Welcome to the Oldest--and Arguably Coolest--House in Emory!
$224,997

Lake Home For Sale near Lake Fork

Welcome to the Oldest--and Arguably Coolest--House in Emory!
Yes, it's been on the market a minute, but let's be honest, this beauty is just waiting for someone with taste, imagination, and maybe a Pinterest board labeled Vintage Vibes.
Behold: The Cain Estate, built between 1879 and 1881 by none other than Captain Tom Cain himself--surveying legend and multitasking mastermind of Rains, Wood, Hunt, Van Zandt and Hopkins counties. Because why build one legacy when you can do five?
This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath architectural time capsule is brimming with history, charm, and more character than a Texas family reunion.
Cozy up in the living room where the wood-burning stove keeps things toasty, and yes--the original fireplace hearth is still intact. That's real history, y'all.
The primary suite includes a bathroom with a clawfoot tub that practically whispers -soak here with a glass of wine and a historical fiction novel. Separate shower too, because we live in the future now.
The kitchen is warm and welcoming--perfect for whipping up everything from biscuits to brisket--and opens into a dining-living combo ideal for entertaining or just dramatic reenactments of 1800s dinner parties.
With 2 bedrooms up and 2 down, there's room for family, friends, or that one cousin who just needs a place for a few weeks.
Sitting on nearly half an acre and just steps from Emory Baptist Church, this home is walkable to Sunday service, potlucks, or just some good old-fashioned people watching on the square.
Yes, she could use some new paint--but don't we all after 140+ years? This home is being sold as-is, which means you get to be the one to make it shine again. It's a rare opportunity to own a slice of Texas history--and show it some lovee see it today and give this grand old girl the second act she deserves. Besides, she's already outlived most listings... and probably a few presidents.