Athens Real Estate

Welcome to Athens, a charming city nestled in the heart of Texas! Known for its rich history, friendly community, and picturesque surroundings, Athens offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities.

Located in Henderson County, Athens is surrounded by the natural beauty of East Texas. With its lush greenery, rolling hills, and proximity to scenic lakes, Athens is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, from fishing and boating to hiking and camping.

In addition to its natural attractions, Athens boasts a vibrant downtown area filled with unique shops, delicious restaurants, and cultural landmarks. Explore the historic courthouse square, attend local events and festivals, or simply take a leisurely stroll through the tree-lined streets.

Athens is also home to top-rated schools, healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're looking to raise a family, retire in a peaceful setting, or simply enjoy a slower pace of life, Athens has something to offer everyone.

If you're considering making Athens your home, let us help you find the perfect property to suit your needs. From cozy cottages to spacious ranch homes, Athens has a diverse real estate market that caters to a range of preferences and budgets. Come experience the warmth and hospitality of Athens – we can't wait to welcome you home.

Newest Listings in Athens

$395,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21402781 MLS

Brand-new 2026 construction with the space, privacy, and finishes you’ve been looking for! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on approximately .75 of an acre with NO HOA and peaceful pasture views with no back neighbors! Inside, you’ll find quartz countertops, no carpet, spray foam insulation, a walk-in pantry, and a spacious primary suite designed for comfort. The 2-car side-entry garage adds curb appeal and functionality, while the extra-large concrete back patio is perfect for entertaining, grilling, or simply enjoying the wide-open view. And here’s the fun part; you may still have time to make it YOUR home! If you get under contract before completion, you can choose your paint colors and select finishes to personalize the space. Expected completion date, end of September. Make this your peace of Texas!

5731 Lewis Ct, Athens, TX

$40,000

21401623 MLS

This beautiful 1+ acre hilltop lot is located at the top of a small cul-de-sac street with gorgeous views in Water's Edge Ranch, a private gated community just north of Athens, Tx, located close to Dallas (1.5 hours away) and Tyler (30 min. away). There are many amenities in this gated community including a private, 328-acre stocked lake, boat marina, boat launch, resort-style community pool with a pavilion and spectacular views, pickleball court, and RV park. This presents a great opportunity to combine these lots in order to have more spacing between the existing homes on this street. Lots of opportunities. This community is really empressive from the moment you drive through the security gates and past gorgeous homes and really pretty rolling hills and lake views in this community.

125 Clear View Ct, Athens, TX

$259,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21402488 MLS

This ranch-style home is located in an established subdivision. Updates completed over the past few years include tile flooring throughout, updated fixtures, and renovated bathrooms. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, new ceiling fans, and a split HVAC system in the large living area. This spacious home offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the option for a bonus or fifth bedroom. Highland Hills is a quieter neighborhood with less traffic and suitable for taking morning or afternoon walks. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, entertainment, and medical care. You can access Athens Country Club with a short golf-cart drive from the house, and Trinity Valley Community College is only 3 minutes away.

615 Cherokee Trce, Athens, TX

$120,000

21328323 MLS

There are lots of opportunities with this historic, multi parcel property located at the corner of N. Prairieville Street and W. Larkin Street in Athens, TX. Formerly operating as The Litter Box, this property is being sold in order to continue the mission of spaying and neutering as many dogs and cats in Henderson County as possible.

303 N Prairieville St, Athens, TX

$310,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21399313 MLS

Charming home with incredible storage and outdoor space! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,826 square feet of comfortable living space filled with warmth and character. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee and quiet time on the covered patio overlooking the spacious backyard and woods behind your lot. Outside, you’ll find exceptional storage and versatility, including possible RV parking, a storage building, and a shipping container—perfect for organizing tools, lawn equipment, hobbies, and extra belongings. If you’re looking for a cozy home with plenty of room to live, relax, and store everything you need, this property is definitely worth a look!

6969 Fm 2494, Athens, TX

$225,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21398110 MLS

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Athens, TX, nestled on a spacious half-acre lot surrounded by beautiful mature trees. With plenty of room for family, pets, and outdoor enjoyment, this property offers the space and comfort you’ve been looking for. Inside, the inviting open-concept layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen may be cozy in size, but it offers an abundance of storage and plenty of functionality for family gatherings. You’ll also love the laundry room with room for a full-size washer and dryer plus additional storage or workspace. Step outside to the expansive backyard, where you’ll find a storm cellar, storage building, and plenty of room to create your own backyard oasis—including space for that dream pool! Come see all this wonderful property has to offer—you may just fall in love!

110 Wooded Creek Dr, Athens, TX

$89,000

21398622 MLS

This property has great commercial potential! This 1.62 acres sits right on Hwy 175 between Eustace and Athens and would be perfect for your business. This property features a lot of highway frontage giving you easy access and a lot of shade trees. Come take a look today!

Us-175, Athens, TX

$275,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 21388845 MLS

A classic charmer in the heart of Athens, Texas! Fantastic location! This home is only two blocks south of the courthouse square and walking distance to shopping, entertainment, the library, parks, and more. Perfect as an investment property for long or short term lease or as a starter home. Spacious front bedroom could make for an excellent office space for working from home. The detached garage with second level has the potential to be converted to a living space for additional rental income. This house has new paint inside and out, refinished hardwoods, and lighting updates. A second bath has been added and the original full bath has been updated. The kitchen also has a fresh, new look. The pier and beam foundation has ben professionally leveled and reinforced. Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer convey with the property.

300 S Prairieville St, Athens, TX

$345,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21394457 MLS

Stunning ranch-style home in an established Athens neighborhood, offering spacious living areas, massive bedrooms, charming character, and a flexible floor plan. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features beautiful original hardwood floors and large picture windows. The main living room showcases a brick fireplace, while the additional living area provides valuable flexibility and could easily serve as a third bedroom because of two large closets and ensuite bathroom. The kitchen retains its vintage charm with restored, original cabinetry and countertops, a breakfast area, and beautiful views overlooking the sunroom and backyard. A formal dining room provides additional space for family meals and entertaining. Outside, the spacious fenced backyard features mature oak trees and a covered patio, creating a comfortable setting for outdoor gatherings or relaxing. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and medical services, and zoned to Athens ISD. With its generous size, versatile floor plan, mature trees, and timeless character, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to make a space your own.

708 S Palestine St, Athens, TX

$1,799,999

21389087 MLS

Private Retreat & Development Potential, 84+ Acres on Hwy 175 between Eustace and Athens. About one hour south of Dallas, this 84+ acre property combines natural beauty, privacy, recreation, and long-term development potential with more than 1,800 feet of frontage along the US Hwy 175 frontage road. Heavily wooded and surrounded by nature, the property offers a peaceful setting for family and friends to gather, explore, hunt, fish, and enjoy the outdoors. Multiple ponds, including a scenic 1+ acre pond toward the rear, create picturesque destinations for wildlife, recreation, and relaxation. Multiple building sites provide flexibility for a primary residence, guest homes, cabins, or other improvements. For those seeking a multigenerational retreat or family compound, the acreage allows generations to live close together while maintaining space and privacy. There is room for individual residences, gardens, trails, recreational areas, and outdoor gathering spaces. The substantial highway frontage also creates potential for future residential, community, or other development. Its size, visibility, accessibility, and proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth provide flexibility to preserve its natural character today while considering future possibilities. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate excellent hunting for deer, hogs, and ducks, abundant wildlife, wooded acreage, and the peaceful atmosphere only a large tract can provide. The property is currently enrolled in a Wildlife Management Ag Exemption, which may offer a significant property-tax benefit, subject to continued eligibility and applicable requirements. Whether your vision is a private family compound, multigenerational homestead, recreational ranch, weekend escape, hunting retreat, or future development opportunity, this property offers the space and flexibility to make it possible. Experience 84+ acres where privacy, accessibility, nature, and opportunity come together.

10740 N Us-175, Athens, TX

$575,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 21394385 MLS

COUNTRY LIVING WITH ROOM TO ROAM! Located just outside the city limits on Hwy 19 N, this spacious 2,432 sq. ft. home sits on approximately 24 unrestricted acres and offers comfortable living, outdoor recreation, and endless possibilities. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a flex space ideal for a home office or 5th bedroom, plus a second living area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, there is plenty of room to spread out. The beautifully remodeled kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, a large center island, and stainless steel appliances including double ovens, a French door refrigerator, wine refrigerator, and dishwasher. The oversized utility room offers much more than laundry space, with a sink, storage shelving, and plenty of room for a freezer, extra storage, and everyday necessities. Outside is where this property really shines! Relax on the covered front porch overlooking the beautiful green yard or head to the large covered and screened-in back deck overlooking the pond and above-ground pool. The pool is surrounded by a spacious deck with plenty of room for lounging, entertaining, and enjoying summer days outdoors. The pool liner and equipment were replaced in 2025, and the home features a metal roof approximately six years old. The approximately 24 unrestricted acres are fully fenced and offer endless opportunities for animals, recreation, hunting, fishing, or simply enjoying your own private piece of East Texas. Established trails run throughout the property, and wildlife can frequently be seen roaming the land. A separate fenced area near the front provides additional space for animals. The 12x30 portable building has electricity and a mini-split, making it a great option for a man cave, she shed, hobby room or workshop. Whether you’re looking for acreage, privacy, room for animals, or a place to hunt, fish, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors right at home, this property offers a little bit of everything!

4801 County Road 3923, Athens, TX

$79,900

21377467 MLS

BRING YOUR BUILD PLANS Room for a shop. Skip the site work and start building your custom home in Fullingim's Grace Haven, a new community just outside Athens city limits. Multiple building lots are available, each cleared and level with electric and water meters already in place, so you can move straight to construction. Grace Haven offers no HOA, no city taxes, and light deed restrictions that keep the neighborhood polished while leaving you the freedom to make your home your own. Co-op water service and city street frontage keep the build simple, pairing the quiet of country living with in-town convenience. Construction loan financing is available through the builder, making a custom build more attainable. Bring your own house plans, or sit down with the builder to design a floor plan around the way you live. These homesites are in Athens ISD and close to local shopping, dining, and everyday essentials, with Dallas an easy drive when you want big city amenities. Room to spread out, a smooth path to breaking ground, and the flexibility to create exactly what you have pictured make Grace Haven a rare find in Athens. Claim your Piece of Texas today.

370 Grace Ln, Athens, TX

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Listings provided by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems (NTREIS). Listing data has been deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate by the MLS.

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