0 Tbd Fm 840 Henderson, TX 75653
Estimated payment $5,586/month
About This Lot
Property Description
Nestled in the heart of the Piney Woods of Rusk County, Whispering Pines Ranch is conveniently located just 10-minutes southeast of Henderson. Spread across approximately 190 acres, this property offers a mix of open pastureland and mature timber, creating an ideal environment for both wildlife and livestock. The property provides abundant surface water throughout, including a stocked pond, sloughs, multiple springs, and year-round creeks. A well-established road system provides accessibility throughout the property, making recreational opportunities unbounded. Whether you're a hunter, rancher, or outdoor enthusiast, Whispering Pines Ranch offers endless opportunities. Its proximity to major East Texas cities like Tyler, Longview, and Nacogdoches gives the ranch an ideal location. Henderson itself, named after Texas's first governor, boasts a charming setting within the Piney Woods, celebrated for its exceptional quality of life.
Wildlife thrives on the ranch, with deer, waterfowl, wild hogs, turkeys, and dove among the species found. The property's borders adjoin a 1,500-acre ranch and a 50-acre lake, enhancing its appeal for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Perimeter fencing and internal caliche roads ensure security and easy navigation, while electricity accessibility facilitates potential development. Whispering Pines Ranch embodies the quintessential East Texas escape, offering a haven for both relaxation and recreation.
Location
This ranch is a unique property in East Texas, conveniently located less than 6 miles southeast of Henderson, Texas. Its strategic location in East Texas offers proximity to several cities in the region, including Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, Jacksonville, and Nacogdoches. Just a little over two hours from Dallas and an hour and fifteen minutes from Shreveport, Whispering Pines Ranch is an excellent getaway from the big cities.
Topography
The property features a diverse landscape and topography throughout, with a mix of open pastureland and mixed, mature timber with elevation changes moving through rolling meadows, pine forest and hardwood bottoms. A well-maintained caliche road system makes all parts of the property easily accessible. The timber on the ranch consists of upland pine, post oak, blackjack, white oak, red oak, ash, walnut, hickory, mulberry, elm, beech, and dogwood in the forested hardwood bottoms.
Water
A two-acre stocked pond is located on the property. As well as a three-acre beaver dammed slough that provides excellent waterfowl hunting. With multiple springs and year-round creeks dotting the terrain, there is ample potential to develop additional lake and pond sites, further enriching the property's natural beauty and recreational appeal.
Wildlife
The timber and creek bottoms of Whispering Pines Ranch provide an excellent habitat for wildlife. Species found on the property include whitetail deer, waterfowl, wild hogs, turkeys, and dove. The pond on the property is home to largemouth bass and catfish. This property is a sportsman’s dream, with endless possibilities to improve wildlife habitat, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities. The ranch is also bordered on the south by a 1,500-acre ranch that has limited hunting, and a 50 +/- acre lake which roosts large numbers of waterfowl in the winter months.
Improvements
None
Roads and Fences
The ranch has perimeter fencing and well-maintained internal caliche roads.
Utilities
Electricity is readily accessible at the entrance along FM 840, ensuring convenient power availability for potential development or usage throughout the property. There is also a water well on the property.
Easements
There is a natural gas pipeline easement that follows the Southern boundary of the ranch.
Broker and Commission Disclosure
Buyer’s Agent/Broker must be identified upon first contact with Listing Broker/ Listing Agent and Buyer’s Agent/ Broker must be present at the initial property tour to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of the Listing Broker.
Property Disclosure
Despite our careful collection and compilation of this information, it is important to note that all surface acreages, measurements, and depths should be considered approximate. While we strive for reliability, Watkins Ranch Group does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Note that all information is subject to change without advance notice. All rights as to photographs and graphics are reserved by Watkins Ranch Group.
Listing Agent
Watkins Ranch Group - Briggs Freeman - Sotheby's International Realty License #TX 552556 Listed on: 05/08/2024

Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Lot Details
- Current uses include hunting/fishing, timber
- Potential uses include for development
Additional Features
- Pond
- Gas Available
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
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05/08/2024 05/08/24 | For Sale | $855,000 | -- | -- |
- 305 E Main St
- 307 N Main St
- 514 W Main St
- 256 Private Dr
- 12-13 Cherokee Trail S
- 317 Country Road Dr
- 418 E Ragley St
- 424 E Ragley St
- 609 N Marshall St
- 501 E Main St
- 214 Christian Dr
- TBD (+/-4.32ac) Penn St
- 611 N High St
- 307 Sundown Trail
- 901 S Main St
- 905 S Main St
- 309 Boren St
- 216 Rogers Ave
- 604 Wood St
- 1010 S Main St
- 321 S Standish St
- 900 W Fordall St
- 15777 County Road 4260d
- 505 Danville Rd
- 500 Danville Rd
- 2809 Darwin St
- 101 Cook St
- 1307 Ash Ln
- 17420 County Road 4256 S
- 508 E Paschal St
- 505 S Georgia St
- 134 Peavine Rd Unit 134 Peavine Rd
- 125 Elders Dr
- 181 Modisette Cir
- 741 Ethel St
- 429 Johnson St Unit 5
- 429 Johnson St Unit 8
- 429 Johnson St Unit 21
- 429 Johnson St Unit 15
- 429 Johnson St Unit 23