Escape to your private Texas haven at Poetry Back Forty, a sprawling 40-acre property in Poetry, TX (Hunt County) offering the quintessential blend of country living and phenomenal whitetail deer hunting opportunity. This unique estate, featuring a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence, promises a lifestyle of tranquility and adventure, perfect for those seeking ample space for both family life and outdoor pursuits.
The heart of this property is a welcoming residence featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, providing over 2,400 sq ft. of comfortable living space for a family or hunting club. The home is ready to be personalized to your taste, offering a solid foundation for creating your dream country retreat. Custom built with an eye for structural integrity and efficiency and all of the modern touches for the most discerning buyer.
Special touches include Generac whole home generator for protection in storms, oversized septic system, 34 piers underneath the foundation, and much more.
Steps away from the backdoor you'll find a 1,200 sq ft shop finished out in your own personal Man Cave complete with a full bathroom, kitchen area, custom pool table, which all create the perfect place to hang out with friends watching college football in between hunting or celebrating with family over steaks grilled to perfection on the covered patio.
With 40 acres to call your own, this property offers a natural habitat of primarily Post Oaks and other hardwoods for various wildlife species, but especially a healthy population of whitetail deer that the area is famous for producing...creating an immersive outdoor experience. The existing vegetation, small wildlife pond, and designed food plots contribute to the serene landscape and provides opportunities for a buyer to cultivate their own hunting oasis or wildlife refuge.
For sale
$1,795,000
10442 County Road 2434, Terrell, TX 75160
3beds
2,400sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 2016
40 Acres Lot
$1,683,100 Zestimate®
$748/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Small wildlife pondComfortable living spaceCovered patioDesigned food plots
- 10 days
- 165
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Baxter 0600649 972-816-4738,
Texas Land Brokerage & Advisors, LLC 972-816-4738
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21368978
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 27 x 18
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 27 x 22
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Shutters, Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Insert
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Perimeter
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 40 Acres
- Features: Hardwood Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 217473
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment, Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other, Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Separate Meters, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
- Subdivision: Na
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Terrell
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $748/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $967,320
- Annual tax amount: $3,772
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,683,100
$1.60M - $1.77M
$2,548/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$748/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,772 -12.1% | $965,808 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $4,294 +4.4% | $931,550 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $4,111 -12.4% | $916,270 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $4,691 +7.2% | $876,870 +65.2% |
| 2021 | $4,375 -1.5% | $530,780 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,441 -5.1% | $525,350 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $4,682 -20.5% | $524,890 +25% |
| 2018 | $5,893 +4.9% | $420,000 +41.3% |
| 2017 | $5,619 +178.5% | $297,340 +194.1% |
| 2016 | $2,017 +1874.4% | $101,110 0% |
| 2015 | $102 | $101,140 |
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Neighborhood: 75160
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cannon
- Middle: Thompson
- High: Ford
- District: Quinlan ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



