Goodson Creek Ranch - East Texas Ranch For Sale

Looking for a ranch in Cass County, East TX?

Your secluded Texas Ranch For Sale features mature wooded/timbered land including stands of planted Loblolly Pine trees,  and hardwoods such as post oak, hickory, white oak, red oak and sweet gum as well as fenced pasture land for grazing or hay production.  Fire breaks along the boundary of the timberland stands allow you to easily access each stand and pasture with your side by side or tractor.  Stream side management zones (SMZ)  include a young and mature mixture of hardwoods including white oak, red oak, water oak, black gum and sweet gum trees.  Goodson Creek flows yearlong along the southern portion of the property.  Your property includes the "Frank Hopkins Fishing Pond", which is a small body of water that the previous owner used for his fishing needs.  A farm stock pond located in the lower horse pasture was built in 2009 is stocked for fishing and is fed by two live continuous flowing springs.  A third live spring is marked just below this stock pond and can be accessed through the edge of the tree line.  When you place your hand in the flowing springs, it gives you the sensation of "electricity pulsing through your skin" the owner stated.   A dry hydrant was also installed in this stock pond allowing for a discount on your homeowners insurance policy.  Your new country home for sale is a beautiful custom East Texas ranch property.   Beautiful views from the breakfast table into the back yard allow you to enjoy the humming birds and deer coming close to feed in the back yard.    

Country Home for Sale

Your new custom East Texas home is situated just beyond the tree line, giving you views of the pasture land to the south and to the east.  The home is all electric, brick construction with a slab foundation and was built in 2000.  Flower beds with a drip watering system surround the house.  The back patio is a cozy place to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the wildlife and enjoying the beautiful views of the flowers and 'Mary Lou Jane", a statue placed above planted succulents.  The back yard also has ornamental pear trees and the oldest tree on the farm, the Rusty Blackhaw Tree, which in 2008 was the largest known specimen of its kind in the State of Texas and was listed on the Texas Big Tree Registry.  The 1,968 square foot home has an abundance of storage with built in shelves and large closets and a Safe Room, designed to FEMA specifications for severe weather protection.  The house is wired to receive generator power ( a portable generator will convey with the property).  There is also built in storage in the two car garage and additional storage in the attic above the garage.  A 30' x 30' insulated work shop with double 10' x10' rollup metal doors allows for storage of farm tractors and equipment.  The shop also has a sink and metal storage shelves to house all of your tools and farm supplies. Located along the west side of the shop is a large open area in the yard that would be the perfect place for a vegetable garden and fruit orchard.  A concrete drive winds its way from the oil top county road past beautiful white wisteria bushes, pecan trees, the shop, a large oak tree with an inviting wooden swing and up the hill to your new country home.   Your new ranch property provides endless possibilities for you and your family, make an appointment today for a private viewing.   

Custom Ranch House Details

This 3 bed/ 2 bath home was designed to utilize every space to its full potential.  With a large open porch on the front and the back of the home, you can relax on the benches and enjoy the country setting of your new ranch!  The Kitchen with its maple wood cabinetry and ambient under cabinet lighting allows for abundant storage.  The living area with it's pan ceiling is a comfortable area to enjoy time with your family and friends.  Your new master suite features a spacious area for all of your furniture, an ensuite bathroom, and large walk-in closet. The guest rooms are of good size to accommodate all of your furniture and storage needs.  Double pane windows and mini blinds are throughout the home.  The living area and all three bedrooms have ceiling fans.  The home was also designed with handles rather than knobs on all of the doors for handicap accessibility.  The outside of your new property is just as great as the inside.  The gutter system has screens for easy maintenance.  The flower beds have custom copper trellises for climbing vines and flowers.  Crepe myrtle bushes and wildflowers provide endless blooms and beautiful views.  Metal pipe water hose holders are placed around the home and shop for easy access to water the yard and trees.  The porch is lit with recessed can lights and flood lights provide lighting around the home.  A brick paver sidewalk is along the perimeter of the home.  Large oak trees and a magnolia tree provide shade while oversized iron ore rocks staked against the base make for an interesting focal point.  A cable is set up under the large shaded oak tree along the east side of the home for a dog run.  The ranch property also includes a shop and is serviced by two deep wells, one for the home and one for the yard and garden, community water is accessible along the county road.  Both well tanks are inside insulated well houses that provide additional storage shelving for supplies and garden tools.   Come by and check out your new Texas ranch property!

The owner has a monthly maintenance plan in place for the home.  All records and warranties have been compiled and will convey with the home.  

Texas Recreational Property Hunting Property for Sale

This ranch property for sale is located just off of County Road 2993 in the Cass County town of Hughes Springs.  The property is serviced by two deep wells, but has access to community water along the county road frontage.  This 97.034-acre ranch has a mixed stand of timber with planted loblolly pines and large oaks and sweet gums. Pecan trees are planted along the driveway with plenty of space for planting additional fruit and nut trees.  The custom ranch home is located in the center of the property just off of the county road that splits the upper tract from the lower tract where the horse pasture and stock pond it located.  The live water creek and pond along with the wooded areas all provide opportunities for fishing, and hunting of deer, hogs, squirrel and maybe the occasional turkey. 

East Texas Ranch - 97.034 acres

97.034 acre East Texas Ranch located in Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas.  This ranch property has mature timber, pasture land, perimeter fencing, two ponds and a live creek running through the lower portion of the property.  This property has rolling terrain with an elevation change of 115', giving it the highest elevation for this part of the county.  (The lower pasture is leased for horse grazing through the end of December 2021).    The possibilities are endless for this ranch land.   

Cass County Texas Custom Home for Sale 801 CR 2993

Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Located between Hughes Springs and Linden, Texas just off of TX-Hwy 11.  This property is your perfect place for small town country living.  Your new ranch allows you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the country but still be close enough to grocery stores in Hughes Springs, Linden and Atlanta as well as hospitals in the nearby towns of Atlanta, Texarkana, Mt. Pleasant or Longview.  

The Old Clarksville/Jefferson Highway runs through the property.  This old highway was the main travel route for merchants to move goods from the river port in Jefferson.  The wagon ruts worn into the hill side are still present in the wooded area behind the house.  The old highway ran behind the home and down the driveway.  The way station was located between the present day shop and well house.  

Cass County is one of the eastern bordering counties to Louisiana and is just south of the Arkansas state line. The Texas County has just over 30,000 residents and is primarily a rural area. Located 2.5 hours from Dallas, Texas and 1.5 hours from Shreveport, Louisiana. Peaceful Country living is what you will find when living in this Texas County.

Property Location

From the intersection of Hwy 59 and Hwy 155 in Linden, Texas, take TX- Hwy 155 West.  Travel on Hwy 155 for .1 miles then turn right onto TX-Hwy 8. Travel 1 mile on TX-Hwy 8 and turn left on TX-Hwy 11.  Travel West on TX-Hwy 11 for 9.8 miles.  Turn left on County Road 2993 and travel .9 miles.  The Property is on the left, 801 CR 2993, Hughes Springs, Texas.  

• 144 miles from Dallas, TX                                                 

• 40 miles from Texarkana, TX

• 54 miles from Longview, TX                                           

• 82 miles from Shreveport, LA

Texas Country Home For Sale United Country | Double Creek Land and Homes, Marcie Whatley, Realtor

Country Home Specialist 

Marcie Whatley was raised on a farm in Marion County, Texas.  After graduating high school from Avinger ISD, she attended North East Texas Community College obtaining her Associates Degree.   She later married her best friend, Brian Whatley, building their cattle herd and raising their family in Cass County.  Marcie and Brian have two sons, Caleb and Joshua, which are their greatest accomplishments.  Marcie spent 20 years homeschooling their boys, graduating their youngest in 2021.   

With a heart for volunteering, Marcie serves and gives back to her community in many ways.  She loves teaching her first and second graders Sunday School and AWANA classes, serving on missions outreach teams, Lady Wrangler woman’s group, and serving as the church treasurer at Cross Creek Cowboy Church.  

Community involvement includes serving as an Adult 4-H Leader for 13 years where she and Brian founded the Cass County Hope 4-H Club training numerous Natural Resources teams.  Marcie and Brian are also involved in youth livestock projects by purchasing animal projects at the County Livestock Show and Sale and the Cattleman’s Association Show and Sale where they are able to financially help 4-H and FFA youth.     

Currently, Marcie, serves on the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Board where she plays a part in the planning of events for the community and serving chamber member businesses.   

Spending time with her family, Brian and their two boys and daughter-in-love, Montana, as well as her dog, Sadie bring the most joy to Marcie.  She also enjoys spending time outdoors in her flowerbeds, checking her bee hive, working with their cattle herd and cooking.  

Marcie has been involved in real estate for more than 20 years through investments in rental properties where she played a part in the purchase of properties as well as taking care of all of the bookkeeping and working with tenants.

Since 2019, Marcie has been the Office Administrator for United Country Double Creek Land and Homes and after obtaining her real estate license in 2020, she works alongside her husband as a Realtor. 

Marcie is here to help you with your real estate needs, specializing in country homes or investment properties.  Give her a call today at 903-720-9878 or email at Marcie@Doublecreekrealestate.com

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Marketing & Land Specialist

Montana Whatley

Montana Whatley was born and raised in East Texas, graduating from Linden- Kildare High School. After High School she moved to College Station, TX where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) from Texas A&M University. Because of her passion for real estate, the outdoors, and helping individuals meet their needs, after graduating Montana went on to obtain her real estate license. With her passion for real estate and her knowledge of GIST, she is able to provide useful information to landowners about their property, and what makes it desirable to others.  With GIST she is also able to know the ideal audience to target in order to have the most successful marketing plan, and in turn provide a great transaction for both buyers and sellers.

Since graduating college, she has worked in the United Country | Double Creek Land and Homes Office.  Being a part of United Country and their partnership with Realtree, the Double Creek office has the tools and the national networking in the land real estate and hunting industry. Since 1925 they have specialized in marketing country homes, farms, ranches, land and lifestyle properties, and today sell more than any other group.

Montana is married to Caleb Whatley who also graduated from Texas A&M and is working toward becoming a licensed land surveyor. Outside of work they enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, surveying, DIY projects, gardening, and spending time with family. They are members of Cross Creek Cowboy Church in Atlanta, Texas.  They love teaching their 1^st and 2^nd grade Sunday school class as well as being a part of a young adult group at their church.

When looking for the right East Texas property for your family, Montana looks forward to finding the most ideal place for you! She looks forward to helping others find their piece of country living.  If you are looking for a knowledgeable land specialist in East Texas to help you with any real estate decisions, contact Montana at 903-650-1103 or montana@doublecreekrealestate.com.

Texas Ranch and hunting land for sale by United Country Real Estate broker Brian Whatley

A Realtree Landpro & Timberland Specialist

Brian Whatley

Brian has been a licensed Texas Realtor since 2008 and now is the Broker/Owner of United Country | Double Creek Land and Homes which specializes in brokering farms and ranches, timberland and recreational properties in East Texas.  He was born and raised in Cass County.  He attended Texas A&M University on a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education.  Brian taught high school Agricultural Science and Forestry for 6 years before beginning work in the field of forestry eventually owning his own forest products company.   Through the years he has managed timberland across East Texas and invested in land and other types of real estate.  Brian’s passion is educating landowners in the process of buying and selling rural land and teaching them the aspects of how to make that land highly productive while maintaining sustainability.

Brian looks forward to each meeting with new clients as well as serving the needs of his repeat customers.  His strong desire to help anyone who shares his passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and his true love of the land serves him well in meeting the unique needs of both buyers and sellers of fine rural properties.  Give Brian a call at 903-720-7356.

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