Buy Land in Harrison County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Harrison County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 71,956
- County seat
- Marshall
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 150 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.27%
- 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, Marshall).
- Nearby cities
- Marshall, Hallsville, Waskom, Karnack
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.3428 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 900.1 mi²
- Established
- 1839
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 150 mi (2 h 42 min) · Fort Worth: 185 mi (3 h 19 min) · Houston: 225 mi (4 h 27 min) · Austin: 290 mi (5 h 26 min) · San Antonio: 370 mi (6 h 54 min)
- School districts
- Marshall ISD, Hallsville ISD, Elysian Fields ISD, Waskom ISD, Karnack ISD, Harleton ISD, New Diana ISD, Ore City ISD
- Main highways
- I-20
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Caddo Lake and Caddo Lake State Park, Little Cypress Creek, Cypress Bayou, Sabine River (part of the southern boundary), Lake O' the Pines (nearby)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Harrison 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 Harrison County
Harrison County is in Northeast Texas on the Louisiana border, in the East Texas timberlands of pine, cypress and oak, on gently rolling ground between 200 and 400 feet above sea level. The Congress of the Republic of Texas established the county in 1839 from Shelby County; it was organized in 1842 and named for Texas revolutionary leader Jonas Harrison. Marshall, founded in 1841 and county seat since 1842, is the largest city in the county and lies 39 miles west of Shreveport; Hallsville, Waskom, Elysian Fields, Harleton, Karnack and Scottsville are smaller communities, and part of Longview extends into the county. The Census Bureau estimated 71,956 residents in 2025 on 900 square miles of land. About two thirds of the county drains through Little Cypress Creek, Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake toward the Red River in Louisiana, and the rest drains to the Sabine River on the southern line. Caddo Lake State Park and nearby Lake O' the Pines provide water recreation. Oil and gas, lumber, and pottery and other manufactures support the economy, and more than 23 million cubic feet of pine were harvested in 2003. Rainfall is about 51 inches a year. I-20 crosses the county, and Marshall is about 150 miles from downtown Dallas, about 2 hours 40 minutes on I-20. Marshall and Hallsville are the two largest school districts.
Active TerraFunded Properties in Harrison County
FAQs about Buying Land in Harrison County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Harrison County?
For tax year 2025 the Harrison County government levies $0.3428 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 $1.12 to $1.33 per $100. Much of the county also falls in one of nine emergency services districts, at $0.0538 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 Harrison County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Marshall, the county seat, is about 150 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 2 hours 40 minutes, mostly on I-20. Downtown Fort Worth is about 185 miles away (about 3 hours 20 minutes). By road, Houston is about 225 miles, Austin is about 290 miles and San Antonio is about 370 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Harrison County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 8 school districts with territory in Harrison County. By property value the largest are Marshall ISD, Hallsville ISD, Elysian Fields ISD and Waskom ISD. Smaller areas belong to Karnack ISD, Harleton ISD, New Diana ISD and Ore City ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Harrison County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Most rural Harrison 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 Harrison County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Harrison 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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