Homes for Sale/Austin County/Shelby/Shelby
Active MLS #36476491 · 371 days on market

6978 Skull Creek Road

Shelby, TX 78940
Subdivision  ·  Shelby
List Price
$725,000
$256/SF
Beds
6
Baths
4
Sq Ft
2,831
Built
1987
Lot
0.80 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Austin
Tax Rate
1.21%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary O'BRYANT INT C
Middle BELLVILLE J H B
High BELLVILLE H S CCMR 64% · Grad 99% B
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

Charming Shelby retreat minutes from Round Top! Exceptional, fully furnished property shows beautifully offering 3 separate, turn-key living/rental spaces, ideal as an extended family compound, weekend getaway, or income-producing rentals. Majestic live oaks and expansive porches create a peaceful backyard and outdoor living oasis. Over $180k in recent upgrades, including the 2023 addition of a guest Bunkhouse sleeping 6 with antique chandeliers, custom built-ins, full kitchen, two bedrooms, expansive double walk-in shower, and washer/dryer. Additional upgrades include a new metal roof and gutters on the main house, upgraded septic, french drain and hardscaping, plus inviting outdoor living spaces with wood decking, walkways, lighting, and a gas fire pit. The main house features abundant storage, open floor plan, 3 spacious bedrooms, a breakfast room seating ten, and a large kitchen island. A charming Casita guesthouse includes a king bedroom, sitting area, full bath, and kitchenette.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Window Treatments
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Living Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dryer
  • Energy Star Qualified Appliances
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Exterior & lot

  • Wooded
  • Level
  • Rolling Slope
  • Trees
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Smoke Detectors
  • Style: Ranch

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Farm
Architectural Style Ranch
Year Built 1987
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 2,831 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 2,831 sq ft
Foundation Slab
Construction Brick

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Bathrooms (total) 4
Bathrooms Full 4
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 12
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living Dining Room
Flooring Concrete, Laminate
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Windows Window Coverings
Security Smoke Detectors
Indoor Air Quality Ventilation

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Parking Features Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.8030
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope, Trees
Direction Faces East

Location

County Austin
MLS Area Major 57
Subdivision Shelby
Road Surface Asphalt,Concrete
Postal Code 78940

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric, Propane
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank
Energy Efficient Appliances, Doors

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $8,756
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.21%
Parcel # R000019967
Legal Description A096 WM SUTHERLAND
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 12 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 10

Primary Bedroom 14 x 12
Kitchen 15 x 13
Dining Room 15 x 13
Bedroom 14 x 11
Bedroom 11 x 13
Living Room 21 x 17
Utility Room 9 x 6
Primary Bathroom 10 x 7
Bathroom 4 x 7
Bedroom 11 x 7

Other · 2

Bedroom 18 x 18
Bedroom 12 x 11

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
● Estimated monthly payment
$5,083
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$4,353 Property tax$730 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $5,083

Illustrative only, not a quote. P&I assumes the values entered above. Insurance and HOA dues vary — consult licensed lender and insurance agent for accurate quote.

● Effective tax rate · 3-year history
202320242025
MUD
→ stable
School
0.98%
→ stable
City
→ stable
County
0.50%
→ stable

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
ANNUAL
Association name Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
park
Harmonie Park · 0.4mi
Historical Marker · 1.5mi
grocery
Fayetteville Store · 9.0mi
gas_station
Shell · 14.3mi
hospital_er
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham · 14.6mi
hospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham · 14.6mi
pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy · 14.6mi

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06 · Rolled up from MLS
● Max advertised speed at this address
1,000 Mbps
Fiber available
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
1,000 / 1,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
1,000 / 1,000 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Rural Telecommunications of America
300 / 150 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Verizon
300 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
NGSO Satellite
Starlink
280 / 30 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Licensed Fixed Wireless
AT&T
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Fiber to the Premises
Industry Telephone Company
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
100 / 20 Mbps
● LOW LATENCY
+ 6 additional provider(s)

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48015C SFHA NO SOURCE 48015C_FIRM1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
71 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 20 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
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
Shelby
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Shelby City · ZIPFayetteville · 78940 CountyAustin Listings in subdivision9 Active now2 Sold (last 12 mo)1 Curated amenities7
● Year-built distribution
1955s 1 1985s 1

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Latium-Wesley-Greenvine Volunteer Fire Department
· Burton
Distance
4.7 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48015760400 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$127,500
ACS 2023
Median home value
$400,000
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
61%
1,958 housing units
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Median age
52.7
Population 3,309
Work from home
16%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
23%
of commuters
Below poverty
4.8%
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
6978 Skull Creek Road, Shelby, TX 78940
Austin County · 30.02°N, 96.59°W
park
Harmonie Park
0.4 mi · 2 within 2 mi
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Sep 17, 2025 Listed $725,000 Grace Holmes
Dec 31, 1986 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Grace Holmes · Amazen 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 Sep 10, 2026.
MLS# 36476491 · LIST DATE: Sep 17, 2025 · PARCEL: R000019967
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