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209 E Caney StreetWharton, TX 77488

Wharton · Wharton County

$850,000List price
5Beds
5Baths
3,844Sq Ft
1858Year built
1.23Acre lot
1Garage
4 months agoOn market

Description

Grand Estate located in historic downtown Wharton, Texas. Per the owner, the property was originally built by William J Philips in 1858. 1907 the Harrison Family purchased the property and has remained in the family representing a "living piece of history". This Grand Estate sits on approximately 1.228- acres and consists of a Main Residence (approx 3844 sq ft) and Guest Residence (approx 1152 sq ft). The Main Residence features original detailed craftsmanship through-out, including the architectural designed fireplaces of the period, original windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a front gallery wrap-around porch to enjoy and entertain. Meticulously maintained and improved throughout the years, this property provides the stately feel of authenticity and elegance of the era. Downtown Wharton offers a historic courthouse square with shopping, restaurants, and live theatre at the Plaza. Small town quaintness, 1 hour drive Southwest of Houston.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Year built
1858
Living area
3,844 Sq Ft
Lot size
1.23 acres
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
1
Ownership
Full Ownership
Days on market
136
MLS® Listing#
4181018

Property Features

Interior
Crown Molding · High Ceilings · Wired for Sound · Kitchen Island · Master Downstairs · Smart Thermostat
Appliances
Disposal · Double Oven · Gas Oven · Gas Range · Dishwasher · Dryer · Oven · Refrigerator · Washer
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s) · Electric · Zoned
Heating
Natural Gas · Zoned
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Parking
Detached
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup
Patio
Porch
Fencing
Back Yard · Partial
Lot features
Back Yard · Corner Lot
Construction
Wood Siding
Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof
Composition
Windows
Window Coverings
Other structures
Shed(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Rooms

Second

  • Extra Room14x21
  • Bedroom13x17
  • Utility Room7x11

First

  • Dining Room18x18
  • Living Room29x18
  • Master Bedroom16x12

Schools

Elementary
Cg Sivells/Wharton Elementary School
Middle
Wharton Junior High
High
Wharton High School

Financial Details

Annual taxes
$11,697Tax year 2025
Parcel number
R26298

Directions

From Houston go Southwest on 59 to Wharton, Texas approximately 1 hour drive.

Listing Courtesy: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - 7135201981

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Last Updated: 2026-05-22

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