Van Zandt Homes with Wooded Lot description

Welcome to Van Zandt County, Texas, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of East Texas, where charm meets opportunity! Known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, Van Zandt County offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and modern conveniences. With its sprawling forests, serene lakes, and vibrant communities, this area is an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle without sacrificing access to urban amenities.

One of the standout features of homes in Van Zandt County is their enchanting wooded lots. Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of nature, surrounded by towering trees and lush greenery. These homes provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts, families, or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Picture yourself sipping coffee on your porch, breathing in the fresh air, and enjoying the sights and sounds of wildlife right in your backyard.

The real estate market in Van Zandt County is diverse, with options ranging from charming country cottages to spacious family homes, all nestled on beautifully wooded lots that offer both privacy and a sense of community. Whether you’re looking to raise a family, retire, or invest, Van Zandt County has something to offer everyone.

With its friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a plethora of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and local festivals, Van Zandt County is not just a place to live; it’s a community to thrive in. Come discover the beauty and warmth of Van Zandt County, where your dream home awaits amidst the trees!

Newest Van Zandt Homes with Wooded Lot description

$749,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21379932 MLS

Updated country living meets exceptional versatility on 20 acres in Wills Point ISD! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,842 square feet, an inviting front porch, spacious living areas and a striking interior fireplace. The remodeled kitchen features an extensive stainless steel appliance package with two refrigerators, an ice maker, trash compactor, Whirlpool smart double ovens, gas range and Maytag dishwasher. Both bathrooms were beautifully remodeled in July 2026, and the LG ThinQ single-unit washer and dryer will convey. Additional improvements include new windows and doors, a Navien condensing water heater and a Generac transfer system with load manager. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a covered back patio, stone fireplace and comfortable sitting area overlooking the acreage. The property features a pond, pipe fencing along the front, some perimeter and cross fencing, corrals and a loading pen. A 6,000-square-foot barn offers electricity, plumbing for water and concrete flooring across approximately half of the building. The separate 1,200-square-foot show and livestock barn includes two stalls, a wash bay and an insulated, climate-controlled feed, tack or office room with a mini-split system. RV owners will appreciate the approximately 18-by-50-foot covered storage with 16-foot clearance, a 50-amp hookup and water. A 7-by-11-foot storm shelter installed in 2020 provides additional peace of mind. This one-of-a-kind property brings together a beautifully updated home, substantial barns and the space to enjoy the East Texas country lifestyle. Now, Lets get you scheduled for a showing!

301 Vz County Road 3412, Wills Point

$263,500

21380785 MLS

Secluded land conveniently located in a beautiful setting between Tyler and Edom. An excellent build site, the land is ready for your vision!

Tbd Vz County Road 4815, Chandler

$2,000,000

21353466 MLS

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own 120+ acres in the rapidly growing Wills Point area, where natural beauty meets outstanding investment potential. Covered with towering mature trees and a diverse mix of hardwoods, this remarkable property offers the privacy, scenery, and space that today's buyers are searching for. Whether your vision is a private ranch, recreational retreat, or long-term investment, the possibilities are nearly endless. With its expansive acreage and desirable layout, the property is well suited for subdivision into ranchettes or a thoughtfully planned residential development, subject to applicable approvals. As Wills Point continues to experience steady growth driven by its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, demand for larger homesites and country living continues to rise, making this an excellent opportunity to invest in the area's future. The combination of mature timber, abundant wildlife, and wide-open potential creates a rare offering that appeals to developers, investors, and individuals alike. Whether you're looking to capitalize on the area's continued expansion or build a legacy property for generations to come, this 120+ acre tract offers the location, flexibility, and natural beauty to make your vision a reality.

Fm 47, Wills Point

$950,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21350420 MLS

MOTIVATED SELLERS. HUGE PRICE DROP. Property can be split to suite your needs, 10 -70 acres. Call with questions! Hidden GEM! Hunting and fishing paradise only an hour from DFW! Ag exempt property with acreage, pond, home, shop and garage. This property has everything you have been looking for and more. Located in the award-winning Martins Mill School District, you are met with peace and quiet and a wonderful small community in the country. Completely remodeled downstairs area with all new kitchen including granite countertops and appliances. Recently updated main bathroom with HUGE shower is just one of the great upgrades in the home. Almost 2 acre pond, windmill and amazing hunting on the property. Sellers are motivated. Less acreage available (42.59) in MLS #21350367 Call today!

3672 E Fm 1861, Athens

$690,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21350367 MLS

MOTIVATED SELLERS. HUGE PRICE DROP. Property can be split to suite your needs, 10 -70 acres. Call with questions! Hidden GEM! Hunting and fishing paradise only an hour from DFW! Ag exempt property with acreage, pond, home, shop and garage. This property has everything you have been looking for and more. Located in the award-winning Martins Mill School District, you are met with peace and quiet and a wonderful small community in the country. Completely remodeled downstairs area with all new kitchen including granite countertops and appliances. Recently updated main bathroom with HUGE shower is just one of the great upgrades in the home. Almost 2 acre pond, windmill and amazing hunting on the property. Sellers are motivated. Additional acreage available. FULL 69.99 acres available in MLS # 21350420 Call today!

3672 Fm 1861, Athens

$1,550,000

21344972 MLS

Welcome to Whispering Pines Ranch, an exceptional 176.9± acre East Texas property in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, offering a rare opportunity to own a large, untouched tract just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas. This blank canvas is ideal for building your dream home, creating a family legacy ranch, establishing a premier hunting property, or enjoying a private weekend retreat. Recently cut trails provide excellent access throughout the ranch while preserving its natural beauty. The property features towering mature pine timber, beautiful hardwoods, a scenic pond, and Horsley Creek, creating outstanding wildlife habitat and year-round recreational appeal. Loaded with whitetail deer, hogs, and other native East Texas wildlife, this is a turnkey hunting property with incredible potential. The combination of mature timber, creek bottoms, natural browse, and water makes for exceptional habitat while also offering long-term timber investment value. With paved county road frontage, electricity available along the road (buyer to verify), and convenient access to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Whispering Pines Ranch offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a recreational getaway, hunting ranch, horse property, timber investment, or a place to build your forever home, the possibilities are endless. Properties of this size, quality, and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find in East Texas. If you've been searching for a beautiful, untouched ranch where you can create your own vision, Whispering Pines Ranch is ready to become your legacy property.

0000 Vz County Road 4912, Ben Wheeler

$1,070,025

21338844 MLS

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY in East Texas features a lush, green landscape ideal for hay production. With Agriculture exemption status, it offers numerous benefits for farming and livestock. The property includes a 2 Acre Lake-Pond and two additional stock ponds which enhances its natural beauty and provides water sources. Fishing, Duck Hunting and Family Fun! It's a perfect setting for those looking to embrace rural living while engaging in agricultural activities. Sprawling Post Oak Trees adorn this Gorgeous Property. Development Potential or a Stunning Ranch to Build your Dream Home. Boundary fenced on all Sides. 2 Minutes to Highway 80, 15 Minutes to I20 perfect for Commuters. East Texas is known for the small country feel. 33.85 Acre portion has full mineral rights available. 2 New Water Meters, City of Wills Point, are in place near gates. ASK AGENT ABOUT ASSUMABLE NOTE!

Tbd County Road 3501, Wills Point

$1,887,600

21326541 MLS

PROPERTY LISTED AT APPRAISED VALUE! ALSO POTENTIAL FOR LARGE SELLER CREDIT AT CLOSING TO FUND HERD AND PROJECTS! Imagine building your dream home atop one of the highest elevations in Van Zandt County, surrounded by panoramic countryside views, complete privacy, and over 141 ag-exempt acres of rolling East Texas landscape. Conveniently located just minutes from Canton, Athens, and Mabank, this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to create a private estate, family ranch, or premier high-fence wildlife property. Originally developed as part of an exotic wildlife ranch, the property is already enclosed with high-quality fencing, including predator wire, providing an outstanding foundation for establishing your own exotic game ranch, managing native wildlife, or operating a private livestock operation. A deep water well supplies multiple water stations strategically placed throughout the ranch, making future expansion simple while supporting livestock and wildlife alike. Property listed at independently appraised value, Potential for seller credit at closing to fund new herd or projects, Ideal for a private high-fence ranch or luxury estate, Currently a few axis deer and approx. a dozen fallow doe, One of the highest elevations in Van Zandt County, Multiple potential homesites, Deep water well with multiple water stations throughout, Nice pond providing recreation and wildlife habitat, Rolling terrain with excellent privacy, Suitable for whitetails, exotic wildlife, livestock, or recreation, Existing infrastructure for future improvements, Minutes from Canton, Athens & Mabank, Easy access to DFW with excellent investment potential, Boundaries in yellow are approximate

3350 Fm 1256, Eustace

$560,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21281691 MLS

Income-producing East Texas acreage featuring three separate residential dwellings situated on 9.743 acres. Property includes a recently constructed cottage built in 2022 with one bedroom plus loft space suitable for a second sleeping area, a detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin residence, and a 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home that has recently been painted with updated carpet. Combined, the property offers approximately 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms across the three residential units. Two units are currently tenant occupied with established rental income totaling approximately $3,200 per month. The cottage and manufactured home each maintain separate electric service accounts, while utilities for the cabin are currently owner paid. Property is serviced by a shared private well, and each dwelling has its own separate septic system. Country living at its best. The acreage features a mix of cleared open areas, mature East Texas hardwood and pine trees, and wooded sections providing privacy and scenic surroundings year round. Deer and other wildlife are frequently visible on the property during morning and evening hours. Additional improvements include two ponds, a fenced garden area, detached well house, and a large 48’ x 13’ workshop building with space suitable for tractor, mower, equipment, or general storage use. A long zip line is installed in the pine forest behind the blue cottage at the back of the property. Located outside city limits with convenient access to Grand Saline and Interstate 20, the property is approximately one hour from the East Dallas area while still offering a private rural setting. Property offers flexibility for continued investment use, owner occupancy with supplemental rental income, or multi-generational living. Buyer to independently verify schools, taxes, acreage, and square footage.

1140 County Road 1712, Grand Saline

$389,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21301975 MLS

*Motivated Sellers!* Your Land & Country Home await! Do Not Miss this Stunning Property! Welcome to 815 VZ County Road 4409 in Ben Wheeler, Texas a rare opportunity to own an updated country home on 7 stunning acres of East Texas countryside where beautiful scenery, thoughtful upgrades, and endless possibilities come together. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the mature trees, rolling terrain, wide-open views, and peaceful setting that make this property feel like your own private retreat. Whether you're dreaming of horses, hobby farming, outdoor adventures, weekend escapes, or simply enjoying the tranquility of country living, this property delivers. At the heart of the property sits a beautifully updated single-story home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a warm, inviting layout designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. Inside, find extensive renovations with updated flooring, fresh paint, upgraded tile work, stylish backsplash, remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, and a fresh modern-country aesthetic that feels both timeless and welcoming. A recently installed roof with warranty provides added peace of mind. Step outside and discover where this property also shines. A custom workshop and barn provide space for projects, equipment, storage, or recreational use. The charming cabin qtrs. add character and flexibility, as a temporary guest spot or studio. Every direction offers picturesque views of pasture, hillside, or established tree lines with a setting rarely found and difficult to replicate. Horse-Ready and adventure-ready, this property is perfectly suited as a full-time residence or weekend escape from the Dallas or Tyler, TX areas. Properties like this don't come along often with a beautifully updated, home, versatile outbuildings, and over 7 breathtaking acres wrapped into one incredible package. Truly, this is the property you've been waiting for. Schedule your Showing and experience everything 815 VZ CR 4409 has to offer!

815 Vz County Road 4409, Ben Wheeler

$4,950,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 21237126 MLS

Within 1 hour of Dallas- World-class 408± acre hunting resort The T River Ranch with over 3,000 feet of Sabine River frontage, where historic McBee Creek winds through towering oak forest, & wildlife-rich hardwood bottoms. Fenced on both sides all the way to river & absolutely loaded with wildlife in all forms, this ranch features a spring-fed duck slough off the old river channel, plus strategically placed high-end deer stands & protein feeders that all convey. At the heart of the property is an impressive 12,000± SF barndominium with 3 large bedrooms, open-concept kitchen & living area, laundry room, gun room, & approx. 9,000± SF of closed cell foamed shop space complete with half basketball court, air compressor, & two car lifts, including a drive-on lift. Outside the shop is 2 elec wench & sink cleaning station. Offering two separate private primary suites with ensuite baths & walk-in tiled showers, while the chef’s kitchen showcases high-end Café appliances, porcelain farm sink, quartz countertops, & an oversized island; all furniture & 9500-series TVs in barndo can remain, creating a true turn-key retreat. Step outside to a covered patio overlooking rolling hay fields & majestic oaks, with fiber-optic internet & a cell booster ensuring modern connectivity in a private, end-of-the-road setting. The property is in ag for wildlife & hay. Additional improvements include select camera systems & generators convey. Within walking distance is a 1,500± SF additional 2023 farmhouse style guest house with 2 private bedrooms, 2-bath & 2-car garage, vaulted ceilings, built-ins, quartz counters, soaking tub, & large L-shaped shower. Kitchen windows in guest home open outward to frame a stunning water view of a 2± acre, professionally stocked pond—reported at roughly $40,000 in fish, including bass, bluegill, hand-released trophy bass, and catfish—along with all appliances, two ATVs, 1 tractor to convey, making this an exceptional, ready-to-enjoy East Texas river ranch.

1189 Vz County Road 3702, Edgewood

$300,000

21209960 MLS

Escape to the peace and privacy of East Texas with this beautiful 20-acre tract of heavily treed land in Martins Mill ISD, just minutes from Canton, TX. This property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, natural beauty, and convenience, making it an ideal location for a homesite, weekend retreat, or recreational getaway. The land is covered with mature hardwoods and native East Texas timber, providing excellent shade, privacy, and habitat for wildlife. The area is known for its abundant wildlife, and this property is no exception — deer and wild hogs are frequently seen roaming the land, making it a great option for hunting or simply enjoying nature. With plenty of room to build, explore, or develop trails through the woods, this acreage offers endless possibilities. Whether you're looking to build your dream home in the country or create a private hunting retreat, this property checks all the boxes. Located in the highly sought-after Martins Mill ISD and only a short drive to Canton and First Monday Trade Days, you can enjoy the quiet of rural living while still having easy access to shopping, dining, and local amenities. If you've been searching for private, wooded acreage in East Texas with abundant wildlife and great school district access, this property is a must-see.

000 Fm 2909, Canton

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