Buy Land in Cass County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Cass County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 28,651
- County seat
- Linden
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 155 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.25%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 51 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 94°F and January lows about 33°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Linden (rain) and Atlanta (temperature)).
- Nearby cities
- Linden, Atlanta, Queen City, Hughes Springs
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.4620 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 936.9 mi²
- Established
- 1846
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 155 mi (3 h 00 min) · Fort Worth: 190 mi (3 h 38 min) · Houston: 255 mi (5 h 03 min) · Austin: 325 mi (6 h 02 min) · San Antonio: 400 mi (7 h 29 min)
- School districts
- Atlanta ISD, Linden-Kildare CISD, Queen City ISD, Hughes Springs ISD, Pewitt CISD, Avinger ISD, Bloomburg ISD, McLeod ISD
- Main highways
- US 59, SH 8, SH 11, SH 77, SH 155, SH 49
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Sulphur River (north), Cypress Creek, Wright Patman Lake (Bowie and Cass counties), Atlanta State Park (south shore of Wright Patman Lake)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Cass County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 4 deer (no more than 2 bucks and 2 antlerless), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. A spring turkey season (April 22 to May 14, 2027) allows one gobbler.
About Cass County
Cass County is in the far northeast corner of Texas, bordered by Arkansas and Louisiana on the east, in the East Texas timberlands of pine, cypress and oak. It was formed from Bowie County in 1846 and named for Lewis Cass, the Michigan senator who favored the annexation of Texas; it was renamed Davis County in 1861 and changed back to Cass in 1871. Linden has been the county seat since 1852, and Atlanta, 14 miles to the northeast, is the largest town; Queen City, Hughes Springs, Avinger and Bloomburg are other communities. The Census Bureau estimated 28,651 residents in 2025 on 937 square miles of land. The Sulphur River drains the north and Cypress Creek the rest of the county, on terrain from nearly level to hilly between 200 and 632 feet above sea level. Wright Patman Lake on the Sulphur River is shared with Bowie County, and Atlanta State Park sits on its south shore. Timber is central to the economy, with more than 23 million cubic feet of pine harvested in 2003, along with poultry, cattle and watermelons. US 59 links Linden, Atlanta and Queen City with Texarkana and Jefferson, and State Highways 8, 11, 77 and 155 also serve the county. Linden is about 155 miles from downtown Dallas, about three hours by SH 11, SH 49 and I-30.
Active TerraFunded Properties in Cass County
FAQs about Buying Land in Cass County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Cass County?
For tax year 2025 the Cass County government levies $0.4620 per $100 of taxable value, according to the Texas Comptroller. Rural land also pays a school district and any special district that covers it, so the combined rate across the county's main school districts runs from about $1.18 to $1.42 per $100. Some areas also pay one of four emergency services districts, at about $0.09 to $0.10. Land that qualifies for agricultural or wildlife management use can be appraised on its agricultural use value rather than its market value, which lowers the taxable value.
How far is Cass County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Linden, the county seat, is about 155 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 3 hours, mostly on SH 11, SH 49 and I-30. Downtown Fort Worth is about 190 miles away (about 3 hours 40 minutes). By road, Houston is about 255 miles, Austin is about 325 miles and San Antonio is about 400 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Cass County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 8 school districts with territory in Cass County. By property value the largest are Atlanta ISD, Linden-Kildare CISD, Queen City ISD, Hughes Springs ISD, Pewitt CISD and Avinger ISD. Smaller areas belong to Bloomburg ISD and McLeod ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Cass County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Cass County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 4 deer (no more than 2 bucks and 2 antlerless), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. A spring turkey season (April 22 to May 14, 2027) allows one gobbler.
Can foreigners buy land in Cass County, Texas?
In most cases, yes. Texas law generally gives non-citizens the same property rights as citizens, but since September 1, 2025 Senate Bill 17 (Texas Property Code, Subchapter H, sections 5.251 to 5.259) prohibits purchases by certain individuals, companies and governments tied to China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not covered by that restriction. Buyers who can purchase receive a Warranty Deed in their own name at closing, the same as any other buyer.
Are there building or use restrictions on rural land in Cass County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Cass County are in unincorporated areas with no zoning, no HOA, and no deed restrictions on use. Buyers can typically place a manufactured home, build a barndominium, run livestock, or hold the land long-term. We disclose all known deed restrictions on each individual listing page.
What about water and well access in Cass County?
Cass County is generally served by private water wells in rural areas, with some tracts also having access to local rural-water supply corporations. Groundwater availability and typical well depth vary by location — each TerraFunded listing notes whether a well is in place, the local aquifer, and any known neighbor-well data.
Is electricity available on rural lots in Cass County?
Most rural Cass County tracts are served by a local electric cooperative. On lots without an existing meter, the buyer arranges a new service drop directly with the co-op after closing. Each listing specifies whether the property has electricity at the lot line, on the property, or requires a new extension.
How do I physically access a property in Cass County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Cass County is sold with legal road access — either direct frontage on a county-maintained road or a recorded easement to a public road. The specific access type, road frontage, and any easement details are disclosed on each listing page and shown on the parcel survey.
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