Homes for Sale/Cherokee County/Jacksonville/Rural RISD Ponta
Active MLS #76733906 · 26 days on market

8779 FM 768

Jacksonville, TX 75766
Subdivision  ·  Rural RISD Ponta
List Price
$999,998
$1111/SF
Beds
1
Baths
1
Sq Ft
900
Built
2010
Lot
106.03 ac
Garage
0-car
County
Cherokee
Tax Rate
0.08%

Schools

§ 03
District
Elementary RUSK EL B
Middle RUSK J H B
High RUSK H S CCMR 91% · Grad 98% B
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

Situated on 106+- acres, this charming rustic cabin, custom built in 2010, welcomes you via a stone sidewalk & captures picturesque views from its wraparound porch. Inside, cedar walls, vaulted ceiling, stairway & floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light. The flooring - reclaimed from a 100-year-old school in Dallas—adds warmth, character, & history to the thoughtfully designed interior. Smart storage solutions maximize space. Add’l improvements-a metal garage & storage building, plus an open shed. Apprx. 15 acres of high-fence pens with a surrounding high-fence alley were previously used for raising deer, offering continued wildlife or livestock opportunities. Fields have been planted in drought-resistant millet sorghum to sustain wildlife, with established white clover & Bermuda grasses. Fruit trees have also been planted. Whether a private retreat, recreational ranch, wildlife operation, or future homestead, this remarkable property offers endless possibilities.

Features

§ 02

Interior

  • All Bedrooms Up
  • Bedroomon Upper Level
  • Kitchen Family Room Combo
  • Split Bedrooms
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Walk In Pantry
  • Kitchen Dining Combo
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Wood
  • Heat: Wall Furnace
  • Heat: Zoned
  • Cool: Other
  • Cool: Zoned

Exterior & lot

  • Wooded
  • Level
  • Rolling Slope
  • Foundation: Pillar Post Pier
  • Detached Carport
  • None

Community

  • Security Gate
  • Style: Other
  • Style: Split Level

Property Details

§ 03 · Full MLS record

Property

Property Type Farm
Architectural Style Other, Split Level
Year Built 2010
Year Built Source PublicRecords
New Construction No

Building

Levels OneAndOneHalf,MultiSplit
Living Area 900 sq ft
Living Area Source Appraiser
Building Area Total 900 sq ft
Foundation Pillar Post Pier
Construction Cement Siding

Rooms & Baths

Bedrooms 1
Bedrooms Possible 1
Bathrooms (total) 1
Bathrooms Full 1
Bathrooms Half 0
Rooms Total 5

Interior

Interior Features All Bedrooms Up, Bedroomon Upper Level, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Split Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Pantry, Kitchen Dining Combo
Flooring Wood
Appliances Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave
Security Security Gate

Exterior

Pool Private No

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces 0
Carport Spaces 4
Parking Features Detached Carport, None

Lot

Lot Size (acres) 106.0300
Lot Size Source Appraiser
Lot Features Wooded, Level, Rolling Slope

Location

County Cherokee
MLS Area Major 76
Subdivision Rural RISD Ponta
Road Surface Gravel
Postal Code 75766

Utilities

Heating Wall Furnace, Zoned
Cooling Other, Zoned
Water Source Public
Sewer Septic Tank

Taxes, Terms & Disclosures

Tax Annual Amount $791
Tax Year 2025
Tax Rate (est.) 0.08%
Parcel # 000119476000
Legal Description A 892 BLK 1093 TR 17 S WILDS J08
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Lease Considered No
Disclosures Exclusions Disclosure, Other, Seller Disclosure

Room Layout

§ 04 · 5 rooms · MLS-supplied

Main level · 4

Bathroom 0x0
Kitchen 13x13
Living Room 19x14
Dining Room 11x7

Second level · 1

Primary Bedroom 19x16

MUD Disclosure (§49.452)

§ 03 · Data moat
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Listing's rolled-up MUD rate Resolved MUD jurisdiction not mapped 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
No HOA on recordIf this is an HOA property, details are not yet loaded. Full cert available on request.

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Environmental Risk

§ 08
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FEMA Zone
Flood zone: not mapped by FEMA for this area
No FEMA digital flood map covers this location, so this property's flood risk has not been established. Verify flood insurance requirements with your lender.
SFHA NOT DETERMINED
🌡 Heat days >95°F
67 days/yr above 95°F
Plus 22 days above 100°F. NOAA station records, 2016-2025 average.
30-day air qualityData not yet available
Drought (current)Data not yet available
Sources: FEMA NFHL · NOAA GHCN-Daily · EPA AQS · US Drought Monitor. Climate rollup last computed Sep 23, 2026.

Recent Comparable Sales

§ 09
No comps within 0.5 mi in the last 90 daysExpand the search radius via the "Full report" CTA.

Subdivision & Master Plan

§ 10
● Master plan
Rural RISD Ponta
TIER: SUBDIVISION
Subdivision name (MLS)Rural RISD Ponta City · ZIPJacksonville · 75766 CountyCherokee Listings in subdivision1 Active now1 Sold (last 12 mo)0 Curated amenities0
● Year-built distribution
2010s 1

Fire Protection

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

Neighborhood Demographics

§ 12 · Census tract 48073950301 · ACS 2023
Median HH income
$62,500
ACS 2023
Median home value
$198,100
Census self-report
Owner-occupied
76%
1,489 housing units
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Median age
42.2
Population 3,832
Work from home
9%
of commuters
Commute 45min+
27%
of commuters
Below poverty
21.0%
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
8779 FM 768, Jacksonville, TX 75766
Cherokee County · 31.92°N, 95.17°W
No curated amenities within 2 mi yet.
Interactive map coming in v0.2 — currently showing schematic placement.
● Listing History
Aug 28, 2026 Listed $999,998 Dana Staples
Dec 31, 2009 Built
Status change events from HAR MLS (future: full audit trail)
● Disclosures & Attribution
Listed by Dana Staples · Staples Sotheby's International Realty
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 Aug 29, 2026.
MLS# 76733906 · LIST DATE: Aug 28, 2026 · PARCEL: 000119476000
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