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Recreational Ranch with Spring-Fed Lake

16602 Tx-19 Palestine, TX 75803

16602 Tx-19, Palestine, TX, 75803
$1,298,000
For Sale
$1,298,000

LAND - Palestine, TX

Property Size7,931 SF
Lot Size110.00 Acres
Price / SF$163.66
Days on Market49

Property Features for 16602 Tx-19

General Information

Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Fencing
Perimeter, Fenced
Standard status
Active
APN
R26951
Lot size
110.00 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
A0797 WITT, ERWIN BLOCK 1501 TRACT 11
Tax Annual Amount
4608

Utilities

Sewer type
Aerobic Septic
Water source
Public
Water front features
Lake Front
Water front
1

Building Details

Year built
2001
Additional Structures
Barn(s)
Listing agency Clayton-Waggoner Properties
Listed by John Willingham · License #0537765
Added: Jun 4 Updated: Jun 8 at 10:02AM Checked: Jul 22 at 1:06PM
MLS# 21197096

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Dream Creek Ranch offers a secluded ranch setting anchored by a spring-fed lake kept near a constant level, with a covered boat dock near the main house and a two-slip boat house on the far side of the water. The ranch includes a 3,281-sf main house with lake views, featuring a distinctive build around a rail car that serves as the kitchen and bunk rooms, plus a master suite overlooking the lake and accessed via a covered breezeway. Near the main entrance, there is also a 1,400-sf, two-story log cabin ready for renovation to add additional living space. For on-site functionality, the property includes a 3,250-sf barn with multiple horse stalls and storage for utility vehicles and implements.

Located just south of Athens, the property sits on approximately 110 acres and is supplied by municipal water with one water meter. Lake amenities and existing features support overnight and group use, while the ranch also has one producing well. The ranch is ag-exempt, and the owner notes that they do not own any of the minerals.

This configuration fits buyers looking to operate or develop a private fishing club, family compound, corporate retreat, or weekend getaway. The mix of open pasture, wooded areas, dock infrastructure, and livestock improvements provides flexibility for recreation, hosting, and equestrian use, with the lake managed for years and positioned for strong fishing and duck hunting opportunities.

Key Highlights

  • Spring‑fed 12‑acre lake on the property with lake frontage; lake level remains near constant
  • Lake amenities include a covered boat dock near the main house and a two‑slip boat house on the opposite side of the lake
  • 3,281‑sf main house built around a rail car featuring kitchen and bunk rooms; master suite overlooks the lake

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Ranch - Spring-fed lake, dock and boat house, plus ranch improvements offer strong potential for a private retreat or fishing destination.
Where is this ranch located?
The property is located at 16602 Tx-19 Palestine, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,298,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Spring‑fed 12‑acre lake on the property with lake frontage; lake level remains near constant; Lake amenities include a covered boat dock near the main house and a two‑slip boat house on the opposite side of the lake; 3,281‑sf main house built around a rail car featuring kitchen and bunk rooms; master suite overlooks the lake
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