691 Bear Rd

Van Alstyne, TX 75495

$799,000
Price
2
Beds
2,579 Sq. Ft.
$310 / Sq. Ft.
2,579
Sq. Ft.
$310
per Sq. Ft.
New
New

Description

Escape to a one-of-a-kind retreat where rugged architectural charm meets contemporary luxury. Set on 3.5 versatile acres, this unique property offers endless possibilities; ideal for residential living, a short-term rental, creative retreat, business use, or even a church or community space. The main residence spans 2,579 sq. ft. and features striking rugged A frame architecture with a spacious open floor plan. A dramatic living and dining area flows seamlessly into a large, fully updated kitchen...Escape to a one-of-a-kind retreat where rugged architectural charm meets contemporary luxury. Set on 3.5 versatile acres, this unique property offers endless possibilities; ideal for residential living, a short-term rental, creative retreat, business use, or even a church or community space. The main residence spans 2,579 sq. ft. and features striking rugged A frame architecture with a spacious open floor plan. A dramatic living and dining area flows seamlessly into a large, fully updated kitchen with new appliances, making it perfect for gatherings or everyday living. The home has been completely renovated, including a new roof, new AC, and new water heater. Step outside to enjoy a beautiful deck overlooking the serene natural surroundings. Step out onto the massive deck to breathe in the tranquil views of your private woods and creek, or retreat to the oversized primary suite featuring an ensuite bath. A second structure provides exceptional flexibility with an upstairs bedroom with ensuite bath, plus an outdoor al fresco shower and soaking tub with peaceful views toward the wooded area and creek. Downstairs, you’ll find an open living space with a kitchenette and a covered patio, ideal for guests, rental income, or a private studio. The third structure is an air-conditioned dome, perfect for a workshop, studio, office, or creative space. With multiple structures, expansive acreage, and adaptable zoning potential, this one-of-a-kind property is perfectly suited for living, working, creating, or hosting, all in a beautiful, tranquil setting.
  1. Listed by Aidan Flores • TREC #0495746 • Coldwell Banker Realty • 972-771-9001

Property Details for 691 Bear Road

Subdivision Name
David C Wilson A-G1331
Architectural Style
A-Frame, Geo/Dome
Structural Style
Single Detached
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 07:22 PM

Property Details for 691 Bear Road

StatusActive
MLS #21142262
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF
CountyGrayson County

Location

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Building Information for 691 Bear Road

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,196 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,948

Property Taxes

$248

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 691 Bear Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • 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
  • Year Built Details: Preowned
  • School District: Van Alstyne ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 33.44
  • Longitude: -96.61
  • State: Texas
Parking
  • Parking Features: Aggregate, Circular Driveway, Driveway
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Spaces Covered Total: 0
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: David C Wilson A-G1331 3.5 Acres
  • Association Type: None
  • Special Taxing Entities: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Number Of Dining Areas: 1
  • Number Of Living Areas: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Utility Room, Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area: 2579.0
  • Smart Home Features Appor Pass Y: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Primary-2-1, Master Bedroom-2-1, Bedroom-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Utility Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Loft-2-1, Living Room-2-1, Guest Suite-1-1, Great Room-1-1, Workshop-1-1
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Covered Deck, Covered Patio/Porch, Rain Gutters, Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: No
  • Room and Features: Bedroom-Primary-2-1, Master Bedroom-2-1, Bedroom-1-1, Kitchen-1-1, Utility Room-1-1, Living Room-1-1, Dining Room-1-1, Loft-2-1, Living Room-2-1, Guest Suite-1-1, Great Room-1-1, Workshop-1-1
  • Room List: Bedroom-Primary, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Utility Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Loft, Guest Suite, Great Room, Workshop
  • Horse Permitted: Yes
  • Exterior Buildings: Guest House, Residence, See Remarks, Separate Entry Quarters, Workshop w/Electric, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch, See Remarks
  • Levels: Two
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 31 x 31
  • Room Length: 31.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Width: 31.00
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 23
  • Room Length: 24.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 23.00
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
  • Room Length: 19.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Width: 19.00
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 19
  • Room Length: 19.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Guest Suite
  • Room Width: 19.00
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Room Length: 10.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Width: 8.00
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 17
  • Room Features: Dual Sinks, Ensuite Bath, Medicine Cabinet, Separate Shower, Sitting Area in Primary, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Room Length: 21.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom-Primary
  • Room Width: 17.00
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Room Length: 14.00
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.00
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 12
  • Room Features: Built-in Cabinets, Natural Stone/Granite Type, Pantry, Solid Surface/Non-Natural Type
  • Room Length: 19.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.00
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 11
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Length: 15.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.00
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 5 x 5
  • Room Features: Separate Utility Room
  • Room Length: 5.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Width: 5.00
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 11
  • Room Length: 20.00
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.00
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Asphalt, City Water, Septic
Property and Assessments
  • Accessory Unit Type: Other
  • Accessory Unit: Yes
  • Accessory Unit Square Feet: 1474
  • Financing Proposed: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
  • Handicap: No
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Restrictions: Deed
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Easements: Utilities
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Lrg. Backyard Grass
  • Lot Size: 3 to < 5 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Lot Size Area: 3.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 152460.0
  • Multi Parcel ID: No
  • Parcel Number: 133800
  • Soil Type: Unknown
  • Property Attached: No

Property History for 691 Bear Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21142262

$799,000—
Jul 7, 2025

Sold

NTREIS #20927792

—
Jun 14, 2025

Pending

NTREIS #20927792

—
Jun 4, 2025

Active Option Contract

NTREIS #20927792

—
May 26, 2025

Withdrawn

NTREIS #20798498

—
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20927792

$375,000—
Apr 12, 2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$395,000—
Mar 19, 2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$425,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$459,000—
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20798498

$479,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/01/2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21142262

$799,000
07/07/2025

Sold

NTREIS #20927792

—
06/14/2025

Pending

NTREIS #20927792

—
06/04/2025

Active Option Contract

NTREIS #20927792

—
05/26/2025

Withdrawn

NTREIS #20798498

—
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20927792

$375,000
04/12/2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$395,000
03/19/2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$425,000
02/04/2025

Price Change

NTREIS #20798498

$459,000
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #20798498

$479,000

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

Public Records for 691 Bear Road

Taxable ValueLand$159,375Additions$279,479Total$438,854
Tax Record2023$2,979 ($248 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,096 SqFtLot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated2002CountyGRAYSONAPN288 133100821

Schools near 691 Bear Road

This home is within Van Alstyne Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Van Alstyne J High School
Public - 6 to 8
Van Alstyne High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Van Alstyne J High School
Public6 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 691 Bear Road, Van Alstyne, TX 75495

691 Bear Road is a single family home for sale in Van Alstyne, TX 75495. This property was listed for sale on January 1, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $799,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on July 7, 2025. This listing's school district is Van Alstyne Independent School District. Nearby schools include Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary School, Van Alstyne J High School and Van Alstyne High School. 691 Bear Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 2,579 sqft single family home built in 1989.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Aidan Flores

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