- Henderson County
- Athens TX
- 75752
- Local Area: Waters Edge Ranch
Property Overview
Looking for a true lakefront retreat in Athens? This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home sits on a full acre in the gated Waters Edge community, with direct frontage on a private 328-acre lake — and it's ready for its next chapter.
A grand oak tree welcomes you before you even reach the door, setting the tone for a property built around calm, connection, and water views. Inside, oversized windows pull the lake into nearly every room, so the scenery never feels far away.
This home was designed to flex with how you live: three separate living areas give everyone room to spread out, while the sun-drenched kitchen, breakfast nook, and great room form one easy, connected hub for everyday life and weekend gatherings alike. A private sauna adds a spa-like touch you won't find in most lakefront listings. Every bedroom includes its own bath and generous closet space, and the primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor for single-level living.
Storage is no afterthought here — the attached garage and abundant additional space mean kayaks, paddleboards, and all your lake gear have a home too.
Step outside and the real magic happens. A two-story dock puts lake activities steps from your door, while the fire pit sets the scene for evening s'mores and stories under the stars. Morning coffee on the water, sunset gatherings with friends — this backyard does it all.
As a Waters Edge resident, you'll also enjoy a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, a wildlife preserve, and a private marina — all within a secure, meticulously maintained neighborhood just outside Athens.
Schedule your private showing today and see why 5848 Lago Vista is the true private lakefront lifestyle you've been searching for.
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Property highlights
Year Built 2011
School District Athens Isd
HOA $1,000 Annually
Pool Yes
Parking 2-car garage, 2 covered
Gated Gated community
Architecture Other,Detached
Acreage Estate 1.09 acres
Fireplace 1 Fireplaces
Full Property Details
Property Details
Quick Details
- Price $819,000
- Status Active
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 5
- Square Feet 3,245 Sq Ft
- Lot Size 1.09 acres
- Lot Size Sq Ft 47,655
- Year Built 2011
- Price / Sq Ft $252 / Sq Ft
- MLS # 21079018
Overview
- Property Type Residential
- Property Subtype Single Family Residence
- County Henderson
- Subdivision Waters Edge Ranch
- Days on Market 380
Home Details
- Full Baths 4
- Half Baths 1
- Foundation Slab
- Roof Metal
- Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Heating Central
- Cooling Central Air
Kitchen & Interior
- Appliances Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior Features Built In Features, Cathedral Ceilings, Decorative Designer Lighting Fixtures, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Cable Tv, Vaulted Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Walk In Closets
- Fireplaces 1
- Fireplace Features Gas Log, Living Room
Lot & Exterior
- Lot Features Acreage, Interior Lot, Many Trees, Sloped, Waterfront
- Exterior Features Balcony, Dock, Fire Pit
- Pool Features Community
Parking
- Parking Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Garage Faces Side
- Garage Spaces 2
- Covered Parking 2
- Attached Garage Yes
Taxes & HOA
- HOA Fee $1,000 Annually
- HOA Includes Maintenance Grounds
Utilities
- Utilities Septic Available, Cable Available
- Sewer Aerobic Septic
Schools
- Elementary South Athens — Athens ISD
- Middle Athens — Athens ISD
- High Athens — Athens ISD
Listing Information
- MLS Board NTREIS
- List Date 10/27/2025
- Source Updated 10/19/2026
- Last Updated 10/23/2026
- Virtual Tour Available
TAX INFO FOR NORMAL PEOPLE
A plain-English look at Henderson CAD (Pritchard & Abbott) property-tax and appraisal records for 5848 Lago Vista Drive, Athens, TX 75752, 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 — + Improvement Value — = CAD Market Value —
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.
No standard exemptions or CAD reductions were detected in the current record.
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 — − All Current CAD Reductions — = Current Taxed Starting Point —
This reflects the CAD net appraised value after current CAD reductions. Individual taxing units may use different taxable values when exemptions apply.
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.
6. Estimated Tax Bottom Line
Est. Taxes (No Exemptions) $0 − Est. Tax Reductions / Savings — = Est. Taxes (With Current Exemptions) $0
The current CAD record does not establish an exemption tax savings calculation. A buyer’s future tax bill may differ.
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