Timeless farmhouse charm meets modern comfort on 25 mostly wooded acres just outside Athens! This beautifully renovated 1930s farmhouse was thoughtfully expanded by previous owners, blending original character with inviting updates and plenty of space for everyday living, entertaining, hobbies, and country life. The main floor features beautiful plank pine flooring throughout and an enclosed front porch. The massive living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and features painted vintage wood-plank ceilings, creating a warm and welcoming gathering space. The kitchen is a standout with open cabinetry, beautiful lower cabinets, and a gas range. A versatile den offers built-ins, another fireplace, and a private bath featuring original black-and-white tile. It can easily serve as a home office, library, or additional living area. The spacious primary suite overlooks the covered patio and pool, with plantation shutters, a wood-burning fireplace, and a large ensuite featuring a walk-in jetted tub and abundant storage. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and a hall bath, providing plenty of room for family and guests. The property extends well beyond the main house with a 672-square-foot detached guest house featuring one bedroom and one bath and its own separate entrance. Below the apartment the old garage, was converted into a workshop and an artist studio with a bathroom. Outdoor amenities make this property especially well suited for those looking for room to spread out. Features include an oversized carport with RV storage, dedicated space for tractors and ATVs, a chicken coop, dog kennel, and fenced areas for horses and donkeys. A fishing pond, unique working well house, pool, covered patio, and abundant wooded acreage add to the appeal. With historic character, thoughtful renovations, multiple living and workspace options, and 25 acres of recreational and agricultural possibilities, this is a truly distinctive East Texas property just outside Athens
For sale
$835,000
4161 State Highway 31 E, Athens, TX 75752
4beds
--baths
2,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
25 Acres Lot
$709,900 Zestimate®
$300/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Dog kennelChicken coopPlank pine flooring throughoutCovered patioPainted vintage wood-plank ceilingsAbundant storageEnclosed front porch
- 19 hours
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anna Tanksley 903-520-8838,
Ebby Halliday - Tyler
Source: GTARMLS,MLS#: 26013355
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Shower and Tub, Shower/Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Carpet
Heating
- Central, Fireplace, Propane
Cooling
- Central Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Dishwasher
Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,781
- Total interior livable area: 2,781 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: See Remarks, Gravel
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Fencing: Barbwire Fence,Cross Fence,Dog Run/Kennel
- Waterfront features: Pond on Lot
Lot
- Size: 25 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Combination, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Pre-owned
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Gas: Lp Gas Onsite
- Sewer: Conventional Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Cable Available, Electric Onsite, Lp Gas Onsite
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $300/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,953
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$709,900
$540,000 - $916,000
$4,058/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $835,000+315.6%$300/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/15/2010 | Listing removed | $200,900$72/sqft |
Source: Fannie Mae #60281 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2010 | Price change | $200,900$72/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2010 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 75752
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Athens
- Middle: Athens
- High: Athens
Source: GTARMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




