- Almost five acres and a brick home, about 15 minutes from downtown Kaufman.
Almost five acres east of Kaufman. A one-story brick home built in 2003. A barn out back. That's 8023 FM 429. Reason one is the land. It's 4.97 acres of open grass and pasture, fenced in pipe, wire, and wood, with a security gate. The tract has about 215 feet on FM 429 and runs back more than 1,000 feet. Reason two is the house. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and 2,065 square feet. A brick wood-burning fireplace in the living room. Granite, an island, and a pantry in the kitchen. A primary bath with a garden tub, a separate shower, and two sinks. Reason three is the back porch. It's covered, with a ceiling fan, and it looks out over the property. Downtown Kaufman is about 15 minutes. Terrell is about 18. Downtown Dallas is about 47.
Location
- Kaufman, Texas
Property Details
- 4.97 Acres
- Built in 2003
About the Home and Area
8023 FM 429 is a one-story brick home built in 2003 on 4.97 acres, outside the Kaufman city limits. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in 2,065 square feet, per the county tax record.
The living room runs about 18 by 22 feet, with ceiling fans and a brick wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen has granite counters, an island, a pantry, built-in cabinets, a breakfast bar, and an eat-in dining area. There's a separate dining room too.
The primary bedroom is about 14 by 17. The bath has a garden tub, a separate shower, dual sinks, and a walk-in closet. The laundry room has built-in cabinets and its own window.
Per the listing, recent updates include a new HVAC system, a new front door, rain gutters, roof work, fresh paint inside, and new wood floors with no carpet.
There's an attached two-car garage.
Start at home. Almost five acres, a barn, and a back porch to watch it all from.
Texas Zoofari Park is about 2 minutes up FM 429. It's a drive-through animal park. You feed the animals from your car, and there's a petting area at the end.
Kaufman City Lake Park in Kaufman has a walking path around the lake, trails and ponds to explore, a playground, and a picnic pavilion.
For big water, Cedar Creek Lake covers 32,873 acres, per the Tarrant Regional Water District, which owns it. Causeway Marina in Kemp is about 32 minutes from the house. It sells live bait.
Downtown Kaufman is about 15 minutes away, around the courthouse.
Eleanor's Coffee Shop on West Mulberry opens at 6 AM most days. Get the tres leches latte and check out the book swap shelf.
Morita's Brunch on East Cherry brings out a basket of mini conchas and makes its own corn tortillas. Especially For You is a lunch tea room in an old bank building. Get the chicken salad.
Asados Mexican Grill on South Washington makes guacamole at the table.
For the land, Cordell Farm & Ranch on East Mulberry carries feed and ranch supplies and fills propane.
Brookshire's in Kaufman is about 19 minutes away for groceries.
Here's how far things are, per Google Maps on October 19, 2026:
- Texas Zoofari Park, on FM 429: about 2 minutes
- Downtown Kaufman and the courthouse: about 15 minutes, by TX-243
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman emergency room (open 24 hours): about 17 minutes, by TX-243
- Terrell: about 18 minutes, by FM 429
- Brookshire's, Kaufman: about 19 minutes, by TX-243
- Kaufman High School: about 20 minutes, by TX-243
- Causeway Marina, Cedar Creek Lake: about 32 minutes
- Downtown Dallas: about 47 minutes, by I-20
- DFW International Airport: about an hour, by I-20
These are Google's estimates on the check date. Allow extra time at rush hour.
Friday nights in Kaufman belong to the Kaufman Lions. Home games are at Kaufman High School on South Houston Street, about 20 minutes from the house.
For the big leagues, downtown Dallas is about 47 minutes away.
The land is 4.97 acres, mostly open, level grass and pasture with a few trees. The 2003 survey shows about 215 feet of frontage on FM 429. The tract runs back more than 1,000 feet from the road.
It's fenced with pipe, wire, and wood, and the back yard is fenced. There's a security gate and security lights.
Out back is a barn with a tack room, a stall, and a chute area. The tax record lists two outbuildings, about 196 and 224 square feet.
The covered back porch has a ceiling fan and room for a TV. It looks out over the whole property.
The practical stuff. Water comes from College Mound Special Utility District. Sewer is a septic system. Central heat and air are electric.
Kaufman is the county seat of Kaufman County. The 2020 Census counted 6,797 people.
Settlers led by Dr. William P. King came in 1840 and built a fort on a hilltop called Kings Fort. A town called Kingsboro grew up around it. Kaufman County was formed in 1848, named for David S. Kaufman. A few years later Kingsboro became the county seat and took the county's name.
The railroad came in 1881. Two years later the Texas Central connected Kaufman to Dallas.
This home sits outside city limits, about 15 minutes east of the courthouse square by TX-243. Downtown is where you'll find coffee, lunch, the feed store, and the county offices.
8023 Fm 429 is in Kaufman ISD ([kaufmanisd. Check the district's attendance boundaries for school assignment: https://www.kaufmanisd.net TEA school report cards: https://txschools.gov Buyers should verify school assignment with the district.