6856 FM 1861, Athens, TX 75752

$585,000 Asking Price

2 beds
3 baths
2,053  sqft
Built in 1975

Your countryside paradise awaits! This approx. 11 acre unique property is a short drive from Athens and Canton. It features a mixture of woods with some open spaces, pond, paved driveway, and is fully fenced. The approx. 2053 sqft main house features plenty of room and is tucked away at the back of the property to provide total seclusion. Property features include large kitchen with plenty of counter space, open living room, walk in closet, new HVAC system in 2024 and new water heater in 2023. Additional features include detached garage with shop and half bath, and a second metal building with office space, half bath, and shop. Property includes third metal building with approx. 1440 sqft of living space for guests or entertaining. Third metal building has it's own kitchen, bath and has a large covered pavilion attached to it. This property would be great as a countryside escape, full time residence, event venue, recreational property, and more. Schedule your showing today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Wet Bar,Pantry,Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Disposal,Microwave
Laundry:
Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry in Utility Room
A/C:
true, Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Heating:
true, Central,Electric
Fireplace:
Insert,Family Room,Gas,Gas Log, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Guest House,Outbuilding
Style:
Traditional,Detached
Other Structures:
Guest House,Outbuilding
Pool:
None
Parking:
Covered,Detached Carport,Driveway,Electric Gate,On Site,Open,Off Street

Construction

Roofing:
Composition
General:
Brick, 1, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Road/Access:
All Weather Road
Originating MLS:
NTR
School District:
Athens ISD
County:
Van Zandt

Lot

Zoning:
0700084007000000000
Fencing:
Barbed Wire,Fenced,Full

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected,Overhead Utilities,Septic Available,Water Available
Water:
Community/Coop
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
NTR
Exclusions:
Signs, thermometers, gas pump decorations

This listing courtesy of:
Steve Grant Real Estate, LLC, Nick Grant

About Athens, TX

Housing

Number of Units
11,184
Median Home Value
$129,076
Median Rent
$669

36.30% of housing units are renter occupied.

12.58% are vacant.

Commute

Car
91.94%
Public Transportation
0.64%
Walk to Work
2.45%
Work from Home
4.70%
Other
0.27%

The median travel time to work is 24 minutes.

People

Population
25,509
Median Age
39.70
Median Household Size
2.81

Education

High School
34.59%
Associate’s Degree
5.84%
Bachelor’s Degree
10.84%
Graduate Degree
7.94%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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