Joanna Ruesch

408 S Railroad Avenue

Calvert, TX
$ 399,000 Beds 10 Baths 4.5 Sq 5,196 Virtual Tour
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Own a piece of Texas history. The Old Calvert Hotel, also known as the Dirr Cottage, is a National Register landmark dating to the 1870s with 10 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms & 3 half, and over a century of proven hospitality use. Built by German immigrant Gottlieb Dirr and later expanded into a grand hotel by his widow Hanna in 1904, this striking two-story property sits on a prominent corner lot directly across from the historic Southern Pacific Railroad line, just two blocks from the original train depot. Original hardwood floors, pocket doors, crown molding, shiplap walls, high ceilings, and pillars salvaged from Calvert’s original Opera House welcome you inside. The expansive layout includes multiple living and dining areas, a large kitchen with commercial-sized sink, dual laundry rooms on each floor, and generous office space throughout. Located in the heart of the fourth-largest historic district in Texas, Calvert is a charming small town on Hwy 6 just 30 minutes from Bryan-College Station and roughly an hour from Waco. Walk to downtown antique shops, coffee houses, restaurants, and Virginia Field Park with its landmark 1895 pavilion. Previous commercial uses include B&B, hotel-restaurant, and salon — making this ideal for boutique lodging, an event venue, creative retreat, or simply an extraordinary private estate. National Register status may qualify the buyer for federal historic preservation tax credits on qualified rehabilitation costs. A rare opportunity to own a property with this much history, proven versatility, and untapped potential.

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  • Price
  • $ 399,000
  • City
  • Calvert
  • Bedrooms
  • 10
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • ROBERTSON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 3
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.264 Acres
  • Zip
  • 77837
  • Sqr Footage
  • 5,196
  • Year Built
  • 1904
  • Taxes
  • $ 2170
  • Style
  • Single Family Residence
  • MLS#
  • 21199060
Listed By: Congress Realty, Inc.
Data Source: North Texas Real Estate Info Systems (NTREIS)

Features

General

Heating Fireplace(s)
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Utilities City Sewer,City Water,Curbs,Individual Gas Meter,Individual Water Meter
Possession Closing/Funding
Roof Metal
Appliances Gas Cooktop,Double Oven,Tankless Water Heater
School District Calvert ISD
Year Built 1904
Levels Two
Unexempt Taxes 2170
Will Subdivide No
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Subdivision Name Calvert
Transaction Type For Sale
Carport Spaces 4
County Robertson
Property Type Residential
HOA Type None
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions From Hwy 6,turn east onto Mitchell St in Calvert. Cross over the railroad tracks. The property is on the corner of Mitchell St and S Railroad Ave — a two-story white columned home on a corner lot. Yo
City Calvert
Elementary School Name Spigner
High School Calvert
Elementary School Spigner
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21199060
Standard Status Active
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA

Interior Features

Interior Features Decorative Lighting,In-Law Suite Floorplan,Multiple Staircases,Natural Woodwork,Paneling
Flooring Wood
Fireplace Features Freestanding,Gas
Fireplaces Total 4
Dining Areas 1
Living Areas 3
Room Count 14
Half Baths 3
Lock Box Type Combo
Total Bedrooms 10
Total Baths 6

Exterior Features

Vegetation Grassed
Soil Type Unknown
Other Structures Workshop w/Electric
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Parking Features Additional Parking,Alley Access,Attached Carport,Carport,Concrete,Drive Through
Lot Size Less Than .5 Acre (not Zero)
Covered Spaces 4
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Lot Size Area 0.2640
Lot Size Units Acres
Structural Style Designated Historical Home
Lot Size Square Feet 11499.8400
Lot Size Acres 0.2640
Patio And Porch Features Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Rear Porch,Side Porch

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Waco, TX office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Spigner Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School

Price History

3/5/2026 Listed $520,000
7/22/2026 18% - $429,000
7/30/2026 9% - $393,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 77837

Price
AVG $260K
$400K
Taxes
AVG $2,170
$2,170
Year Built
AVG 1961
1904
Visits
AVG 67
105
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408 S Railroad Avenue Calvert, TX is a Single Family Home for sale at $399000 with 5196 sqft and a lot size of 0.264 Acres Acre(s). 408 S Railroad Avenue Calvert has 10 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1904. The property's zip code is 77837 which is in Calvert, TX

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