Lufkin Real Estate Magazine | May 2019

LUFKIN + NACOGDOCHES + DIBOLL + LAKE PROPERTIES

Lufkin MAY 2019 | VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 9

IN THIS ISSUE

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CONTENTS

Lufkin

MAY 2019 | VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 9

CENTURY 21 Cota Realty

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Timber Country Real Estate

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Down Home Property

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Brookshire Real Estate

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Huggins-Martin Real Estate

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Benitez Real Estate

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S. Carney Real Estate

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American Real Estate

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White Oak Realty

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Gann Medford Real Estate

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ON THE MOVE:

Smart Strategies for Buyers

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Buchanan Realty

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RE/MAX Home & Country

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HomeLand Properties

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Legacy Real Estate Group

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MLS 57884 | 3BR/2b | $179,900 | 341 CR 5599 | Etoile

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6768 HWY 103W | 4B/3B

4370 US HWY 59 N. | 3B/3B

6343 US HWY 69 S. | 4B/2B

$344,900 | MLS# 55441

$275,000 | MLS# 56325

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

6 TRAILWOOD COURT | 4B/2.5B

5200 CHAMPIONS DR. | 3B/2B

1505 BLUEBONNET ST. | 3B/2B

$229,500 | MLS# 57717

$219,000 | MLS# 58037

$199,000 | MLS# 57874

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2001 HOWARD LN. | 3B/2B

830 COX RD. | 3B/1B

413 SUGAR LN. | 3B/2B

807 ABNEY | 2B/1B

$130,000 | MLS# 57564

$129,900 | MLS# 56917

$59,995 | MLS# 57343

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Toni Bonner Kevin Poage Scott Looney Michael Sessions 936.240.0204 936.671.3414 936.366.0345 Owner/Broker 936.676.5284

LAND LISTINGS SHOWN LEFT DIBOLL | $345,450 147 AC | MLS# 54423 JACK NERREN RD. | $1,160,100 | 193.35 AC | MLS# 57915 FM 1194 | $635,000 | 58 AC | MLS# 55598 HWY 69 N. | $484,000 | 121 AC | MLS# 53608 N. TIMBERLAND DR. | $290,000 | 4.15 AC | MLS# 56743 HWY 69 N TR.1 | $157,500 | 35 AC | MLS# 53610 HWY 69 N. TR 4 | $153,000 | 34 AC | MLS# 53613 HWY 69 N. TR 2 | $117,000 | 26 AC | MLS# 53611

SUBDIVISIONS

HWY 69 N. TR 3 | $117,000 | 26 AC | MLS# 53612 TBD CHOPPIN RD. | $80,000 | 14.02 AC | MLS# 56490

DOUGLASS

HARMONY HILL RD. | $79,000 | 2.168 AC | MLS# 56390

DEER TRACE SUBDIVISION

HWY 94 WEST | $45,000 | 7 AC | MLS# 56465

LOT 10 | $18,500 | 3.37 AC

320 HUNTERS GLEN | $39,900 | 3.85 AC | MLS# 57775

DIBOLL (OWNER FINANCING POSSIBLE) LOTS FROM 4.13 AC - 5.047 AC | $30,000-$55,000 TRACT 8 BOLES LN. | $66,500 | 17.71 AC TRACT 9 BOLES LN. | $44,500 | 11.24 AC TRACT 10 BOLES LN. | $68,500 | 21.04 AC

TULLOS RD. TRACT 3 | $37,500 | 5 AC | MLS# 56141 MONTCLAIR | $30,000 | .3306 AC | MLS# 56762

COMMERCIAL LISTINGS S. JOHN REDDITT DR. | $334,000 | 4.028 AC | MLS# 52036

HUDSON WESTWOOD SUBDIVISION LOT 14 | $75,000 | 5.86 AC | MLS# 42239 LOT 61 | $80,000 | 3.97 AC | MLS# 47309 | LAKE ACCESS LOT 63 | $85,000 | 4.51 AC | MLS# 47311 | LAKE ACCESS

OAK MEADOW SUBDIVISION LOT 1 | $32,000 | 0.288 AC | MLS# 56905 LOT 4 | $29,000 | 0.151 AC | MLS# 56907 LOT 8 | $38,000 | 0.265 AC | MLS# 56909 LOT 9 | $39,000 | 0.265 AC | MLS# 56910

404 LARGENT ST. | $315,000 | 5.75 AC | MLS #56601 N. TIMBERLAND DR. | $290,000 | 4.15 AC | MLS# 56740 4370 HWY 59 N | $275,000 | 12.27 AC | MLS# 56326 1500 N. MEDFORD DR. | $300,000 | 1.099 AC | MLS# 56761 LOOP 287 | $180,000 | .32 AC | MLS# 56747 ATKINSON DR. | $150,000 | .4817 AC | MLS# 56760 GIBSON ST. | $60,000 | .3500 AC | MLS# 56814

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D L SO MLS 57873 Adorable 3BR/2BA brick home 1+acres in the Bald Hill area! This open floor plan home has a huge living area, spacious master bedroom, and two large guest rooms! The spacious kitchen even features a bar for serving! Plenty of storage throughout and a nice neutral color pallet make this one move in ready! Outside a large fenced yard, dog kennel area, and a two car garage complete with a workshop and greenhouse area! Don’t miss out on this rare find! Only $199,900 MLS#57873

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MLS 56963 3BR/2BA New Home Huntington ISD $219,900

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MLS 55915 3BR/2BA New Home Lufkin ISD $198,900

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MLS 58086 | 5BR/3.5b | Lufkin 6.32 ac | $595,000

MLS 57794 | 4BR/2b | Central .5 ac | $184,900

MLS 58047 | 4BR/2b | Central .5 ac | $209,000

MLS 57791 | 4BR/2.5b | Pearland .26 ac | $275,000

MLS 57574 | 3BR/2b | Lufkin .27 ac | $179,900

MLS 57565 | 3BR/2b | Hudson .613 ac | $262,000

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MLS 57645 | 3BR/1b | Apple Springs 4.57 ac | $139,500

CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS

MLS 57761 | 4BR/2.5b | Crown Colony .33 ac | $289,900

MLS 57890 | 4BR/2.5b | Hudson 1.16 ac | $329,900

NEW LISTING

MLS 57872 | 2BR/1.5b | Lufkin .5 ac | $98,500

MLS 57766 | 3BR/2b | Hudson 2 ac | $369,000

MLS 57857 | 3BR/2b | Crown Colony .296 ac | $159,000

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MLS 57390 | 3BR/2b | Lufkin .81 ac | $191,300

MLS 57475 | 3BR/2.5b | Crown Colony .2581 ac | $249,900

MLS 58062 | 3BR/2b | Central 22.92 ac | $224,900

MLS 56884 | 4BR/4.5b | Hudson 3.5 ac | $579,000 9

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NEW LISTING

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MLS #58110 | 4B/2B | 5AC | $294,500

MLS #58067 | 5B/3B | 1.34AC | $249,900

NEW LISTING

REDUCED

MLS #58068 | 3B/2.5B | .28AC | $219,900

MLS #57533 | 3B/4B/2HB | 5.63AC | $349,000 REDUCED

MLS #57165 | 3B/2.5B | 6.321AC | $275,000

MLS #57192 | 5B/3.5B | .42AC | $215,000

OWNER FINANCING

PRIME COMMERCIAL LOCATION

MLS #57185 | Prime Location | .876AC | $265,000

MLS #56443 | 1.5AC | $650,000

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MLS# 57117 • $227,900 • 301 Trailwood Cir. • Lufkin • 4B/2.5b • .3214 ac

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NEW LISTING

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Chireno Area - 129 Acres Beautiful tract of young pine plantation. Improved genetics loblolly pine trees planted in 2012 and 2013 will provide future income.

Property has approx. 2,900’ of county road frontage. 14.5± acres on east side of county road could be used for home site overlooking rest of property. Property has several wet weather creeks with mixed pine and hardwood timber. Perfect investment and recreation property. $340,225 MLS 58058

South of Nacogdoches - 160 Acres First time open market offering! Minutes from the south loop in Nacogdoches. Beautiful rolling terrain with pine timber that has been professionally managed. CR 620 (Fire Tower Road) bisects the property from NE to SW. Approx. 4,150’ of county road frontage! Endless possibilities for home sites and pond/lake sites. Significant timber value! Owner will convey 50% of minerals owned at list price. $673,450 MLS 58048

NEW LISTING

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90.06 Ac - Sabine County Beautiful pine plantation close to the water of Toledo Bend. Nice creeks on the NE corner and southern boundary line that feed into the lake. The timber will be ready for a 1st thin in 3 years. Good revenue potential comes quickly along with endless recreation possibilities. Property located in Hemphill ISD. $225,150 MLS 57684

Wonderful 10 acre Ranchette with older well maintained manufactured home.

Home is 3 bedroom and 2 bath with a huge master bedroom with walk-in closet, spacious living room and front and back covered porches. Pastures are fenced and cross-fenced with 2 smaller barns. Property also has a small patch of trees along the entrance that adds to the beauty. This one won’t last long! Martinsville ISD. $125,000 MLS 56874 15

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MLS 58101 | 526 Stover Ranch Rd. | Central | 61+ Acres | 7 Acre Lake | 3B/2.5b | $579,900

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TAHS, GRI & ABR 936.414.4040 | tmccleskey@lufkinrealestate.com

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THIS MONTH:

SMART STRATEGIES

for Buyers

Brokers Jeff & Heather Buchanan Answer Your Real Estate Questions

Our local market is hot right now, which means competition amongst buyers can be fierce. Here are a few strategies you can use to make sure your dream property doesn’t get snatched out from under your feet.

1. GET PRE-APPROVED

You wouldn’t check out with a huge basket of groceries at the store without knowing whether you had the money to pay for them, so why would you shop for a home before finding out how much you can spend? Your buying process should start by getting a pre-approval letter from a lender, which shows how much the bank is willing to lend you to buy a home. If you know that amount before you go look at houses, you can save yourself the heartache of falling in love with a home you cannot afford. When you find a property you want in your price range, providing that pre-approval letter makes your offer stronger because it shows the seller that you are able to buy the home. That makes the seller more willing to negotiate with you because he or she knows you aren’t wasting their time. There are many reputable lenders in our area who would love to help you and most can get you a pre-approval letter in less than an hour. If you don’t have a lender and need help finding one, feel free to call us at Buchanan Realty and we will be glad to provide you with a list of recommendations.

2. ACT FAST

Properties are selling like hot cakes right now, especially homes under $200,000. So if you find one you love, don’t dilly dally. We’ve had several clients recently who waited a few days after viewing a property to make an offer who were saddened to discover it was already under contract!

It’s a smarter strategy to get it under contract than to let it get swiped, because if you change your mind you can always back out during the option period if you need to (usually 7

days). You also want to make sure your offer is reasonable.

With so few properties currently for sale, low-ball offers usually don’t stand a chance. We are happy to provide you with a free comparative market analysis, which will tell you what the home is worth in the current market and help you formulate the best strategic offer.

3. PERSONALIZE IT

To help yourself stand out from the competition, write a letter to the sellers about why you want the house.

Most people want to know that their property is going to someone who will care for it and love it the way they have.

Letting them know you have a baby on the way and are excited to raise your children in their lovely home and make precious memories there will let them know you will cherish it. Or if you are good at gardening, you could tell them you look forward to working in the yard and maintaining their beautiful landscaping. Don’t underestimate the power of the sentimental!

4. LIMIT REPAIRS

Being flexible and willing to take care of minor repairs is another way you can make sure you close the deal. Once you have a contract on a property, you will have about 7 days under the option period to have it inspected and make sure you know what you are buying. All inspection reports are full of “flaws”, and some buyers get overwhelmed and want the seller to repair everything mentioned. If the seller had multiple offers and you are asking them to make a million repairs, they are likely going to refuse and move on to the next buyer. Your best chance at closing is to limit your repair requests to major items or repairs needed for safety reasons.

If you would like more tips on buying or listing a home, call us at Buchanan Realty. Any one of our outstanding agents will be thrilled to assist you so you can get ON THE MOVE!

Jeff & Heather Buchanan are both real estate brokers with Buchanan Realty, LLC, and have offices in Lufkin and at the Lake. Jeff has a background in real estate appraisal, which gives him a distinct advantage when it comes to pricing and valuating properties for his clients. Heather is also a state licensed attorney, which gives her unique insight into the intricacies of the legal documents that accompany real estate transactions. They work tirelessly to help their clients achieve their real estate goals, and base their business upon biblical principles. Call them at the Lufkin office (936) 632-7700 or by cell (936) 240-1700 today!

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Email your real estate questions to: jeff@lufkinproperties.com or heather@buchananrealtyteam.com

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Perfect Business Spot in Downtown Lufkin!

Endless Possibilities w/2089sft on Busy First St. 2 Restrooms, Offices, Reception Area, Break Rm

MLS 57807

Country Living on 15 Acres!

Beautiful 4BR/2BA MH Built 2009 Stocked Pond, Lrg Barn, Fenced RV Pad w/ Hook-ups

Fish& Hunt on 15 Acres that Backs to Corps Land!

160,000

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Stunning Gated Estate on 13 Acres in Town!

4BR/4.5BA w/Gourmet Kitchen & Wine Cellar Pool w/Hot Tub, Pond w/Fountain, Outdoor Liv.

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Great Site for Hotel or Restaurant!

4.32 Acres on Busy Hwy 69 Next to Pilot Hwy Frontage & Side Street

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3BR/2BA MH, RV Park w/6Pads & Hook-ups 15 min from Lake Rayburn, 12 mi. from Nac

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Beautiful Rustic Style Home at Lake Rayburn 3BR/2BA on 1 Acre with Water Access Large Shop/Storage, Big Front Porch

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Excellent Commercial Location!

4.75 Acres Just Inside Lufkin’s Loop Endless Possibilities!

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Renovated Waterview Home!

2BR/1BA 1430sft on large lot Hot Tub, Generator, BBQ Pit

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MLS 58052

Perfect Family Home in Four Seasons 4BR/3BA+Office, Fenced Backyard Island Kitchen, Walk-in Closet, Fireplace

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MLS 57294

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225,000

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Immaculate 3BR/2BA on 73 Acres!

Open concept, Island Kit., Screened Porch Pond, Creek, Timber, 3-Bay Metal Bldg w/AC RC

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Cute Cabin at Lake Near Boat Ramp 2BR/2BA+Bonus Rm, Boat Storage Property Backs to Corps Land

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Jennie Kelly 713.302.7737

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57+ Acres Minutes from Lake Rayburn!

Great for Hunting or Fish in Stocked Pond Perfect Place to Build Your Dream Home!

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Kaye Kaye Smith 936.275.7300

36 Rentable Boat Stalls, Outdoor Kit., Metal Shop

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260,000

Kathryn Hensley 936.229.2897

4BR/3BA+Gameroom, Stone FP, Granite Counters

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Outdoorsman’s Dream on 65 Acres!

3BR/3BA+Bonus Rm, Huge Shop Stocked 6 Acre Lake w/Dock

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Jim Smith 936.635.0885

Lake Area Home w/6.6AC & Income Potential!

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Shelby Thomas 903.526.9966

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390,000

Custom Log Home w/Commercial Possibilites!

3BR/2BA w/Rock Fireplace on 2.9 Acres 700ft Hwy Frontage, Shop, Barn, RV Cover

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Alison Smith 936.635.0811

www.LufkinProperties.com

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Stephanie Kovar 936.645.2393

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MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

REALTOR®

Kim Davis 936.208.8090

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MLS 57714

Charming Country Home Near the Lake!

2BR/1BA+Guest House w/1BR/1BA FP, Fish Cleaning Station, Storage, Carport

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Philip Price, Mortgage Banker Making Memories in Your Next Home NMLS 546524

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Fun Facts About FHA Loans

$6,624

1 in 6

FHA borrowers had a credit score below 660

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PAYMENT ON FHA LOANS

46% Of First-Time Buyers Use FHA Mortgages

$191,650 The average FHA loan amount 20

FHA Loan Limit $314,827

40.34% The average

debt-to-income ratio of FHA borrowers

580

THE MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE REQUIRED FOR FHA LOANS WITH

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2584 Ted Trout Dr. / Lufkin

Office: 936.632.3302 myhomeandcountry.com

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SOLD

889 SM Tucker Rd. | Central | 30.96 Acres 4b/3b | $474,500 | MLS# 57779

PENDING

3467 Homer Alto Rd. | Lufkin | 1.55 Acres 3b/2b | $149,500 | MLS# 57854

PENDING

281 Hearne Rd. | Corrigan | 1.97 Acres 3b/2b | $113,000 | MLS# 57881

2503 Durant Rd. | Central | 20 Acres 4b/2b | $319,000 | MLS# 57291

PENDING

1409 Henderson | Lufkin | 1 Acre 3b/2b | $147,900 | MLS# 57919

PENDING

654 Hubert Carroll Rd. | Lufkin | 5 Acres 3b/2b | $109,500 | MLS# 57920

8752 US Hwy 69S | Huntington | .46 Acre 3b/2b | $219,000 | MLS# 57879

541 FM 1194 S | Hudson | .95 Acres 4b/3b | $224,500 | MLS# 57365

REDUCED

212 Cash St. | San Augustine | .5 Acre 3b/2b | $114,000 | MLS# 56642

140 Willis Rd. | 4b/3b | .497 Acre $119,000 | MLS# 57756

COMMERCIAL

For Sale/Lease | Building $695,000 | MLS# 57271

COMMERCIAL

Loop Frontage | 10.679 Acres $599,500 | MLS# 57257

REDUCED

CR 4160 & CR 4202 | Lovelady | 196.21 Acres $599,000 | MLS# 57468

14.244 ACRES

Timber Ranch Rd. | Apple Springs | +/-30 Acres $186,000 | MLS# 57363

Hwy 94 W | 2 Acres $175,000 | MLS# 54835

Old Union | 14.244 Acres $139,500 | MLS# 57252

LAND LOTS

MLS 57748 | FM 2501 | Apple Springs | 1 Acre | $14,500 MLS 57870 | US Hwy 69 | Central | 1.858 Acres | Commercial/Residential | $44,500 MLS# 57317 | Egg Farm Rd. | Lufkin | 6.85 Acres | $59,500 SOLD MLS 57466 | Hwy 103W | Central | 32.68 Acres | $199,446 Memory Ln. | Diboll | 3 Acres $57,500 | MLS# 56895

Timber Ranch Rd. | Apple Springs | +/-25 Acres $155,000 | MLS# 57364

MLS 57467 | Old Union | Hudson | 4.33 Acres | $59,500 PENDING

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keith green 936.676.0139

707 Bennett • Lufkin • 3Br/2.5b MLS#58029 • $179,000

597 Roper Rd. • Hudson • 4br/2.5b MLS#58042 • $254,900

134 Ladd Ln. • Lufkin • 3br/2b MLS#57921 • $290,000

601 Neil Pickett • Diboll • 3br/1b MLS#57904 • $45,000

1011 Benton Dr. • lufkin • 4br/3b MLS#57876 • $519,900

1400 Sleepy Hollow • lufkin • 3br/2b MLS#57877 • $239,900

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916 Reen Dr. • Lufkin • 3br/2b MLS#58070 • $149,500

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580 S. Main St. • Huntington • 4br/2b MLS#57893 • $136,900

308 Bremond • LUFKIN • 2br/2b MLS#57836 • $69,999

510/512 Jones • LUFKIN • 4br/2b MLS#57801 • $54,500

310 Hunters Creek • LUFKIN • 3br/2b MLS#57736 • $138,000

139 Shadowood • HUNTINGTON • 3br/2b MLS#57642 • $155,900

1506 Cherry Hill • BROOKHOLLOW • 3br/2b MLS#57494 • $235,000

206 Oak Meadow • HUDSON • 3br/3.5b MLS#57193 • $364,500

211 Pebble Creek • IDLEWOOD • 3br/3.5b MLS#57047 • $285,000

105 Tilman • LUFKIN • 3br/2b MLS#57410 • $59,000

Excellent Service will always be our Legacy!

913 W. Grove • LUFKIN • 3br/2b MLS#57382 • $199,500

5 Doral Circle • CROWN COLONY • 4br/2.5b MLS#56481 • $225,000 23

KIM PINNER MATCHETT REALTOR ®

936.635.9825 kimpm@americanrealestate.com

PEGGY LANKFORD EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON!

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PENDING N E W LISTING

BROOKHOLLOW MLS# 58095 | 5518 Champions Dr. 2B/2b | Crown Colony 0.088 ac | $97,000

MLS# 56972 | 157 White Oak Loop 5B/2.5b | 1.46 ac | Lufkin | $360,000

Well maintained BV on corner lot, 4 BR, 2B. Master Bath has walk-in tub, den with cathedral ceiling, spacious kitchen, fenced yard, double side entry garage. $144,000

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PENDING

PENDING

NEW Granite Countertops

WOODSTOCK

NEW Roof & Improvements

MLS# 57163 | 4732 FM 842 3B/2b | 1.048 ac | Lufkin | $173,900

PENDING

REDUCED

MLS# 57514 | 203 East Ash

3B/2b | .792 ac | Huntington | $130,000

Nice patio home, newer roof, 2BR/2B, lg. LR w/FP, DR, separated bedrooms, spacious kit. w/lots of cabinets & newer appliances, some laminate floors, dbl. garage. $130,000 MLS 57800

VILLAGE AT SADDLE BROOK

Age restricted community - Move in ready - Clean & neat 3/2, lg family rm, formal DR, breakfast area - tile except for bedrooms, Master Bath w/ Jacuzzi & sep. shower. Side entry garage. New roof. $202,000 MLS 57578

PENDING

JONES STREET

A unique property just outside Englewood Sub. On 2 pretty lots w/ nice trees, 3BR/2B, needs updating; but has nice features: LR, den w/insert FP, dbl. garage. $91,800 MLS 57718

HWY 69 NORTH

Possibilities Galore! 250’ frontage on 69N. Has been a plant nursery, antique store, and bed & breakfast.

Vintage 3BR/2B home w/wraparound porches, cottage w/2BR/2B, 3000’ multi-use bldg. Call to see! $225,000 MLS 57181

MLS# 56520 | 1062 FM 2680 3B/1b | .275 ac | Central | $58,500

MLS# 57827 | 1086 FM 2680 6.98 ac | Central | $73,500

Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh within us, unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all the ages, world without end. Amen.

Ephesians 3: 20,21

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LARGENT

Commercial land in prime location on the street behind the Post Office - high traffic area. $225,000 MLS 57759

Call me for a FREE market analysis on your property.

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John Jerke REALTOR® 936.526.8200

3458 Ted Trout Dr.| Lufkin| 936.875.HOME

NEW LISTING

REDUCED

SOLD

912 Virgil St. | Lufkin 4B/2b | $149,000 | MLS# 57967

345 Westwood Dr. | Hudson 4B/3b | $535,000 | MLS# 57012

105 Dogwood Cir. | Hudson 5B/4b | $519,000 | MLS# 56285

199 Sanches Rd. | Hudson 4B/2b | $279,000 | MLS# 57443

PENDING

PENDING

SOLD

REDUCED

391 Lakeview Ln.| Nacogdoches 3B/2b | $275,000 | MLS# 56729

194 Oak Meadow Ln. | Hudson .27 AC | $205,000 | MLS# 57536

1107 Rushwood Dr. | Lufkin 3B/2b | $169,900 | MLS# 57319

9170 FM 357 | Apple Springs 3B/2b | $159,000 | MLS# 57741

PENDING

PENDING

PENDING

215 Sunset Blvd. | Lufkin 3B/2b | $159,900 | MLS# 57228

13 Walnut Bend Dr. | Huntington 3B/2b | $149,000 | MLS# 57202

1202 Cimmarron | Lufkin 3B/2.5b | $146,000 | MLS# 57500

2789 Bethlehem Rd. | Hudson 6B/4b | $139,000 | MLS# 56632

SOLD

SOLD

REDUCED

REDUCED

156 Westridge | Hudson 3B/2b | $134,000 | MLS# 57388

8306 FM 747 | Jacksonville 2B/1b | $115,000 | MLS# 56431

509 E. Spruce | Huntington 3B/2b | $59,500 | MLS# 57639

FM 2501 | Apple Springs 107.7 AC | $565,000 | MLS# 57826

PENDING

Hubert Cryer Rd. | Zavalla 260 AC | $676,000 | MLS# 57869

6894 Hwy 7 W | Central 9.4 AC | $130,000 | MLS# 57679

Lang Dr. | Hudson 4.48 Acres | $97,000 | MLS# 58034

Deer Pond Rd. | Hudson 6.25 AC | $90,000 | MLS# 57825 25

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