Homes for Sale/Burleson County/Somerville/Birch Creek Forest
Active MLS #28836522 · 71 days on market

501 Sweet Gum Lane

Somerville, TX 77879
Subdivision  ·  Birch Creek Forest
List Price
$230,000
$171/SF
Beds
2
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,344
Built
1979
Lot
0.65 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Burleson
Tax Rate
1.13%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary SOMERVILLE EL B
Middle SOMERVILLE J H D
High SOMERVILLE H S CCMR 72% · Grad 94% D
TEA accountability ratings reflect 2024–25 where available. School attendance zones are subject to district redistricting — confirm directly with the district before making a school-based decision.

Overview

§ 01

Country living on over half an acre! This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers spacious bedrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinets and counter space. The versatile attached guest space provides the third bedroom and second bath, or the additional space is perfect for a workshop, home office, art studio, workout room, music room, or whatever suits your needs. Interior features include plank flooring and an energy-efficient mini-split heating/cooling system. The exterior boasts durable Hardie plank siding, a metal roof, and a welcoming front porch. Outside, there's plenty of room for hobbies and storage needs, including covered RV parking, an additional storage shed, and a spacious detached carport. Mature trees provide shade and character as this home sits along a cul-de-sac street, which adds to its appeal. Conveniently located close to the lake, this property offers the perfect blend of country charm, flexibility, and functionality. Schedule your viewing today!

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Plank
  • Vinyl
  • Heat: Central
  • Heat: Electric
  • Cool: Central Air
  • Cool: Electric

Exterior & lot

  • Covered Patio
  • Fence
  • Patio
  • Cul De Sac
  • Subdivision
  • Back Yard
  • Covered
  • Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Detached Carport
  • None
  • Rv Access Parking
  • Association

Community

  • Pool
  • Style: Traditional

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Residential
Property Sub Type Detached
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1979
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Stories 1
Levels One
Living Area 1,344 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 1,344 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Cement Siding
Roof Metal

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms (total) 2
Bathrooms Full 2
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 3

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Down, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fans
Flooring Plank, Vinyl
Appliances Gas Oven, Gas Range

Exterior

Exterior Features Covered Patio, Fence, Patio
Patio / Porch Covered, Deck, Patio
Fencing Back Yard
Pool Private No
Pool Features Association

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Carport Spaces 2
Parking Features Detached Carport, None, Rv Access Parking

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 0.6497
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Cul De Sac, Subdivision

Location

County Burleson
MLS Area Major 59
Subdivision Birch Creek Forest
Postal Code 77879

Utilities

Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank

HOA / Association

HOA Yes
HOA Fee $124
HOA Fee Frequency Annually
HOA Name Birch Creek Forest
Amenities Pool

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $2,608
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 1.13%
Parcel # 22698
Legal Description S2501 BIRCH CREEK FOREST BLK 6 LOT 6/4 & 5, .6497 ACRES
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, Va Loan
Lease Considered No
Disclosures First Right Of Refusal, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 3 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 3

Bonus Room 16x30
Bedroom 14x14
Bedroom 12x14

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
● §49.452 Notice
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction Burleson County MUD 1 Match confidence

Taxes & Cost of Ownership

§ 04
Tax breakdown not availableWe could not resolve the taxing jurisdictions for this listing. We will enrich this when the county tax roll loads.

HOA & Community

§ 05
● HOA details
$124
ANNUALLY
Association nameBirch Creek Forest Management co. Website Phone Cert on filepending
● Community amenities
No curated amenity map yet for this subdivision.

Broadband & Connectivity

§ 06
Broadband not mappedWe have not yet resolved FCC provider data for this block.

Environmental Risk

§ 08
X
FEMA Zone
Zone X · Minimal risk
Outside 100-year and 500-year floodplains. No flood insurance required by lender.
PANEL 48051C SFHA NO SOURCE 48051C_STUDY1
🌡 Heat days >95°F
71 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 20 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
🌵 Drought (current)
D1 · Moderate
US Drought Monitor county reading, week of 2026-09-15.
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
2 comparable sales nearbyAddress-level sold detail is available to registered users. Reach out to Allen for the full comparable-sales report.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Birch Creek Forest
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Birch Creek Forest City · ZIPSomerville · 77879 CountyBurleson Listings in subdivision136 Active now10 Sold (last 12 mo)5 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
1975s 1 1980s 1 1995s 1 2000s 1 2005s 1 2025s 2

Fire Protection

§ 11
Nearest station
Birch Creek Area Volunteer Fire Department
· Somerville
Distance
0.1 mi
Straight-line from listing
ISO rating
Future data point
Avg. response
From incident log (future)

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48051970501 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$54,688
ACS 2023
Median home value
$133,900
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
52%
1,393 housing units
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Median age
53.4
Population 1,648
Work from home
36%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
17%
of commuters
Below poverty
10.6%
tract-level

Amenities & Nearby Places

§ 13

Active listing — amenities should populate from the go-live pipeline. Click to fetch now if missing.

Location & Neighborhood

§ 13
● This Home
501 Sweet Gum Lane, Somerville, TX 77879
Burleson County · 30.32°N, 96.64°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Jul 14, 2026 Listed $230,000 Tammie Kenny
Dec 31, 1978 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Tammie Kenny · Infinity Real Estate Group
Data provided by Houston Realtors Information Service (HAR MLS). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements, square footage, and school assignments should be independently verified. HAR MLS content last updated Jul 15, 2026.
MLS# 28836522 · LIST DATE: Jul 14, 2026 · PARCEL: 22698
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