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Historic Taylor Property

1301 W. Lake Drive

A tree shaded historic residence on more than half an acre in Taylor, Texas, with a detached guest house, workshop, mature trees and flexible outdoor space.

Taylor, Texas 76574 W. Lake Drive + Victoria Street Sold
1301 W Lake Drive historic home in Taylor Texas
Texas Historic Homes Archive 1301 W. Lake Drive
Taylor, Texas
Historic Taylor

A historic home with room to live, work, garden and host.

The original listing presented 1301 W. Lake Drive as a move in ready historic home on a tree shaded corner lot of more than half an acre.

The property included city water plus a water well, a large privacy fenced backyard, mature trees including producing pecan trees, an electric gate and private parking.

In addition to the main residence, the property included a detached heated and air conditioned guest house, workshop, garage and additional storage.

Property Overview

More than a main residence.

These details reflect the archived listing information for the property at the time it was marketed.

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3 Bedrooms

Main residence.

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2.5 Baths

Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom in the main house.

03

Office

Office located off the primary bedroom.

04

Guest House

Detached and climate controlled with its own amenities.

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½+ Acre

Tree shaded corner lot.

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$392,500

Archived 2019 offering price, not a current valuation.

Covered porch at 1301 W Lake Drive Taylor Texas

Historic Character

A home designed around generous indoor and outdoor living.

Wide covered porches, mature shade trees and a large corner lot were defining elements of the property.

The privacy fenced backyard offered space for a future pool, a substantial garden or other outdoor uses.

Taylor's productive soil and established pecan trees were specifically highlighted in the original marketing.

Inside the Home

Interior spaces preserved in the original property photography.

The original slider documented the living spaces, dining areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry room and detached guest quarters.

Living room at 1301 W Lake Drive Taylor Texas
Main Residence

Living Room

Historic living room in Taylor Texas
Main Residence

Living Space

Dining room at 1301 W Lake Drive
Main Residence

Dining Room

Primary bedroom sitting area at 1301 W Lake Drive
Primary Suite

Sitting Area

Space for guests, hobbies, storage and outdoor living.

The property combined historic character with practical spaces designed for everyday use.

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Detached Guest House

Heated and air conditioned with a full bathroom, efficiency style kitchen, washer and dryer and a separate gas meter.

02

Workshop + Garage

The property included a workshop, garage with storage room and an additional separate storage building.

03

Water Options

The original listing documented both city water and an existing water well.

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Private Grounds

Mature trees, producing pecan trees, privacy fencing and an electric gate to the private parking area.

Aerial view of 1301 W Lake Drive Taylor Texas

Taylor, Texas

Old Texas character with a revitalized town center.

The original property marketing described Taylor as a place where traditional Texas character meets live music, microbreweries and ongoing revitalization without the traffic congestion of Austin's historic districts.

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Taylor BarBQ Trail

Award winning Texas barbecue was specifically highlighted in the original property description.

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W. Lake Drive + Victoria Street

The property occupies the corner identified in the archived listing.

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Garden Potential

The listing highlighted Taylor's soil and the large backyard as particularly suitable for gardening.

Historic Property Archive

1301 W. Lake Drive has sold, but its story remains part of the Texas Historic Homes archive.

Sold properties remain available as examples of Betty's historic home marketing and as a record of distinctive Texas properties.

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