This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130' of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Père David's deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. There is a dedicated volunteer community that hosts fishing tournaments & family-friendly events throughout the year. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
Property Type(s):
Single Family
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Last Updated
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7/31/2026
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Tract
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Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c
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Year Built
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2019
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Garage Spaces
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2.0
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County
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Henderson
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SCHOOLS
| School District |
Athens ISD |
| Elementary School |
Central Athens |
| Jr. High School |
Athens |
| High School |
Athens |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Central Air, Electric |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| AMENITIES |
Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure |
| APPLIANCES |
Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Board & Batten Siding, Stone |
| EXTERIOR |
Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Central, Electric |
| HOA DUES |
1400|Annually |
| INTERIOR |
Chandelier, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s) |
| LOT |
1.137 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Many Trees, Rolling Slope, Waterfront, Wooded |
| PARKING |
Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gated, Attached |
| SEWER |
Septic Tank |
| STORIES |
1 |
| STYLE |
Ranch |
| SUBDIVISION |
Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c |
| TAXES |
7742 |
| WATERFRONT |
Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
Lake Privileges, Lake Front |
Location
Listing provided by Valerie Heaton, Fathom Realty LLC
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This data was last updated on: 8/2/26 7:59 PM PDT
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