Larue Homes with Lake Community features

Welcome to Larue, Texas – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Henderson County! Known for its picturesque landscapes and warm community spirit, Larue offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being conveniently located near larger urban centers.

This charming town is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful lakes, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The stunning scenery provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of recreational activities, from fishing and boating to hiking and picnicking. Larue’s close-knit community fosters a welcoming atmosphere, where neighbors become friends and local events bring everyone together.

One of the standout features of Larue is its beautiful homes within lake communities. Imagine waking up to breathtaking views of shimmering waters and vibrant sunsets right outside your window. These homes offer not just a place to live, but a lifestyle filled with tranquility and connection to nature. With a variety of architectural styles and sizes, there’s a perfect home for everyone, whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to retire in peace.

Living in a lake community in Larue means you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat with easy access to modern amenities. Local shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities are just a short drive away, ensuring that you have everything you need at your fingertips.

Discover the charm of Larue and find your dream home in this idyllic lake community today! Embrace a lifestyle where relaxation meets adventure, all in a community that feels like family.

Newest Larue Homes with Lake Community features

$849,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21388653 MLS

PERFECT WEEKEND HOME! 2014 CUSTOM-built 2,277-square-foot home with warm contemporary flair on 4.051 ACRES OF MATURE TREES in GATED in the established desireable Safari Waters Ranch subdivision. 2-car garage PLUS a separate 40x40 WORKSHOP-Garage with water + electricity. Once inside the manned gate, you will discover a heavenly serene place with FREE ROAMING ZEBRA, exotic deer, and so much more! The floor plan includes four bedrooms and three full baths, with the primary suite and a guest bedroom on the first level. Interior features include an open living and dining arrangement, VAULTED CEILINGS, a stone FIREPLACE, stained concrete and carpet flooring, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, an electric range, and a separate utility room with DOG BATH! A wall of windows provides extensive NATURAL LIGHT and views of the wooded property. The property has a slab foundation, composition roof, central electric HVAC, cooperative water, aerobic septic system, and wildlife exemption. In the morning sit in a rocker on the back porch with a cup of java. Walk the many trails around the lakes. Take your boat and go fishing. In the evening sit by the fire pit, have fun conversation and roast marshmallows. Many social committees and HOA committees you can be a part. HOA amenities include gated access, community boat ramp and dock, walking trails, fishing areas, lakeside picnic and grilling areas, and guest RV accommodations. Located in LaPoynor ISD. 10 min from Athens, 40 min from Tyler, 1.5 hours from Dallas. This place is truly heavenly and you need to see to believe. All showings must be through showing service. Call listing agent with any questions.

7726 Fallow Run, Larue

$2,495,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 21360978 MLS

Are you ready to start a legacy of your own!! This is the place that will trigger memories for everyone who visits this entertaining pleasure. Host very large gatherings, or host family Holiday's in this home along with a club house so you have double everything. You can feed and seat approx. 50 guests with all the fun stuff. You like to fish in a private lake with your own boathouse? Got it! The Main House sleeps 24. To many amenities to list. Pictures tell ALL the story. Adjoining property is also available and just as big. Both places together would make for huge entertainment in the Heart of East Texas in the sought after Gated Community of Safari Waters Ranch. 1800+ acres of majestic pines and hardwood with 3 PRIVATE LAKES, home of Lunker Bass that make up this community full of exotic zebra and all kinds of deer that roam free for your pleasure. Truly a sight to see! Contact listing agent for all the details.

9007 Zebra Xing, Larue

$744,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21344706 MLS

This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! Whether it be for a weekend getaway, 2nd home or your forever home, it checks all the boxes. It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, + a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130’ of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Père David’s deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!

9236 Safari Blf, Larue

$729,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21332019 MLS

IMMACULATE 2023 Custom Single Story Modern Farmhouse. 2,014sf of gorgeous panoramic views in sought after SAFARI WATERS RANCH. 3 Bedroom; 2 Full Baths; Dedicated Office, 3 Car Tandum Garage with 12x12 Workshop wElectricty. 300' Driveway on over 5 acres with waterfront to spring fed pond nestled around heavily wooded hardwood trees. If seeking a peaceful escape from the city, or downsizing into a slower pace of life, you cannot go wrong with this property. Bright and airy, granite countertops, Large walk-in 7.5x5 Pantry, 8 inch floor moulding, stub out for Generac Generator, water purifier in kitchen, 14' Cathedral Ceiling in Living Rm with knotty alder beam, covered patio and screened in porch, custom shades throughout, stainless appliances, beautifully decorated and more!!! Enjoy morning coffee on the veranda styled patio watching a herd of free roaming zebra or Axis deer. Turf area for kids to play. Enjoy summer evenings in the screened in porch. Built-in stairs to partially floored attic off garage plus Lg Electrical Closet. If you love nature, there is so much to see in SWR! Established subdivision with community events and clubs. Fish for bass in one of the 3 lakes or on your own property or take a stroll on your private trails to the pond. Located 40minutes from Tyler; 1.5hours from Dallas; 10min from Athens. Run...don't walk to see this amazing property.

9006 Fallow Run, Larue

$255,000

21312691 MLS

Discover a rare waterfront opportunity in Safari Waters Ranch, a private gated community just south of Athens, TX about 90 minutes southeast of Dallas & 30 minutes southwest of Tyler. Offered together, these two lots combine approximately 1 acre of lakefront property with an additional 1-acre non-lakefront lot, creating exceptional space, privacy, & flexibility in one of the community’s most desirable settings. A builder has walked the property & has noted a few good locations. Seller will be happy to refer you to that builder who has many homes already built here in SWR! With mature hardwoods & evergreens, excellent water access, multiple attractive building sites, 2 storage buildings & an existing covered boat dock with power lift, this property is ready for your weekend escape, retirement retreat, or custom full-time residence. With an acceptable offer, the 2021 Bennington pontoon boat & trailer are included, making it even easier to start enjoying lake life from day one. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR features 3 spring-fed, no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres & stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream—ideal for fishing, boating, kayaking, & canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, Père David’s deer & more than 60 species of birds. Residents enjoy fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, pickleball court, RV facilities with hookups, & approximately 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. Properties are eligible for agricultural wildlife exemption benefits, helping keep property taxes low. Whether you envision morning coffee by the water, afternoons on the lake, evenings surrounded by nature, or a future home built exactly to your taste, this premium waterfront offering delivers the privacy, natural beauty, recreation, & long-term potential buyers look for in East Texas lake living.

00 Striper Cv, Larue

$537,500

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21272789 MLS

TYLER'S EAST TEXAS LAKE COUNTRY. LAKE RETREAT. WATER VIEWS. A REASON TO LEAVE TOWN. Just 30 minutes south of Tyler and minutes from Frankston, this waterfront retreat is nestled within gated Caddo Creek Estates, where your morning commute is steps to the porch and the loudest part of your morning is the birds. Set on nearly two acres, this Craftsman-style home was designed for one thing: living with the water, not simply near it. Nearly every room captures lake views through new windows. Four spacious bedrooms, each with access to a private ensuite bath, create a home suited for everyday living, weekends, and generations under one roof. The upstairs primary suite opens to a private balcony with panoramic lake views, while living areas flow onto covered porches for relaxing, entertaining, and letting the day unfold. An oversized four-car double-tandem garage with epoxy flooring connects to the home by covered walkway with space for vehicles, golf carts, hobbies, and lake toys. Above the garage, finished flex space with sitting area and full bath offers room for guests, office, hobbies, or whatever life needs next. An exterior mosquito misting system keeps evenings on the porch about conversation instead of citronella. Caddo Creek Estates offers six private, wake-free lakes ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, or simply doing nothing at all. Amenities include a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, pool, playground, and guest accommodations. Approximately 10 minutes from Frankston and 30 minutes from Tyler's healthcare, shopping, dining, and entertainment, with access to Athens and Canton and under two hours from DFW. Whether you're searching for your forever home, an East Texas getaway, or a place that reminds you to slow down, Caddo Creek Estates is more than a change of address. It's a change of pace—and life. And yes, you really can keep the furniture. Seller will convey furnishings, accessories and appliances in the home at NO ADDITIONAL COST to Buyer.

14244 Caddo Creek Cir, Larue

$83,000

21258688 MLS

Beautiful location, just over 2 acres in Safari Waters Ranch, a gated community, where deer, zebra & other exotics roam free. The lot is full of hardwoods and overlooks a wet-weather creek that formed an awesome peninsula feature toward the back of this lot. There are three private lakes, community common areas, RV parking, and dry storage for your trailer & RV too. Own a piece of this East Texas paradise. You just have to see this wooded lot with towering hardwood trees to appreciate all the natural beauty. Wildlife and bird watching opportunities from this lot are a premium. Close to Athens, but still feels like you live in the country. Bring your boat & pole for trophy fishing! Property taxes are very low due to the wildlife ag exemption.

377 Timber Rdg, Larue

$105,000

21225109 MLS

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, space, and natural beauty on this 5-acre homesite in Safari Waters Ranch, one of East Texas’ most desirable gated communities. Located in Larue, TX, this expansive tract offers a serene setting surrounded by towering trees and abundant wildlife—including the community’s signature zebra herd and exotic deer. This amazing lot provides endless possibilities for your future build, whether you envision a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a long-term investment. With ample room for a custom home, shop, guest house, or outdoor living spaces, you can design your property exactly the way you want. Safari Waters Ranch is known for its exceptional amenities, including: Three private, spring-fed lakes stocked for excellent fishing; Gated entry for peace of mind; Boat ramps and fishing piers for easy lake access and trophy bass fishing; RV parking area for owners and guests; and Exotic wildlife roaming freely, creating a truly unique ranch-style environment. Conveniently located just minutes from Athens, TX, and an easy drive to Tyler or Dallas, and just three hours to Houston. This property offers the tranquility of country living with the convenience of nearby amenities. Whether you're looking to build now or secure a premium acreage lot for the future, this 5-acre tract delivers outstanding possibilities in a highly sought-after community.

7413 Quail Hollow Ct, Larue

$80,000

21192238 MLS

Gorgeous 5.6 acre wooded lot with both County Road and Hwy 175 access. Sellers have cleared the brush and several level home sites visible, lots of options. Nice mix of hardwoods, pine, and cedar trees. Property owners have access to the gated community where deer, zebra, and other exotics roam 1,800 acres. Low POA maintenance fee. This lot is located between a TXDOT and a county-maintained blacktop road, approx. 12 miles south of Athens, TX. There are three private lakes at Safari Waters Ranch. Numerous community common areas, RV parking at Camp Safari & dry storage are available for your trailer-RV. Own a piece of this East Texas paradise. You just have to see this community and all the natural beauty, you'll be proud to call this one your own. Close to Athens, TX but still feels like you live in the country. Bring your boat and pole for trophy bass fishing! Great community to call home!

Lot 463 Us-175, Larue

$225,000

21154239 MLS

Private 1.2 acre (approximate) waterfront lot located in the newly developed exclusive gated community of Legacy Shores on Lake Palestine. This gently sloping property features higher elevation than most other lots in the development, offering beautiful panoramic views overlooking the water. This lot already has the perfect homesite ready for your dream home to be built aswell as over 160 ft. of shoreline available for your boat house. Legacy Shores offers peaceful, secluded, lakeside living whilebeing surrounded by abundant wildlife and the rich natural beauty of East Texas. Conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Tyler and 90 minutes from Dallas, all of your favorite city amenities are just a short drive away.

3268 Shadow Pine Dr, Larue

$85,000

21135031 MLS

Very rare 2.01-acre hilltop lot in Safari Waters Ranch! Discover an extraordinary opportunity to build your dream home on a prime hilltop homesite within the exclusive, gated Safari Waters Ranch community in Larue, TX. This lot offers a level build site on top of a hill covered with mature trees and a unique lifestyle surrounded by nature and wildlife. Safari Waters Ranch is renowned for its exotic residents—zebra, Pier David deer, and axis deer that roam freely across the neighborhood—creating a one-of-a-kind living experience. Residents enjoy private lake access, perfect for fishing, boating, and relaxing by the water. The community also features secure gated entry, scenic private roads perfect for walks, and a tranquil setting that blends luxury with the outdoors. This property is Ag-exempt, meaning low county and school taxes. No timeline limit to build. This lot is located approximately 12 miles south of Athens, TX. There are 3 private lakes at Safari Waters Ranch. Numerous community common areas, RV parking at Camp Safari, and dry storage are available for your trailer-RV. Own a piece of this East Texas paradise. You just have to see this community and all the natural beauty. Close to Athens, TX, but still feels like you live in the country. Bring your boat and fishing poles for trophy bass fishing in three private neighborhood lakes. Build your future here—where natural beauty, exclusivity, and community amenities come together in a setting unlike any other. (Owner-Agent)

401 Mallard Way, Larue

$75,000

21086878 MLS

Lot 466 is a beautiful 5.174-acre, heavily wooded lot with mature hardwoods and is located outside the gated section of Safari Waters Ranch on Henderson County Road 4710. This lot has rolling terrain and great home-building sites. A wet weather creek attracts deer and wildlife. Property owners have access to the gated community where deer, zebra, and other exotics roam 1,800 acres. Low POA maintenance fee. This lot is located on a county-maintained blacktop road, approximately 12 miles south of Athens, TX. There are three private lakes at Safari Waters Ranch. Numerous community common areas, RV parking at Camp Safari & dry storage are available for your trailer-RV. Own a piece of this East Texas paradise. You just have to see this community and all the natural beauty, you'll be proud to call this one your own. Close to Athens, TX, but still feels like you live in the country. Bring your boat and pole for trophy bass fishing! Great community to call home! NOTE: Lot 465 nextdoor is also available for sale, a chance to buy both lots and acquire just over 10 acres. See NTRIS MLS #20974860 for more information.

Lot 466 Cr-4710, Larue

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