Buy Land in Freestone County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Freestone County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 20,811
- County seat
- Fairfield
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 90 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.14%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 43 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 94°F and January lows about 36°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Fairfield).
- Nearby cities
- Fairfield, Teague, Wortham, Streetman
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.3335 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 877.7 mi²
- Established
- 1850
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 90 mi (1 h 35 min) · Fort Worth: 110 mi (2 h 06 min) · Houston: 150 mi (2 h 44 min) · Austin: 165 mi (3 h 18 min) · San Antonio: 250 mi (4 h 41 min)
- School districts
- Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD, Wortham ISD, Dew ISD, Buffalo ISD, Oakwood ISD, Corsicana ISD, Mexia ISD
- Main highways
- I-45, SH 75, US 84
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Trinity River (drains nearly the whole county), Navasota River (small southwestern area), Fairfield Lake (north central part of the county)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Freestone 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. TPWD lists no open wild turkey season in the county for 2026-27.
About Freestone County
Freestone County is in east central Texas, bounded by Navarro and Henderson counties on the north, Anderson on the east, Leon on the south and Limestone on the west. The Texas Legislature carved it from Limestone County in 1850 and named it for the area's indigenous stone, and by 1851 the county was organized, with the town of Mound Prairie chosen as county seat and renamed Fairfield. The county covers 878 square miles of land on a smooth coastal plain upland that slopes gently to the southeast, timbered with mesquite in the west and oak, hickory and walnut in the east, with pine groves along the Trinity River, which drains almost the entire county. Most soils are fine sandy loam, and springs are common in the deep sandy areas. The Census Bureau estimated 20,811 residents in 2025. Besides Fairfield, communities include Teague, Wortham, Streetman, Kirvin and Donie. Natural gas, mining and quarries, manufacturing, and beef cattle and hay drive the local economy. Fairfield Lake, in the north central part of the county, is the main recreation lake. I-45 and SH 75 run north to south and US 84 runs northwest to southeast. Fairfield is about 90 miles from downtown Dallas, roughly an hour and a half on I-45, and about 150 miles from downtown Houston. The county is part of the Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
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FAQs about Buying Land in Freestone County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Freestone County?
For tax year 2025 the Freestone County government levies $0.3335 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 $1.00 to $1.31 per $100. Parcels inside the Fairfield Hospital District ($0.1343) or the Teague Hospital District ($0.0542) pay that rate on top. 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 Freestone County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Fairfield, the county seat, is about 90 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 1 hour 35 minutes, mostly on I-45. Downtown Fort Worth is about 110 miles away (about 2 hours 5 minutes). By road, Houston is about 150 miles, Austin is about 165 miles and San Antonio is about 250 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Freestone County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 8 school districts with territory in Freestone County. By property value the largest are Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD, Wortham ISD and Dew ISD. Smaller areas belong to Buffalo ISD, Oakwood ISD, Corsicana ISD and Mexia ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Freestone County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Freestone 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. TPWD lists no open wild turkey season in the county for 2026-27.
Can foreigners buy land in Freestone 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 Freestone County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Freestone 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 Freestone County?
Freestone 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 Freestone County?
Most rural Freestone 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 Freestone County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Freestone 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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