A Private Retreat on a Quiet Dead-End Road
Nine acres of East Texas land
sits quietly at the end of a dead-end county road in rural Smith County,
northeast of Tyler. The property has been mulcher-cleared to define boundaries
and open up interior trails, giving you immediate access across the acreage
from the first day you own it. Mature timber still stands along the creek
corridor and throughout the tract — the kind of hardwood and mixed-timber
character that takes decades to grow and cannot be replicated on a cleared lot.
This is the raw material for whatever you have in mind: a private homesite, a
weekend hunting retreat, a fenced livestock operation, or a place to simply
step away from the noise of city life.
Smith County Rural Acreage Details
Located off County Road 385
(South Travis Drive) in the 75708 zip code, this 9-acre parcel carries no deed
restrictions, which gives buyers freedom to build, fence, graze, hunt, or
develop the land as they see fit. Electricity is available to the property. The
tract is partially fenced with barbed wire. The land is assigned to the Chapel
Hill Independent School District, a well-regarded rural district serving
east-central Smith County. Current taxes are recorded at $27.41 for the 2025
tax year, reflecting the property’s rural acreage classification.
Mature Timber Creek Bottom and Interior Trails
The property was partially
logged in 2024, but the timber story here is far from over. Beautiful, mature
hardwood and mixed timber remain standing along the creek drainage and
throughout the acreage, providing canopy cover, natural beauty, and long-term value.
The existing creek drainage runs through the property and creates an ideal low
point for water retention — the agent’s assessment identifies a natural
opportunity to construct a pond of up to 1.5 acres, which would meaningfully
increase both the recreational and agricultural utility of the land. The
mulcher-cleared interior trails make it easy to walk or ride a side-by-side
across the entire tract, letting buyers evaluate every corner of the acreage
before making any decisions about improvements.
Pond Site Homesite and Livestock Potential
Few 9-acre tracts come with an
identified future pond site. The existing drainage system concentrates
naturally in a location that lends itself to excavation and impoundment, giving
a new owner the chance to create a private fishing pond or stock tank without
significant earthwork challenges. For those looking to build, the cleared areas
and tree-lined creek provide both a private setting and natural windbreak
suitable for a rural home or cabin. Partial barbed wire fencing is already in
place, and the unrestricted nature of the land allows buyers to expand fencing
for horses, cattle, goats, or other livestock without county approval barriers.
Tyler Texas and East Texas Pineywoods Region
This property sits within reach
of Tyler, the largest city in Northeast Texas and the county seat of Smith
County, where residents enjoy a full range of dining, shopping, medical care,
and cultural amenities including the nationally known Tyler Municipal Rose
Garden, the 985-acre Tyler State Park with its 64-acre spring-fed lake and 13
miles of trails, and the Caldwell Zoo. The broader East Texas Pineywoods region,d
with a landscape of mixed pine and hardwood timber, creek-fed bottomlands, and
rolling terrain, gives this property a natural character that defines outdoor
life in this part of Texas. Within easy range are First Monday Trade Days in
Canton, Lake Palestine for boating and fishing, and a connected network of
rural communities that maintain the slower pace and neighborly culture East
Texas has always been known for.
Drive Times to Nearby Cities and Services
Despite its private, rural
setting, this property places buyers within a practical distance of employment
centers, healthcare, and regional amenities across East Texas and beyond.
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Downtown Tyler – approximately 18 miles, 25 minutes
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Tyler State Park – approximately 22 miles, 28 minutes
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Longview – approximately 37 miles, 45 minutes
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Canton (First Monday Trade Days) – approximately 50
miles, 55 minutes
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Nacogdoches – approximately 75 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes
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Shreveport, Louisiana – approximately 95 miles, 1 hour
35 minutes
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Dallas – approximately 100 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes
Regional and Major Airport Access
Multiple airports serve the
Tyler area and surrounding region, making this property accessible for buyers
who travel for business or expect out-of-town guests. Tyler Pounds Regional
Airport provides the most convenient commercial service, with American Airlines
operating daily nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International, connecting
to destinations worldwide.
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Regional Airports:
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Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – approximately 22
miles, 25 minutes
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East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) –
approximately 45 miles, 50 minutes
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Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – approximately 100
miles, 1 hour 35 minutes
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Major Airports:
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Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) –
approximately 115 miles, 1 hour 50 minutes
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Dallas Love Field (DAL) – approximately 100 miles, 1
hour 45 minutes
Who This Smith County Land Is Right For
This tract is priced and sized
for the buyer who wants a foothold in East Texas without overcommitting to
large-acreage management. The unrestricted status and ready-to-walk trail
network make it an immediate-use property. Homesteaders who want room for a
small livestock operation, a garden, and wooded privacy will find the acreage
well-suited. Hunters looking for a private weekend retreat close to Tyler will
appreciate the creek cover and timber. First-time rural landowners who want to
build, hold, or simply own a piece of East Texas land without complex
restrictions or HOA oversight will find nine acres at this price point a
compelling place to start.
Property Summary
Address: TBD CR 385,
Tyler, TX 75708
County: Smith County,
Texas
Total Acres: 9 acres
Current Use: Timber,
Recreational
Fencing: Partial barbed
wire
Utilities: Electricity
available
Restrictions: None
School District: Chapel
Hill ISD
Taxes (2025): $27.41
Road Frontage: 370 feet
on CR 385
