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There are properties that look
\ngood on paper, and there are properties built around a way of life. This
\n27.5-acre Pineywoods estate outside Arp sits in the second category. A 600-foot
\nwood-fenced entry drive cuts through a cathedral of mature loblolly pine before
\narriving at a two-story residence surrounded on all sides by heavy mixed timber, the kind of natural screening that takes decades to grow and can’t be
\nmanufactured. Whether you’re looking for a working homestead, a private family
\ncompound, a gentleman’s ranch with room for a few cattle and horses, or simply
\na place where the neighbors can’t see your back porch, this property delivers
\nit from the moment you turn off the county road.<\/p>\n
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The two-story residence spans
\n2,914 square feet and was built in 2008. Five bedrooms and three full baths
\nprovide comfortable space for a family, an extended household, or guests
\narriving to help with the land. The vaulted main living area opens around a
\nwood-burning fireplace, a centerpiece that earns its keep through East Texas
\nwinters. Kitchen and living areas flow together in an open combination with a
\nbreakfast bar, and the two-car attached garage connects directly to the home.
\nCentral gas heat backed by a heat pump and dual-zone central electric cooling
\nkeep the home comfortable year-round. Interior details include ceiling fans,
\nblinds, and cable TV infrastructure throughout.<\/p>\n
The entry drive alone signals
\nwhat this property is about. Six hundred feet of wood-fenced approach through
\nmaturing loblolly pine sets the tone before you reach the home. Covered and
\nopen decks extend the living space into the outdoors, guttering is in place,
\nand the overall structural condition reflects a property that has been
\nmaintained, not deferred.<\/p>\n
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The 27.5 acres carry the
\ncharacteristic geology of Smith County’s eastern Pineywoods: sandy
\nloam soils, gently rolling to moderate terrain, and timber coverage that is
\nheavy across most of the property. The dominant species is mature loblolly pine,
\nwith mixed softwood and hardwood understory filling in the gaps. Barbed wire fencing
\nruns the full perimeter; wood privacy fencing lines the entry drive. A small, open pasture near the home provides flexibility for light livestock or horses without disrupting the timber character of the larger acreage.<\/p>\n
According to the Texas A&M
\nForest Service, the Pineywoods region receives average annual rainfall ranging
\nfrom 32 to 50 inches and features deep, fertile sandy loam soils well-suited to
\npine forest production. This property’s timber coverage is consistent with that
\nregional profile \u2014 mature canopy with structure that supports both aesthetic
\nprivacy and practical timber management. The TSHA Handbook of Texas records
\nSmith County’s annual rainfall average at 44 inches, with a 259-day growing
\nseason and temperatures averaging a low of 33\u00b0F in January and a high of 95\u00b0F
\nin July.<\/p>\n
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The production infrastructure on
\nthis property is already in place. Established raised-bed gardens are ready for
\nthe coming growing season, requiring no build-out from the next owner. A
\ndedicated greenhouse extends the production calendar, covering early spring
\nstarts and late-season harvests that an open garden can’t support. Combined
\nwith the small pasture, these improvements form a genuine homesteading
\nfoundation: food production, season extension, and light livestock capability
\non a single parcel.<\/p>\n
The growing season in this part
\nof Smith County runs nearly nine months, with the first freeze arriving in late
\nNovember and the last departing in early March. That window is long enough to
\nsupport multiple garden successions, year-round greenhouse use, and serious
\ncrop production for a family serious about growing its own food.<\/p>\n
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A dedicated workshop, a
\ngreenhouse, and two storage buildings are sited across the property. These
\naren’t decorative additions. They’re working infrastructure that supports land
\nuse, equipment storage, project space, and the kind of ongoing maintenance a
\n27.5-acre property generates. Buyers who have looked at raw acreage and priced
\nthe cost of building even a basic outbuilding set will recognize what’s already
\non the ground here.<\/p>\n
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White-tailed deer and native
\nsongbirds move through the wooded acreage year-round. The heavy timber cover,
\nperimeter fencing, and limited development pressure in the surrounding area
\nsupport consistent wildlife activity across the full 27.5 acres. Hunting
\nwhite-tailed deer from this property is a realistic and practical use given the
\nhabitat density, natural corridors, and cover available \u2014 particularly along
\nthe pasture edge and timber transitions where deer characteristically feed and
\nmove. This isn’t a dedicated hunting operation, but it’s the kind of land that
\nrewards a patient hunter with a stand positioned in the right spot.<\/p>\n
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The property is served by the
\nArp Independent School District, a small rural district with approximately
\n1,000 students in grades PK through 12 and a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
\nThe district includes Arp Elementary, Arp Middle School, and Arp High School,
\nall located within the community of Arp a few minutes from the property.
\nFamilies weighing a move to rural Smith County will find the close-knit
\ncommunity character of the Arp ISD a good fit for students who benefit from a
\nsmaller school environment.<\/p>\n
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The property sits in a practical
\nmiddle ground \u2014 far enough from urban congestion to feel genuinely removed,
\nclose enough to Tyler and Longview that daily necessities, medical care, and
\nemployment remain accessible. The DFW Metroplex is a manageable drive for
\nbusiness travel or weekend visits.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>Arp, TX \u2014 5 miles, approximately 8 minutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Tyler, TX (downtown) \u2014 22 miles, approximately 28
\nminutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Longview, TX \u2014 32 miles, approximately 35 minutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Kilgore, TX \u2014 28 miles, approximately 32 minutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Henderson, TX \u2014 22 miles, approximately 28 minutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Shreveport, LA \u2014 80 miles, approximately 1 hour 15
\nminutes<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Dallas, TX \u2014 115 miles, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes<\/p>\nWho This Smith County Pineywoods Property Is Right For<\/h2>\n
\nwho want something specific: land that works, genuine privacy, and a home already built to support a full rural lifestyle. Homesteading
\nfamilies will find raised beds, a greenhouse, and a long growing season ready
\nto produce from day one. Buyers seeking a private country estate with room to
\nspread out will appreciate 27.5 acres of heavily timbered acreage that
\neffectively screens the property from the surrounding area. Hunters will find
\nwhite-tailed deer habitat in the timber and transition zones throughout the
\nacreage. Those relocating from the DFW Metroplex or Shreveport corridor will
\nfind the drive manageable without sacrificing the East Texas countryside
\nthey’re coming for.<\/p>\n
\nestablished outbuilding set, and the mature timber are not things you can
\nrecreate quickly. They represent time already invested and real value baked
\ninto the asking price.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n <\/i>27.5 Acres Smith County Texas<\/td>\n <\/i>Current Ag Exemption<\/td>\n <\/i>White-Tailed Deer Habitat<\/td>\n <\/i>Farms for Sale<\/td>\n <\/i>Recreational Property<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/i>Mature Loblolly Pine Timber<\/td>\n <\/i>Greenhouse Raised Bed Gardens<\/td>\n <\/i>East TX Country Home<\/td>\n <\/i>Hunting<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/i>5BR 3BA 2914 SF Built 2008<\/td>\n <\/i>Workshop and Storage Buildings<\/td>\n <\/i>Country Homes<\/td>\n <\/i>Ranches<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"