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Property Snapshot

55 acres in Smith County

ACTIVE

Price

$2,500,000

Acreage

55.57 acres

Primary Use

Recreational

Also suited for Ranch, Hunting

County

Smith County

Andrew Pennington
Andrew Pennington

Listing Agent

Overview

Property Description

Highlights

  • Located 1.5 miles north of Whitehouse, Texas, and eight miles southeast of Tyler, Texas, on County Road 2123.
  • Thick hardwood timber consisting of oak, locust, and pine covers rolling terrain draining into Hill Creek.
  • Existing perimeter fencing on the northern boundary and a winding road lead into the towering hardwoods.
  • A small pond centrally located on the property provides year-round water for wildlife.

Property Description

The Burkett Estate is multiuse property that is located 1.5 miles North of Whitehouse and only eight miles Southeast of Tyler, Texas offering excellent development potential, an impressive future homestead site, as well several other potential uses. This estate has a great mix of thick hardwood timber consisting of oak, locust, and pine with rolling terrain that drains into Hill Creek at the Southern edge of the property. The Northern end of this beautiful tract has good existing perimeter fencing and a road that winds around to the deepest part the towering hardwoods. Several higher prominent points offer outstanding views of East Texas, especially during the late fall when oaks paint the countryside with their brilliant foliage. These locations would offer excellent potential home sites for anyone looking to build. Located just outside the city limits of Whitehouse, Texas. There are no zoning requirements or restrictions tied to this property. In addition, this tract is positioned just eight miles from the heart of downtown Tyler and its rapidly expanding economy making this property a sought-after investment. Several pockets of this timber have been cleared within the last several years and provide new forbs and growth for wildlife such as whitetail deer, turkey, and wild hog that roam the area. These openings are wide enough that browse for wildlife could gain experience where it normally would not. Just a few feet away in the more shaded areas of the forest. A small pond is located neatly in the center of the property and provides year-round water. Waterfowl hunters will find the pond, with feeder creeks and a slough, allow outstanding habitat for ducks. With the Burkett Estate’s proximity to Tyler Lake, just two miles to the east, a great variety recreational activity such as boating, and fishing can be found a short drive away. Whether your interest is the outdoors or looking for a suitable place to build a new home, the Burkett Estate has a great mix of features you have been searching for!

Location

Located in Central Smith County, 1.5 Miles North of Whitehouse, Texas on County Road 2123

Improvements

Good Existing Fencing on North Boundary, County Road 2123 Blacktop Frontage, One Pond with Creek and Slough.

Wildlife

Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Wild Hog, & Fishing

Derived From Public Data Sources

Land Data

This information is compiled from publicly available resources. No warranty is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of this information by agent or broker.

Rainfall · PRISM

47 inches

The 1991 to 2020 yearly precipitation average for the property area.

Terrain · USGS 3DEP

42 feet

From 398 ft at the low point to 440 ft at the high point.

Soils · USDA SSURGO

4 Mapped Soil Types

Attoyac fine sandy loam; Cuthbert fine sandy loam; Mattex loam; Redsprings very gravelly sandy loam.

Groundwater · TWDB

Water Wells Nearby

57 recorded within 5 miles. Aquifers on record: Queen City Sand of Claiborne Group, Carrizo Sand, and 1 more.

From the Property

Drive Times

  • Tyler15 min9 miles
  • Dallas2 hr114 miles
  • Fort Worth2.5 hr145 miles
  • Waco2.5 hr140 miles
  • Houston3.5 hr201 miles
  • Wichita Falls4 hr252 miles

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