# 242 South Franklin Street, La Grange, TX 78945

> **TL;DR:** 3bd/2ba single family, $359,000 ($212/sqft), built 1930, 1,696 sqft.
> Fireplace. Est. $1,556/mo.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $359,000 |
| Price/sqft | $212 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 1,696 |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Lot Size | 14,026 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 0 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,556 |
| **Total** | **$1,556** |

## Key Amenities

- Fireplace

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1930
- 0.32 acre lot
- Fireplace

## Description

### Agent Description
Small town Americana Craftsman (circa 1930?s), come and visit a beautiful home that is in one of the best La Grange neighborhoods, easily walkable to downtown and surrounded by all the essentials of convenience.  Interior dark wood grab your attention, upon entering the doorway. 

This home is solid and charming with many updates including:  new windows, laminate flooring to complement the original hardwood long-leaf flooring, Kitchen updates of Quartz countertops and subway tiled backsplash, garage interior finishing touches/a canning kitchen with a new carport attached and landscaping.  The wood trim finishing work adorning the interior of the home draws you to the wood-burning fireplace with wood surround bookcases.  Elegant but also comforting, your homecoming charm leads from the glassed-French doors and into the Dining room area.  The country Kitchen is lovingly organized with loads of light and original cabinetry that take you back to the old days.

All rooms are large and open and the roof is approximately 10 years old.  Lots of storage to enjoy and the new landscaping is relaxing with a new deck in the huge backyard that is fenced with plenty of room for the swimming pool and garden area.  Life is good in the country!  Join us for the experience of peaceful country living today. 




## Location

- **Address:** 242 South Franklin Street, La Grange, TX 78945
- **County:** Fayette
- **Coordinates:** 29.904524, -96.874808
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=29.904524,-96.874808

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Deborah F Behringer
- **Brokerage:** HART LAND REAL ESTATE
- **Phone:** 9799683892
- **Email:** dbehringer.realtor@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![242 South Franklin Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1c194d79347484bbc5bc26e72250c0e7l-f2851785454r.jpg)

*29 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/242-south-franklin-street-la-grange-tx-78945-x155943)*

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**MLS#:** 155943 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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