Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/20/2026
Listed
$489,900
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MLS
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Property Description
26.3 Acres of East Texas Paradise in the rolling hills of Colmesneil! This property offers a rare opportunity to create your dream homestead, family compound, or weekend retreat. The scenic acreage features a beautiful pond, towering oak trees, and a peaceful hilltop setting. The property includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home with original hardwood floors, a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house, and an impressive metal workshop with a large canopy, ideal for equipment, RV storage, or hobbies. Adding to the property's unique charm, the fireplace mantel is carved with the Scottish proverb, "East, West, Hame's Best," meaning "There's no place like home." While the homes need restoration and updating, the setting and existing improvements offer endless possibilities. Whether you envision a private country estate, or investment opportunity, this hidden gem is ready to be transformed into something truly special. Make this diamond in the rough yours today, so much potential awaits!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 704 E Elder St
General
- Price: $489,900
- Taxes: $1,763 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 27799537
- Updated: Today (5/20/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Gated with Attendant
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Boat, Detached Carport, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 48
- County: Tyler
- Subdivision: N/A
- Driving Directions: From Woodville, take Hwy 69 N to Colmesneil for 9.4 miles. Turn right at the caution light onto FM 256 E. Go 0.4 miles. See sign on the left.
School Information
- Elem School District: 427 - Colmesneil
- Midd School District: 427 - Colmesneil
- High School District: 427 - Colmesneil
- Elementary School: COLMESNEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: COLMESNEIL MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: COLMESNEIL HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,380
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 1,380 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Owner
Lot Features
- Property View: Lake, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 26.3
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Frontage: Farm to Market Road, Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
- Topography: Rolling
- Lot Features: Cleared, Views, Wooded, Waterfront, Hardwood Trees, Mobile Home Allowed, Rolling Slope
- Potential Use: Hunting, Timber
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond, Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,763
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Multiple Parcels: Yes
- Legal Description: A0009 W. CAMPBELL ACRES 26.3
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: R14877
Listed by Fowler Realty (409) 331-9636, Gina Fowler (409) 382-5805
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Price & Sales History for 704 E Elder St
Tax History
Tax History for 704 E Elder St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,287
5%
$143,076
11%
2022
$2,168
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$129,395
-3%
2022
$2,168
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$133,290
18%
2022
$2,168
11%
$112,791
18%
2021
$1,954
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$95,862
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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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