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205 River Rd, Liberty Hill, TX 78642

Active
Listed 57 days ago
Owner-Occupant Eligible
$799,900

About $4,594 a month to live here, after the rent from the other home.

House + ADU3,281 sqft4 beds4 bathsListed Sep 16, 2026

A house with a second home on the lot. Live in one and rent out the other. How it works

Live here for about

$4,594a month

The second home on the lot rents for $901. We hold back $149 of that for repairs and an empty month, and the rest goes toward a $5,346 monthly payment.

Income to qualify: about $141,000 a year

With how much down?

At 20% down ($159,980) and 6.0%, 30-year fixed. Your rate and down payment change this.

Get rich slow: keep this loan ten years and the payments pay off about $104,000 of it. See the ten-year math

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How we work this out

The cost to live here is the loan payment, taxes, insurance and any dues, less the rent, with a little held back for repairs and an empty month. Income to qualify uses a 43% debt-to-income limit, counts 75% of the rent, and none of your other debts.

$23,997 minimum down payment. The cost above is at 20% down, and at the minimum it is higher. Set your own

ABOUT THIS HOME

Embrace true Hill Country living on 2.97 acres of pristine, wooded sanctuary directly backing to the San Gabriel River, complete with private stairs leading directly down to the water and a dedicated riverfront deck. This rare waterfront home offers exceptional privacy with a gated entry, no HOA, and light deed restrictions, all protected by a durable new metal roof overhead. A private circle drive welcomes you to the main house, featuring a classic log cabin exterior and an inviting covered front porch. Inside, the thoroughly upgraded interior boasts an open floor plan bathed in natural light from massive windows, highlighted by striking vaulted knotty pine beam ceilings in the dining, kitchen and main level bedrooms. The modernized kitchen is designed for gathering, featuring a stunning waterfall countertop and a center island breakfast bar that opens seamlessly to a spacious sunroom with a dedicated laundry area at the far end. The main level includes two comfortable bedrooms sharing a full bath, plus a convenient half bath for guests. Upstairs, a versatile sitting area opens to a private balcony and leads to two additional bedrooms and a full bath with dual vanities and an extended walk-in shower. A bonus upper-level loft, reached via the second floor, offers dramatic, elevated views of the surrounding natural landscape. Adding incredible value is a separate, fully equipped 750-square-foot one-bedroom studio log cabin complete with a full bath, knotty pine vaulted ceilings, full kitchen, and a stone accent wall with an eating counter—perfect for guests, multi-generational living, or an income-producing rental. Complete with extensive infrastructure updates, including 3 HVAC units across the property, a new water heater, refreshed plumbing, stylish new flooring, fresh interior paint, and modernized bathrooms, this turn-key property is ready for you to sit back and enjoy the ultimate in serene waterfront living.

House + ADU

Property Type

129,373 sqft

Lot Size

1990

Year Built

Listing Date: 09/16/2026

Listed by: Chris Watters

Listing office: Watters International Realty

Contact: (737) 313-5275

Source: Unlock MLS #ACT1739245

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OFFER PRICE

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Purchase Price

-15%
$799,900

List Price

+15%

FINANCIALS

How much do you want to put down?

Purchase price$799,900
Your Down Payment$159,980
Financed$639,920
Estimated Monthly Payment$5,346

Before rent: principal and interest at 6.0% on a 30-year fixed loan, taxes, insurance and any HOA dues. Your rate and down payment change this.

MONTHLY BREAKDOWN

Estimate at 20% down ($159,980) and 6.0%, 30-year fixed. Your rate and down payment change this.

Estimated Monthly Payment (Before Rental Income)
$5,346/month
Principal + Interest
$3,837
Property Taxes
$1,016
Home Insurance
$493
Rental Income (1 Unit)
$901/month

From the listing description.

Rental Expenses
-$149
Cost to live here
$4,594/month

Payment estimates shown by Series are illustrative only. Final loan terms, monthly payments, and eligibility will be determined by your mortgage loan originator.

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MLS# ACT1739245 · Listing office: Watters International Realty

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.