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372 Magazine Ave

New Braunfels, TX, 78130

Active

$3,000,000

Asking sale price

Listed by Kuper Sotheby's Int'l Realty N · Inaky Strick

Listing attribution contact: (832) 922-8218

MLS #4778085 · Active

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4Bedrooms

3Bathrooms

1910Year built

Single Family ResidenceProperty type

THE HOME, IN THE LISTING AGENT’S WORDS

A closer look.

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.

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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.

THE DETAILS THAT SHAPE YOUR DAY

Reported property facts

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Living area
4,591 (units not reported)
Lot acres
1.6025
Year built
1910
Parking spaces
4
Garage spaces
0

Schools reported in the listing

  • High schoolNew Braunfels
  • Middle schoolOakrun
  • DistrictNew Braunfels ISD
  • ElementaryCarl Schurz

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Features & finishes

lot

Back Yard · Curbs · Front Yard · Landscaped · Level · Native Plants · Public Maintained Road · Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)

pool

In Ground · Outdoor Pool · Pool/Spa Combo

roof

Metal

view

Neighborhood · Trees/Woods

patio

Covered · Enclosed · Front Porch · Patio · Porch · Screened · Side Porch · Terrace

sewer

Public Sewer

levels

Three Or More

cooling

Central Air · Electric

fencing

Wrought Iron

heating

See Remarks · Natural Gas

parking

Open · Parking Pad

exterior

See Remarks · Balcony · Exterior Steps · Private Entrance · Private Yard

flooring

Tile · Wood

interior

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

community

Curbs

utilities

Cable Available · Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected

appliances

Dishwasher · Exhaust Fan · Gas Range · Plumbed For Ice Maker · RNGHD

waterfront

None

water Source

Public

construction

Brick · Masonry – All Sides

accessibility

None

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372 Magazine Ave

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