
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Ben Wheeler, Texas
251 Private Rd 8179, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Trade the city noise for pure tranquility on this magnificent 21-acre forested retreat. Situated an hour outside of Dallas-and nestled perfectly between the quaint communities of Ben Wheeler and Edom-this completely fenced property delivers an unmatched combination of raw nature, total seclusion, and boundless possibility. Pass through the privacy gate and follow the driveway deep into your own personal park. Featuring direct access to a tranquil creek, the sprawling grounds provide an expansive, scenic canvas with endless room to expand. The estate features two distinct living structures, ideal for a multi-generational compound, weekend hosting, or rental income. Offered as-is and priced attractively below market value, this property is a truly rare find for visionary buyers. Seize the chance to shape this hidden, creek-side estate into your custom dream home while securing immediate equity.
Location
- Street address
- 251 Private Rd 8179
- County
- Van Zandt County
- Zip code
- 75754
- School district
- Van ISD
- Elevation
- 458 feet
Property details
- Acreage
- 21.32 acres
- MLS #
- NTREIS 21291057
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $1,893
Parcels
- R000025473
Legal description
ACRES: 19.880 ABST: 316 SUR: L H GIDEON
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Waterfront
- Creek
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Aerobic Septic
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Features
- Built In Features, Cable Tv
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes | Elementary | Van ISD |
| Van | Middle | Van ISD |
| Van | High | Van ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | New listing | $469,900 | — | NTREIS |

































