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701 Birch Forest

Somerville, TX 77879
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Sold
Sold
$215,001 - $250,000
Sold on April 17, 2026
2 Bedroom(s)
1 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
1,120 Sqft
43,316 Lot Sqft
Single-Family

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Description

Looking for a Somerville home w/ space, shade & storage? Welcome to 701 Birch Forest, a private corner-lot property on about an acre, backing to greenspace in Birch Creek Forest, 3 minutes to Lake Somerville & Somerville State Park. This 2 bed, 1 full bath + 1 half bath home offers 1,120 sq ft (built 2004) w/ an open floorplan & raised ceilings. Pier & beam, gutters, MUD water, septic, co-op electric & internet available. HVAC replaced ~3 years ago. Outdoor living is the main event: a huge extended deck w/ built-in seating + porch swing, hot tub deck, fire pit area, picnic/grill pergola, plus garden space under mature trees for a quiet setting. Fenced area off the deck for two- or four-legged babies. Need workshop/storage? You’ve got a 28x16 two-story barn w/ electricity, roll-up doors, loft storage & floored interior, plus an attached 24x18 shed w/ gravel floor. Room for RV/boat parking (no hookups). HOA amenities include community pool, park, trash dumpsters & neighborhood boat ramp.

MLS#
90938907
List Price
$215,000 ($192/Sqft.)
Sold Price Range
$215,001 - $250,000
Listing Status
Sold
Address
701 Birch Forest
City
Somerville
State
TX
Zip Code
77879
County
Burleson County
Subdivision
Birch Creek Forest
Legal Description
Birch Creek Forest, Lot 12, 13, 14 Block 11
Property Type
Single-Family
Bedroom
2 Bedroom(s)
Bath
1 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Stories
1
Architecture Style
Other Style
Year Built
2004 / Appraisal District
Building Size
1,120 Sqft/Appraisal District
Lot Size
43,316 Sqft./Appraisal District
Maintenance Fee
$300 / Annually

Rooms

Living
20'10"X18'5", 1st
Dining
8'6"x8", 1st
Primary Bedroom
12'9"x12'6", 1st
Bedroom
12'6"x11'5", 1st
Bath
1st

Exterior

Roof
Other
Foundation
Pier & Beam
Private Pool
No
Exterior Type
Cement Board
Lot Description
Corner, Greenbelt, Wooded
Garage Carport
Additional Parking,Boat Parking
Water Sewer
Septic Tank, Water District
Area Pool
Yes
Exterior
Back Green Space, Back Yard Fenced, Barn/Stable, Covered Patio/Deck, Patio/Deck, Storage Shed

Extra details you may need to know

Dwelling Type
Free Standing
HOA Mandatory
Yes
List Type
Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease

Financial information

Financing Considered
Cash Sale, Conventional, FHA
Other Fees
No
Maintenance Fee
Mandatory / $300 / Annually
Maint Fee Includes
Common Grounds,Other

Interior

Floors
Laminate
Bedroom Description
All Bedrooms Down,Primary Bed - 1st Floor
Kitchen Description
Breakfast Bar,Kitchen open to Family Room,Walk-in Pantry
Room Description
1 Living Area, Breakfast Room, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 1st Floor, Utility Room in House
Cooling
Central Electric
Heating
Central Electric
Connections
Electric Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Range
Electric Range
Energy Feature
Ceiling Fans
Interior
Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Window Coverings

Lot Information

Lot Size
43,316 Sqft. /Appraisal District
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Houston Association of REALTORS®
Source last updated May 17, 2026 at 01:16 PM
Listing last updated Apr 20, 2026 at 05:26 PM
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