Homes for Sale/Orange County/Orange/Sheldon
Active MLS #87454019 · 53 days on market

605 3rd Street

Orange, TX 77630
Subdivision  ·  Sheldon
List Price
$98,000
$33/SF
Beds
6
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,944
Built
1926
Lot
0.31 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Orange
Tax Rate
3.32%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary WEST ORANGE-STARK EL D
Middle WEST ORANGE-STARK MIDDLE D
High WEST ORANGE-STARK H S CCMR 74% · Grad 87% C
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

Located in the Old Orange Historic District, this 1926 residence offers the opportunity to restore this classic home or unlock long-term potential of this unique property. For sale for the first time in decades. Spanning approximately 2,944 sq. ft. on an approximately 13,678 sq. ft. lot, the residence offers six bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, expansive living and dining areas, enclosed porches, high ceilings, and many original architectural details that reflect the craftsmanship of its era. While the home requires extensive restoration and modernization, it provides an exceptional opportunity for someone with the vision to preserve its character while creating a truly one-of-a-kind residence. Whether your goal is restoring the home's historic charm, modernizing it, or exploring the properties future potential. Historic homes of this size and character on large downtown lots seldom become available. The property is being sold in its present condition, AS-IS.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • Balcony
  • Crown Molding
  • Entrance Foyer
  • High Ceilings
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Pots And Pan Drawers
  • Vanity
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Electric Oven
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Trash Compactor
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Exterior & lot

  • Fully Fenced
  • Storage
  • Corner Lot
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Alley Access
  • None

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Craftsman, Traditional
Year Built 1926
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 2
Levels Two
Living Area 2,944 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,944 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 1
Rooms Total 18

Interior

Interior Features Balcony, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Pots And Pan Drawers, Vanity, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors

Exterior

Exterior Features Fully Fenced, Storage
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Parking Features Alley Access, None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.3140
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Corner Lot
Direction Faces East

Location

County Orange
MLS Area Major 50
Subdivision Sheldon
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77630

Utilities

Heating None
Cooling None
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $3,257
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 3.32%
Parcel # R54132
Legal Description SHELDON, BLOCK 63, LOT C - D, ACRES 0.314, LIFE ESTATE
Listing Terms Cash, Investor Financing
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Other, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 18 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 11

Primary Bedroom 1x1
Primary Bathroom
Half Bath
Dining Room
Entry Foyer
Porch
Family Room
Kitchen
Living Room
Utility Room
Sunroom

Second level · 7

Bedroom 1x1
Bedroom 1x1
Bedroom 1x1
Bedroom 1x1
Bedroom 1x1
Bathroom
Porch

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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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
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
hospital
DaVita Dialysis · 0.1mi
Saint Joseph's Medical Center · 1.0mi
Texas Children's Pedatrics · 0.7mi
restaurant
Chilosos Taco House · 0.2mi
Jenni's Noodle House · 0.2mi
Puebla's Mexican Kitchen · 0.4mi
place_of_worship
Houston Brethren Church · 0.3mi
Latina Mission Presbyterian Church · 0.5mi
Sojourn · 0.5mi
gym
Pure Barre · 0.3mi
Fyre Fitness · 0.8mi
Rumble Boxing · 0.8mi
gas_station
Chevron · 0.4mi
Citgo · 0.4mi
Phillips 66 · 0.5mi
grocery
Stop at Joe's Food Store · 0.4mi
Icebox · 0.4mi
· 0.4mi

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
64 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 10 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
💨 30-day air quality
AQI 46 · Good
Average daily AQI for the 30 days ending 2026-02-28. EPA AQS county monitors. Higher = worse.
🌵 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
Sheldon
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Sheldon City · ZIPOrange · 77630 CountyOrange Listings in subdivision136 Active now16 Sold (last 12 mo)6 Curated amenities60
● Year-built distribution
1980s 1 2010s 1 2015s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48361020200 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$44,160
ACS 2023
Median home value
$83,800
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
36%
1,875 housing units
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Median age
39.7
Population 3,618
Work from home
15%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
29%
of commuters
Below poverty
21.4%
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
605 3rd Street, Orange, TX 77630
Orange County · 30.10°N, 93.73°W
hospital
DaVita Dialysis
0.1 mi · 1 within 2 mi
restaurant
Chilosos Taco House
0.2 mi · 5 within 2 mi
place_of_worship
Houston Brethren Church
0.3 mi · 4 within 2 mi
gym
Pure Barre
0.3 mi · 1 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 1, 2026 Listed $98,000 Thomas Cordell
Dec 31, 1925 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Thomas Cordell · Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
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 Aug 3, 2026.
MLS# 87454019 · LIST DATE: Aug 1, 2026 · PARCEL: R54132
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