5 Acres of Heavily Wooded Land Near Bowie, Texas Discover your own private getaway on this beautiful 5-acre tract just minutes outside Bowie! Tucked away in a peaceful setting, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Towering trees provide shade, privacy, and a natural backdrop for your dream home, weekend retreat, or recreational escape. With electricity available right at the road, the basics are ready to go — making it easier to start planning your build. The land is unrestricted to our knowledge, giving you the freedom to create your ideal space, whether that’s a cozy cabin, barndominium, or even just a spot to park the RV and enjoy the outdoors. The property is heavily wooded, giving you plenty of options: clear just enough for a homesite while keeping a natural buffer of trees, or open it up for more usable space — the choice is yours. Deer and wildlife frequent the area, making it a great setting for nature lovers. All of this is located only a short drive from downtown Bowie, where you’ll find shopping, dining, and small-town charm, plus easy access to Highway 287 for a quick trip to Wichita Falls, Fort Worth, or beyond. If you’ve been looking for a place to put down roots (literally and figuratively) or a weekend retreat surrounded by nature, this 5-acre tract is a must-see!
Are you longing to escape the bright lights and chaos of the city? Come enjoy the peace and quiet that only being secluded out in nature can provide. This approximately 8 plus acre tract is hilly and heavily wooded. Small clearings provide good locations that would be great to set up a weekend retreat or to build a permanent residence. The deeded easement road is gated at Old Vashti Road and runs down the long side of the tract and is accessible to only one other landowner. Privacy and adventure are waiting for you here in Montague County!
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County
Montague County
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Last updated by owner on Jan 5, 2026.
Property details
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Virtual Tour
Exterior
Farm Information
Acres Pasture: 5.00
AG Exemption YN: No
Barns Count: 0
Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Heavily Wooded
Lot Information
Easements: None
Lot Features: Acreage, Agricultural, Corner Lot, Many Trees, Mesquite
Lot Size: 5 to < 10 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.0000
Lot Size Area: 5.0000
Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0000
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: R000013698
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 24000.00000
Will Subdivide: No
Zoning Description: No Zoning.
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Possible Use: Agricultural, Investment, Pasture, Recreational, Residential, Unimproved
Current Use: Pasture
Development Status: Unzoned
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48337|R000013698|1|141938084
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: No Known Restriction(s)
US Property MUI: 408562395
Financial
Tax Information
Special Taxing Entities: No
Tax Block: 2860
Tax Legal Description: ACRES: 5.000 AB 788 BLK 2860 TE&L CO
Unexempt Taxes: 1571
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: All Weather Road, Co-op Electric, Electricity Available, Outside City Limits, Overhead Utilities
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Bowie
Elementary School Name: Bowie
High School Name: Bowie
Intermediate School Name: Bowie
Junior High School Name: Bowie
School District: Bowie ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Montague
Country: United States
Directions: Located at the corner of Old Vashti Road & Ogle Road. From Decatur, go North on Hwy 287. Exit to Texas 59. Turn left onto TX-59 S, then turn right onto W Hwy 287 S. Turn left onto Old Vashti Rd. Property will be on the NW corner of Old Vashti & Ogle Rd.
Latitude: 33.55538276
Longitude: -97.89427247
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: None
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Style: Vacant Land
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County: Montague County
APN: R000007817
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 5, 2026
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 40
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 259
Cumulative Days On Market: 259
Close Date: 2026-05-29
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-01
Expiration Date Option: 2026-05-08
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-15
Off Market Date: 2026-05-01
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-02-11T11:54:32.463
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-01T13:52:34.850
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 125000.00
Previous List Price: 125000.00
List Price: 120000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 24000.00000
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 24000.00000
Around this home
Schools
Bowie Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
Bowie Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
9% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Bowie. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.