Buy Land in Red River County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Red River County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 11,816
- County seat
- Clarksville
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 135 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.65%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 49 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 92°F and January lows about 32°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Clarksville).
- Nearby cities
- Clarksville, Bogata, Detroit, Avery
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.6916 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 1,043.9 mi²
- Established
- 1837
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 135 mi (2 h 31 min) · Fort Worth: 165 mi (3 h 09 min) · Houston: 305 mi (6 h 15 min) · Austin: 330 mi (5 h 56 min) · San Antonio: 410 mi (7 h 23 min)
- School districts
- Clarksville ISD, Rivercrest ISD, Detroit ISD, Avery ISD, Prairiland ISD
- Main highways
- US 82, SH 37 (business route in Clarksville)
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Red River (northern boundary), Sulphur River (southern boundary), Wright Patman Lake (extends into the county)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Red River 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 Red River County
Red River County is in Northeast Texas, separated from Oklahoma by the Red River, which forms its northern boundary, while the Sulphur River forms the southern one. The Red River settlements sent delegates to the Convention of 1836, and an act signed by President Sam Houston on December 14, 1837, formally delineated the county. Clarksville, chosen as county seat in 1838, is the largest town and lies about 60 miles northwest of Texarkana; Bogata, Detroit, Annona and Avery are smaller towns. The Census Bureau estimated 11,816 residents in 2025 on 1,044 square miles of land, or about 11 people per square mile. The terrain is gently rolling East Texas timberland between 300 and 500 feet above sea level, with loamy and clayey soils. Beef cattle, hay, soybeans and cotton are the chief farm products, and the county harvested more than 3.5 million cubic feet of pine and 5.2 million cubic feet of hardwood in 2003. Wright Patman Lake on the Sulphur River extends into the county. Rainfall is about 49 inches a year. US 82 links Clarksville with Paris to the west, and the fastest drive to downtown Dallas, about 135 miles or 2.5 hours, continues on SH 24 and I-30. Clarksville, Rivercrest, Detroit and Avery are the main school districts.
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FAQs about Buying Land in Red River County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Red River County?
For tax year 2025 the Red River County government levies $0.6916 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 $1.46 to $1.77 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 Red River County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Clarksville, the county seat, is about 135 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 2 hours 30 minutes, mostly on US 82, SH 24 and I-30. Downtown Fort Worth is about 165 miles away (about 3 hours 10 minutes). By road, Houston is about 305 miles, Austin is about 330 miles and San Antonio is about 410 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Red River County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 5 school districts with territory in Red River County. By property value the largest are Clarksville ISD, Rivercrest ISD, Detroit ISD, Avery ISD and Prairiland ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Red River County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Red River 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.
Can foreigners buy land in Red River 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 Red River County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Red River 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 Red River County?
Red River 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 Red River County?
Most rural Red River 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 Red River County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Red River 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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