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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath property situated on just over 1 acre, offering the perfect blend of country charm and convenience just minutes from the Athens Loop. Designed for both comfortable living and entertaining, the open-concept floor plan features a spacious living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and a charming built-in coffee bar area. The well-appointed kitchen offers a peninsula island, abundant cabinetry, a walk-in pantry with custom shelving, and all kitchen appliances including the refrigerator will conveying with the sale. Privately situated away from the secondary bedrooms, the oversized primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with its own exterior entrance, dual closets including a walk-in closet with a custom IKEA organization system, and an ensuite bath featuring a walk-in shower. Recent improvements include a new roof installed in 2023, new windows throughout, updated faucets, a new living room ceiling fan, updated kitchen and dining light fixtures, and a new porch chandelier, providing both style and peace of mind for years to come. Outside, you'll enjoy a fenced backyard, attached 2-car garage, and a gazebo overlooking the spacious yard-perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The true showstopper is the impressive 1,800+ square-foot metal shop complete with an additional bedroom and bathroom, offering endless possibilities for a home-based business, workshop, hobby space, guest accommodations, or future expansion. Properties with this much space, flexibility, and functionality on acreage this close to town are a rare find. Schedule your showing today and discover all this unique property has to offer!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6947 Fm 2494
General
- Price: $350,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NTREIS
- MLS ID: 21293783
- Updated: 6/5/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, In Garage, Stacked
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Location
- County: Henderson
- Subdivision: Dogwood Estates
- Driving Directions: From the Henderson County Courthouse Square in Athens, take Hwy 19 South. Turn right onto W. College St., then left onto S. Prairieville St. Continue to Lakeside Dr. and turn right. Follow Lakeside Dr. approximately 4 miles. Property will be on the left. Sign at driveway.
School Information
- Elem School District: Athens ISD
- Midd School District: Athens ISD
- High School District: Athens ISD
- Elementary School: Belair
- Middle School: Athens
- High School: Athens
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Septic Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Detached
- Structure Type: House
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Living Area: 2,304 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1972
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 44,866.8
- Lot Features: Few Trees
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 248909
Listed by Stewart & McGee Real Estate, Cassie Woods
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Price & Sales History for 6947 Fm 2494
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/05/2026
Listed
$350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 6947 Fm 2494
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,366
60%
$364,266
-25%
2023
$3,986
—
$486,554
50%
2023
$3,986
-32%
$324,638
10%
2022
$5,844
240%
$295,130
32%
2021
$1,720
—
$223,350
9%
2020
$1,713
—
$204,320
10%
2019
$1,710
-3%
$185,070
4%
2018
$1,772
4%
$177,660
2%
2017
$1,705
4%
$174,290
—
2016
$1,641
—
$174,290
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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6947 Fm 2494, Athens, TX 75751 (MLS# 21293783) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 6947 Fm 2494 is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on June 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 6947 Fm 2494? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Athens? You can browse all Athens real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

