Waterfront Home in Emerald Bay on Lake Palestine! Welcome to your serene lakeside retreat in the highly sought-after gated community of Emerald Bay! This 2,572 sq ft waterfront home is perfectly positioned on a quiet canal just off the wide-open waters of Saline Bay. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the thoughtfully designed split floorplan offers privacy and comfort. The primary suite is a peaceful haven, opening directly onto a large patio where you can relax and soak in tranquil water views. A guest bedroom also offers direct patio access—ideal for visitors to enjoy their morning coffee with a view of Lake Palestine. Abundant windows span the back of the home, inviting natural light and showcasing the stunning scenery. The kitchen is a dream for any home chef, boasting an expansive amount of counter space—perfect for entertaining or preparing meals with ease. As a resident of Emerald Bay, you'll enjoy access to premier amenities including a private 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a community pool, world-class fishing, and fine dining at the clubhouse. Whether you're looking for an active lifestyle or peaceful waterfront living, this home has it all.
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215 S Bay Dr, Bullard, TX 75757
3beds
2,572sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
-- sqft lot
$637,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$637,100
$593,000 - $682,000
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Waterfront homeQuiet canalSpacious bedroomsLarge patioAbundant windowsNatural lightThoughtfully designed split floorplan
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Listed by:
Cherie Davidson 903-571-2510,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties,
Donna Pearce 903-245-1573
Bought with:
Patrick Cooper, TREC# 0739165
Source: GTARMLS,MLS#: 25009061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master Bedroom Split
Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom
- Features: Shower and Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Walk-In Closets, Linen Closet, Soaking Tub
Dining room
- Features: Separate Formal Dining
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room
Heating
- Central/Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Electric, Zoned-2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, 2 or more Water Heaters
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,572
- Total interior livable area: 2,572 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Golf Cart Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio Covered
- Exterior features: Gutter(s)
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Water/Lakefront
- Body of water: Lake Palestine
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 180270000102016020
- Special conditions: Fees/Assessments Required,Homeowner's Assn Dues
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Municipal Utility Distric, Company: Mud
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Common Areas, Tennis Court(s), Pool, Golf, Fishing, Gated, Dining - Country Club, Boat Ramp, Playground
- Subdivision: Emerald Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $415 monthly
Location
- Region: Bullard
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $422,906
- Annual tax amount: $2,538
- Date on market: 6/13/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$253/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $650,000-5.1%$253/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $685,000$266/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,542 +1.2% | $422,906 -14.7% |
| 2023 | $2,511 -44% | $496,024 +30% |
| 2022 | $4,483 -0.2% | $381,599 +21.4% |
| 2021 | $4,490 0% | $314,349 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $4,492 -0.6% | $310,832 +7.4% |
| 2019 | $4,519 +0.1% | $289,422 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $4,516 0% | $284,975 -0.1% |
| 2017 | $4,516 0% | $285,157 -0.3% |
| 2016 | $4,516 -1.5% | $286,073 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $4,583 | $276,370 |
| 2014 | $4,583 -1.5% | -- |
| 2013 | $4,654 +1% | -- |
| 2012 | $4,606 -0.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $4,613 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $273,426 -1.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $276,829 -0.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $277,500 +9.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $254,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $254,000 +1.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $250,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $250,400 -7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $271,200 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $235,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $235,900 +21.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $194,400 |
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Neighborhood: Emerald Bay
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Bullard Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 6.7 mi
- 9/10Bullard Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 7/10Bullard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bullard
- Middle: Bullard
- High: Bullard
Source: GTARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Smith County
- Bullard
- 75757
- Emerald Bay
- 215 S Bay Dr
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