Buy Land in Hunt County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Hunt County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 123,336
- County seat
- Greenville
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 50 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.74%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 47 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 97°F and January lows about 33°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Greenville).
- Nearby cities
- Greenville, Commerce, Quinlan, Caddo Mills
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.3332 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 840.4 mi²
- Established
- 1846
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 50 mi (56 min) · Fort Worth: 80 mi (1 h 34 min) · Houston: 280 mi (5 h 00 min) · Austin: 245 mi (4 h 21 min) · San Antonio: 320 mi (5 h 48 min)
- School districts
- Greenville ISD, Quinlan ISD, Caddo Mills ISD, Commerce ISD, Royse City ISD, Lone Oak ISD, Bland ISD, Celeste ISD, Wolfe City ISD, Campbell ISD, Terrell ISD, Community ISD, Boles ISD, Leonard ISD, Cumby Collegiate ISD, Fannindel ISD, Cooper ISD
- Main highways
- I-30, US 67 (with I-30), SH 34
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Sabine River, Sulphur River (northeast), Lake Tawakoni (shoreline in Rains, Hunt and Van Zandt counties)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Hunt 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 Hunt County
Hunt County is in the Blackland Prairie of northeastern Texas, a broad plain with shallow stream valleys between 450 and 700 feet above sea level. It was formed from Fannin and Nacogdoches counties in 1846 and named for Memucan Hunt, the first Texas minister to Washington. Greenville, the county seat and largest city, is on I-30 about 50 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, a drive of about an hour. Commerce is home to East Texas A&M University, the name Texas A&M University-Commerce took in November 2024, and Caddo Mills, Quinlan and Wolfe City are other towns. The Census Bureau estimated 123,336 residents in 2025, up from a 2020 base of 99,959, on 840 square miles of land. The northeastern part of the county drains to the Sulphur River, the northwestern corner to the Trinity and the rest to the Sabine. Upland soils are loamy or clayey, and the clay bottomlands are subject to flooding. Lake Tawakoni, on the Sabine River, has part of its shoreline in the county. Cattle, forage and greenhouse crops lead agriculture, while education and manufacturing are key employers, and Greenville's Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum recalls the county's cotton era. Annual rainfall is about 47 inches. Rural land is spread across many school districts, led by Greenville, Quinlan, Caddo Mills and Commerce.
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FAQs about Buying Land in Hunt County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Hunt County?
For tax year 2025 the Hunt County government levies $0.3332 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 $1.45 to $1.80 per $100. The combined figures include the Hunt County Memorial Hospital District ($0.2072), which covers the whole county. 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 Hunt County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Greenville, the county seat, is about 50 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 55 minutes, mostly on I-30. Downtown Fort Worth is about 80 miles away (about 1 hour 35 minutes). By road, Houston is about 280 miles, Austin is about 245 miles and San Antonio is about 320 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Hunt County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 17 school districts with territory in Hunt County. By property value the largest are Greenville ISD, Quinlan ISD, Caddo Mills ISD, Commerce ISD, Royse City ISD and Lone Oak ISD. Smaller areas belong to Bland ISD, Celeste ISD, Wolfe City ISD, Campbell ISD, Terrell ISD, Community ISD, Boles ISD, Leonard ISD, Cumby Collegiate ISD, Fannindel ISD and Cooper ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
What are the hunting rules in Hunt County?
For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Hunt 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. Archery hunting also requires an archery endorsement on the hunting license.
Can foreigners buy land in Hunt 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 Hunt County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Hunt 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 Hunt County?
Hunt 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 Hunt County?
Most rural Hunt 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 Hunt County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Hunt 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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