372 Magazine Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- $3,000,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 4,591
- SqFt
- List Price
- $3,000,000
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 4778085
- Price Change
- ▼ $500,000 1783106360
- Days on Market
- 116
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living Area
- 4,591
- Lot Size
- 69,804
- Area
- Comal/Guadalupe/Gonzales
Property Description
The Dittlinger Estate is a cornerstone of New Braunfels history. Situated on 1.6 acres in the revered Sophienburg Hill Historic District, this 1910 landmark was commissioned by Hippolyt Dittlinger, known as the Father of Industry in New Braunfels, and designed by architect James Wahrenberger. The stately two-story brick home features symmetrical columned porches and ornate detailing, reflects a level of craftsmanship rarely seen today. The dramatic central bay window, deep overhanging eaves, and timeless classical proportions speak to a time when homes were designed not just for living, but for legacy. The residence spans approximately 4,591 sq ft, offering grand yet livable areas with longleaf yellow pine framing milled on-site and prized for its durability. A rare full basement further enhances the home’s uniqueness. Beyond the main residence, the estate features a historic carriage house & garage, a detached guest residence known as the Professor’s House, and a wash house with an upper open-air porch, providing flexibility for a variety of uses. The grounds are park-like, featuring mature pecan trees, some planted to commemorate family milestones, which create a canopy of shad. A thoughtfully placed pool & spa introduce modern luxury without compromising historical integrity. Ideally located across from the Sophienburg Museum and just minutes from downtown New Braunfels, Landa Park, the Comal River, and Gruene. The estate is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of the city and has remained in the hands of stewards who understood its importance, including descendants of the original family & a former Mayor of New Braunfels, whom undertook a careful restoration worthy of its legacy. This is not a home you simply purchase. It is one you inherit, with the responsibility and privilege of carrying its story forward. Certain homes are built. Others are remembered.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $23,390
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Year Built
- 1910
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Exterior Features
- See Remarks, Balcony, Exterior Steps, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Dumbwaiter, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Storage, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Roof
- Metal
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, RNGHD
- Construction
- Brick, Masonry All Sides
- Region
- Comal/Guadalupe/Gonzales
- School District
- New Braunfels ISD
- Elementary School
- Carl Schurz
- High School
- New Braunfels
- Middle School
- Oakrun
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Street Name
- Magazine Ave
- Street Number
- 372
- Neighborhood
- City/New Braunfels
- Water
- Public
- Guest Accommodations
- Not Connected, Guest House, Separate Entrance, Separate Living Quarters
- Acres
- 1.60
- County
- Comal
- Floor
- Tile, Wood
- Heating
- See Remarks, Natural Gas
- Lot Description
- Back Yard, Curbs, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Pool
- Yes
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