This unique property with the rolling terrain, wet weather creeks, a deep pond and a rarely seen Earthship home offers true off-grid living. A deeded easement of a 1/4 mile through US-owned forest land brings you to the entrance of the property. Designed by architects and engineers who wanted to build a comfortable but off-the-grid home, the Earthship has the features when it was built some 15 years ago. The Earthship contains a rain catch system for water, solar panels and rechargeable batteries for electricity, is insulated with repurposed materials, propane for the kitchen, and an atrium with established citrus trees fed by the gray water system. A little TLC is needed to get the Earthship to its' former glory. This property is not in the flood plain nor are there pipelines present. Two hours from Houston, 1.5 hours from the Woodlands, and 30 minutes west of Lufkin. Give me a call to take a look at this property and everything it has to offer with potential to go up in value later!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Other
Year Built: 2010
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Office Phone: (832) 899-4788
Listing Agent: Derek Ham
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Instant Hot Water, Solar Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring Type: Concrete
Interior: Atrium, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s)
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Wooded, Rolling/Hilly
Lot Size: 37.30 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Propane
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Kennard High School, Public District Grades 7-12
Kennard Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From Ratcliff head North on 277 for approximately 2 miles. Entrance is on the right side
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $575,000
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: HAR
MLS Number: #79599137
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass RE Texas, LLC - Houston
Office Phone: (832) 899-4788
Listing Agent: Derek Ham
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
Kennard Elementary School
304 Hwy Seven East
Distance between this listing and this school4.39 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
High School
4
/10
Kennard High School
304 Hwy Seven East
Distance between this listing and this school4.39 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Kennard Elementary School
304 Hwy Seven East
Distance between this listing and this school4.39 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Apple Springs Elementary School
9120 Fm 2501
Distance between this listing and this school13.26 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
6
/10
W H Bonner Elementary School
536 Fm 3258
Distance between this listing and this school17.31 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Hudson Middle School
6735 Ted Trout Dr
Distance between this listing and this school18.09 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
3
/10
Crockett Jr High School
1500 West Loop 304
Distance between this listing and this school18.61 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Central Jr High School
7622 N Us Highway 69
Distance between this listing and this school19.44 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Kennard High School
304 Hwy Seven East
Distance between this listing and this school4.39 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Apple Springs High School
9120 Fm 2501
Distance between this listing and this school13.26 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
5
/10
Centerville High School
N St Hwy 94
Distance between this listing and this school13.31 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,000. Most Houston County, TX residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 227 Fm
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 227 Fm property is $575,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 227 Fm is land located in Kennard, Texas, 75847.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 227 Fm is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 227 Fm are: Kennard Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Kennard High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
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This home is located at 227 Fm in Kennard, TX and zip code 75847. This home, which was built in 2010, sits on a 37.30 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $575,000.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Houston County, TX. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Houston County, TX increased by 13.6% between March 2024 and April 2024. Listings spent 101 days on the market in April 2024, and had a median list price of $222,500 during the same period.
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Disclaimer: The MLS data is provided exclusively to Participants or Subscribers for display on their website solely for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use, that the MLS data may not be used for any purpose other than to display prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing or leasing. Information contained on the computer print-outs of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of the HOUSTON REALTORS® INFORMATION SERVICE (HRIS) is furnished by MLS Participants for dissemination to other MLS Participants, for their exclusive use, and should not be relied upon by Buyer/Tenant or any other person. There is no express or implied warranty by HRIS or MLS as to the accuracy of such information, which should be independently verified by Buyer/Tenant or such other person. MLS does not verify the information and disclaims any responsibility for its accuracy. Any estimate of value was prepared using automated processes and should not be considered a comparative market analysis (CMA) or appraisal. You may contact us to provide additional information and analysis for a more accurate estimate of the property's value. Digital images modified or enhanced to alter real property characteristics contain a visible and legible watermark across the bottom of the image “Image does not represent actual property as is”. 
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