What to Know Before Buying Raw Land in Hopkins County
Still dreaming of owning a ranch or hobby farm? Many tracts of raw, rural land are available to buy. But if you want to build a house or put a mobile home on it, be sure to check for utilities. Just because a property is on a county road does not mean you automatically receive access for Co-Op water to the tract or electricity.
Each individual water districts (many local ones are small rural, Co-Ops) determine how many meters it can support. That means, not all land tracts will have water access (including wells). Parts of Hopkins County are not conducive for a well. There are several reasons as to why a well is not possible. It could be no access to an aquifer, brackish water, or cost prohibitive. In other words, do not assume you can get a well. Raw land does not reveal everything that is underneath it including water access. When interested in buying land to put a house on, it’s always good to check with a well-drilling company before closing on any sales.
Electricity can be a problem too. Just because you see a pole near the property, there can be issues with access or easements or it can be extremely expensive to extend the line to the tract you’re interested in purchasing. Many times, we work with our local water Co-Op’s and electric companies to help our sellers and buyers during a purchase. But not all tracts will have access to one or the other or both. And not to mention, flood zones and knowing if the tract is located in one or partially in one. It might look like it is dry land but actually is located in a flood plain. So beware when buying raw land. The other option is to work with an experienced real estate agent who is familiar with land and ranch sales.
Here are some tracts available on the market now:
1. NEW — Private hilltop setting on 95 acres with one lake and 5 ponds with a beautiful building site overlooking the larger lake. Fenced and cross-fenced, with pipe corners, that is ready for your livestock or animals. Property includes a 100×100 metal building with electricity and water at barn, also includes 6 inch concrete slab (per owner) area and some rock floor. An LP generator is set up for backup power. Conveniently located east of Commerce and Greenville. All this just a few miles from wooded trails and water fun at Cooper Lake State Park!
2. NEW — Located west of Sulphur Springs on Interstate 30, sits this 121 acres! Some open pasture with lots of hardwoods, creek, and 2 ponds with Ag-Exemption. Bottomland and thickets make this a great place for hunting deer, hogs, wood ducks, and turkey. Close to town but outside the city limits while also being in the Sulphur Springs ISD. Great location with lots of potential!
3. AVAILABLE — Over 25 rolling acres with hilltop views, plus Ag-exemption! Water meter and electric are both on site. Nice country setting with established Bermuda grasses, small pond, and scattered trees. Lots of scenic building sites, located on corner of two county roads. Large 40×90 hay barn that could be used for storing equipment (old house on site with no value given). Located approximately 80 minutes east of Dallas, create your own weekend retreat or permanent residence!
4. AVAILABLE — Hunter’s paradise of over 119 acres of well managed land with the necessary ingredients for trophy Whitetail; nutrients, genetics, and age. Mature oaks line the banks of a winding creek providing a buffet of acorns and flooded timber for waterfowl to feast on. Property borders 1500 acres of government land. This property has quality duck hunting that has produced five-man limits on multiple occasions. It has NRCS installed wetland system with functioning levee system for drainage and water level control. Includes deep river bottom habitat, and a stretch of Sulphur River hunting. Surrounded by large land holders with little hunting pressure making it perfect for the outdoor or hunting enthusiast.
About the Contributor: Janet Martin Realty is a multi-million-dollar real estate company in Sulphur Springs that works with clients nationwide. In 2021, because of their clients’ trust and repeat business, they sold over $62 million in property throughout North East Texas. However, their greatest success continues to be the strong bonds and relationships they’ve built within the community. It is because of their clients that this team of realtors have ranked as some of the top producers in Hopkins County and are one of the top-tiered independently-owned real estate companies in the local area. The office is located at 1325 South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs across the street from Starbucks.
