17042 Highway 21

8,472 Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
8,472
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience refined country living at its finest in this extraordinary 36-acre private estate atop a scenic hill in the heart of Davy Crockett National Forest, Houston County, TX. A gated concrete drive leads to an 8,472 sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms, 2 bunkrooms, 8.5 baths, 2 laundry areas, and a luxurious primary suite with 2 offices. The Chef’s kitchen features 3 large islands, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, a gas range, 3 ovens, and a spacious pantry. Enjoy a saltwater pool with beach entry, spa,...Experience refined country living at its finest in this extraordinary 36-acre private estate atop a scenic hill in the heart of Davy Crockett National Forest, Houston County, TX. A gated concrete drive leads to an 8,472 sq. ft. home with 5 bedrooms, 2 bunkrooms, 8.5 baths, 2 laundry areas, and a luxurious primary suite with 2 offices. The Chef’s kitchen features 3 large islands, 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, a gas range, 3 ovens, and a spacious pantry. Enjoy a saltwater pool with beach entry, spa, slide, fountains, and a 3,300 sq. ft. patio with outdoor kitchen, gazebo, and bathroom access. Relax in 3 screened porches or enjoy the game and exercise rooms, fire pit, walking trail, and playground. The guest house offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and a screened porch. Features include metal roofs, 2 tankless water heaters, aerobic septic, deep well, whole-house generator, LED lighting, surveillance system, and 1,100 sq. ft. barn. Fully furnished—your turnkey East Texas retreat!
  1. Listed by Janet Dreyer • TREC #0709556 • Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Round Top
    P: (832)-326-6025 C: (832)-326-6025 janet.dreyer@sothebys.realty

Property Details for 17042 Highway 21

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Abstract 47/No Subdivision
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 01:28 PM

Property Details for 17042 Highway 21

StatusActive
MLS #96180515
Days on Market261
Taxes$112 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeFarm
MLS TypeFarm / Detached
Year Built2016
Lot Size35.46 AC
CountyHouston County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Round Top, Janet Dreyer, TREC #0709556
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Building Information for 17042 Highway 21

Building Size-Lot Size35.46 AC

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Property Information for 17042 Highway 21

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Houston: Approx 135 miles I-45 North - 65 miles Exit 113 for TX-19 toward Crockett Continue onto TX-19 N - 4.3 miles Take FM 2821 to ramp and turn left - 1.0 miles Right FM 247 - 24 miles Right TX-21 E - 25.9 miles Left TX-304 N - 1.8 miles Left TX-21 E - 17.4 miles; property on right
  • MLS Area Major: 41
  • MLS Area Minor: Grapeland Area
  • Road Responsibility: PublicMaintainedRoad
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Unparsed Address: 17042 State Highway 21 E
  • Water Source: Well
Parking
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Porte Cochere, Workshop In Garage
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Annual Amount: $112
  • Tax Legal Description: DAN MCLEAN AB 57 1.00 AC & DAN MCLEAN AB 57 35.457 AC
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: KENNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Elementary School District: 60 - Kennard
  • High School: KENNARD HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: KENNARD HIGH SCHOOL
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Lot Information
  • Living Area: 8472.0
  • Living Area Source: Owner
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Trees
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1,568,160
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
  • Acres Description: 20 Up to 50 Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Additional Parcels Description: 0024932
  • Additional Parcels YN: Yes
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 0030712
  • Possible Use: Ranch, Recreational
  • Property Sub Type: Free Standing, Detached
  • Property Type: Single-Family, Country Homes/Acreage, Farm
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure Shade, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Utilities
  • Sewer: AerobicSeptic, SepticTank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier, Slab
  • Horse Amenities: HorsesAllowed
  • Other Structures: Barns, Guest House, Sheds
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, InGround, SaltWater
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Pool Area: No
  • Security Features: Security Gate, Prewired, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
  • Structure Type: House
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 8
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Propane
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Balcony, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Spa/Hot Tub, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots And Pan Drawers, Pantry, Separate Shower, Walk In Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Rooms Total: 26
  • Room Type: Den, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Pantry, Sunroom, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified YN: Yes
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 5'7x12'3
  • Room Features: ButlersPantry
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Pantry
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 37'10X18'9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: GameRoom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 21'5x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 21'5x25'1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 34'3x7'9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Sunroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21'5X13'5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10'2x9'8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 21'5x23'9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 9'10x9'8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Office
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 6'7x5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 20'4x17'8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11'9x14'11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15'1x9'2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 7'11x5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 9'8X15'11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 12'9x14'11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 11'9x17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 14'4X24'10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 8'8x8'7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Description Information
Building Details
  • Builder Name: Alvin Stanaland
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered YN: No

Property History for 17042 Highway 21

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #96180515

$2,495,000
Aug 29, 2025

Pending

HARMLS #96180515

Jun 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #96180515

$2,495,000
Nov 30, 2021

Terminated

HARMLS #57504274

$2,997,000
Mar 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57504274

$2,997,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #96180515

$2,495,000
08/29/2025

Pending

HARMLS #96180515

06/04/2025

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #96180515

$2,495,000
11/30/2021

Terminated

HARMLS #57504274

$2,997,000
03/16/2021

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #57504274

$2,997,000

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Public Records for 17042 Highway 21

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$46 ($4 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,544,507 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyHOUSTONAPN000570052000010000047

Schools near 17042 Highway 21

This home is within Kennard Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kennard School
PublicPK to 12

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17042 Highway 21 is for sale in Grapeland, TX 75844. This property was listed for sale on June 4, 2025 by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty - Round Top, it's currently listed at $2,495,000. This listing's school district is Kennard Independent School District. Nearby schools include Kennard School. 17042 Highway 21 is a 7-bed, 9-bath, 8,472 sqft built in 2016.

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