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Lakefront Recreational Land Tract

FM 1197 Yantis, TX 75497

FM 1197, Yantis, TX, 75497
$5,700,000
For Sale
$5,700,000

LAND - Yantis, TX

Lot Size788.00 Acres
Days on Market40

Property Features for FM 1197

General Information

Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Vegetation
Wooded
Fencing
Fenced
Standard status
Active
APN
R000014154
Lot size
788.00 Acres

Utilities

Water front features
Lake Front, Waterfront
Water front
1

Building Details

Additional Structures
Barn(s)
Listing Agency United Country Cain Agency
Winnsboro, TX
Listed by John Beaty · License #0697276
Added: Jun 10 Checked: Jul 19 at 7:06 am
MLS# 21264427 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This sale offering presents a large, undeveloped land tract along Lake Fork in East Texas. The property is described as untouched and never hunted, with natural terrain and an existing wildlife habitat. The tract includes mature timber and is positioned for waterfront recreation, with frontage associated with the Sabine River Authority. The acreage is described as approximately 788 +/- acres, with more than two miles of shoreline along Lake Fork.

The land also includes noted frontage associated with the Sabine River Authority and is presented as a secluded, multipurpose recreation property. The listing remarks state that approximately 200 acres are subject to a leaseback with the Sabine River Authority. The property is located at FM 1197 in Yantis, Texas, and is described as about 60 miles east of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.

For buyers seeking a legacy-style retreat, this tract’s combination of waterfront access, undeveloped conditions, and mature timber aligns with private estate planning and outdoor recreation uses. It may also fit buyers considering a development concept that leverages the property’s natural appeal, subject to any limitations created by the existing leaseback covering approximately 200 acres.

Key Highlights

  • 788 +/- acre Lake Fork property with Lake Front/Waterfront access
  • Over 2 miles of shoreline along Lake Fork plus frontage associated with the Sabine River Authority
  • Unhunted and undeveloped tract held in the same family since the late 1800s

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Hunting land

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Hunting land - Undeveloped Lake Fork frontage with mature timber and over two miles of shoreline, suited for long-term recreation plans.
Where is this hunting land located?
The property is located at FM 1197 Yantis, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 788 +/- acre Lake Fork property with Lake Front/Waterfront access; Over 2 miles of shoreline along Lake Fork plus frontage associated with the Sabine River Authority; Unhunted and undeveloped tract held in the same family since the late 1800s
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