Ben Wheeler Homes with Pond(s) Lot description

Welcome to Ben Wheeler, Texas – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Van Zandt County. This charming small town is known for its rich history, friendly community, and picturesque landscapes that make it a perfect place to call home. With a population of just over 1,000 residents, Ben Wheeler offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle while still being conveniently located near larger cities like Tyler and Canton.

One of the most enchanting features of homes in this area is the availability of properties with serene pond lots. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, where your backyard is graced by a tranquil pond, offering a perfect retreat for relaxation and recreation. These homes not only provide a picturesque view but also create opportunities for fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying a quiet evening by the water.

Ben Wheeler is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, with local galleries and craft shops showcasing the talents of its residents. The town also hosts various events throughout the year, including music festivals and farmers' markets, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

Whether you're looking for a charming cottage or a spacious family home, properties with pond lots in Ben Wheeler offer a unique blend of tranquility and charm. Experience the beauty of rural living while enjoying the comfort of modern amenities. Come explore the possibilities in Ben Wheeler, where your dream home awaits amidst the enchanting Texas landscape.

Newest Ben Wheeler Homes with Pond(s) Lot description

$730,000

21353901 MLS

Discover the beauty and potential of approximately 48± acres in the peaceful Ben Wheeler area. This expansive tract offers a wonderful opportunity for a private homesite, recreational property, or hunting retreat. With plenty of room to explore and enjoy the outdoors, the property provides a desirable blend of privacy and open space while still being conveniently located near the amenities of Ben Wheeler and surrounding East Texas communities. This acreage offers endless possibilities. Come experience the quiet country setting and East Texas charm this property has to offer!

1779 Callender Lake Dr, Ben Wheeler

$1,400,000

21361235 MLS

This beautiful land is being subdivided from a total of 154.95 acres, direct access to FM 773 and CR 4701 and features a large pond and various creeks, making it ideal for hunting, investment, or building your dream home. The property is Wildlife Tax Exempt and boasts a remarkable supply of fresh water along with diverse animal and habitat life. A major creek flows through the property for about 0.5 mile, complemented by a freshwater marsh that serves as a winter roost for ducks and has been recognized by TPWD as a high-quality wetland. Features several high wooded hills, with springs that feed the creeks and join the main creek. To the owner's knowledge has never dried up. The rolling hills are primarily covered in Hickory, Red Oak, Post Oak, Huckleberry, and Dogwood and provide multiple building sites for your vision. Conveniently located just 2 miles from Ben Wheeler, 9 miles from Edom, and 12 miles from Canton, this property offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and accessibility. Owner also willing to sell the homestead and additional tract of land for total of 185 MOL acres.

Tbd 133 Ac +- Vz County Road 4701, Ben Wheeler

$1,550,000

21344972 MLS

Welcome to Whispering Pines Ranch, an exceptional 176.9± acre East Texas property in Ben Wheeler, Van Zandt County, offering a rare opportunity to own a large, untouched tract just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Downtown Dallas. This blank canvas is ideal for building your dream home, creating a family legacy ranch, establishing a premier hunting property, or enjoying a private weekend retreat. Recently cut trails provide excellent access throughout the ranch while preserving its natural beauty. The property features towering mature pine timber, beautiful hardwoods, a scenic pond, and Horsley Creek, creating outstanding wildlife habitat and year-round recreational appeal. Loaded with whitetail deer, hogs, and other native East Texas wildlife, this is a turnkey hunting property with incredible potential. The combination of mature timber, creek bottoms, natural browse, and water makes for exceptional habitat while also offering long-term timber investment value. With paved county road frontage, electricity available along the road (buyer to verify), and convenient access to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Whispering Pines Ranch offers the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a recreational getaway, hunting ranch, horse property, timber investment, or a place to build your forever home, the possibilities are endless. Properties of this size, quality, and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find in East Texas. If you've been searching for a beautiful, untouched ranch where you can create your own vision, Whispering Pines Ranch is ready to become your legacy property.

0000 Vz County Road 4912, Ben Wheeler

$1,460,000

21283197 MLS

Incredible recreational property just in time for hunting season. Feeders, blinds and game cameras already installed. Property features two nice ponds with plenty of fish, one pond was recently significantly enlarged, ready for rain. All acreage of the Property has heavy timber throughout most all of the site, ideal for wildlife with excellent habitat for deer and hogs. Trails have been cut throughout the property for easy access to blinds, feeders, and game cameras. Sandy soil makes it easy to move around on the property even in wet weather. There is no flood plain on this property, according to FEMA overlay.

Tbd Pvt. Rd 8079 Road, Ben Wheeler

$795,000

21265092 MLS

A fantastic 47.79 acre East Texas farm for sale in Van Zandt County Texas near Ben Wheeler on FM 314. The land has a gentle roll and features roughly 70 percent improved pasture in Coastal Bermuda and Bahia grasses. The remaining part of the tract has clustered majestic hardwood trees. For livestock and wildlife there are two stock ponds that hold water year round strategically located on the property. Prairie Creek traverses the land winding through the hardwood providing added water source and wildlife habitat. The property is completely fenced and livestock ready. A custom built boarded corral is in place for working and holding livestock. For the trail rider, whether it be horseback or on 4-Wheeler there is plenty of space to ride and roam. A real cool treelined entry takes you to the property improvements. The improvements include a 1200 sq. ft. cabin with 1 bedroom and 1 bath with shower and claw foot tub, tile floors, open floor plan with free standing wood burning stove in living room and fully equipped kitchen. The living room vaulted ceiling features beautiful pine boarding. The construction is superior with Hardie Board siding and metal roof. The cabin faces east, allowing the covered front and back porches to take advantage of southern breezes. Another major improvement is the 1200 sq. ft. metal shop and equipment building that is insulated, bright lighting, cement floor, 3 rollup doors and a side entry standard door. All of this just 8 miles south of Interstate 20 and 1.5 miles north of State Highway 64. Canton, TX is a short 10 minutes west on Highway 64 and Tyler is a quick 20 minutes east. Seller will divide the land in half and sell house & 24+- acres or the other 24+- acres with no improvements.

6100 Fm 314, Ben Wheeler

$2,349,500

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21274029 MLS

Located just over an hour from Downtown Dallas, this exceptional approximately 115-acre property offers an incredible combination of luxury improvements, outstanding recreation, excellent wildlife habitat, and peaceful East Texas beauty. Conveniently positioned only about 35 minutes from Tyler and approximately 10 minutes from Canton and the world-famous First Monday Trade Days, the property also lies within the highly sought-after Martin's Mill Independent School District. At the heart of the ranch sits a beautifully crafted custom home featuring approximately 1,440 square feet with a thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 1-bath floor plan. The home showcases excellent finishes and remarkable attention to detail throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for full-time living or weekend escapes. A welcoming front porch overlooks the scenic lake, while the upstairs porch provides the perfect elevated sitting area to enjoy peaceful mornings, sunsets, and abundant wildlife views. The land itself is truly special, highlighted by a beautiful 6+ acre lake loaded with fish, including panfish and trophy largemouth bass. The lake also attracts a variety of wintering waterfowl, including numerous duck species and Canada geese. Additional ponds scattered throughout the property provide reliable water sources for both livestock and wildlife. With a strong blend of open pasture and wooded cover, the property offers outstanding habitat for whitetail deer, hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and numerous other native species. An additional homesite area with a leveled pad and wooden fenced perimeter offers the ideal setting for a future primary residence, guest home, or family compound tucked privately among the trees. Whether you are searching for a recreational getaway, family ranch, fishing property, hunting retreat, or peaceful country escape with upscale improvements, this rare offering combines beauty, convenience, privacy, and versatility in one outstanding package.

1423 Fm 1653, Ben Wheeler

$475,000

21270922 MLS

Welcome to one of the most picturesque properties you’ll ever see—21 beautifully treed acres in Van ISD, just outside city limits with no known restrictions! This peaceful retreat is a hunter’s paradise and a nature lover’s dream, offering abundant wildlife, serene woods, and the most beautiful red clay sand—ready for your custom build. A cleared, build-ready site is in place, along with a 60x40 insulated steel-frame shop featuring electric, windows, and a huge lean-to carport off the back, ideal for equipment, RVs, or additional vehicles. A gravel driveway leads from the gated entry all the way to the shop. The property is fenced with custom steel-pipe fencing and cow paneling, and features multiple gated sections—perfect for livestock or animals. Enjoy your mornings by the large, stocked pond, afternoons under the towering cedar trees, and evenings watching wildlife at the deer feeder already installed. There’s extensive road frontage on two sides, giving you flexible access, and the property is located on a well-maintained asphalt road. Utilities are in place, including electric, a propane tank, and water at the road, making your transition seamless. Best of all, it’s zoned agricultural--wildlife with taxes as low as $400-year. This is more than just land—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you're dreaming of a private homestead, weekend escape, or hunting retreat, this place has it all. It’s truly the prettiest piece of Texas you’ll ever lay eyes on. You must see it in person to fully appreciate its beauty and potential. PLEASE SEE SHOWING NOTES IN MLS FOR DETAILED SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS. AGENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR SHOWINGS!!!

000 Vz County Road 4505, Ben Wheeler

$598,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 21199270 MLS

Located in the peaceful countryside between Ben Wheeler and Martins Mill, this exceptional property offers approximately 20 acres of scenic East Texas land paired with a distinctive two-story log home and valuable improvements. The 2,836 sq ft Satterwhite log home showcases engineered log construction crafted from 100-year-old California Engelmann Spruce, harvested from high-elevation Rocky Mountain forests. This specialized construction is designed for long-term durability, structural strength, and improved energy efficiency, offering the beauty of a log home with enhanced performance and longevity compared to traditional log construction. Inside, the home features an expansive layout with generously sized rooms, creating a comfortable and inviting space ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A charming summer kitchen adds to the appeal, perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet Texas evenings. The land offers sandy loam soil, well-suited for livestock, agricultural use, or recreational enjoyment. Additional improvements include a barn and shop with covered equipment area, providing ample space for tractors, tools, and workspace needs. A private pond enhances both the beauty and functionality of the property. Serviced by private well water, this property offers the independence and rural lifestyle many buyers are seeking, all while being surrounded by open pasture and picturesque countryside views. Additional acreage may be negotiable, providing flexibility for buyers desiring expanded land opportunities.

198 Vz County Road 4311, Ben Wheeler

$277,620

21136751 MLS

Very nice parcel of land just recently mowed. Open pasture with some scattered trees on level land. The back pasture has a nice pond and lots of trees. Is partially fenced. Plenty of grass for grazing livestock. Lots of road frontage, Close to downtown Ben Wheeler. Perfect tract of land for hay production.

000 Vz County Rd 4406, Ben Wheeler

$279,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 21122247 MLS

Looking for the best of both worlds, peaceful rural living with quick access to city conveniences? This property may be the perfect fit. The charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits on just over 8 acres and features a split bedroom layout for added privacy. The floor plan is open and welcoming, with the kitchen flowing directly into the living area. An additional detached building offers flexible use as a home office, game room, creative studio, or private retreat. It was previously used as a barbershop, adding character and potential. The land is a standout feature. The 7 acre tract is fully fenced with barbed wire and includes two access points. It is currently used for horses and cattle and includes a small stocked pond that adds both function and appeal. Conveniently located just 10 miles from Tyler, you can enjoy true country living while staying close to city needs. The property consists of two tracts, 1 acre with the home and 7 acres of land, and will be sold together. A separate 41 acre tract under common ownership is also available under MLS 21126533 and can be purchased together or separately. Adjacency is shown in the photos.

2050 W State Highway 64th Hwy, Ben Wheeler

$1,305,000

21115852 MLS

TBD Vzcr 4702, Ben Wheeler

$5,208,696

20847390 MLS

Roseland Timber Farm is a 699-acre managed timberland property located near Ben Wheeler, TX, Van Zandt County, just minutes from Tyler, TX, and within two hours of Dallas, offering a unique blend of investment potential, recreational opportunities, and development possibilities. Divided into two tracts, the North Tract spans 228.8 acres with approximately 3,000 feet of Highway 64 frontage, rolling topography with elevations ranging from 610 to 480 feet, and a power line running parallel to the highway—ideal for future development. The South Tract covers 470.4 acres with multiple road access points and over 4.4 miles of interior trails, creating excellent accessibility for timber management, hunting, or outdoor recreation. Both tracts feature a diverse mix of pine saw timber, pine pulpwood, and hardwoods, with soil types such as Red Springs gravelly fine sandy loam and Cuthbert fine sandy loam, ideal for strong timber growth. Rolling hills, hardwood bottoms, and creek corridors provide excellent wildlife habitat, enhancing the property’s appeal to sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. With extensive road frontage, multiple access points, and proximity to major highways, this East Texas Timber Land for sale is well-positioned for development or as a legacy investment in East Texas land. Invest in Texas Buy Land.

Tbd State Hwy, Ben Wheeler

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