6978 Skull Creek Rd

Fayetteville, TX 78940

$749,999
Price
6
Beds
2,831 Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
2,831
Sq. Ft.
—
per Sq. Ft.
Property has three separate. living/rentable structures for your family, friends and/or guests
Front of main house has new metal roof.
View from front porch of main house.
Gather with friends/family, roast marshmallows under the oak canopy surrounded by fairy lights.
Breakfast room in "Main House" seats 10.
Breakfast room and kitchen.
"Main House" in family room with desk with view of spacious breakfast room and kitchen.
Family room in "Main House."
Primary bedroom in "Main House" with king bed.
Secondary bedroom in main house with king bed.
Third bedroom in "Main House" with twin beds.
"Bunkhouse" bathroom.
"Bunkroom" bedroom sleeps 4 in extra-long twin built-in bunks, extra storage underneath.
Beautiful "Bunkhouse."
Beautiful "Bunkhouse" kitchen has all the extras including antique barn wood ceiling, chandeliers, custom cabinets and more.
View of "Bunkhouse" kitchen with antique barn wood ceiling.
Spacious walk in double shower in "Bunkhouse."
Primary bedroom in "Bunkhouse" with king bed, large closet & full-sized washer/dryer.
Charming "Casita" bedroom and sitting area with chandelier.
Well-appointed "Casita" kitchenette.

Description

Charming Shelby retreat minutes from Round Top! Exceptional, fully furnished property shows beautifully offering 3 separate, turn-key living/rental spaces, ideal as an extended family compound, weekend getaway, or income-producing rentals. Majestic live oaks and expansive porches create a peaceful backyard and outdoor living oasis. Over $180k in recent upgrades, including the 2023 addition of a guest Bunkhouse sleeping 6 with antique chandeliers, custom built-ins, full kitchen, two bedrooms, expansive...Charming Shelby retreat minutes from Round Top! Exceptional, fully furnished property shows beautifully offering 3 separate, turn-key living/rental spaces, ideal as an extended family compound, weekend getaway, or income-producing rentals. Majestic live oaks and expansive porches create a peaceful backyard and outdoor living oasis. Over $180k in recent upgrades, including the 2023 addition of a guest Bunkhouse sleeping 6 with antique chandeliers, custom built-ins, full kitchen, two bedrooms, expansive double walk-in shower, and washer/dryer. Additional upgrades include a new metal roof and gutters on the main house, upgraded septic, french drain and hardscaping, plus inviting outdoor living spaces with wood decking, walkways, lighting, and a gas fire pit. The main house features abundant storage, open floor plan, 3 spacious bedrooms, a breakfast room seating ten, and a large kitchen island. A charming Casita guesthouse includes a king bedroom, sitting area, full bath, and kitchenette.
  1. Listed by Grace Holmes • TREC #0492492 • Amazen Realty
    P: (713)-828-8848 C: (713)-828-8848 gracebholmes@aol.com

Property Details for 6978 Skull Creek Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Shelby
LISTING UPDATED: 02/10/2026 04:15 PM

Property Details for 6978 Skull Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #36476491
Days on Market105
Taxes$8,756 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeFarm
MLS TypeFarm
Year Built1987
Lot Size0.80 AC
CountyAustin County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Amazen Realty, Grace Holmes, TREC #0492492
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Building Information for 6978 Skull Creek Road

Lot Size0.80 AC

Payment Calculator

$4,385 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,655

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 6978 Skull Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From Round Top town square, go 8 miles east on FM 1457/ N. Live Oak and turn left on Skull Creek Rd. House is on the left.
  • MLS Area Major: 57
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Topography: Level,Rolling
  • Unparsed Address: 6978 Skull Creek Road
  • Water Source: Public
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,756
  • Tax Legal Description: A096 WM SUTHERLAND
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: O'BRYANT PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 136 - Bellville
  • High School: BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: BELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 2831.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope, Trees
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: R000019967
  • Possible Use: Other
  • Property Type: Country Homes/Acreage, Farm
  • Public Survey Section: 0
  • Year Built Source: PublicRecords
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Exclusions: Personal, Paintings/stained glass, Lawn equipment
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Pool Private YN: No
  • Pool Area: No
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Laminate
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Propane
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Living/Dining Combo
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 18
  • Room Level: Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 4 x 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 6978 Skull Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36476491

—
Feb 10, 2026

Price Change

HARMLS #36476491

$749,999—
Dec 22, 2025

Terminated

HARMLS #36476491

$760,000—
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36476491

$760,000—
Aug 10, 2025

Expired

HARMLS #24319705

$795,000—
Feb 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #24319705

$799,000—
Jan 30, 2025

Expired

HARMLS #88043020

$810,000—
Aug 2, 2024

Terminated

HARMLS #56063141

$810,000—
Aug 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #88043020

$810,000—
Nov 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #56063141

$849,900—
Nov 3, 2023

Terminated

HARMLS #37876708

$859,900—
Jul 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #37876708

$925,000—
Apr 18, 2022

Sold

HARMLS #49109665

—
Feb 8, 2022

Pending

HARMLS #49109665

—
Oct 22, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #49109665

$689,000—
May 29, 2009

Sold

HARMLS #4200574

—
May 20, 2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #4200574

—
Nov 18, 2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4200574

$185,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36476491

—
02/10/2026

Price Change

HARMLS #36476491

$749,999
12/22/2025

Terminated

HARMLS #36476491

$760,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #36476491

$760,000
08/10/2025

Expired

HARMLS #24319705

$795,000
02/11/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #24319705

$799,000
01/30/2025

Expired

HARMLS #88043020

$810,000
08/02/2024

Terminated

HARMLS #56063141

$810,000
08/02/2024

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #88043020

$810,000
11/05/2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #56063141

$849,900
11/03/2023

Terminated

HARMLS #37876708

$859,900
07/05/2023

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #37876708

$925,000
04/18/2022

Sold

HARMLS #49109665

—
02/08/2022

Pending

HARMLS #49109665

—
10/22/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #49109665

$689,000
05/29/2009

Sold

HARMLS #4200574

—
05/20/2009

Option Pending

HARMLS #4200574

—
11/18/2008

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #4200574

$185,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 6978 Skull Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$68,255Additions$589,698Total$657,953
Tax Record2024$8,756 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,341 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,341 SqFtLot Size34,979 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987CountyAUSTINAPN19967

Schools near 6978 Skull Creek Road

This home is within Bellville Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
West End Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bellville Junior High School
Public - 6 to 8
Bellville High School
Public - 9 to 12
O'Bryant Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
West End Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bellville Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Bellville High School
Public9 to 12

O'Bryant Intermediate School
Public4 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 6978 Skull Creek Road, Fayetteville, TX 78940

6978 Skull Creek Road is for sale in Fayetteville, TX 78940. This property was listed for sale on September 17, 2025 by Amazen Realty, it's currently listed at $749,999. It has been on the market for a total of 105 days and was last sold on April 18, 2022. This listing's school district is Bellville Independent School District. Nearby schools include West End Elementary School, Bellville Junior High School and Bellville High School. 6978 Skull Creek Road is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 2,831 sqft built in 1987.

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