Affordable East Texas Acreage with Utilities in Lindale ISD
This 6.4-acre tract on FM 16
sits about five miles west of downtown Lindale in Smith County. The land is
partially wooded with flat to gently rolling terrain, a mix of open ground and
native hardwood and pine cover. A shallow seasonal pond along the western edge
collects beneath the highline and draws birds and other wildlife through the
property. Several elevated areas provide natural building pads with clear sight
lines across the surrounding landscape. Electricity is available through the
local cooperative and water service runs along FM 16, which saves significant
time and cost compared to land where you’d need to drill a well or extend a
line. Deed restrictions are in place—no mobile homes, minimum square footage
requirements—keeping the area consistent with site-built homes and protecting
property values. At under $200,000 for 6.4 acres with utilities at the road and
Lindale ISD access, the numbers make sense for buyers who have been watching
East Texas land.
Room to Build in a Top-Ranked Texas School District
At 6.4 acres, you have enough
room for a home with a proper yard, a garden, and space left over for a shop, a
few head of cattle, or horses. The existing tree cover works as a natural
windbreak and provides shade without waiting years for new plantings to mature.
Smith County’s 259-day growing season runs from early March through late
November, giving you a long window for vegetables, fruit trees, or hay
production. With utilities already at the road, your main costs after purchase
are the home build and site prep. The property falls within the Lindale
Independent School District, which ranks in the top five percent of all Texas
school districts for combined math and reading proficiency and carries a 99%
graduation rate. Lindale ISD serves approximately 4,500 students across six
campuses with a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. For families buying land with
the intention of building a permanent home, the school district is often the
deciding factor—and it’s one of the main reasons land in this part of Smith County
holds its value.
Drive Times from FM 16 Lindale to Nearby Cities
The property sits about three
miles from Loop 49, which connects to Interstate 20 and the major highway
corridors through East Texas. Lindale is a short drive east, Tyler is less than
30 minutes south, and Dallas is reachable in under two hours.
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Downtown Lindale – 5 miles, approximately 10 minutes
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Downtown Tyler – 18 miles, approximately 25 minutes
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Longview – 45 miles, approximately 50 minutes
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Canton (First Monday Trade Days) – 55 miles,
approximately 55 minutes
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Shreveport, Louisiana – 95 miles, approximately 1 hour
35 minutes
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Dallas – 105 miles, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes
Airport Access Near Lindale, Texas
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
provides daily American Eagle service connecting through DFW. For full domestic
and international flights, Dallas/Fort Worth International is about two hours
west.
Regional Airports:
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Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – 20 miles,
approximately 25 minutes
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East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) – 50 miles,
approximately 55 minutes
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Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – 95 miles,
approximately 1 hour 35 minutes
Major Airports:
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 120
miles, approximately 2 hours
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Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 105 miles, approximately 1
hour 45 minutes
Who This Land Works For
This tract fits buyers who want
affordable acreage in a strong school district with utilities already in place.
That includes families planning to build a home, first-time land buyers looking
for a manageable piece of property to get started on, and anyone wanting a few
acres outside of town without giving up convenient access to Lindale and Tyler.
At under $200,000 for 6.4 acres with electricity, water, and Lindale ISD, the
numbers work for a wide range of budgets and plans.
Schedule a Property Tour
Affordable acreage with
utilities and Lindale ISD access moves quickly in Smith County. Contact Jared
Laing to schedule a tour and walk the property.
