Unrestricted 15.8 Acres Surrounded by Texas Forest

15.8 Unrestricted Acres Near Livingston – Open Land, No HOA, Piney Woods, Polk County TX Most of what's available in Polk County is dense timber you have to fight your way through. This one is different. Nearly 16 acres of open ground on the edge of the Piney Woods — scattered trees, open sky, and enough quiet that you can hear yourself think. The kind of place where you can stand in the middle of your land, look around in every direction, and not see a soul. Located about 26 miles south of Livingston in southern Polk County, this property sits in one of the most affordable, low-restriction pockets of East Texas remaining within striking distance of Houston. Flat terrain at 150 feet of elevation, no floodplain, roughly 671×987 feet. What's here is a blank page: open ground, scattered trees, and room to build whatever you want without asking anyone's permission. And there are zero permissions to ask. No HOA, no deed restrictions. Mobiles, barndominiums, tiny homes, RVs, and camping are all allowed. Bring your plans or make them up as you go. Power is available through Sam Houston Electric. Water is via private well, hauling, or alternative systems. Fiber-optic internet is accessible — uncommon out here. Septic or an alternative system would handle sewer. Annual taxes run $151.26. Warranty deed. No liens, no back taxes. The surrounding country is serious East Texas — the outer edge of the Big Thicket, where loblolly pine, sweetgum, and Southern magnolia crowd the roadsides and whitetail, hog, and turkey have plenty of room to move. Lake Livingston — the second-largest lake within Texas borders, with over 90,000 surface acres — is about 26 miles north, with Lake Livingston State Park on its shores. Big Thicket National Preserve, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the most biologically diverse places in North America, covers thousands of acres in Polk County's eastern reaches. Martin Dies Jr. State Park, on the edge of the Big Thicket at B.A. Steinhagen Lake, is roughly 40 miles east. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas — whose ancestors settled this part of East Texas in the 1780s — still maintains their reservation here in Polk County. Houston is about 75 miles south. Beaumont is roughly 47 miles. Sam Houston State University is 44 miles west in Huntsville. Texas A&M is approximately 90 miles west in College Station. Open, unrestricted land this close to Houston doesn't come up often at this price point. Build your barndo, roll in your camper, or just hold it while the area grows around you. Property Information: Parcel Size: 15.831 acres State: Texas County: Polk Nearest Cities: Livingston, Conroe, Beaumont, Houston Parcel #: 10071004500-2 Address: 152 Maze Rd, Livingston, TX, 77351 Annual Property Taxes:$151.26 Agricultural Tax Exemption: No HOA: No HOA per Year: None! Survey Available: Yes School District: Big Sandy Independent School District Liens and Back Taxes: None! Source Deed: Sent for Filing. Title Status: Free & Clear! Outgoing Conveyance: Warranty Deed Property Features: Acres: 15.831 Dimension: 671987 County: Polk Access: Road access Power: Coming Soon Water: Well, Alternatives Coordinates: 30.502, -94.7435 Zoning: Vacant Land Elevation: 150 ft Terrain: Flat Floodplain: No Duplexes: Yes Mobiles: Yes Tiny Homes: Yes Barndominiums: Yes RV's: Yes Camping: Yes Utilities: Power: Sam Houston Electric (936) 327-5711 or Solar, wind, propane, or alternative energy source. Water: Water well, collection, hauling/delivery, or alternative. Sewer: City of Livingston or Septic or alternative sewer system. Trash: Republic Services Phone: Cellular, VOIP (see internet below), and satellite phone through Iridium, Globalstar, or Inmarsat. Internet: Satellite internet through Starlink, HughesNet, or ViaSat. Cable: Satellite cable through Dish or DirectTV. Nearby Cities: 26 miles to Livingston 44 miles to Conroe 47 miles to Beaumont 75 miles to Houston County Contacts: County Assessor: Tatum White (936) 327-6801 County Treasurer: Terri Williams (936) 327-6816 County Clerk: Schelana Hock (936) 327-6805 County Zoning: Polk County Permit Department (936) 327-6820 County Health: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Polk County (936) 328-8240 County CAD: Chad Hill (936) 327-2174 County GIS: (936) 327-6826