14.5 acre tract on FM 491 South of Business 83. This property has been owned by the same family for many years and now it's time to sell. We have a new survey with metes and bounds for your information. This tract has 292.50 feet of frontage on FM 491, and it goes back 1320 feet on the south side. It wraps around a small house in the northwest corner, and has 1121 feet on the north side. In the back it is 511 feet wide. There are no restrictions and it has been in continuous agricultural use. Taxes reflect ag exemption. Additional 14.5 acre tract contiguous to this one can be purchased, as well. Use GPS to find 5490 FM 491. This is the address for a small house and the land is just south of it. Look for sign advertising 14.5 acres. The price is $290,000.
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14.5 acresLot Size
$20,000Price/Acres
Listed by Laura Burns• Lolly Burns Real Estate, Llc.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Dec 9, 2025.
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 22-32% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 110° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
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99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Mercedes. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 0000 FM 491
$262,130
$28K under list price of $290K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $38K to $295K.