Welcome to 1708 James Craft Road located in the desirable Somerville Place Subdivision, offering a peaceful country setting just minutes from Lake Somerville. This spacious homesite provides the perfect opportunity to build your dream home or weekend retreat surrounded by mature trees, natural Texas landscape, and the quiet charm of lake-area living. Somerville Place is a well-established rural subdivision known for its relaxed atmosphere and community appeal. Residents enjoy access to subdivision amenities including a community pool, park, and pavilion, along with convenient proximity to Lake Somerville’s recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. The neighborhood offers a laid-back lifestyle while still providing essential utilities and easy access to surrounding towns. Ideally located in Central Texas, this property offers excellent connectivity: Approximately 30 minutes to College Station / Bryan; About 1 hour 20 minutes to Austin; Roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to Houston. Whether you are looking for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property, this location offers the perfect balance of privacy, recreation, and accessibility in the heart of the Texas countryside.
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Price cut: $2K (7/1)
$20,500
1708 James Craft Rd, Somerville, TX 77879
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10,741Square Feet
Unimproved Land
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10,741 Square Feet Lot
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What's special
Natural texas landscapeSurrounded by mature treesSpacious homesitePeaceful country setting
- 157 days
- 27
- 2
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Madyson Gill Batson TREC #0729354 (979)272-1759,
Home & Ranch Real Estate
Source: BCSMLS,MLS#: 26004479
Originating MLS: Bryan College Station Regional AOR
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 10,741 Square Feet
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 24104
- Zoning description: None
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Not Connected (nearby), Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground, Pool
- Subdivision: Somerville Place
Location
- Region: Somerville
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $22,983
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 158 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $20,500-8.9% |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $22,500 |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $22,500 |
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| 5/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $22,500 |
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| 8/22/2019 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $21,961 +20% |
| 2024 | $242 +14.9% | $18,301 +20% |
| 2023 | $211 +8.1% | $15,251 +26.8% |
| 2022 | $195 +69.7% | $12,029 +86.7% |
| 2021 | $115 | $6,444 +5.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $6,122 +14% |
| 2018 | -- | $5,370 +42.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $3,759 |
| 2016 | -- | $3,759 |
| 2015 | -- | $3,759 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 77879
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: ,
- District: Somerville
Source: BCSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






