Looking for a relaxing place in the county to see the stars? Located near the LBJ Grasslands, travel paved county roads to find your new home nestled in the peaceful countryside with 20 + - acres covering both Wise and Montague Counties. This immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home was beautifully restored in 2009 with a spacious primary suite added in 2013. The kitchen has electric stainless-steel appliances with the refrigerator included in the purchase of the property. The pantry contains added in-wall shelving to increase storage area. The primary suite features a bay window with storage, dual closets, dual sinks, a garden tub, a prep area, and direct access to a secluded back deck. Countertops throughout are granite and quartz. Closets, including coat and linen, are well designed to maximize storage capacity. The laundry room is spacious and filled with light. Located in the back yard shop is a charming and comfortably sized secondary living quarter that features a full bath, a kitchenette, and an overhead loft bedroom. Ideal for Airbnb rental or guest accommodations. Additional features include, a gated entry, reverse osmosis water filtration with water descale system and a storm cellar installed in the last 5-7 years. Bring your horses, cattle, and chickens to join the abundance of wildlife this property hosts. There are also 2 ponds on the property, one contains blue gill and large mouth bass. Outbuildings include a wood barn estimated at 20x30 with two stalls and a tack room, a doghouse that could serve as a chicken coop and the main shop estimated 34x40 with a 20x40 lean to. The main shop which houses the secondary living quarters also has a shop sink. Beautiful trees on this property also include apple, peach, plum, pear, oak, and pecan. Wild blackberries can also be found.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
20 acresLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa McElhaney• Agape and Associates LLC
Bought with Courtney Tims• Keller Williams Fort Worth
Current Use: Cattle, Horses, Pasture, Poultry, Residential
Multi Parcel IDYN: Yes
Property Key: 48497|737234|1|54447120
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: Unknown Encumbrance(s)
US Property MUI: 400293334
Building Information
Year Built: 1960
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Special Taxing Entities: No
Tax Legal Description: A-300 JM FRANS 9.0 ACRES BALANCE CARRIED IN MONTAG
Unexempt Taxes: 2903
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Septic
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Residences: 2
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School: Slidell
Elementary School Name: Slidell
High School Name: Slidell
Middle School Name: Slidell
School District: Slidell ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Wise
Country: United States
Directions: GPS Friendly. From the Decatur Court House, head north on FM 730 N for 12.8 miles, left on Cates aka CR 2650 for 1.5 miles, left onto Freeman Rd, 2.2 miles, left on Wise Road. Property located on the right side of the road.
Latitude: 33.43394000
Longitude: -97.55678000
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: JM Frans
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Wise County
APN: R000008164
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Green Verification Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Listing Information
Consent for Visitors to Record: None
Exclusions: Swing set in back yard, 2 cross gates with wagons wheels inset.
List Source Original: Matrix
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 20777332
Listing Key Numeric: 446646672
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Fixed, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 4
Possession: Negotiable
Seller Contributions: 1000
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Special Notes: Aerial Photo
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Transaction Type: For Sale
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 10
Cumulative Days On Market: 10
Close Date: 2024-12-18
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-11-18
Expiration Date Option: 2024-11-25
Listing Contract Date: 2024-11-08
Off Market Date: 2024-11-18
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-12-18T15:25:55.917
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 849000.00
List Price: 849000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 42450.00000
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 42450.00000
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Schools
Slidell Schools
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 10.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
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20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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