Buy Land in Fannin County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Fannin County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 39,265
- County seat
- Bonham
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 70 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.22%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 46 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 94°F and January lows about 33°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Bonham).
- Nearby cities
- Bonham, Honey Grove, Leonard, Ladonia
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.3503 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 877.9 mi²
- Established
- 1837
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 70 mi (1 h 22 min) · Fort Worth: 95 mi (1 h 50 min) · Houston: 310 mi (5 h 30 min) · Austin: 265 mi (4 h 48 min) · San Antonio: 345 mi (6 h 15 min)
- School districts
- Bonham ISD, Honey Grove ISD, Trenton ISD, Sam Rayburn ISD, Leonard ISD, Savoy ISD, Dodd City ISD, Fannindel ISD, Ector ISD, Whitewright ISD, Wolfe City ISD, Blue Ridge ISD, North Lamar ISD
- Main highways
- SH 121, US 75 (toward Dallas), SH 56
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Red River, Bois d'Arc Creek, Bois d'Arc Lake (16,641 acres, dedicated 2022), Caddo National Grassland (17,785 acres, with Lake Coffee Mill and Lake Davy Crockett)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Fannin 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, one gobbler) is open only north of US 82.
About Fannin County
Fannin County is in Northeast Texas on the Oklahoma border, east of Grayson County. The Congress of the Republic of Texas created it from part of Red River County in an act approved December 14, 1837, and named it for James Walker Fannin Jr., after first planning to call it Independence. Bonham, the county seat, took its name in 1844 from James Butler Bonham, a defender of the Alamo, and was the home of longtime U.S. House Speaker Sam Rayburn, whose 1916 house is now a state historic site. Honey Grove, Leonard, Ladonia, Savoy and Dodd City are other towns. The Census Bureau estimated 39,265 residents in 2025 on 878 square miles of land. The county is mainly blackland, with a claypan area near the Red River, moderately rolling hills between 500 and 700 feet, and numerous springs. The Red River and Bois d'Arc Creek drain the land. Bois d'Arc Lake, a 16,641-acre reservoir dedicated in 2022, is described by the North Texas Municipal Water District as the first major reservoir built in Texas in over 30 years. The 17,785-acre Caddo National Grassland north of Honey Grove offers habitat for deer, bobwhite quail and mourning doves. Bonham is about 70 miles from downtown Dallas, about 1 hour 20 minutes on SH 121 and US 75, and the largest school district by property value is Bonham ISD.
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FAQs about Buying Land in Fannin County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Fannin County?
For tax year 2025 the Fannin County government levies $0.3503 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 $1.06 to $1.58 per $100. 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 Fannin County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Bonham, the county seat, is about 70 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 1 hour 20 minutes, mostly on SH 121 and US 75. Downtown Fort Worth is about 95 miles away (about 1 hour 50 minutes). By road, Houston is about 310 miles, Austin is about 265 miles and San Antonio is about 345 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Fannin County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 13 school districts with territory in Fannin County. By property value the largest are Bonham ISD, Honey Grove ISD, Trenton ISD, Sam Rayburn ISD, Leonard ISD, Savoy ISD and Dodd City ISD. Smaller areas belong to Fannindel ISD, Ector ISD, Whitewright ISD, Wolfe City ISD, Blue Ridge ISD and North Lamar ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
What are the hunting rules in Fannin County?
For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Fannin 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, one gobbler) is open only north of US 82. Archery hunting also requires an archery endorsement on the hunting license.
Can foreigners buy land in Fannin 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 Fannin County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Fannin 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 Fannin County?
Fannin 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 Fannin County?
Most rural Fannin 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 Fannin County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Fannin 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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