Homes for Sale/Liberty County/Ames/James Martin
Active MLS #23567676 · 40 days on market

816 Martin Luther King Road

Ames, TX 77575
Subdivision  ·  James Martin
List Price
$319,000
$264/SF
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,208
Built
2016
Lot
2.38 ac
Garage
2-car
County
Liberty
Tax Rate
1.45%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary LIBERTY EL D
Middle LIBERTY MIDDLE D
High LIBERTY H S 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

Welcome to your slice of peaceful country living on 2.38 cleared acres. This property features two homes and a barn, offering endless possibilities—whether you’re looking for space for extended family, rental potential, or an investment with room to grow. The main home, built in 2016, offers a comfortable open layout with two bedrooms and two full baths, a spacious kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a bright living area with high ceilings. It’s move-in ready but leaves room for your own personal touch. The second home, originally built in 1945, has great bones and tons of character—ideal for someone looking to restore it, use it as a guest house, or create a cozy rental. Outside, you’ll find wide-open land with a rustic barn, storage shed, and cleared areas ready for livestock, FFA projects, gardening, or simply enjoying the quiet country surroundings. This is your chance to enjoy country living with space to breathe, all while staying within a short drive of town conveniences.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Pantry
  • Tub Shower
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Living Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Gas
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric
  • Washer Hookup
  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Private Yard
  • Cleared
  • Side Yard
  • Covered
  • Roof: Composition
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Attached Carport
  • Attached
  • Garage

Community

  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 2016
Year Built Source Appraiser
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,208 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,208 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier, Slab
Construction Brick, Cement Siding, Wood Siding
Roof Composition

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Bathrooms (total) 3
Bathrooms Full 3
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 12
Fireplaces 0

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Tub Shower, Kitchen Dining Combo, Living Dining Room
Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Deck, Patio, Private Yard
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 2
Attached Garage Yes
Carport Spaces 2
Parking Features Attached Carport, Attached, Garage

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 2.3837
Lot Size Source Survey
Lot Features Cleared, Side Yard

Location

County Liberty
MLS Area Major 52
MLS Area Minor Liberty
Subdivision James Martin
Road Surface Concrete
Postal Code 77575

Utilities

Heating Central, Gas
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $4,619
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.45%
Parcel # 000073-000135-000
Legal Description 000073 JAMES MARTIN, TRACT 75, ACRES 2.3837
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Investor Financing, Usda Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 12 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 12

Primary Bedroom 14x12
Bedroom 14x13
Bedroom 11x9
Bedroom 11x9
Bedroom 11x8
Primary Bathroom 10x12
Bathroom 10x8
Bathroom 9x6
Kitchen 13x15
Kitchen 11x10
Living Room 11x19
Living Room 16x18

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction Liberty County WCID 5 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
● Estimated monthly payment
$2,300
30-YR FIXED · ADJUST ASSUMPTIONS BELOW
%
%
Principal & interest$1,915 Property tax$385 Homeowners insuranceTBD
Subtotal (P&I + Tax) $2,300

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
0.97%
→ stable
City
0.57%
→ stable
County
0.48%
→ stable

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
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48291C SFHA NO SOURCE 48291C_FIRM1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
65 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 11 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
3 comparable sales 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
James Martin
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)James Martin City · ZIPLiberty · 77575 CountyLiberty Listings in subdivision63 Active now9 Sold (last 12 mo)3 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
1960s 1 2015s 1 2025s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48291701400 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$72,359
ACS 2023
Median home value
$120,500
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
67%
2,893 housing units
Bachelor's+
5%
Adults 25+
Median age
32.8
Population 7,589
Work from home
6%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
27%
of commuters
Below poverty
19.7%
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
816 Martin Luther King Road, Ames, TX 77575
Liberty County · 30.04°N, 94.74°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 15, 2026 Listed $319,000 Sonia Trevino
Dec 31, 2015 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Sonia Trevino · Houston Homes Legacy Group LLC
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 21, 2026.
MLS# 23567676 · LIST DATE: Aug 15, 2026 · PARCEL: 000073-000135-000
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