Cheap Land in Texas near Vernon
Owner Financing Available – details below!
Welcome to the new and unrestricted Smithwick Estates – just 14 minutes from downtown Vernon. Live free in wide open spaces!
- No Restrictions!
- Two Large Lots in One – Use & Invest at the Same Time!
- Priced about 39% Below Market
- Power & Water Along Road
- Paved Road Access
- Newly Surveyed
- Very Buildable: Flat, No Floodplain
- Only about 15 mins from Major Shopping & Pease River
PROPERTY/LOT 7+11: Stake your claim where taxes are small and freedom is big – settle in at the new Smithwick Estates! This is your chance to build your dream home on over 30 acres of prime Texas countryside. With easy flat terrain and no restrictions, the possibilities here are as vast as the open plains. Ample public road frontage provides easy access to your dream of a spacious ranch, horse farm, modern residential masterpiece, or just some wide open space to stretch your legs – this is your canvas to paint as you wish! With power and water readily available along the road, you can enjoy the best of both worlds – the comforts of modern living combined with the freedom of the country – life without compromises. Trees line the border on one side of the lot, delivering a fresh shot of natural splendor with every glance out your window. When you’re ready for a peaceful retreat, Copper Breaks State Park is just 24 minutes to the northwest, offering camping, nature study, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, boating, and stargazing opportunities amid stunning night skies, serene lakes, and a rugged red rock landscape. Only 14 minutes to the northeast is the city of Vernon, hosting a Walmart, grocery stores, local eateries, fast food chains and medical centers, but if you’re looking for the full range of mega retailers, you can find them in Wichita Falls, about an hour to the east. Let the charm of the prairie be the backdrop to a new chapter in your life – grab one of these lots and fire up your dream today at an unbeatable Acretown price!
This listing is for the LOT 7+11 combo but they can be purchased individually if you’re looking for a smaller lot.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you. We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Redfin or Realtor and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – use GPS for navigation): 15001 US 70, Vernon TX 76384
- SIZE: 30.24 acres
- Lot 7 = 15.47 acres
- Lot 11 = 14.77 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 34.043564, -99.467990
- APN (parent parcel): 3498001
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 15.47 acres out of Section 10, Block 8, J. Jordan Survey, Abstract 1998, Wilbarger County, Texas (also known as Tract 7, Smithwick Estates, Wilbarger County, Texas) + 14.77 acres out of Section 10, Block 8, J. Jordan Survey, Abstract 1998, Wilbarger County, Texas (also known as Tract 11, Smithwick Estates, Wilbarger County, Texas)
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: download here
- GOOGLE EARTH BOUNDARY (KML) FILE: download all lots consolidated here
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at NW corner, 750′ NE (along Hwy 70) x 2306 SE x 628′ SW (along CR 132) x 1890′ NW to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: not USGS surveyed but not known to be flood-prone, no wetlands
- ELEVATION: 1334 feet
- TERRAIN: flat
- CONDITION: undeveloped, cleared farmland
- ACCESS: 750 feet of direct frontage along Hwy 70, a paved state highway + 628 feet of direct frontage along CR 132, a public dirt road
- POWER: available along all roads
- WATER: available along CR 132 via Red River Water Authority
- WASTEWATER: none (septic system would need to be installed)
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions to non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $1.79 per acre in 2022, based on $268.44 for 150 acre parent parcel (these lots are newly platted)
- HOA: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: no zoning, NO RESTRICTIONS – do what you want with your land!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- no size/height restriction on homes/structures on the lot
- no setback requirements
- no time limit to build – leave the lot as-is for as long as you want or need
- RVs, campers, mobile homes, cabins, tiny homes are all OK
- animals, livestock, etc OK
- or, simply leave it as-is and enjoy being surrounded by nature!
- homes and accompanying outbuildings such as garages, workshops, barns are all OK
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Shive (Elementary) – Vernon (Middle School) – Vernon (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Vernon < Wichita Falls
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Wilbarger County (21 mins), Wichita Falls Regional (1 hour), Dallas-FortWorth International (3 hrs 4 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (940) 552-9341
- Treasurer (940) 552-5486
- Clerk/Recorder (940) 552-5486
- Water Department (940) 552-9961
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates 34.043564, -99.467990.
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the consolidated (Lots 1-12) property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here (or download the individual lot files here Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Lot 5 Lot 6 Lot 7 Lot 8 Lot 9 Lot 10 Lot 11 Lot 12)
- You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
When you’re ready for a peaceful retreat, Copper Breaks State Park is just 24 minutes to the northwest, offering camping, nature study, swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking, boating, and stargazing opportunities amid stunning night skies, serene lakes, and a rugged red rock landscape. Or head toward the prestigious Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, over an hour northeast, home to ancient granite mountains, mixed grass prairie, freshwater lakes and streams, and providing recreational opportunities including fishing, bird watching, hiking, camping, kayaking, and wildlife photography. 14 minutes to the northeast is the city of Vernon, hosting a Walmart, grocery stores, local eateries, fast food chains and medical centers, but if you’re looking for the full range of mega retailers, you can find them in Wichita Falls, about an hour to the east.
NEARBY – Copper Breaks State Park (24 minutes), Boat Ramp (28 minutes), Quartz Mountain State Park (1 h 12 minutes), Great Plains State Park (1 h 12 minutes), Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge (1 h 16 minutes), Red River Valley Museum (13 minutes), River Bend Nature Center (1 hour), The Whiteside Museum of Natural History (43 minutes), Lucy Park (1 hour), Lake Wichita Park (1 h 5 minutes), Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center (1 h 34 minutes), Wichita Falls Museum of Art (1 h 5 minutes), Chickasaw National Recreation Area (3 hours), Palo Duro Canyon State Park (3 h 5 minutes), Hillcrest Country Club (14 minutes).
VERNON (14 minutes, nearest grocery store and Walmart, county seat)
- RETAIL – Walmart, United Supermarkets, Asian Market, Tyson Foods Inc, Family Dollar, Bealls Outlet, The Refinery, Dollar General, Ace of Vernon, Tractor Supply Co, and many more.
- RESTAURANTS – Brown Cow Family Restaurant, Huddle House, Taqueria Jalisco, Taco Casa, Chicken Shack Restaurant, Sonic Drive-In, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Subway, and more.
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Vernon Clinic PLLC, North Texas State Hospital, Hope Wound Care | Vernon, Wilbarger General Hospital, Hillcrest Pharmacy, Family Pharmacy.
- RECREATIONAL – Red River Valley Museum, Wilbarger County Historical Museum, Orbison Park, Allingham Park, Hillcrest Country Club.
WICHITA FALLS (58 mins, nearest major city)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $142,400
- Down Payment = $29,000
- Monthly Payment = $1,590.67
- Term = 120 months
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty
If you’d like to buy one or more of these lots via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from Rural 1st and their details are below:
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Texas.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For-Sale-By-Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a Realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, build-ability, and approved/allowable use-age for the property. We are happy to help however we can.