Discover a turnkey recreational ranch with home and acreage for sale in East Texas. Located along paved FM 561 in Bowie County, this beautiful 27.88±-acre property offers a rare combination of privacy, income potential and country lifestyle - just minutes from Simms, New Boston, and Texarkana. The property features a well-maintained 2002 ranch-style home of approximately 1,200 sq ft, ideal for a primary residence, guest house or Airbnb rental income property. The home sits in a peaceful setting surrounded by open pasture and timbered edges that provide excellent wildlife habitat. Deer, turkey and waterfowl are commonly seen around Weaver Creek, making this a perfect spot for hunting and outdoor recreation. The mix of rolling terrain, mature timber, and grassy pasture is well suited for livestock or recreational use, with multiple build sites for additional cabins or barns. Utilities are already in place, including electric service and Central Bowie County Water Supply Corp. The property's layout and paved frontage make it easy to access while still offering total seclusion and quiet country living. For buyers seeking an East Texas recreational property with income potential, this tract delivers - use it as a vacation rental, hunting retreat, horse property, or private homestead. It's convenient to Interstate 30 for DFW commuters yet feels a world away from city life. Key Highlights: 27.888 ± acres in Bowie County near Simms 1,200 sq ft ranch-style home (built 2002) in excellent condition Perfect for Airbnb or short-term rental income Rolling terrain, timber & open pasture for hunting or livestock Private pond with abundant wildlife FM 561 paved frontage & utilities in place Convenient to New Boston and Texarkana Ideal recreational and investment property in East Texas
For sale
Price cut: $30K (2/19)
$395,000
5015 Fm 561, Simms, TX 75574
1beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$329/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Excellent wildlife habitat
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2026 at 01:16pm
Listed by:
Jw Ross 903-491-1719,
Altaterra Realty and Auction LLC
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11611527
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Walk-in Closet
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
Details
- Parcel number: 28200002500
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Simms
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $329/sqft
- Date on market: 11/25/2025
- Date available: 11/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$790/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $395,000-7.1%$329/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11611527 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$354/sqft |
Source: United Country #42233-014077 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,387/mo
Principal & interest
$1976
Property taxes
$411
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 75574
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10James Bowie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.8 mi
- 6/10James Bowie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 8/10James Bowie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
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