- Henderson County
- Larue TX
- 75770
- Local Area: Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c
Property Overview
This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! Whether it be for a weekend getaway, 2nd home or your forever home, it checks all the boxes. It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, + a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130’ of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Père David’s deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
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Property highlights
Year Built 2019
School District Athens Isd
HOA $1,400 Annually
Parking 2-car garage, 2 covered
Gated Gated community
Architecture Ranch, Detached
Acreage Estate 1.14 acres
Fireplace 1 Fireplaces
Neighborhood Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c
Full Property Details
Property Details
Quick Details
- Price $744,900
- Status Active
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
- Square Feet 2,201 Sq Ft
- Lot Size 1.14 acres
- Lot Size Sq Ft 49,528
- Year Built 2019
- Price / Sq Ft $338 / Sq Ft
- MLS # 21344706
Overview
- Property Type Residential
- Property Subtype Single Family Residence
- County Henderson
- Subdivision Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c
- Days on Market 86
Home Details
- Architectural Style Ranch, Detached
- Stories 1
- Levels One
- Full Baths 3
- Half Baths 0
- Construction Board And Batten Siding, Rock, Stone
- Foundation Slab
- Roof Composition
- Flooring Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile
- Heating Central, Electric
- Cooling Central Air, Electric
- Property Attached No
Kitchen & Interior
- Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave
- Interior Features Chandelier, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Multiple Master Suites, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets
- Laundry Features Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Fireplaces 1
- Fireplace Features Gas Starter, Wood Burning
- Security Features Security Gate, Gated Community, Gated With Guard
Lot & Exterior
- Lot Features Rolling Slope, Many Trees, Waterfront
- Exterior Features Fire Pit, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Patio & Porch Features Covered
- Fencing Metal
- Pool No
- Waterfront Features Lake Front, Waterfront
Parking
- Parking Concrete, Door Single, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Rv Access Parking
- Garage Spaces 2
- Covered Parking 2
- Attached Garage Yes
Taxes & HOA
- Annual Taxes $7,742
- HOA Fee $1,400 Annually
- HOA Includes All Facilities, Association Management, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance Structure
- Community Features Boat Facilities, Dock, Fishing, Lake, Park, Pickleball, Gated
- Parcel Number 40140000439000
- Legal Description TR 27 AB 392 P JACKSON SUR, SAFARI WATERS RAN
- Tax Lot 439
Utilities
- Utilities Electricity Available, Septic Available, Water Available
- Water Community Coop
- Sewer Aerobic Septic
- Other Equipment Irrigation Equipment
Schools
- School District Athens ISD
- Elementary Central Athens — Athens ISD
- Middle Athens — Athens ISD
- High Athens — Athens ISD
Listing Information
- Listing Agent Valerie Heaton
- Brokerage Fathom Realty LLC
- MLS Board NTREIS
- List Date 07/31/2026
- Source Updated 10/25/2026
- Last Updated 10/25/2026
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Property Tax & CAD Valuation for 9236 Safari Bluff
Henderson CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) records for 9236 Safari Bluff, Larue, TX 75770 show a CAD market value of $537,585 and a net appraised value of $520,137. CAD values are used for property-tax purposes and may differ from the property's current list price or eventual sale price.
TAX INFO FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
A plain-English look at Henderson CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) property-tax and appraisal records for 9236 Safari Bluff, Larue, TX 75770, including CAD market value, appraised value, exemptions, taxing entities, improvement records, and value history.
View Official Henderson CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) Property Record
1. CAD Big Picture: Land + Improvements = Market Value
This shows what the CAD market value is made of. Appraisal districts usually separate value between the land and the improvements. Improvements may include the home, garages, shops, patios, pools, decks, storage, and other structures.
Land Value $31,240 + Improvement Value $506,345 = CAD Market Value $537,585
2. Improvement Details: Size, Type & Assessed Value
This is a breakdown of the improvements CAD has listed for the property and the square footage or area connected to those records. CAD improvement records may include the main living area, garages, shops, decks, patios, pools, storage, or other site improvements when available.
Building
Value: $506,345 Total Area: 3064 Sqft Living Area: 2201 Sqft
| Detail | CAD Code | Area |
|---|---|---|
| LIVING AREA | LA | 2,201 Sqft |
| GARAGE/ATTACHED | GA | 442 Sqft |
| PORCH/COV | PO | 85 Sqft |
| PORCH/COV | PO | 336 Sqft |
3. Current Tax Exemptions & Statutory Limitations
Property tax bills reflect two distinct types of CAD adjustments: local taxing jurisdiction exemptions (which reduce taxable value below appraised value) and statutory appraisal limitations (which limit the annual growth of appraised value itself). Each taxing entity establishes its own exemption amounts and tax rates.
The current CAD record shows a homestead exemption. Reduces Athens ISD taxable value by $140,000 (from $520,137 net appraised value to $380,137 school taxable value). Current owner’s exemption, not guaranteed to transfer to buyer.
Agricultural or special-use productivity valuation reduces appraised land value below market value during property appraisal.
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer’s exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
4. Value After CAD Reductions
This is where CAD reductions, exemptions, limitations, or special-use valuation may affect the value used for tax calculations.
CAD Market Value $537,585 − All Current CAD Reductions -$17,448 = Current Taxed Starting Point $520,137
This reflects the CAD net appraised value after current CAD reductions. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
Taxable-value reduction for applicable school district (Athens ISD); current owner’s exemption, not guaranteed to transfer to buyer. Additional local taxing units on this record also show taxable-value reductions: Henderson Co Fm-fc (-$3,000). Separate from -$17,448 special-use/ag valuation already reflected in the $520,137 net appraised value.
5. Who Taxes It?
These are the local entities included in the current CAD/tax estimate. A property tax bill can include a city, county, school district, municipal utility district, public improvement district, or other special district. Each entity may use its own taxable value, rate, and exemption treatment.
| Entity | Taxable Value | Rate (per $100) | Est. Tax (No Ex.) | Savings | Est. Tax (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
School District
ATHENS ISD |
$380,137 (H) | 1.0569 | $5,497 | -$1,480 | $4,018 |
|
Other Entity
HENDERSON CAD |
$520,137 | 0.0000 | $0 | — | $0 |
|
County
HENDERSON CO R&B |
$520,137 | 0.0172 | $90 | — | $90 |
|
County
HENDERSON COUNTY |
$520,137 | 0.2743 | $1,427 | — | $1,427 |
|
County
HENDERSON CO FM-FC |
$517,137 | 0.0400 | $208 | -$1 | $207 |
|
Other Entity
TRINITY VALLEY COMM |
$520,137 | 0.1137 | $591 | — | $591 |
|
Emergency Services District (ESD)
EMERGENCY SVS DIST #8 |
$520,137 | 0.0950 | $494 | — | $494 |
(H) Taxable reduction reflected in school district taxable value.
Each taxing jurisdiction may apply its own exemptions, limitations, and taxable-value adjustments. The figures shown reflect the current CAD record. Specific exemption details are displayed when available from the source. A buyer's exemptions and future tax obligations may differ.
Special District Context
- Emergency Services District (ESD): A special district providing emergency services and fire protection.
6. Estimated Tax Bottom Line
Est. Taxes (No CAD Reductions) $8,307 − Est. Tax Reductions / Savings $1,481 = Est. Taxes (With Current Exemptions) $6,826
The current CAD tax estimate shows exemptions and adjustments reduce the estimated annual taxes by about $1,481. Estimated taxes without exemptions are calculated by applying each jurisdiction's tax rate to its pre-exemption taxable value. Exemption savings represent the difference between this unexempted estimate and the county's current tax estimate. Taxable values and tax rates vary by jurisdiction. Future taxes depend on buyer qualification and future adopted rates.
The current tax estimate reflects a homestead exemption on the property's present CAD record. That exemption does not automatically transfer to a new owner; a buyer must qualify for their own exemptions. For comparison, the current estimate is $6,826 with the exemptions shown today and $8,307 without exemptions. Actual future taxes will depend on buyer eligibility, future appraised values, and adopted tax rates.
7. CAD Values Over Time
YOY Change reflects the change in CAD Market Value from the prior appraisal year. Taxed / Appraised reflects the CAD net appraised value after CAD reductions, or the certified capped appraisal value where jurisdictions differ. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
| Year | Land | Impr. | Market | Taxed / Appraised | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,275 | $327,108 | $364,662 | $364,662 | +$24,245 / +7.12% |
| 2022 | $108,015 | $547,533 | $595,087 | $401,125 | +$230,425 / +63.19% |
| 2023 | $20,466 | $473,405 | $482,459 | $482,459 | -$112,628 / -18.93% |
| 2024 | $20,466 | $506,345 | $515,399 | $515,399 | +$32,940 / +6.83% |
| 2025 | $20,466 | $506,345 | $515,399 | $515,399 | — |
| 2026 | $31,240 | $506,345 | $520,137 | $520,137 | +$4,738 / +0.92% |
8. List Price vs CAD Value
The current list price and the county’s CAD market value are not the same thing. CAD market value is used for property-tax context and may lag the open market, reflect prior protests, exemptions, caps, agricultural or special-use treatment, or other appraisal district methods.
How does the list price compare with the CAD value?
Because this property has agricultural or special-use valuation, CAD adjustments can create a substantial difference between the county's tax-purpose values and the property's current asking price.
Current List Price $744,900 − Current CAD Market Value $537,585 = Over CAD Value +$207,315 (+38.6%)
A sale price can become part of the appraisal district’s future evidence. A buyer’s future taxable value and tax bill may change after purchase, especially if exemptions, caps, or special-use valuation change.
For tax planning, buyers should confirm future taxable value, exemptions, and special-use treatment with the appraisal district, tax office, lender, CPA, or other qualified advisor.
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