74 Acres Recreational and Timber Land Lindale Texas For Sale

East Texas Hunting and Timber Land on 74 Acres

Recreational
land, standing timber, and a creek running through the middle. This 74.450-acre
tract along County Road 434 in Smith County puts all three on one rectangular
piece of East Texas ground. The property sits just west of Lindale inside the
well-regarded Lindale ISD, less than 30 minutes from Tyler and roughly halfway
between Dallas and Shreveport. It is fully wooded and ready for a buyer who
wants a private place to hunt, ride, and walk the woods while holding land in
one of the county’s fastest-growing areas.

Road Frontage and Utilities Along County Road 434

Roughly 1,700
feet of County Road 434 frontage runs the eastern boundary and part of the
northern line, giving the tract access at several key points rather than a
single gate. That layout matters. Multiple entry points make it easier to place
a homesite, a cabin, and separate hunting access without cutting long interior
roads, and they keep future options flexible. The acreage averages 2,450 feet
deep from the road, so a building site near the front stays well removed from
the back woods. Community water from Crystal Water and electricity are
available along the road frontage, and the road is county-maintained.

Pine and Hardwood Timber With Marketable Value

The interior is
heavily wooded with a pine and hardwood mix, broken up by a few clear areas.
The pine was thinned in the past, which opens the canopy and lets the remaining
trees put on size, and the stand still carries plenty of marketable timber. For
a new owner, that timber is a working asset. It can be managed toward a future
harvest, held for long-term value, or selectively cut to open views, food
plots, and a building site. Pine is the most abundant forest type in East
Texas, and Texas A&M Forest Service reports steady regional demand for pine
sawtimber.

Rolling Terrain With a Creek and Potential Lake Sites

Timberland
topography here is rolling to sloping, with elevation ranging from about 460 to
510 feet and open trails running throughout. A creek traverses the property and
presents several potential lake sites, giving an owner the option to build a
pond or small lake where the creek and contour already lend themselves to it.
FEMA mapping shows no floodplain influence on the property, which simplifies
planning for roads, improvements, and a future home. Soils are sandy loam and
clay.

Whitetail Deer Habitat and Year-Round Recreation

Whitetail deer
were spotted on the property tour, along with scrapes and rubs. The mix of
thinned pine, hardwood cover, creek bottom, and changing elevation provides
browse, bedding cover, and game trails in one place, and the existing trails
make it simple to set stands, cameras, and feeders. Outside of season, the same
trails open the land to trail riding, hiking, and quiet mornings in East Texas
timber.

Growth Corridor With Future Development Potential

Smith County
land in this area has seen significant growth over the past few years. New
single-family subdivisions are on the rise, commercial development in town
continues to grow, and the Lindale Independent School District is among the region’s
most desirable. Enjoy the property now as a private sanctuary for hunting and recreation,
and hold it with an eye toward future development opportunities. Mobile homes
are restricted. The property currently carries a tax exemption, and buyers
should verify the exemption and their eligibility to continue it with the Smith
County Appraisal District.

Living in Smith County and the East Texas Piney Woods

Lindale,
founded in 1871, pairs small-town character with a growing retail and
commercial corridor along Interstate 20, and the town celebrates its “Good
Country Living” motto each October with the free CountryFest street
festival. Tyler State Park, east of town off FM 14, offers a spring-fed 64-acre
lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, plus hiking, mountain biking,
paddling, and camping under tall pines. Nearby Hide-A-Way Lake is a gated lake
and golf community with 27 holes, and the 2,911-acre Mineola Nature Preserve on
the Sabine River adds more than 20 miles of equestrian trails, fishing ponds,
and some of the best birding in East Texas. Tyler, the county seat, supplies
major medical centers, shopping, dining, and commercial air service.

Travel Distance From the Property to Nearby Cities

Minutes from
Interstate 20 and US 69, the property keeps groceries, schools, and feed stores
close, with Tyler’s services just a short drive away. Dallas and Shreveport are
both within an easy morning’s drive, making the tract a practical weekend
retreat for Metroplex owners or a full-time home for local buyers. Approximate
distances and drive times below are Google Maps driving routes from the
property and will vary with traffic.

•      
Lindale — 5.9 miles, 11 minutes

•      
Van — 11.6 miles, 16 minutes

•      
Mineola — 16.9 miles, 21 minutes

•      
Tyler (downtown) — 15.8 miles, 24 minutes

•      
Canton — 29.2 miles, 30 minutes

•      
Longview — 46.4 miles, 49 minutes

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Dallas — 87.9 miles, 1 hour 21 minutes

•      
Shreveport, LA — 106 miles, 1 hour 41 minutes

Airport Access for Commercial and Private Flights

Air travel is
straightforward from this part of Smith County. Tyler Pounds Regional offers
airline service about 15 minutes away, a general aviation field in Mineola
serves private pilots, and both Dallas airports are within reach for nonstop
domestic and international flights. Distances and drive times below are Google
Maps driving routes from the property and are approximate.

•      
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) — 12.2 miles, 16
minutes

•      
Mineola Wisener Field (FAA 3F9, general aviation) —
18.6 miles, 24 minutes

•      
East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) — 47.7
miles, 51 minutes

•      
Dallas Love Field (DAL) — 95.0 miles, 1 hour 32 minutes

•      
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 107
miles, 1 hour 36 minutes

•      
Shreveport Regional Airport, LA (SHV) — 99.5 miles, 1
hour 34 minutes

Who This Acreage Fits

This tract
suits the hunter who wants deer sign already on the ground and room to build a
lake, the timber buyer looking for standing value on a previously thinned
stand, and the family that wants a weekend camp now with a homesite in a
sought-after school district later. It also fits the land investor watching
growth push outward from town and Tyler, who wants recreational use today and
development flexibility tomorrow.

Schedule a Tour of the Property

The best way to
explore this land is to take a UTV/ATV, walk the trails, follow the creek, and
stand on the potential lake sites. Interior roads are drivable in a pickup when
conditions are dry. An offer requires proof of funds or a pre-approval letter. Reach out to arrange a showing and Find Your Freedom™ in beautiful East
Texas.

Property Summary

Location: County Road
434, west of Lindale, Smith County, TX 75771

Acreage: 74.450± acres

Land Type: Timber and
recreational, 100% wooded

Shape: Rectangular,
average depth 2,450 ft

Road Frontage: Approx.
1,700 ft on county-maintained CR 434, east and part of north boundary

Timber: Pine and hardwood
mix, pine previously thinned

Topography: Rolling to
sloping, approx. 460–510 ft elevation

Water Features: Creek
with several potential lake sites

Floodplain: No floodplain
influence per FEMA mapping

Utilities: Crystal Water
community water and electricity available at the road

Soils: Sandy loam and
clay

Fencing: Partial barbed
wire

Wildlife: Whitetail deer
sign observed

School District: Lindale
ISD

Restrictions: Mobile
homes restricted

Tax Status: Exemption in
place, buyer to verify

Possession: At closing
and funding