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#20948329, Michael Phillips, Listing Office: Fathom Realty LLC
$199,900 List price
1498 Fm 279 Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
$2,374
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3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,929 sqft
0.6 acres
$104 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1498 Fm 279
Own a piece of history in quaint Downtown Ben Wheeler! This charming 1939 Home sits on approximately .615 acre and features an Inviting Front Porch, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 living areas, and dining area. With a detached carport-garage, the property offers flexibility for use as a homestead, business, or short-term rental. Surrounded by local music, shopping, and eateries, it’s ideal as a commercial or residential investment property. A unique opportunity in a vibrant, historic community!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,929 sqft
Lot size0.615 Acres
Year built1939
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #55869441
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $199,900
- Price/SqFt: $103
- Lot: Other
- Directions: From Canton- East on Hwy 64 to Fm 279 to property on right just before downtown.
- Year Built: 1939
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,929 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.615 Acres
- MLS Number: 55869441
- MLS Name: HAR
- Office Name: Exit Realty Pro
- Office Phone: (903) 567-7777
- Office Email: mike@texasrealtypro.net
- Listing Agent: Michael Murdock
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Nearby schools
4
Martins Mill Elementary School
Public District PK-6
5.5 mi
•301 FM 1861
3
Van Intermediate School
Public District 2-3
6.9 mi
•349 E Texas St
5
Van Middle School
Public District 4-6
7.4 mi
•14300 State Hwy 110
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,813. The most common annual income of people living in Ben Wheeler, TX is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
40%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Hunting
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Wal-Mart
Bass Pro Shops
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Applebees
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
GMC
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
New Country- Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 1498 Fm 279
The listing price of 1498 Fm 279 property is $199,900.
The property 1498 Fm 279 is a house located in Ben Wheeler, Texas, 75754.
Active Listing: 1498 Fm 279 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1498 Fm 279 are: Martins Mill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Van Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Van Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Van Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brownsboro Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brownsboro Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Martins Mill High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Van High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Ranch Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
The property at 1498 Fm 279 has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1498 Fm 279 is 1,929 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1498 Fm 279 is 1939.
This home is located at 1498 Fm 279 in Ben Wheeler, TX and zip code 75754. This 1,929 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.61 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,900.
In April 2025 more than 0 listings in Ben Wheeler, TX were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Ben Wheeler, TX real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.8%. Listings spent 27 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $387,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.