$579,000
$40K PRICE DROP

5766 Fm 279 Ben Wheeler, TX 75754

Estimated payment $3,878/month

Total Views 7,487
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,928 Sq Ft
$300 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Granite Countertops
  • Rhodes Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven

About This Home

Charming Country Retreat on 2 Acres with Guest House & Shops

Welcome to your dream country escape! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on 2 acres of serene land and features a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling, perfect for cozy evenings or entertaining guests.

Outdoors, you'll find not one but two impressive shops—a massive 40' x 60' and a versatile 34' x 30'—ideal for hobbies, storage, or business needs.

A separate 12' x 30' guest house offers even more flexibility with its own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette—perfect for visitors, rental income, or a private office space. Home warranty currently in place that is transferable.

Enjoy peace of mind with a whole-house generator, and embrace the tranquility of true country living, while still being only 1.5 hours to Dallas, 45 min. to Terrell and less than 30 minutes to Tyler or Lindale.

This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. Come see for yourself!

Listing Agent

SANDRA GARDNER

eXp Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: 503-434-2981 License #0723698 Listed on: 06/04/2025

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,088

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Many Trees
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Additional Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,928 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Rhodes Elementary School
  • Van High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Power Generator
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number R000026569

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,088

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • OWNERNAME: John Scheller
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Detached
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Attribution Contact: 503-434-2981
  • Co List Office Mls Id: XPTY01
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Square Footage: 1928.0
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Other, Wood Burning
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Natural Woodwork
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Plumbed For Gas, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Other Equipment: Generator, DC Well Pump

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Cooling System: Central Air, Electric
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Covered Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Concrete, Covered, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Side, See Remarks
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • GarageYN: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • LaundryFeatures: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Septic Available, Water Available
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rhodes
  • High School: Van
  • Junior High Dist: Van ISD

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area: 2.06
  • Parcel Number: R000026569
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.06
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89733.6

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2009
  • SeniorCommunityYN: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,088 $581,280 $100,790 $480,490
2023 $3,018 $448,150 $65,290 $382,860
2022 $6,518 $409,120 $45,490 $363,630
2021 $6,607 $341,350 $31,790 $309,560
2020 $6,871 $338,620 $31,360 $307,260
2019 $6,612 $304,650 $27,570 $277,080
2018 $6,448 $296,140 $27,720 $268,420
2017 $5,814 $283,990 $26,790 $257,200
2016 $5,773 $287,610 $24,720 $262,890
2015 $4,145 $268,440 $27,100 $241,340
2014 $3,293 $219,300 $27,100 $192,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Price Changed $579,000 -6.5% $300 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $619,450 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Allegiance Title Co
Deed -- --
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Vendors Lien -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $214,242 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,943 Unknown
Previous Owner $173,387 Unknown
Previous Owner $28,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,343 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

MLS Number: 20957241

North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS)

APN: R000026569