Whether you’re dreaming of horses, hobby farming, outdoor adventures, weekend escapes, or simply enjoying the tranquility of country living, this property delivers! Nestled on 25 beautiful acres, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2 spacious living areas, an open-concept floor plan, and plenty of room for family and entertaining. The property is fenced and cross-fenced, making it ideal for livestock or horses. A large workshop with a roll-up door provides ample space for equipment, projects, or storage. Enjoy mature trees, wide-open spaces, and the peace and privacy of country living while still being within convenient driving distance to town. Need more room? An additional 5-acre tract is available for purchase separately, offering even more possibilities for your dream homestead or investment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful slice of Texas!
For sale
$699,900
7761 Fm 2494, Athens, TX 75751
4beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
25.94 Acres Lot
$670,000 Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept floor planMature treesWide-open spaces
- 26 days |
- 440 |
- 19 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephani Shafer-Hardy 0588266 972-442-7508,
Barnhart Realty Group 972-442-7508
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21334944
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Paneling/Wainscoting
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Fenced,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 25.94 Acres
- Features: Acreage
Details
- Parcel number: 06940030000020
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Detached,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Septic Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: S Sylvester
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $799,536
- Annual tax amount: $7,067
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$670,000
Estimated sales range
$637,000 - $704,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,158/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+181.1%$280/sqft |
Source: NTREIS #21334944 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2016 | Sold | -- |
Source: | ||
| 8/18/2016 | Pending sale | $249,000$100/sqft |
Source: Weinstein Real Estate #79843 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2016 | Listed for sale | $249,000-3.8%$100/sqft |
Source: Weinstein Real Estate #79843 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2014 | Listing removed | $258,800$104/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Anding Real Estate #72123 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $258,800$104/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Anding Real Estate #72123 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $799,536 +0.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $793,317 +23.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $641,394 +6.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $600,940 |
| 2021 | -- | -- |
| 2020 | -- | -- |
| 2019 | -- | $319,010 +61.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $197,700 +2.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $193,520 -16.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $231,780 -5.5% |
| 2015 | $2,848 | $245,280 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $2,848 | $226,830 |
| 2013 | -- | $226,830 |
| 2012 | -- | $226,830 |
| 2011 | -- | $226,830 +1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $224,130 |
| 2009 | -- | $224,130 +8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $206,550 +3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $200,290 +0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $199,800 +14.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $174,140 +0% |
| 2004 | -- | $174,130 0% |
| 2003 | -- | $174,160 -0.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $174,810 +81% |
| 2001 | -- | $96,580 |
| 2000 | -- | -- |
| 1999 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 75751
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cross Roads Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.2 mi
- 9/10Cross Roads Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.2 mi
- 6/10Cross Roads High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crossroads
- Middle: Crossroads
- High: Crossroads
- District: Cross Roads 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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