Looking for a Somerville home w/ space, shade & storage? Welcome to 701 Birch Forest, a private corner-lot property on about an acre, backing to greenspace in Birch Creek Forest, 3 minutes to Lake Somerville & Somerville State Park. This 2 bed, 1 full bath + 1 half bath home offers 1,120 sq ft (built 2004) w/ an open floorplan & raised ceilings. Pier & beam, gutters, MUD water, septic, co-op electric & internet available. HVAC replaced ~3 years ago. Outdoor living is the main event: a huge extended deck w/ built-in seating + porch swing, hot tub deck, fire pit area, picnic/grill pergola, plus garden space under mature trees for a quiet setting. Fenced area off the deck for two- or four-legged babies. Need workshop/storage? You've got a 28x16 two-story barn w/ electricity, roll-up doors, loft storage & floored interior, plus an attached 24x18 shed w/ gravel floor. Room for RV/boat parking (no hookups). HOA amenities include community pool, park, trash dumpsters & neighborhood boat ramp.
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701 Birch Forest Dr, Somerville, TX 77879
2beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.99 Acres Lot
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$--/sqft
$1,401 Estimated rent
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Source: NextHome,MLS#: 90938907
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 23110
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: HOA
- HOA fee: $25 monthly
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $145,885
- Annual tax amount: $2,295
- Date on market: 2/13/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listing removed | $215,000$192/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$192/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/18/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$192/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$192/sqft |
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| 2/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,295 | $145,885 +35.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $107,647 +20.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $89,615 |
| 2020 | -- | $89,615 +8.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $82,937 +10.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $75,331 +14.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $65,831 -3.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $68,411 -2.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $69,923 +10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $63,391 +9.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,669 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,670 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,670 |
| 2008 | -- | $57,670 +11.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,650 |
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Neighborhood: 77879
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Somerville Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-7Distance: 5.9 mi
- 2/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 6 mi
- 6/10Somerville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.9 mi
- Texas
- Burleson County
- Somerville
- 77879
- 701 Birch Forest Dr