• Home
  • Search Homes
    • Advanced Search
    • Map Search
  • Buyers
    • Active Listings
    • Buyers FAQ
    • Featured Listings
    • Home Buying Process
    • How We Help Buyers
    • Mortgage Info
    • Relocation & Newcomer
    • Rental Listings
  • Sellers
    • Market Reports
    • How We Help Sellers
    • Home Selling Process
    • Marketing Listing
    • Sellers FAQ
    • What’s My Property Worth
    • Sold Properties
  • Investors
    • How We Help Investors
    • Real Estate Investing Process
    • Investment Strategy
    • Investors FAQ
  • Categories
    • Affordable Housing
    • Education and Schools
    • Foreclosure and Short Sale
    • General
    • Home Buying
    • Home Improvements & Repairs
    • Home Selling
    • Housing Market
    • Houston Living
    • Investments
    • Luxury Neighborhoods
    • Mortgage & Finance
    • Neighborhoods & Communities
    • Relocation & Newcomer
    • Safety & Security
  • Cities:
    • Bellaire
    • Bunker Hill
    • Cypress
    • Houston
    • Jersey Village
    • Katy
    • Pearland
    • Sugar Land
    • West University
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Our Friends
    • Bill Edge
    • Service Providers
  • Contact
    • Bill Edge
    • Kathryn Peters

Man-Edge Properties

Inner Loop Houston Real Estate Professionals

713-240-2949

Search Homes

Search the MLS for
ALL Properties

Learn about the Home
Buying Process

Learn about the Home
Selling Process

853 Thornberry Dr

49.95 Acres located by Lake Somerville!

Do you have an idea for the next resort or your dream home that requires a serene country setting? This 49.95 acre property located at 853 Thornberry Dr is the ideal way to enjoy Lake Somerville and all that is has to offer. This tract is mostly wooded with mature trees that can easily be worked into the overall landscaping design. The property has 1,278 feet of frontage on Thornberry Drive that would make a nice building site.

BEAUTIFULLY WOODED GROUNDS LOCATED BY LAKE SOMERVILLE!

Very secluded property ready for developing or weekend get-away charming is located within the town of Somerville. This Burleson County community is situated 80 miles north of Houston and 65 miles east of Santa Austin. It is also within 25 miles of College Station and Texas A&M University. This established community has been part of the greater Houston region since the 1880s, and today it stands as a popular recreational resort area.

One of the benefits of this particular property is the way it faces the lake. From this vantage point, those on the property can see the sun set each night over the lakefront, and the colors are spectacular

By purchasing and building on 853 Thornberry Dr you will be able to enjoy all of the benefits of the Somerville Lake region. This lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a reservoir for Yegua Creek. It offers a cool and comfortable respite from the hot Texas sun, and the property faces it directly.

Somerville Lake is popular with recreational fishermen, because it is fully stocked with large mouth bass, white bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie and hybrid striped bass. It is not uncommon to see people out on the lake at all hours catching their fill of these popular fish. In fact, the Somerville Lake area has quickly grown into a popular recreational destination for those looking to escape the city life and enjoy some outdoor recreation. Boating and swimming are common pastimes in Somerville. The business or home that utilizes this piece of land will be within walking distance of the lake and all of the fishing that it allows.

Within walking distance of the lake and all of the fishing that it allows. It is also directly across from Welch Park, adding additional recreational opportunities. With its prime location, it is an easy commute to Brenham, College Station or Houston. Schedule your showing of this property today

Open House Finder Luxury Homes Market Updates Sell Your Home Contact Man-Edge

 

Schools

School District Somerville ISD
Elementary School Somerville Elementary School
Jr. High School Somerville Middle School
High School Somerville High School

Additional Details

City Somerville
County Burleson
Zip Code 77879
Subdivision Lastley
Legal A0035 LASTLEY, J.
Acres 49.95 Acres / Survey
Burleson CAD Property IDs 20089, 20171, 43165
Lot Size 2,133,785 Ft / Appraisal District
LP/Acre $15,015
Market Area Lake Somerville

Dimensions

Frontage 1,278 feet / Thornberry Dr
Road Surface Asphalt
Lot Description Partially Wooded, Undergrowth
Defects No Known Defects
Financing Cash, Conventional
HOA None
HOA Fees None
Restrictions None
Utility District No
Tax $7,125 / 2017

 

Property Details

Address 853 Thornberry Dr
City Somerville
State Texas
Zip Code 77879
Neighborhood Somerville
MLS# 70477389
Price $750,000
Square Feet
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Open House
Video Tour Click here for the video

le
Tweet

Related Listings

  • 13903 Buffalo Speedway
  • 3547 Spears Rd
  • 2517 4th Ave
  • 10 Hideaway Dr
  • 15922 Timber Valley Dr

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Contact Us

Bill Edge, Managing Broker

2900 Suffolk Dr.
Houston, TX 77027-5122
Direct: 713-240-2949
Fax: 713-758-0358
bill@billedge.com

Terms of use

Follow us:

Real Estate Quick Links:

City Guides Foreclosure Search High Rise Living Open House Finder Public Schools Statistics & Ratings

Local Real Estate News & Tips:

The Real Estate business can be crazy

If you have been a Realtor for many … [Read More...]

2019 Real Estate Trends

The trend in 2019 will be for Real … [Read More...]

Realtors say chapter 19 changes need study

Bill Edge, A. David Schwarz, and Ed … [Read More...]

© 2025 Man-Edge Properties | WordPress for Real Estate

Sitemap | Log in