209 E Caney StreetWharton, TX 77488
Wharton · Wharton County
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
Last Updated: 2026-05-22
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