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Property Description
This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130' of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Pére David's deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. There is a dedicated volunteer community that hosts fishing tournaments & family-friendly events throughout the year. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 9236 Safari Bluff
General
- Price: $749,900
- HOA FEE: $117/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $7,742
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NTREIS
- MLS ID: 21344706
- Updated: 8/1/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Multiple Master Suites, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate, Gated Community, Gated with Guard
- Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Location
- County: Henderson
- Subdivision: Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c
- Driving Directions: From Athens go SE on Hwy 175 for 6.5 miles, Safari Waters Ranch is on the right. L on Zebra Crossing, R on Fallow Run, L on Mallard Way, R on Safari Bluff, House on R, SIY. PLEASE DRIVE 25MPH or under! We have many baby deer roaming freely & darting across roads!
School Information
- Elem School District: Athens ISD
- Midd School District: Athens ISD
- High School District: Athens ISD
- Elementary School: Central Athens
- Middle School: Athens
- High School: Athens
Community
- Gated community: Yes
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Rose City Management
- Assoc. Fees Include: All Facilities, Association Management, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Septic Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Detached
- Structure Type: House
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Board & Batten Siding, Rock, Stone
- Roof: Composition
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Living Area: 2,201 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2019
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.137
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 49,527.72
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Many Trees, Sprinkler System, Waterfront
- Trees/Vegetation: Heavily Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Metal
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front, Waterfront
- Lake Front: Yes
- Boat Dock Slip: Yes
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Association Fee: $1,400
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $7,742
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Aerial, Survey
- Legal Description: TR 27 AB 392 P JACKSON SUR, SAFARI WATERS RAN
- Exclusions: Various staging items.
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Deed Restriction, Easement(s)
- Property ID: 40140000439000
- Lot Number: 439
Listed by Fathom Realty LLC, Valerie Heaton
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Schools
Schools serving 9236 Safari Bluff
School District:Athens Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Athens Elementary School 718 Robbins Road, Athens, TX 75751 | PK-5 | 8.2 mi |
Athens Middle School 6800 Texas 19, Athens, TX 75751 | 6-8 | 6.4 mi |
Athens High School 708 East College Street, Athens, TX 75751 | 9-12 | 8.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 9236 Safari Bluff
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/01/2026
Listed
$749,900
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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 9236 Safari Bluff
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,750
-9%
$515,399
—
2023
$7,401
—
$515,399
7%
2023
$7,401
1%
$482,459
-19%
2022
$7,317
14%
$595,030
63%
2021
$6,440
3%
$364,610
7%
2020
$6,256
312700%
$340,360
100%
2019
$2
—
100%
2018
$2
—
100%
2017
$2
—
100%
2016
$2
—
—
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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9236 Safari Bluff, LaRue, TX 75770 (MLS# 21344706) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 9236 Safari Bluff is currently listed for $749,900 and was received on August 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 9236 Safari Bluff? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in LaRue? You can browse all LaRue real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

