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1747 W Highway 84

Mexia, Texas 76667
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SqFt4,276

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Acres10

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A rare piece of Texas history, Smith Ranch offers the historic 1933 Blake Smith Lodge on approximately 10 acres near Mexia, with the opportunity for the purchaser to acquire up to approximately 190 additional contiguous acres. Designed by Houston architects H.E. Weaver & Lou Ault, the lodge has remained in the Smith family for generations, with surviving original architectural plans and specifications documenting its remarkable craftsmanship. The approximately 4,276 SF, two story lodge offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Original yellow pine log walls, massive Louisiana cypress timbers, native stonework, soaring ceilings and a monumental stone fireplace define the dramatic Great Room. A renovated kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, large island, pa ntry and wood burning stove, with a den and informal dining area just beyond. Offered fully furnished, the lodge has a new roof and full exterior painting. Detached guest quarters connected by an enclosed breezeway include an upstairs bedroom and bath plus a downstairs office and game room, mini kitchen and full bath. The additional acreage includes open pasture, 3 stock tanks, cattle grazing and AG exemption, with frontage on both Hwy 84 and the county road. Community water and private well. With its historic lodge, guest quarters, acreage and setting, Smith Ranch offers potential as a private estate, family retreat, venue or hospitality concept, subject to approvals and buyer due diligence. Base offering is lodge + approx. 10 acres. Additional acreage available only to the lodge purchaser, up to approx. 200 acres total.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,540,000

AD Id : 91507271

MLS Id : 574967301

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 10 Acres(Lot)

Living Area Size : 4,276 Sq. Ft

County : Freestone

Subdivision: Walnut Hill Highlands

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedrooms: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4.5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1
  • Interior Features

    Built-in Features,Built-in Wine Cooler,Cedar Closet(s),Chandelier,Decorative Lighting,Double Vanity,Granite Counters,Kitchen Island,Loft,Multiple Staircases,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Pantry,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

    Appliances

    Electric Oven,Electric Range

    Utilities

    All Weather Road,Asphalt,Electricity Connected,Individual Water Meter,Outside City Limits,Private Water,Septic,Well
  • Cooling Features

    Ceiling Fan(s),Electric,Multi Units,Window Unit(s),Other

    Heating Source

    Electric,Fireplace(s),Wood Stove

    Fireplace

    Number of Fireplaces: 2 Fireplace Features: Bedroom,Decorative,Den,Great Room,Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Stone,Wood Burning,Wood Burning Stove

  • Building Information

    Built Year: 1933 Construction: Log,Siding Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation

    Block
  • Fencing

    Barbed Wire,Cross Fenced,Fenced,Full,Gate,Metal,Perimeter,Wire,Wrought Iron

    Construction Materials

    Log,Siding

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size (Acr): 10.0000 Lot Size Units: Acres Lot Size Square Feet: 435,600 Lot Size Source: Other Lot Features: Acreage,Cleared,Landscaped,Many Trees,Oak,Pasture,Tank/ Pond
  • Property Information

    SQ ft (Living Area): 4,276 Property Type: Residential Property Sub Type: Farm/Ranch Architectural Style: Other Subdivision: Alston City: Mexia State: Texas Directions: From Interstate 45 in Fairfield take HWY 84 west approximately 15 miles. The property will be on the south side of the highway at county road 921 Property Status: Active Levels: Two Property Age: 93

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $1,540,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $360
  • Listing Information

    Possession: Negotiable

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 7947 Tax Legal Description: M R ALSTON A-39 Unexempt Taxes: $3,906

  • Parking Information

    Garage Space: 0 Carport Spaces: 2 Parking Features: Additional Parking,Carport,Circular Driveway,Covered,Driveway,Electric Gate,No Garage,Paved
  • Homeowners Association Information

    HOA Type: None

  • School Information

    High School: Teague Junior High School: Teague Intermediate School: Teague School District: Teague ISD
  • Utility Information

    Utilities: All Weather Road,Asphalt,Electricity Connected,Individual Water Meter,Outside City Limits,Private Water,Septic,Well
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/26/2026 @ 23:37

MLS: 574967301 LISTED BY: Scott Holloway, Realty Plus - Mexia 254-715-2508 SOURCE: NTREIS - North Texas Real Estate Information

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