hastedt family until 1989. The current owners then took over the estate from the Hastedt family, carrying forward its tradition of careful stewardship.

Unit Size

4,018 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.29 acres

Price per sqft

$87

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

Year Built

1860

Listed By

Leyco Real Estate

eXp Realty LLC

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Last updated: 2 months ago (HAR #44760571)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Aug 13, 2026	Price Decreased	$350,000 ↓ $25K (6.7%)
Price Decreased
May 24, 2026	Price Decreased	$375,000 ↓ $24K (6%)
Price Decreased
May 13, 2026	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
May 12, 2026	Listed by Leyco Real Estate	$399,000
Listed by Leyco Real Estate
Feb 11, 2026	Price Decreased	$575,000 ↓ $24K (4%)
Price Decreased
Nov 21, 2025	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Nov 21, 2025	Listed by Leyco Real Estate	$599,000
Listed by Leyco Real Estate

	Set on an oversized, beautifully landscaped lot, this remarkable home blends rich history with modern comfort. The main residence is a showpiece, boasting soaring ceilings, three spacious bedrooms each with private ensuites, a formal living room, formal dining room, den, & a charming sunroom ideal for entertaining. Expansive front porches & a serene back porch invite quiet moments with morning coffee or afternoon tea. The property features a detached garage flanked by two guest suites—one fully remodeled in 2025. Originally built in 1861 as a modest two-room dwelling, the home was dramatically transformed in the 1880s. In 1911, the property was purchased by John & Emma Hastedt, remaining in the Hastedt family until 1989. The current owners then took over the estate from the Hastedt family, carrying forward its tradition of careful stewardship.
Oct 1, 2025	Listed by Leyco Real Estate	$599,000
Listed by Leyco Real Estate

	Set on an oversized, beautifully landscaped lot, this remarkable home blends rich history with modern comfort. The main residence is a showpiece, boasting soaring ceilings, three spacious bedrooms each with private ensuites, a formal living room, formal dining room, den, & a charming sunroom ideal for entertaining. Expansive front porches & a serene back porch invite quiet moments with morning coffee or afternoon tea. The property features a detached garage flanked by two guest suites—one currently tenant-occupied & the other fully remodeled in 2025. Originally built in 1861 as a modest two-room dwelling, the home was dramatically transformed in the 1880s. In 1911, the property was purchased by John & Emma Hastedt, remaining in the Hastedt family until 1989. The current owners then took over the estate from the Hastedt family, carrying forward its tradition of careful stewardship. *Interior photos will be taken after the estate sale which will take place the last weekend in October.

Property Highlights

Garage

Fireplace

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 4

Interior Features: Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Balcony, 2 Bedrooms Up, Primary Bed - 1st Floor

Appliances: Double Oven, Electric Cooktop

Flooring Type: Wood

Has Fireplace

Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Fireplaces: 1

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 4018

Architectural Style: Other

Year Built: 1860

Building Area Total: 4018

Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Patio and Porch Features: Patio

Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Wooded, 1/4 Up to 1/2 Acre

Lot Size Area: 0.292

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.292

Lot Size Square Feet: 12719.52

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Annual Amount: $8,765

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Electric

Heating Type: Natural Gas

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1860

Effective Year Built: 1860
Bedroom Count: 0
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 17
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 200
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 36,969

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,110
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 3,330
Total Building Area: 4,772
Building Area: 4,772
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 0
Heating: 0
Heated Square Feet: 4,772
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000849
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: A1
Legal Description 1: BLK 43 LT 3,4 COLUMBUS HOUSE & BLDGS

Neighborhood

School District Name: Columbus Independent School District

Census Tract: 750400

Geography

Account Number: 11014

Parcel: 1062004300300
Block: 43
Lot: 3,4
Municipality: COLUMBUS
Latitude: 29.709
Longitude: -96.5377

Address

Full Address: 236 Preston St

Address - House Number: 236
Address - Street Name: Preston
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: TX
City Name: Columbus
Carrier Code: C002
4-Digit Zip Code: 1940
Zip Code: 78934

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $415,055
Tax Rate Code Area: C CC CS GC

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.4062

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 18
Final Value: 323,351
High Value: 454,717
Low Value: 191,984

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $471,770

Market Land Value: $127,560
Market Improvement Value: $344,210

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $471,770
Assessed Land Value: $127,560
Assessed Improvements Value: $344,210

Exemptions

Senior Citizen Exemption : Yes

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

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Comparables

About Columbus

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$321,450

Sale Price/ft²

$173

Below Asking

0.04%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1967 ft²

Average Home Age

63.3 years

Currently For Sale

23 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Currie Luedecke, Leyco Real Estate
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: HAR , MLS# 44760571

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