Homes for Sale/Wharton County/Wharton/Wharton
Active MLS #4181018 · 124 days on market

209 Caney Street

Wharton, TX 77488
Subdivision  ·  Wharton
List Price
$850,000
$221/SF
Beds
5
Baths
5
Sq Ft
3,844
Built
1858
Lot
1.23 ac
Garage
1-car
County
Wharton
Tax Rate
1.38%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WHARTON EL D
Middle WHARTON J H C
High WHARTON H S CCMR 62% · Grad 89% D
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Grand Estate located in historic downtown Wharton, Texas. Per the owner, the property was originally built by William J Philips in 1858. 1907 the Harrison Family purchased the property and has remained in the family representing a "living piece of history". This Grand Estate sits on approximately 1.228- acres and consists of a Main Residence (approx 3844 sq ft) and Guest Residence (approx 1152 sq ft). The Main Residence features original detailed craftsmanship through-out, including the architectural designed fireplaces of the period, original windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a front gallery wrap-around porch to enjoy and entertain. Meticulously maintained and improved throughout the years, this property provides the stately feel of authenticity and elegance of the era. Downtown Wharton offers a historic courthouse square with shopping, restaurants, and live theatre at the Plaza. Small town quaintness, 1 hour drive Southwest of Houston.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Crown Molding
  • Handicap Access
  • High Ceilings
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tub Shower
  • Wired For Sound
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Fence
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Sprinkler Irrigation
  • Porch
  • Private Yard
  • Storage
  • Corner Lot
  • Side Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Detached
  • Garage

Community

  • Security System Owned
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1858
Year Built Source Owner
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 3,844 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 3,844 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Composition
Accessibility Wheelchair Access

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 5
Bathrooms Full 5
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 12
Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Wood Burning

Interior

Interior Features Crown Molding, Handicap Access, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Tub Shower, Wired For Sound, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Wood
Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Security System Owned

Exterior

Exterior Features Fence, Handicap Accessible, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Private Yard, Storage
Patio / Porch Porch
Fencing Back Yard, Partial
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 1
Attached Garage No
Parking Features Detached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 1.2280
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot, Side Yard

Location

County Wharton
MLS Area Major 55
Subdivision Wharton
Postal Code 77488

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas, Zoned
Cooling Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Energy Efficient Thermostat

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $11,697
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.38%
Parcel # R26298
Legal Description WHARTON BLOCK 27 LOT 5
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 12 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 7

Living Room 29x18
Primary Bedroom 16x12
Den 19x18
Bedroom 10x11
Dining Room 18x18
Family Room 19x23
Kitchen 18x17

Second level · 5

Bedroom 13x17
Bedroom 9x7
Bedroom 12x23
Utility Room 7x11
Bonus Room 14x21

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
Tax breakdown not availableWe could not resolve the taxing jurisdictions for this listing. We will enrich this when the county tax roll loads.

HOA & Community

§ 05
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
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FEMA Zone
Flood zone: not mapped by FEMA for this area
No FEMA digital flood map covers this location, so this property's flood risk has not been established. Verify flood insurance requirements with your lender.
SFHA NOT DETERMINED
🌡 Heat days >95°F
72 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 24 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 Drought (current)
No drought (D1 or worse)
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
1 comparable sale nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Wharton
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Wharton City · ZIPWharton · 77488 CountyWharton Listings in subdivision228 Active now10 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
No build-year dataWill populate from the parcel roll.

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Wharton Fire Department
· Wharton
Distance
0.2 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48481740400 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$51,548
ACS 2023
Median home value
$178,600
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
49%
2,522 housing units
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Median age
35.0
Population 6,371
Work from home
1%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
13%
of commuters
Below poverty
17.6%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
209 E Caney Street, Wharton, TX 77488
Wharton County · 29.31°N, 96.10°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
May 22, 2026 Listed $850,000 Sarah Hudgins
Dec 31, 1857 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Sarah Hudgins · Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Jun 24, 2026.
MLS# 4181018 · LIST DATE: May 22, 2026 · PARCEL: R26298
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