Located in the Three Lakes Ranch community, just off HW 7 and minutes from Centerville, this expansive 28-acre wildlife exempt property offers untapped potential for a tranquil residential development tucked into the mixed forest of Leon County. Situated in the community’s northwest corner, this property boasts the largest contiguous lot in the entire development, and features a beautifully wooded and game-rich creek as well as a gentle roll transitioning between the properties two highest points.
The 28 acre tract also benefits from paved road frontage, on-site power and water, and the private nature of the premier lake community which includes access to over 35 acres of beautifully constructed surface water. In addition to the community lakes, there are nearly 5 acres of centrally located common areas designed for entertainment, featuring a suite of improvements not limited to a pavilion, picnic areas, fishing piers, and a boat ramp.
LOCATION
Sitting just off HW 7, and only 10 minutes from the I-45 corridor, the property boasts quick access to Centerville as well as several other adjacent East Texas cities like Crockett, and Buffalo.
The property’s nearly perfect equidistance between Houston and Dallas also adds significant value and convenience to the tract’s location.
Distances to Texas’ Metroplexes
-Dallas: 1.75 hours
-Houston: 1.75 hours
-Austin: 2.5 hours
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT
The ranch is composed of nearly 90% wooded acres, with trails and openings tactfully cut throughout. The woods on the property are primarily a mix of Pine, Post Oak, Sweet gums, and Yaupon, representative of the Piney Woods ecoregion.
Elevations on the property vary nearly 50’, from 380’ above sea level on the two high points of the tract to nearly ~330’ in the creek.
WILDLIFE
The creek that runs through the property, and the wooded habitat that insulates it allows for a variety of wildlife to use the property as a travel corridor and others to call it home. These species include whitetail, wild hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and an assortment of native varmints.
IMPROVEMENTS
There are no current improvements on the property. Allowing a buyer to develop their ideal suite of working and living quarters.
WATER
Water is present and line has already been trenched to an ideal central location.
ELECTRICITY
Power is available on site.
MINERALS
Surface estate only.
AREA HISTORY
Leon County, positioned between Houston and Dallas along the Old San Antonio Road, has long been a gateway across East-Central Texas. Established in 1846, its rolling pastures, hardwood bottomlands, and pine ridges supported early farming and ranching. Today, the county blends rural heritage with timber, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.
The property is currently under an active wildlife exemption.
