A rare find! One owner custom home in small town Forreston, TX-sitting on 2+ acres. Just in time for Summer, a lovely house in the country with a pool. Spacious living area with see through fireplace, updated kitchen, & 2 dining areas. Master suite is downstairs with secondary bedrooms & loft area or second living area upstairs. Flexible floor plan. Sun porch is lovely! Diving pool, with separate hot tub & outdoor cooking area. Native pecan trees & a pretty view. Gated front entrance, great parking. Outside of city limits. Roof replaced May 2022. Hot water heater replaced 2022. Minutes from I-35E for an easy commute to DFW.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
2.29 acresLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa McClain• Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by Christopher Lewis• Coldwell Banker Realty
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Full Size W/D Area
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick, Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Attached Grill, Fire Pit, Gutters
Fencing: Gate, Pipe, Wire, Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Features: Diving Board, Gunite, In Ground, Separate Spa/Hot Tub
Lot Information
Lot Features: Few Trees, Landscaped
Lot Size: 1 to < 3 Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.2940
Lot Size Area: 2.2940
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 99926.6400
Lot Size Units: Acres
Parcel Number: 198940
RATIO List Price By Lot Size Acr: 224498.69224
Will Subdivide: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features YN: No
Property Attached YN: No
Multi Parcel IDYN: No
Property Key: 48139|198940|1|53736303
Property Match: APN
Restrictions: Deed
US Property MUI: 409936938
Building Information
Year Built: 1993
Year Built Details: Preowned
Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: 970 T I SMITH 2.294 ACRES
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Loan Type: Treat As Clear
Second Mortgage YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Municipal Utility District YN: No
Utilities: Outside City Limits, Rural Water District, Septic
Location
HOA Information
Association Type: None
School Information
Elementary School Name: Oliver Clift
High School Name: Waxahachie
Junior High School Name: Howard
School District: Waxahachie ISD
Location Information
County Or Parish: Ellis
Country: United States
Directions: I-35 S exit Forreston Rd, L on Forreston Rd, R on Hwy 77, L on Lumkin, Stay right at split, House will be down on your Right. Sign on property
Latitude: 32.22782600
Longitude: -96.86186000
Geocode Confidence: High
Subdivision Name: T I Smith
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,336
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Ellis County
APN: 000000198940
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Exclusions: antique phone on the wall, some curtains, formal dining room light fixture, some landscape rocks(ask agent), refrigerator, washer, dryer is negotiable
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Id: 20055374
Listing Key Numeric: 415914102
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 31
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
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: 11
Cumulative Days On Market: 11
Close Date: 2022-06-23
Purchase Contract Date: 2022-05-23
Expiration Date Option: 2022-05-27
Listing Contract Date: 2022-05-12
Off Market Date: 2022-05-23
Status Change Timestamp: 2022-06-24T19:21:44.013
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 515000.00
List Price: 515000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 228465.56234
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 228465.56234
Around this home
Schools
Oliver E Clift Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.7mi
2/10
Robbie E Howard Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.5mi
5/10
Waxahachie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Forreston, TX • 76041
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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