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Gateway to Richland-Chambers Lake

About Kerens, TX

Welcome to Kerens, a small Navarro County city that grew up around the Cotton Belt Railroad and now sits at the gateway to Richland-Chambers Reservoir.

Kerens is a small city in northeastern Navarro County, Texas, set among gently rolling farmland about fifteen miles southeast of Corsicana, the county seat, and roughly an hour southeast of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Texas State Highway 31 runs through the community, connecting it to Corsicana to the northwest and Athens to the east. Its location at the edge of Richland-Chambers Reservoir, one of the largest inland lakes in Texas, gives this otherwise quiet farm town a distinctly lake-oriented dimension. The city traces its origins to 1881, when the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas — long known as the Cotton Belt — pushed its line through Navarro County. A settlement grew around the new rail stop and was named for Judge Richard C. Kerens, a railroad and investment figure associated with the line's construction. For generations Kerens served as a cotton-shipping point and small trade center for the surrounding farm country, and that agricultural identity still shapes the rhythm and scale of the town. The population has held relatively steady in recent decades, hovering around 1,500 to 1,700 residents. Today Kerens is a compact, close-knit community centered on its school, its churches, and the modest commercial district near the old rail corridor. The single Kerens ISD campus enrolls the community's students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, making the school both an educational anchor and a social gathering point. Agriculture and related services remain part of the local economy, while the reservoir south of town draws anglers, boaters, and weekend residents seeking waterfront access. Kerens suits households looking for small-town East Texas life with room to spread out, whether that means a home in town, acreage in the surrounding countryside, or a lake-access property near Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Its position off Highway 31 keeps larger amenities in Corsicana — and the wider Dallas market — within reach, while day-to-day life stays unhurried and neighborly.

Population 1,505
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Kerens in?

Kerens is in Navarro County, Texas, in the northeastern part of the county. It sits about fifteen miles southeast of Corsicana, the county seat, along Texas State Highway 31, and roughly an hour southeast of the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

What school district serves Kerens?

Kerens Independent School District serves the community through a single PK–12 campus in town. The district enrolls roughly 650 students, so families attend one close-knit school throughout their years in the system.

How far is Kerens from Dallas?

Kerens is roughly an hour's drive southeast of Dallas. The route runs through Corsicana and Interstate 45, giving residents access to the Dallas–Fort Worth metro while keeping daily life in a small-town setting.

What is Richland-Chambers Reservoir?

Richland-Chambers Reservoir is one of the largest inland lakes in Texas by surface area. Located just south of Kerens, it was formed by the impoundment of Richland and Chambers creeks and is known for bass, crappie, and catfish fishing, along with boating and lakeside recreation.

What is Kerens known for?

Kerens is known as an East Texas railroad town established in 1881 along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway and named for railroad figure Judge Richard C. Kerens. Today it is best known as a small agricultural community and a gateway to Richland-Chambers Reservoir.

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About Kerens

Real Estate & Housing

Housing in Kerens reflects both its railroad-town origins and its lakeside setting. The historic core holds older, modest single-family homes on compact town lots, while surrounding rural acreage offers larger parcels for those wanting room for workshops, gardens, or livestock. South of town, toward Richland-Chambers Reservoir, the mix shifts toward lake-oriented properties, including waterfront homes and lots in lakeside subdivisions with private piers or community boat access. Because the area remains a low-density corner of Navarro County, buyers here typically find a combination of established town homes, rural acreage, and occasional new construction on larger tracts.

Neighborhoods

Lifestyle in Kerens

Life in Kerens moves at a small-town pace. The school calendar, church gatherings, and community events set the weekly rhythm, and residents know their neighbors in a way that larger East Texas cities rarely offer. The town's agricultural heritage remains visible in the surrounding pastures and farm roads, while the lake introduces a second, more recreational culture of weekends spent fishing, boating, and entertaining on the water. Dining and shopping are modest and locally focused, with fuller retail, dining, and services a short drive away in Corsicana.

Schools & Education

Kerens is served by Kerens Independent School District, which operates a single PK–12 campus in town. The district enrolls roughly 650 students, giving Kerens a close-knit educational environment where families often remain through graduation in the same facility. The compact district is a defining feature of the community; its one school serves as both an academic center and a gathering place for athletics, performances, and civic events.

Getting Around

Texas State Highway 31 is Kerens' principal roadway, running northwest to Corsicana and southeast toward Athens. Corsicana, the Navarro County seat, sits about fifteen miles away and provides access to Interstate 45, the main corridor linking the area to Dallas to the north and Houston to the south. Farm-to-market roads fan out from town into the surrounding countryside and toward Richland-Chambers Reservoir, making the lake easily reachable while keeping the town itself clear of heavy traffic.

Parks & Recreation

Richland-Chambers Reservoir, one of the largest inland reservoirs in Texas by surface area, is the area's defining recreational asset. Formed by the impoundment of Richland and Chambers creeks south of Kerens, the lake supports fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass, along with boating, skiing, and shoreline recreation. Public boat ramps and access points ring the lake within a short drive of town, and the reservoir draws anglers from across North and East Texas. Away from the water, the surrounding countryside offers a network of quiet farm roads suited to rural cycling and driving.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 3
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $274,700 -45.1%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $198
schedule Avg Days on Market 62
sell Homes Sold 10
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 12.4

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For sale

Houses in Kerens, TX

Handpicked properties hitting the scene in your area.

4 West Lane For Sale
$25,500,000
4 West LaneHouston, TX 77019
  • 5 bd
  • 8 ba
  • 17808 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • 15210959
15016 Flat Top Ranch Road For Sale
$20,000,000
15016 Flat Top Ranch RoadAustin, TX 78732
  • 6 bd
  • 6.5 ba
  • 9725 sqft
  • Built 2018
  • 4447742
15126 Walden Road For Sale
$19,999,999
15126 Walden RoadMontgomery, TX 77356
  • 5 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 10520 sqft
  • Built 2010
  • 58608298
4625 Rockcliff Road For Sale
$19,000,000
4625 Rockcliff RoadAustin, TX 78746
  • 4 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 5275 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • 2163562
1331 E Parker Road For Sale
$18,500,000
1331 E Parker RoadMuldoon, TX 78949
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1574 sqft
  • Built 2024
  • 5887178
201 S Angel Light Drive For Sale
$17,900,000
201 S Angel Light DriveSpicewood, TX 78669
  • 5 bd
  • 6 ba
  • 8880 sqft
  • Built 2009
  • 1350346
Address Not Shown For Sale
$15,995,000
Address Not ShownDripping Springs, TX 78620
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 5375 sqft
  • Built 2012
  • 9524548
26100 Countryside Drive For Sale
$15,950,000
26100 Countryside DriveSpicewood, TX 78669
  • 5 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 10202 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • 8697049
1003 The High Road ActiveUnderContract
$15,900,000
1003 The High RoadAustin, TX 78746
  • 7 bd
  • 9.5 ba
  • 10912 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • 8682310
19813 Angel Bay Drive For Sale
$14,999,000
19813 Angel Bay DriveSpicewood, TX 78669
  • 7 bd
  • 8 ba
  • 10468 sqft
  • Built 2015
  • 5006835
811 Congress Avenue For Sale
$14,950,000
811 Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78701
  • 5 bd
  • 8 ba
  • 8803 sqft
  • Built 1930
  • 2586333
Rolling Ridge Road For Sale
$13,975,000
Rolling Ridge RoadLockhart, TX 78644
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 870 sqft
  • Built 2002
  • 4867114

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Townhomes in Kerens, TX

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101 Westcott Street #2001 For Sale
$6,995,000
101 Westcott Street #2001Houston, TX 77007
  • 4 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • Built 1981
  • 26083069
4521 San Felipe Street #3201 For Sale
$4,500,000
4521 San Felipe Street #3201Houston, TX 77027
  • 5 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 5486 sqft
  • Built 2019
  • 76471898
25329 Colette Street Active
$4,500,000
25329 Colette StreetPorter, TX 77365
  • Built 2025
  • 65945789
1047 Long Reach Drive Active
$3,950,000
1047 Long Reach DriveTiki Island, TX 77554
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3325 sqft
  • Built 1994
  • 44032841
2802 Shaver Street Pending
$3,933,000
2802 Shaver StreetPasadena, TX 77502
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1372 sqft
  • Built 2021
  • 29472039
14939 Cullen Boulevard Active
$3,700,000
14939 Cullen BoulevardHouston, TX 77047
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 5286 sqft
  • Built 1950
  • 94965937
10814 Woodedge Drive Pending
$3,500,000
10814 Woodedge DriveHouston, TX 77070
  • 21664 sqft
  • Built 1970
  • 75154230
2401 14th Avenue Active
$3,165,000
2401 14th AvenueTexas City, TX 77590
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 23824 sqft
  • Built 2018
  • 40933291
12125 Aldine Westfield Road #17 Active
$2,800,000
12125 Aldine Westfield Road #17Houston, TX 77093
  • 960 sqft
  • Built 1944
  • 63369165
1502 Jenkins Road Active
$2,675,000
1502 Jenkins RoadPasadena, TX 77506
  • 7036 sqft
  • Built 1968
  • 40773367
397 County Road 379 Active
$2,500,000
397 County Road 379Cleveland, TX 77328
  • 4 ba
  • 1436 sqft
  • Built 1965
  • 8908820
250 Sunrise Avenue For Sale
$2,499,000
250 Sunrise AvenuePort Aransas, TX 78373
  • 4 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 3550 sqft
  • Built 2023
  • 472225

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Condos in Kerens, TX

Handpicked properties hitting the scene in your area.

2120 Post Oak Boulevard #PH3 For Sale
$27,500,000
2120 Post Oak Boulevard #PH3Houston, TX 77056
  • 5 bd
  • 7 ba
  • 9715 sqft
  • Built 2029
  • 77821306
5929 Wooldridge Pending
$22,900,000
5929 WooldridgeCorpus Christi, TX 78414
  • 214861 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 427308
102 Asbury Street #3701 Pending
$17,995,000
102 Asbury Street #3701Houston, TX 77007
  • 4 bd
  • 5.5 ba
  • 6414 sqft
  • Built 2028
  • 75829625
102 Asbury Street #3703 Pending
$14,995,000
102 Asbury Street #3703Houston, TX 77007
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 5282 sqft
  • Built 2028
  • 30855564
102 Asbury Street #3501 Pending
$14,500,000
102 Asbury Street #3501Houston, TX 77007
  • 3 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4672 sqft
  • Built 2028
  • 70862908
1407 Sidney Baker Street For Sale
$13,500,000
1407 Sidney Baker StreetKerrville, TX 78028
  • 35603 sqft
  • Built 2017
  • 466105
6507 Bridge Point Parkway #Bluestem 2A For Sale
$12,975,000
6507 Bridge Point Parkway #Bluestem 2AAustin, TX 78730
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 3926 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • 3196183
1275 S Post Oak Lane #2502 For Sale
$11,000,000
1275 S Post Oak Lane #2502Houston, TX 77056
  • 5 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 8689 sqft
  • Built 2014
  • 40248263
2120 Post Oak Boulevard #27C For Sale
$9,000,000
2120 Post Oak Boulevard #27CHouston, TX 77056
  • 4 bd
  • 4.5 ba
  • 4844 sqft
  • Built 2029
  • 85457726
102 Asbury Street #3101 For Sale
$8,700,000
102 Asbury Street #3101Houston, TX 77007
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3563 sqft
  • Built 2028
  • 2537628
6507 Bridge Point Parkway #Gardenia 2A For Sale
$8,475,000
6507 Bridge Point Parkway #Gardenia 2AAustin, TX 78730
  • 3 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3084 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • 8957258
2399 Lake Woodlands Drive #W1005/6 For Sale
$8,327,823
2399 Lake Woodlands Drive #W1005/6The Woodlands, TX 77380
  • 4 bd
  • 5 ba
  • 4124 sqft
  • 81642891

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200 Daniels Dr For Rent
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200 Daniels DrKerens, TX 75144
  • 1 bd
  • 1 ba
  • Built 1986
  • 57298990
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