About 9236 Safari Bluff
This is the true waterfront home you've been looking for!! Whether it be for a weekend getaway, 2nd home or your forever home, it checks all the boxes. It is located on Safari Lake, the largest & deepest of the three lakes in SWR. This beautiful 2019 custom built home has 3br-3ba, + a flex room with an ensuite bathroom that can be an office or 4th bedroom. 2 car garage on 1.1 acres with 130’ of water frontage, boat dock & gorgeous views of Safari Lake. There is a winding concrete path that can accommodate a golf cart to take you down to the fire pit area & fishing-boat dock. A back porch that stretches the width of the home to enjoy nature & gorgeous views with your morning coffee or evening beverage. This home is spotless & has been well taken care of. Kitchen has SS appliances, leathered granite countertops and a large pantry. Living room features a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams & WBFP. The leaf guard gutter system is a+. Safari Waters Ranch is a private, gated community just south of Athens, TX-about 90 mins SE of Dallas & 30 mins SW of Tyler. Nestled within 1,800 scenic East Texas acres, SWR is home to 3 spring-fed no-wake lakes totaling about 130 acres, stocked with trophy bass, catfish, crappie & bream-perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking or canoeing. The community is also known for its free-roaming exotic wildlife, including zebras, axis deer, fallow deer, whitetail deer, & Père David’s deer, along with more than 60 species of birds. Residents & guests enjoy shared amenities such as fishing docks, boat ramps, lakeside picnic & grill areas, common spaces & RV Park for family & friends to visit w-full hookups. There are approx. 11 miles of paved roads for walking, biking & golf cart rides. SWR offers both peaceful solitude if that is what you desire or a welcoming place to connect with neighbors. Properties are eligible for AG wildlife exemption benefits to help keep property taxes low! Don't wait! Schedule your showing today!
Price Change History
| Date | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Price Reduced from $749,900 to $744,900 | $744,900 |
Features of 9236 Safari Bluff
| MLS® # | 21344706 |
|---|---|
| Price | $744,900 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Square Footage | 2,201 |
| Acres | 1.14 |
| Year Built | 2019 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Ranch |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 9236 Safari Bluff |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | Safari Waters Ranch Ph 3c |
| City | Larue |
| County | Henderson |
| State | Texas |
| Zip Code | 75770-5063 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Aerobic Septic, Co-op Electric, Co-op Water |
|---|---|
| Features | Boat Ramp, Campground, Community Dock, Fishing, Gated, Guarded Entrance, Lake, Park, Pickle Ball Court, RV Parking |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Garage Single Door |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Lake Front, Lake Front – Main Body |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Chandelier, Decorative Lighting, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet Available, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Second Primary Bedroom |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Irrigation Equipment |
| Heating | Central, Electric |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplaces | Gas Starter, Wood Burning |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Covered Patio/Porch, Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Lighting |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Many Trees, Rolling Slope, Waterfront |
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction | Board & Batten Siding, Rock/Stone |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | Athens ISD |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Central Athens |
| Middle | Athens |
| High | Athens |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | July 31st, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 46 |
Listing Details
| Agent | Valerie Heaton |
|---|---|
| Office | Fathom Realty LLC |
| Contact Info | 888-455-6040 |