Some properties simply can't be captured in a list of features—and this is one of them. Set on 1.447 acres in coveted Rayburn Country, this extraordinary waterfront residence commands a spectacular setting on Lake Sam Rayburn with almost 250 feet of shoreline, where breathtaking sunsets paint the sky every evening. Designed for grand entertaining and effortless lake living, the home offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, two 2-car garages and a whole-home generator. Completely stand-alone and self-sufficient, this exceptional property offers comfort, security and peace of mind. Expansive outdoor living spaces invite you to slow down, gather with family and friends, and take in the beauty of the water. From its impressive construction to its seemingly endless amenities, there is simply too much to list and even more to experience. This isn't just a waterfront home—it's a front-row seat to one of Lake Sam Rayburn's most beautiful settings.
For sale
$3,900,000
551 Crooked Branch Rd, Brookeland, TX 75931
5beds
4,747sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.89 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$822/sqft
$60/mo HOA
What's special
Expansive outdoor living spacesExtraordinary waterfront residenceDesigned for grand entertaining
- 22 days
- 368
- 15
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Donna Head,
Rayburn Realty
Source: Deep East Texas,MLS#: 70015071
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Office, Utility Room, See Remarks
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Built-In Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Trash Compactor, Other, See Remarks
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood, See Remarks
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,747
- Total interior livable area: 4,747 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 3+ Car, Attached, Accessory Garage, Golf Cart Garage, See Remarks
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: See Remarks
- Pool features: See Remarks
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Dock, Waterfront, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Dimensions: .885
- Features: Automated Sprinkler
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 012400530510
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Permanently Installed Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Deep East Texas Electric
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Geothermal System, Windows, See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rayburn Country
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $720 annually
Location
- Region: Brookeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $822/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,485,395
- Annual tax amount: $13,125
- Date on market: 9/5/2026
- Inclusions: See Remarks
- Exclusions: See Notes.
- Road surface type: Concrete, See Remarks
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000$822/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,125 +24.4% | $1,384,830 +26.7% |
| 2024 | $10,551 +6.8% | $1,093,408 +10.1% |
| 2023 | $9,882 | $993,237 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $902,943 +10% |
| 2021 | -- | $820,857 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $782,115 +3% |
| 2019 | -- | $759,529 +4.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $727,634 |
| 2017 | -- | $727,634 |
| 2016 | -- | $727,634 |
| 2015 | -- | $727,634 |
| 2014 | -- | $727,634 +78.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $407,161 |
| 2011 | -- | $407,161 |
| 2010 | -- | $407,161 |
| 2009 | -- | $407,161 |
| 2008 | -- | $407,161 |
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Neighborhood: Sam Rayburn
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brookland
- District: Brookeland
Source: Deep East Texas. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
