851 Elm Dr, Brenham, TX 77833
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FOR SALE
3.35 ACRES

851 Elm Dr
Brenham, TX 77833

  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 5,537 sqft (on 3.35 acres)

$1,450,000

Est. Mortgage $8,759/mo*
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$1,450,000

Est. Mortgage $8,759/mo*
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4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,537 sqft
(on 3.35 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Welcome to 851 Elm Drive- a grand, custom-designed by Walter Thielemann home located in Brenham’s Oak Hill Acres, exquisitely crafted for comfort and elegance. Nestled between two extra lots to total a serene, wooded 3.35-acres, the property is warm and inviting, yet bursting with luxurious amenities like a gated entry, 2023-built pool, separate Bedroom Wings, soaring ceilings, rich pecan wood floors and more.
Off of the entry, the open Dining Room is complemented by a Music Room, each with stunning Swiss Schonbek chandeliers. The Living Room offers a marble gas-log fireplace and walls of lighted display shelves and windows overlooking the back patio and pool. The home boasts four spacious Bedroom Suites- including a luxurious Primary Wing with a Library and Sitting Room. Step outside to enjoy the newly added 2023 Lap Pool and Pool House. A spacious, side-entry, three-car Garage includes a Workshop with staircase to a floored attic. See attachments for expanded Property Description.

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$262
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 851 Elm Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom, KitchenWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5537 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Electric Cooktop, DishwasherDishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Wood
Security
Security: Prewired for Alarm System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchFencing: Back Yard, FullOther Structures: Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, WorkshopExterior: Back Green Space, Side Yard, Sprinkler SystemFoundation: SlabHas a Private PoolSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway Gate,Attached,Oversized,Additional Parking,Electric Gate,Circular Driveway,Golf Cart Garage,Workshop in Garage
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Free StandingArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: R40893Additional Parcels Description: 40892, 40894

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,450,000Price Per Sqft: $262

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrenhamCommunity: Oak Hill Acres Sec Iv
School Information
Elementary School: Bisd DrawJr High / Middle School: Brenham Junior High SchoolHigh School: Brenham High SchoolHigh School District: 137 - Brenham

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 42291835

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5537 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.349 Acres

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Insulation

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 42291835
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lindi Braddock TREC #0233744, (979) 451-4645
Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited
Source: HAR, MLS#42291835
Also Listed on BCSMLS, HAR, BCSMLS.

Market trends in Brenham

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$329K
$22.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
95.3%
Price per sq ft
$179
Available listings
217
8MoM

Price History for 851 Elm Dr

DatePriceEventSource
10/24/2024$1,450,000Listed For SaleHAR #42291835
03/02/2011$695,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/31/2010$695,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/15/2010$798,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/10/2010$887,400Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,360
Assessment$1,124,080
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Brenham

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  • 90 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say there are sidewalks

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    "This is a neighborhood for the whole family. We have retirees,couples,singles, and families with kids. We have a family friendly community park. A wonderful place of quiet and solitude! An individual can walk before the sun comes up and after the sun goes down. This neighbor is the best kept secret of Brenham. Beautiful kept up neighborhood. Everyone takes pride in ownership. Renters are not allowed. "
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851 Elm Dr, Brenham, TX 77833 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,537 sqft single-family home built in 1999. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by HAR on Jun 16, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 42291835.