Texas Land for Sale in Winona TX East of Dallas in Smith County

17.7 Acres of Unrestricted East Texas Land for Sale – Winona, Smith County, Texas

No deed restrictions. No HOA. No limits on what you build, how you use it, or what your future here looks like. This 17.7-acre unrestricted property on FM 1252 in Winona sits right in the sweet spot of East Texas; ten minutes from Tyler, five minutes from I-20, and surrounded by the kind of hardwood timber, open pasture, and creek-fed bottomland that brings Whitetail deer to your doorstep. Water and electricity are already at the road frontage. Whether you’re planning a homestead, building a weekend hunting camp, or holding land while it appreciates, this tract is ready for your next move.

Unrestricted 17.7-Acre Property with Water, Electric and Road Frontage

This Smith County property delivers frontage along FM 1252, a well-traveled farm-to-market road in the Winona corridor. Water service and electricity are available at the road, eliminating the two biggest infrastructure hurdles that delay rural development projects. The unrestricted status means no zoning limitations—residential, agricultural, commercial, or recreational use is entirely your call. A dirt road system already runs through the property, giving immediate vehicle access to the tract without the expense of clearing and grading.

Diverse Terrain: Hardwood Timber, Pine, Open Pasture and Creek Frontage

The land reads like a field guide to East Texas Pineywoods terrain. The front acreage along FM 1252 is thick with mature hardwood and pine timber—some harvest-ready—creating a natural sound and sight buffer from the road. Move deeper onto the property and the landscape opens into pastureland, ideal for a homesite, food plots, or future agricultural use. The center field then transitions back into heavier timber as you approach the rear boundary, which runs along Interstate 20. A year-round creek traces the western property line, feeding the surrounding habitat and providing a water source..

East Texas Whitetail Hunting on Your Own Private Acreage

Walk this property, and the deer sign tells the story before you set a single feeder. Trails cut through the timber in every direction. Bedding areas press against the dense brush along the creek bottom. Rubs mark the hardwoods where bucks have worked through the rut. The Pineywoods region of East Texas supports consistent Whitetail deer populations.

The mix of open fields, thick timber, and water on this tract creates a habitat offering food, cover, and water within steps of each other. The open center pasture is ready for food plots, the timber edges provide natural stand locations with clear shooting lanes, and the creek corridor funnels movement along predictable routes. This is the kind of small-acreage retreat that East Texas hunters appreciate with privacy and close enough to Tyler and the DFW metroplex for weekend use without burning a full day on the road.

Strategic Location for Land Investment and Future Development

Location drives land values in East Texas, and this property sits at a crossroads that checks every box. Direct frontage on FM 1252 provides established road access. Visibility from Interstate 20 adds commercial viability for buyers considering future business or mixed-use development. Tyler’s continued growth as a regional medical, retail, and employment center pushes demand outward into communities like Winona, where unrestricted acreage with existing utilities commands a premium.

Build Your East Texas Homestead on Unrestricted Rural Acreage

The open pasture at the center of the property offers a natural homesite with mature timber framing the perimeter for shade and privacy. The existing road system simplifies driveway access, and with water and electricity already at the frontage, construction timelines shrink significantly. The timber buffer along FM 1252 keeps your home tucked back and out of sight from passing traffic, while the creek along the western boundary adds both aesthetic value and a water resource. Bring livestock, plant a garden, raise chickens, build a barn; the unrestricted status means your homestead is designed by you, not dictated by a neighborhood association.

Drive Times from 17584 FM 1252 to Nearby Cities

This property’s position along FM 1252 and just south of Interstate 20 places you within easy reach of Tyler’s medical centers, retail corridors, and regional employers, without sacrificing the rural character and elbow room that brought you to East Texas in the first place. The DFW metroplex is a straight shot west on I-20, close enough for a weekend trip but far enough to feel like a different world entirely.

• Winona, TX – 5 minutes
• Downtown Tyler, TX – 10 miles, approximately 10 minutes
• Tyler State Park – 15 miles, approximately 15 minutes
• Longview, TX – 35 miles, approximately 35 minutes
• Canton, TX (First Monday Trade Days) – 55 miles, approximately 55 minutes
• Shreveport, Louisiana – 95 miles, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
• Dallas, TX – 100 miles, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes

Regional and International Airport Access

Multiple airports serve the Tyler and East Texas corridor, keeping this property connected for business travelers, remote workers, and out-of-town family flying in for weekends on the land. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport offers daily American Eagle flights connecting through Dallas/Fort Worth International, while DFW and Dallas Love Field provide domestic and international service within a comfortable two-hour drive.

Regional Airports:

• Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – 15 miles, approximately 20 minutes
• East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) – 45 miles, approximately 50 minutes
• Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – 90 miles, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Major Airports:

• Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 110 miles, approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 120 miles, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes

Schedule Your Private Showing

Unrestricted acreage with water, electric, road frontage, and active wildlife in Smith County are yours! Contact us today to schedule a private walk of the property and see firsthand what 17.7 acres of East Texas possibility looks like. Invest in Texas—buy land.