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minimizeBrightside Ranch is one of the most iconic properties in Waller County. The 713 acre ranch has uplands and lowlands, 4 ponds, a 40 acre Oxbow lake and a waterfall and Lewisville Creek offering a variety of possibilities for farming, recreation, hunting and fishing 45 minutes from Houston. Located just south of Hempstead on Hwy 159, the western boundary is the Brazos river. Across the river is Austin County and Bellville, Hempstead, Chappell Hill and Round Top. The main compound was designed by the renowned architect Tom Wilson. The limestone house has 6+/- bedrooms, 6 baths, 4 car garage, gourmet kitchen and a home office, game room and an indoor gym and a garage apartment. The screen porch runs the entire back of the house and overlooks the pool and entertainment areas. There is a 4 car garage andone bedroom apartment all connected with flagstone walks. There is a barn and a sport court and a Pickelball/Tennis court for everyone to enjoy. The 4 bed/3 bath guest house is nearby.
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Cost/sqft based on Market Value
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
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| 2023 | $459.18 | $5,069,400 | 7.34% | $1,597,630 | 9.21% |
| 2022 | $427.80 | $4,722,920 | 19.04% | $1,462,900 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | $359.38 | $3,967,580 | 6.83% | $1,432,750 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | $336.41 | $3,713,970 | -8.79% | $1,446,610 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | $368.85 | $4,072,090 | 21.53% | $1,401,850 | 3.60% |
| 2018 | $303.51 | $3,350,750 | $1,353,110 |
2023 Waller County Appraisal District Tax Value
| Market Land Value: | $3,517,690 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,551,710 |
| Total Market Value: | $5,069,400 |
2023 Tax Rates
| WALLER-HARRIS ESD 200: | 0.0863 % |
| WALLER COUNTY: | 0.4987 % |
| WALLER COUNTY FM: | 0.0243 % |
| HEMPSTEAD ISD: | 0.9513 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 1.5605 % |
Estimated Mortgage/Tax
minimize| Estimated Monthly Principal & Interest (Based on the calculation below) | $ 43,158 |
| Estimated Monthly Property Tax (Based on Tax Assessment 2023) | $ 2,078 |
| Home Owners Insurance | Get a Quote |
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minimize23647 Highway 159 Hempstead TX 77445 was recently sold. It is a 713.00 Acre(s) Lot, 11,040 SQFT, 9 Beds, 9 Full Bath(s) & 1 Half Bath(s) in None.
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