Come visit 8017 Persimmon Rd; a 16 acre tract that has all the features you’re looking for: A level area for your new home build, surroundings of the East Texas piney woods and a live spring which flows through the property and feeds into a large pond! (NOT located in a floodplain!) The pond has SO much potential. Bring it back to life and fill it with fish, tadpoles and turtles, sit bit back and imagine peaceful water views on your back porch! Big Sandy is such a pretty area with rolling hills in areas and woods that create such a peaceful setting. The tract could also be used recreationally or used for investment; land is always a great asset! For those with homesteading dreams, there is plenty of space on this tract for chickens, animals and your vegetable gardens. And the location is just great being only around 15 minutes from Gilmer for all your shopping needs. Wanting to support local instead? Hills Farm offers berries, peas, local jams and other farm fresh produce only 5 minutes away. Trimble Farms is also a short drive North that sells fresh dairy, bread and local goodies in their small country store. The tract has so many wonderful opportunities for customization; which one matches your vision? Schedule your showing today!
Come visit 8017 Persimmon Rd; a 16 acre tract that has all the features you’re looking for: A level area for your new home build, surroundings of the East Texas piney woods and a live spring which flows through the property and feeds into a large pond! (NOT located in a floodplain!) The pond has SO much potential. Bring it back to life and fill it with fish, tadpoles and turtles, sit bit back and imagine peaceful water views on your back porch! Big Sandy is such a pretty area with rolling hills in areas and woods that create such a peaceful setting. The tract could also be used recreationally or used for investment; land is always a great asset! For those with homesteading dreams, there is plenty of space on this tract for chickens, animals and your vegetable gardens. And the location is just great being only around 15 minutes from Gilmer for all your shopping needs. Wanting to support local instead? Hills Farm offers berries, peas, local jams and other farm fresh produce only 5 minutes away. Trimble Farms is also a short drive North that sells fresh dairy, bread and local goodies in their small country store. The tract has so many wonderful opportunities for customization; which onematches your vision? Schedule your showing today!
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Vacant Land
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Upshur County
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R19119
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
14% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Big Sandy, TX • 75755
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Big Sandy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8017 Persimmon Rd
$172,940
$4,940 over list price of $168K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $115K to $250K.