$585,000
SOLD MAR 28, 2025
Last list price

6856 Fm 1861 Athens, TX 75752

11.39 Acres
$51,361 Price per Acre
496,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Heavily Wooded Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • 11.39 Acre Lot
  • Pond
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Lot

As of March 2025

Your countryside paradise awaits! Just a short drive from Athens and Canton, this approx. 11 acre property would be great as a countryside escape, full time residence, event venue, recreational property, and more. It features a mixture of woods with some open spaces, pond, paved driveway, and is fully fenced. The approx. 2053 sqft main house features plenty of room and is tucked away at the back of the property to provide total seclusion. Property features include large kitchen with plenty of counter space, open living room, walk in closet, new HVAC system in 2024 and new water heater in 2023. Additional features include detached garage with shop and half bath, and a second metal building with office space, half bath, and shop. Property includes third metal building with approx. 1440 sqft of living space for guests or entertaining. Third metal building has it's own kitchen, bath and has a large covered pavilion attached to it. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Grant

Steve Grant Realty, LLC License #0687908 Listed on: 11/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Candace Gore

Miller Homes Group

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 11.39 Acre Lot
  • Barbed Wire
  • Level Lot
  • Heavily Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Pier And Beam

Interior Spaces

  • 2,053 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Automatic Gate

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Athens Elementary And Middle School
  • Athens High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,205

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • OFFICELIST_ADDRESS: 6856 FM 1861
  • Second Address Number: 6856
  • LakeCommunity: No
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • PrimaryType: Single Family Detached
  • PublicRemarksAmenities: Your countryside paradise awaits! Just a short drive from Athens and Canton, this approx. 11 acre property would be great as a countryside escape, full time residence, event venue, recreational property, and more. It features a mixture of woods with some open spaces, pond, paved driveway, and is fully fenced. The approx. 2053 sqft main house features plenty of room and is tucked away at the back of the property to provide total seclusion. Property features include large kitchen with plenty of counter space, open living room, walk in closet, new HVAC system in 2024 and new water heater in 2023. Additional features include detached garage with shop and half bath, and a second metal building with office space, half bath, and shop. Property includes third metal building with approx. 1440 sqft of living space for guests or entertaining. Third metal building has it's own kitchen, bath and has a large covered pavilion attached to it. Schedule your showing today!
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: TX
  • Building Style: Traditional
  • YearOfConstruction: 1975
  • ROADTYPEACCESS: County Maintained Road, All Weather
  • HistoricalDistrictYN: No
  • HistoricalHomesDesignationYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Only, Shower/Tub, Walk-In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: All Bedrooms Downstairs, Master Bedroom Downstairs, Guest Bedroom Downstairs
  • Number of Dining Areas: Formal Living Combo, Breakfast Room
  • Fireplace: Insert Unit(s), Gas Logs, Gas Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan, Blinds
  • Kitchen Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Oven-Electric, Cooktop-Electric
  • Master Bedroom: Utility Room, 1 Living Area
  • Source of Sq Ft: VZCAD
  • Land Features: Pond
  • ROADSURFACEINTERIOR: All Weather

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Construction: Brick Veneer
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Fencing: Barbwire Fence, Automatic Gate
  • Exterior: Patio Covered, Porch
  • Foundation: Pier and Beam
  • Out Buildings: Guest Quarters, Storage Building(s), Metal Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool/Spa: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Soil Type: Sandy Loam
  • Topography: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Carport Description: Workshop Area

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Electric
  • Electric: Electric Onsite
  • Gas Company: LP Gas Onsite
  • Heating: Central Electric
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic Sys
  • Hot Water: Community, Water Onsite
  • Water Heater: Standard-Electric

Fee Information

  • Tax Class: FARMS & RANCHES
  • Taxes: 2205

Schools

  • Elementary School: Athens
  • Middle School: Athens
  • Elementary School: Athens
  • High School: Athens
  • Middle School: Athens

Lot Info

  • Total Acres: 11.39
  • Timber Type: Heavily Wooded, Softwood

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2024
Closed on
Mar 28, 2025
Sold by
Davis Marilyn and Davis Hassle Marilyn
Bought by
Cantrell Michelle Deanne and Cantrell Benjiman James
Seller's Agent
Nick Grant
Steve Grant Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Candace Gore
Miller Homes Group
List Price
$585,000
Views
77
Current Estimated Value
$599,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.37%
Original Mortgage
$522,500
Outstanding Balance
$522,500
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,965

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1997
Bought by
Davis Raymond P and Davis Hassie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1994
Bought by
Davis Raymond P and Davis Hassie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1984
Bought by
Davis Raymond P and Davis Hassie
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $522,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold -- -- --
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 For Sale $585,000 -- $285 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $4,399 $303,230 $109,860 $193,370
2023 $1,955 $347,380 $119,870 $227,510
2022 $4,420 $277,170 $73,520 $203,650
2021 $4,223 $233,210 $54,560 $178,650
2020 $3,973 $0 $0 $0
2019 $3,734 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,572 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,341 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,893 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,067 $0 $0 $0
2014 $2,205 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24015722

Greater Tyler Association of REALTORS®

APN: R000032183