Buy Land in Titus County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Titus County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 31,563
- County seat
- Mount Pleasant
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 115 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.48%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 49 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 93°F and January lows about 32°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Mount Pleasant).
- Nearby cities
- Mount Pleasant, Talco, Winfield, Miller's Cove
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.3861 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 406.3 mi²
- Established
- 1846
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 115 mi (2 h 05 min) · Fort Worth: 150 mi (2 h 43 min) · Houston: 260 mi (5 h 23 min) · Austin: 310 mi (5 h 30 min) · San Antonio: 390 mi (6 h 57 min)
- School districts
- Mount Pleasant ISD, Chapel Hill ISD, Harts Bluff ISD, Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD, Rivercrest ISD, Pewitt CISD
- Main highways
- I-30, US 67, US 271
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Sulphur River (north), Big Cypress Creek (south), Lake Bob Sandlin and Lake Bob Sandlin State Park (north shore, about 12 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant), Wright Patman Lake (extends into the county)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Titus 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 Titus County
Titus County lies in Northeast Texas in the East Texas timberlands, heavily forested with pine, cypress and oak on nearly level to rolling ground between 250 and 450 feet above sea level. The First Legislature of the state of Texas established the county in 1846 and named it for Andrew Jackson Titus, an early Red River County settler. Mount Pleasant, the county seat and only sizeable town, sits on I-30 about 60 miles southwest of Texarkana; Talco, Winfield, Cookville and Miller's Cove are smaller communities. The Census Bureau estimated 31,563 residents in 2025 on 406 square miles of land. The northern half drains to the Sulphur River and the southern half to Big Cypress Creek, and the light loamy soils sit over reddish clay subsoils. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park is on the north shore of Lake Bob Sandlin, about 12 miles southwest of Mount Pleasant. Poultry and cattle lead agriculture, and lignite mining and trailer manufacturing have been important parts of the economy. Besides I-30, US 67 and US 271 cross the county. Rainfall averages about 49 inches a year. Mount Pleasant is about 115 miles from downtown Dallas, roughly two hours on I-30. Mount Pleasant ISD covers most of the county by property value, with Chapel Hill and Harts Bluff in smaller areas.
Active TerraFunded Properties in Titus County
FAQs about Buying Land in Titus County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Titus County?
For tax year 2025 the Titus County government levies $0.3861 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 $1.34 to $1.64 per $100. The combined figures include the Titus County Memorial Hospital District ($0.1820) and the Northeast Texas Community College District ($0.1100), which cover 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 Titus County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Mount Pleasant, the county seat, is about 115 miles from downtown Dallas by road, about 2 hours 5 minutes, mostly on I-30. Downtown Fort Worth is about 150 miles away (about 2 hours 45 minutes). By road, Houston is about 260 miles, Austin is about 310 miles and San Antonio is about 390 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Titus County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 6 school districts with territory in Titus County. By property value the largest are Mount Pleasant ISD, Chapel Hill ISD, Harts Bluff ISD and Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD. Smaller areas belong to Rivercrest ISD and Pewitt CISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Titus County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Titus 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 Titus 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 Titus County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Titus 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 Titus County?
Titus 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 Titus County?
Most rural Titus 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 Titus County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Titus 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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