8640 STATE HIGHWAY 198, CANTON, TX 75103
Homes for sale in Canton.
Homes for sale in 75103.
8640 State Highway 198
Canton, TX 75103
List Price$899,900
Listing #21159578
About This Property
Step into a rare piece of East Texas history. Originally built in 1940 and recognized as a historic landmark in Old Town Mabank, this iconic home is rich with stories and timeless charm. The home was later carefully moved to Canton with plans for restoration that were never completed, offering a unique opportunity for a new owner to bring this historic treasure back to life. While the house does need repairs and updating, it is priced well below recent appraisal--making this an exceptional value for investors, renovators, or anyone with a vision. Set on a sprawling 26+ acres, the possibilities here are truly endless. The property includes a large, versatile shop ideal for business use, hobbies, or storage, along with separate guest quarters perfect for visitors, rental income, or multi-generational living. Whether you're dreaming of a private estate, event venue, retreat, or restoration project, this one-of-a-kind property offers space, history, and potential you simply can't replicate.
Property Features
Location Information
County
Van Zandt
Subdivision
NA
Interior Features
Rooms
First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Family Room, First Floor Kitchen, First Floor Living Room, Second Floor Primary Bedroom
Number of Fireplaces
0
Interior
Chandelier, Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Cable TV, Natural Woodwork
Heating
Central
Master Bedroom Description
0 x 0
Cooling
Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Full Baths
3
Floors
Other, Tile, Wood
Living Room Description
0 x 0
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen Description
0 x 0
Appliances
Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Has Fireplace
No
Exterior Features
Style
Farmhouse
Patio / Deck Description
Covered, Wrap Around
Stories
2
Pool Description
None
Construction
Stone Veneer, Wood Siding
Lot Description
Acreage
Roof
Metal
Lot Size in Acres
26.7
Utilities
Propane, Septic Available, Water Available, Cable Available
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.
1,163,052
Parking Description
Covered
Is One Story
No
Has Garage
Yes
Lot Description
Acreage
Garage Spaces
3
School
Elementary School District
Canton ISD
High School
Canton
Elementary School
Canton
Additional Information
Year Built Details
Preowned
Year Built
1940
Property Type
SFR
Status
Active
Property SubType 2
House
Has a Home Owners Association
No
Property SubType
Single Family Residence
Tax Annual Amount
4089.0
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$4,200
per month
30 Year Fixed. 3.52% Interest Rate.
Principal + Interest
$3,242
Monthly Tax
$749
Monthly Insurance
$209
yrs
%
$
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Schools
Walk Score
Listing courtesy of
Kenneth Middleton, Ebby Halliday Realtors
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