This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. Whether its for a weekend getaway, 2nd home or full time, this one checks all the boxes! This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130’ of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Père David’s deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/3)
$744,900
9236 Safari Blf, Larue, TX 75770
4beds
2,201sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
-- sqft lot
$719,600 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
Waterfront homeBoat dockFishing-boat dockLeathered granite countertopsFire pit areaLeaf guard gutter systemLarge pantry
- 41 days
- 191
- 5
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Valerie Heaton 903-386-3493,
Fathom Realty, LLC-Arlington
Source: GTARMLS,MLS#: 26010733
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Only, Shower and Tub, Shower/Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceramic Tile, Jack & Jill, Soaking Tub
Heating
- Central/Electric
Cooling
- Central Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop
Features
- Ceiling Fan, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry
- Windows: Blinds
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,201
- Total interior livable area: 2,201 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Pier & Deck, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Safari
Details
- Parcel number: 303465
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Pre-owned
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Boat Ramp
- Security: Security Gate, Audio and Video Surveillance
- Subdivision: Safari Waters Ranch
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Fishing, Security, Resort Property, Boat Dock, RV Parking, Other, Playground
- HOA fee: $1,400 annually
Location
- Region: Larue
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $338/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $526,811
- Annual tax amount: $7,741
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
Estimated market value
$719,600
$684,000 - $756,000
$2,927/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $744,900-0.7%$338/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900+28.2%$341/sqft |
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| 2/23/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/21/2022 | Pending sale | $585,000$266/sqft |
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| 1/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $585,000$266/sqft |
Source: Henderson County BOR #96868 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,750 -5.7% | $526,811 |
| 2024 | $7,161 -3.2% | $526,811 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $7,401 +15.8% | $493,871 -24.7% |
| 2022 | $6,390 -5% | $655,550 |
| 2021 | $6,725 +7.5% | -- |
| 2020 | $6,256 +303574.3% | -- |
| 2019 | $2 +0.5% | $85,280 |
| 2018 | $2 | -- |
| 2017 | $2 | -- |
| 2016 | $2 +15.8% | -- |
| 2015 | $2 | -- |
| 2014 | $2 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 75770
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.






