505 Ft McKavitt St
About this property
Located just two blocks from the Mason Square, this two-story Victorian-style home offers a rare combination of historic character, space, and location. Built in 1930, the home sits on over 1.5 acres within the Mason city limits and is zoned for both commercial and residential use, opening the door to a variety of possibilities. The home features six bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the primary suite conveniently located on the first floor. Beautiful hardwood floors add warmth and character throughout much of the home, while the two-story layout provides plenty of room for a large family, guests, offices, or additional work space. From the upstairs back porch, there is a direct line of sight to historic Fort Mason, adding another unique feature to the property. Outside, the property includes several outbuildings, including one with a cellar, providing additional storage and flexibility. With more than 1.5 acres, there is plenty of open ground for a large garden, outdoor entertaining area, additional improvements, or a parking area. The commercial and residential zoning, combined with its location only two blocks from the heart of downtown Mason, makes this property especially unique. It could continue as a spacious residence or offer potential for a bed and breakfast, office, retail space, event venue, or other commercial use, subject to applicable city requirements. With its 1930s Victorian character, large homesite, six-bedroom floor plan, views toward Fort Mason, and close proximity to the Mason Square, 505 Ft. McKavitt offers a combination of history, location, and versatility that is hard to find.
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About the Area
505 Ft McKavitt St is located in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Mason County is one of the most authentic and unspoiled counties in the Texas Hill Country, a place where multi-generational ranch families still run cattle on the same land their great-grandparents homesteaded, and where the town of Mason feels genuinely unchanged by the tourism wave that has transformed neighboring counties.
The Llano River forms the southern boundary of Mason County, and the San Saba River flows through the northern reaches. The terrain is classic Hill Country granite and limestone, with live oak motts, cedar brakes, and open grasslands supporting exceptional wildlife populations including the state's highest concentration of whitetail deer per square mile.
Mason had an estimated population of 1,993 as of 2023. The 76856 zip code has a median household income of $75,048, a median home value of $271,500, and a median age of 44.1. The average household size is 2.7 people.
Ranching, hunting leases, pecan farming along river bottoms, and a quiet tourism economy centered on Mason's historic courthouse square define the county's economic character. Mason is increasingly sought by buyers seeking pristine large-acreage ranches with minimal development pressure and authentic Texas ranch culture.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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