520 Cates Rd

Van Alstyne, TX 75495

$3,500,000
Price
2,978,719 / 68.38
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Wonderful 68.3 acres with quick access to Van Alstyne and US Hwy 75. Located in the sought-after VAISD. Rolling land with beautiful trees, a nice pond, native grasses, and a fully fenced perimeter. The adjacent acreage to the north is currently being developed. Excellent location—20 minutes to McKinney and 45 minutes to the intersection of US-75 and I-635. See documents for the topo map, flood map, soil map, and property boundary map. Located outside city limits. Water is provided by South Grayson...Wonderful 68.3 acres with quick access to Van Alstyne and US Hwy 75. Located in the sought-after VAISD. Rolling land with beautiful trees, a nice pond, native grasses, and a fully fenced perimeter. The adjacent acreage to the north is currently being developed. Excellent location—20 minutes to McKinney and 45 minutes to the intersection of US-75 and I-635. See documents for the topo map, flood map, soil map, and property boundary map. Located outside city limits. Water is provided by South Grayson Water Co-op; electric is through Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op. AG exemption is in place. The master plan for 1-acre lots has received final approval from the city, making this property ready to begin your new development project. Do not trespass. Contact listing agent for access.
  1. Listed by Silvana Azpiazu • TREC #0753051 • Monument Realty • 734-765-2902

Property Details for 520 Cates Road

Subdivision Name
none
Zoning Description
Ag-exemption.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2025 10:18 AM

Property Details for 520 Cates Road

StatusActive
MLS #20742636
Days on Market548
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLots & Acreage / Farm/Ranch
Year Built1915
Lot Size68.38 AC
CountyGrayson County
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Building Information for 520 Cates Road

Lot Size68.38 AC

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Property Information for 520 Cates Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From US 75 exit 51. Go east on FM 121. North on Cates Road. Sign on the right.
  • Elementary School: Bob and Lola Sanford
  • Elementary School Name: Bob and Lola Sanford
  • High School: Van Alstyne
  • High School Name: Van Alstyne
  • Junior High School: Van Alstyne
  • Senior Community Yes/No: No
  • School District: Van Alstyne ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 33.44
  • Longitude: -96.55
  • State: Texas
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: G-0636 JONES HARDY A-G0636, ACRES 68.382
  • Association Type: None
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Barbed Wire
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Horse Amenities: Barn(s), Electric to Barn, Hay Barn
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Asphalt, Co-op Electric, Co-op Water, Outside City Limits, Overhead Utilities, No City Services
Property and Assessments
  • AG Exemption: Yes
  • Financing Proposed: Cash
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Restrictions: None
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Development: City Limits
  • Easements: Electric
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Cleared
  • Lot Size: 50 to =< 100 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 68.382
  • Lot Size Area: 68.382
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2978719.92
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: 133529
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Soil Type: Clay
  • Current Use: Agricultural
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt

Property History for 520 Cates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20742636

$3,500,000—
Oct 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20742636

$4,200,000—
Sep 7, 2024

Expired

NTREIS #20325558

—
Feb 28, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

NTREIS #20325558

—
Sep 13, 2023

Price Change

NTREIS #20325558

$4,200,000—
May 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20325558

$4,500,000—
Mar 26, 2022

Sold

NTREIS #14686151

—
Mar 9, 2022

Pending

NTREIS #14686151

—
Dec 12, 2021

Active Option Contract

NTREIS #14686151

—
Oct 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #14686151

$1,800,000—
Jun 15, 2021

Expired

NTREIS #14246214

—
Dec 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #14246214

$1,729,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20742636

$3,500,000
10/01/2024

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20742636

$4,200,000
09/07/2024

Expired

NTREIS #20325558

—
02/28/2024

Temporarily Off Market

NTREIS #20325558

—
09/13/2023

Price Change

NTREIS #20325558

$4,200,000
05/10/2023

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20325558

$4,500,000
03/26/2022

Sold

NTREIS #14686151

—
03/09/2022

Pending

NTREIS #14686151

—
12/12/2021

Active Option Contract

NTREIS #14686151

—
10/10/2021

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #14686151

$1,800,000
06/15/2021

Expired

NTREIS #14246214

—
12/29/2019

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #14246214

$1,729,200

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 520 Cates Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,633Additions$28,872Total$90,505
Tax Record2024$1,703 ($142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtLot Size2,978,720 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1915Year Renovated1968CountyGRAYSONAPN286 0636009

Schools near 520 Cates Road

This home is within Van Alstyne Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Van Alstyne Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Van Alstyne High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Van Alstyne Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Van Alstyne High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 520 Cates Road, Van Alstyne, TX 75495

520 Cates Road is a 68.38 ac of land for sale in Van Alstyne, TX 75495. This property was listed for sale on October 1, 2024 by Monument Realty, it's currently listed at $3,500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 548 days and was last sold on March 26, 2022. This listing's school district is Van Alstyne Independent School District. Nearby schools include Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School, Van Alstyne Junior High School and Van Alstyne High School. 520 Cates Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 68.38 ac of land built in 1915 on a 2,978,719 sq. ft. / 68.38 acres lot.

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