About this home

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a stunning 1923 Craftsman home situated on an ENTIRE CITY BLOCK in historic Taylor! Located at 1602 Lexington Street, this beautifully maintained 0.64-acre property offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 living areas, and extraordinary historic charm! An inviting covered front porch welcomes you into elegant formal living and dining rooms featuring gorgeous cypress hardwood floors, stained glass, and original built-ins. The cozy family room offers wood-paneled walls, a fireplace, and additional dining space. Throughout the home, you'll discover intricate woodwork, crown molding, soaring ceilings, exposed beams, coffered ceilings, and timeless architectural details. Fresh Sherwin-Williams exterior paint comes with a 6-year warranty! The spacious kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, double ovens, center island, designer tile flooring and backsplash, abundant counter space, and natural light. Beautiful wooden stairs lead to two additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, high ceilings, walk-in closets, and built-ins. Step outside to your PRIVATE BACKYARD OASIS! Enjoy a spectacular 15' x 35' gunite swimming pool reaching 7 feet deep, complete with waterslide, beach area with lounging ledge, fountain, and gorgeous limestone decking. Additional amenities include a 3-car garage and 10' x 20' man cave or storage space. Energy-efficient upgrades include 30 solar panels with a 14.5 kW system and battery backup, plus a private well with newer pump surrounded by a charming cypress picket fence. Just ONE BLOCK from Murphy Park, featuring tennis courts, playgrounds, and a scenic lake! Enjoy Taylor's historic downtown, local boutiques, restaurants, and welcoming community. Convenient access to major employers including Samsung and Dell. A truly ONE-OF-A-KIND property combining historic elegance, modern conveniences, resort-style outdoor living, and an incredible amount of land.

Facts and features

Schools

• T H Johnson Elementary School

  elementary · K · 0.9 mi

• Taylor Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.4 mi

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• Taylor High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.3 mi

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• St Mary's Catholic School

  elementary · K-11 · 0.9 mi

• Main Street Elementary School

  elementary · 1-5 · 1.0 mi

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• Legacy Early College High School

  high · 9-12 · 0.8 mi

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Price history

• Nov 3, 2026 · Listed$1,150,000
• Dec 5, 2017 · Listing Removed$395,000
• Jul 27, 2017 · Price Changed$395,000
• Jul 20, 2017 · Listed$439,000

Tax history

• 2026$12,275 tax · $590,299 assessed
• 2025$13,211 tax · $626,744 assessed
• 2024$12,217 tax · $523,309 assessed
• 2023$12,179 tax · $475,735 assessed
• 2022$12,168 tax · $432,486 assessed
• 2021$11,661 tax · $393,921 assessed
• 2020$10,857 tax · $358,110 assessed
• 2019$10,088 tax · $318,542 assessed

Home value

$1,067,700

• Cotality$1,067,700
• Collateral Analytics$510,000
• Quantarium$1,122,539

Where it is