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1196 County Road 260Gainesville, TX 76240

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$499,000List price
4Beds
2.5Baths
2,977Sq Ft
1989Year built
2.65Acre lot
2Garage
7 months agoOn market

Description

Welcome to this charming Dutch colonial home nestled on 2.65 acres of picturesque landscape adorned with majestic trees. This stately 2-story residence boasts elegance and warmth, featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Upon entry, you are greeted by a staircase that adds to the home's inviting ambiance. The living room, anchored by a classic brick fireplace, invites cozy gatherings and serene moments. One of the two workshops on the property features a storm shelter. For convenience it is located just off the garage. Outside, the expansive property includes a large workshop, ideal for hobbies or storage, complemented by an RV carport. With its timeless appeal and serene surroundings, this Dutch colonial home offers a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication, promising a lifestyle of tranquility and charm. The house is about a mile from Chalmers Elementary School. Gainesville is only 9 miles from Winstar Casino, Golf Course and Lucas Oil Live! It is about a half hour drive to Denton and Sherman, an hour from DFW International Airport, and around an hour and 20 minutes to Dallas Love Field, downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Craftsman / Other
Year built
1989
Living area
2,977 Sq Ft
Lot size
2.65 acres
Garage spaces
2
Days on market
217
MLS® Listing#
21205493

Property Features

Interior
Eat-in Kitchen · Kitchen Island · Pantry · Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Storage
Appliances
Dishwasher · Disposal · Electric Oven · Electric Range · Gas Water Heater · Microwave · Vented Exhaust Fan · Warming Drawer
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s) · Central Air · ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating
Exhaust Fan · Central · Electric · Fireplace(s)
Flooring
Carpet · Ceramic Tile
Fireplace
Living Room
Parking
Carport · Attached
Lot features
Few Trees · Interior Lot
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Shingle
Other structures
RV/Boat Storage · Workshop
Utilities
Electricity Available · Electricity Connected
Sewer
Septic Tank
Parcel number
25775

Schools

Elementary
Chalmers
Middle
Gainesvill
High
Gainesvill
District
Gainesville ISD

Directions

GPS friendly

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Listing Courtesy: RE/MAX FIRST REALTY - (940) 665-0376

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Last Updated: 2026-03-12T00:00:00.000Z

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