Highlights: 12.5 Acres • Unrestricted & Unzoned • Utilities Available (Water + Electric) • 845 Ft Road Frontage • Ag Exempt with Bees • Private Shooting Range • Horses & Cattle Welcome • Easy Highway Access Rare and unrestricted opportunity to own 12.5 acres of unzoned land in North Texas at 1879 County Road 151, Gainesville, TX, just half a mile south of US Highway 82. This property offers exceptional flexibility for residential, agricultural, or commercial use—ideal for building a private homestead, developing a business, expanding a ranch or farming operation, or holding as a long-term investment. With no city or zoning restrictions, it’s the perfect blank slate to create whatever you envision. The land features approximately 845 feet of gravel road frontage with an existing culvert entrance for easy access, plus essential utilities already in place—water available at the street and electric service available in two locations. Currently carrying an agricultural exemption with active bee hives producing honey, this tract combines tax advantages with natural charm. Additional amenities include a private shooting range, open pastures suitable for horses or cattle, and gently rolling terrain ready for development or recreation. Located in desirable Cooke County, this property delivers the best of both worlds—peaceful country living and quick access to Gainesville, Sherman, and Denton. Whether you’re seeking unrestricted land with utilities and road frontage, acreage for agricultural use, or an investment property in the fast-growing North Texas region, this 12.5-acre tract offers limitless potential and a truly rare opportunity to control your own future.
Vacant landProperty Type
12.5 acresLot Size
$22,720Price/Acres
Listed by Michael Ripperger• Keller Williams NO. Collin Cty
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Federal Land Bank, FHA, VA Loan, Other
Mls Status: Closed
Previous Status: Pending
Notice Surveillance Devices Pres: None
Originating System Name: North Texas Real Estate Information Systems
Photos Count: 8
Possession: Closing/Funding
Seller Contributions: 0
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Special Notes: Aerial Photo, Verify Rollback Tax, Verify Tax Exemptions
Standard Status: Closed
Third Party Assistance Program Y: No
Listing Date Information
Days On Market: 81
Cumulative Days On Market: 155
Close Date: 2026-04-16
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-25
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-03
Off Market Date: 2026-03-25
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-03-11T11:22:18.533
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-27T12:21:43.027
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 299000.00
Previous List Price: 289000.00
List Price: 284000.00
RATIO Close Price By Lot Size Ac: 20000.00000
RATIO Current Price By Lot Size: 20000.00000
Around this home
Schools
W E Chalmers Elementary School
Public 2-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Gainesville Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Gainesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gainesville, TX • 76240
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Gainesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.