**Charming Updated Home on 6 Unrestricted Acres Outside The City Limits with Endless Possibilities!**
Discover this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering 1,144 sq. ft. of modern comfort while preserving the charm of its original hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Set on 6 serene, fully fenced acres, this property is a rare find for anyone seeking space, tranquility, and endless possibilities.
The home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, leaving no detail overlooked, except for the solid foundation and hardwood floors that retain the home’s original character. The open-concept living area boasts abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen overlooks the massive backyard and features luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, two water lines for a refrigerator and an additional water dispenser or a beverage refrigerator for versatile convenience.
In addition to 2 storage sheds, chicken coop and a barn, the property also includes a 553 sq. ft. accessory unit that can be used as additional living space. This versatile space could easily be transformed into a tiny home, guest house, studio, or additional living area—imagine the possibilities!
Outside, the 6 acres offer unmatched beauty and utility. A shared pond adds to the charm, while the unrestricted land provides freedom for gardening, farming, or even adding more structures. Whether you envision creating a private retreat, hobby farm, outdoor oasis, or an income producing residence, this property is it!
Conveniently located yet tucked away, this home offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living and modern convenience while being less than 2 miles away from I-45 in Ennis and less than 10 miles away from HWY 287 in Waxahachie. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with endless potential. All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Buyer to do their own due diligence.
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5126 Fm 879, Palmer, TX 75152
2beds
1,144sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
6 Acres Lot
$361,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,606 Estimated rent
Home value
$361,500
$336,000 - $387,000
$1,606/mo
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Massive backyardStorage shedsChicken coopAbundant natural lightOriginal hardwood floorsQuartz countertopsShared pond
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LaToya Bryant Contreras 0654671 214-399-7161,
Keller Williams Realty 972-938-2222
Bought with:
Janet Vega
Monument Realty
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 20801492
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Built-in Features, En Suite Bathroom, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Other
- Features: Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Utility room
- Features: Utility Room, Utility Sink
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7 x 9
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Chain Link,Fenced,Full,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Pasture, Few Trees
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), See Remarks
- Parcel number: 183892
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, None, Septic Available, Separate Meters, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: C Garrett
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Palmer
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $296,681
- Annual tax amount: $2,699
- Date on market: 12/24/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,Owner Will Carry
- Exclusions: n/a
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 3/8/2025 | Pending sale | $375,000$328/sqft |
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| 2/23/2025 | Contingent | $375,000$328/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Price change | $375,000-3.8%$328/sqft |
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| 1/13/2025 | Price change | $389,999-2.5%$341/sqft |
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| 12/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $399,999$350/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,237 +20% | $217,382 +20% |
| 2024 | $2,698 -47.4% | $181,152 -47.4% |
| 2023 | $5,131 +5.1% | $344,333 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $4,881 | $287,326 +44.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $199,200 +26.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $157,540 +44.7% |
| 2019 | $2,013 +6.6% | $108,890 +15.6% |
| 2018 | $1,888 | $94,220 -3.7% |
| 2017 | $1,888 +15.7% | $97,880 +17.1% |
| 2016 | $1,633 +2.7% | $83,570 +3.4% |
| 2015 | $1,589 | $80,810 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $1,589 | $81,350 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $79,580 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,000 +1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,110 +1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,270 -2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $80,430 -2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,330 -1.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $83,520 +2.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,270 -2.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $83,230 -1.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,750 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 75152
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Austin Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10ALAMO MIDDLEGrades: 6Distance: 3.4 mi
- 3/10Ennis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Austin
- High: Ennis
- District: Ennis ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Texas
- Ellis County
- Garrett
- 75152
- 5126 Fm 879
