One of the last few remaining on this rare hilltop 11.615 acres tract adjacent to the Sam Houston National Forest. With approximately 600' of FM 1097 shared with Bethel Road frontage and adjacent to over +14,000 acres of the Sam Houston National Forest to enjoy. Approx. 10 mins. to the Cagle Recreational Area boat launch. The property has a smaller spring fed pond next to the massive pecan tree and is completely fenced all the way around. Electricity access is at the front of the property and would be easily accessible. This property would also make a great horse or recreational venue with 100's of miles of trails in the adjacent forest. The property has so much potential and the location grows more in more in value every day. Property can be sold together for the full 11.615 acres or sold individually.
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$648
$40,000 + $124
$40,124
2025
$648 (−0.3%)
$40,000 + $138
$40,138
2024
$650 (+3.3%)
$40,000 + $138
$40,138
2023
$630 (−10.3%)
$40,000 + $150
$40,150
2022
$702 (+90.8%)
$40,000 + $150
$40,150
2021
$368 (−2.4%)
$20,000 + $170
$20,170
2020
$377 (−53.9%)
$20,000 + $170
$20,170
2019
$818 (+14.6%)
$20,000 + $22,760
$42,760
2018
$714 (−0.3%)
$13,000 + $22,760
$35,760
2017
$716 (−2.8%)
$13,000 + $22,760
$35,760
2016
$737 (+18.7%)
$13,000 + $22,760
$35,760
2015
$621
$13,000 + $23,760
$36,760
2014
$621 (+35.8%)
$7,500 + $23,760
$31,260
2013
$457
$7,500 + $23,760
$31,260
2012
$457
$7,500 + $15,410
$22,910
2011
$458 (+4.2%)
2009
$439
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
000000042483
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
97% 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
Richards, TX • 77873
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Richards. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 18855 Bethel Rd
$970,246
$191K under list price of $1.16M
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