Area Information

Centerville is the county seat of Leon County, and is located in the eastern part of Central Texas. The city of Centerville is located halfway between Houston and Dallas, at the intersection of Interstate Highway 45 and State Highway 7. Leon County is generally rolling, hilly terrain, with an abundance of mixed Hardwoods, with some Pine timber. There are numerous creeks and springs which flow into the Trinity River on the eastern boundary, and the Navasota River on the western boundary of the County.

The soil types range from sandy loams to bottomland dark alluvium soils, which provides excellent ranching, farming and gardening. In 1994, Leon County was 2nd in the state in the number of beef cattle that calved, and 3rd in the State in Hay production. And this was with non-irrigated fields.

Leon County is well known for its excellent deer hunting. Leon County is also known for its fishing at the Lock & Dam and Big Eddy on the Trinity River. Located in the northwest section of the county is Lake Limestone, which is approximately 14,000 surface acres and is approximately 16 miles long. Lake Limestone offers excellent fishing, boating and recreational facilities.

The elevation of Leon County ranges from 150 feet above sea level to approximately 500 feet above sea level. The county enjoys an average annual rainfall of 39.48 inches, and a growing season of 270 days out of the year. The minimum average temperature during the month of January is 38 degrees and a maximum average July temperature is 95 degrees.

Company History

Family owned and Operated since 1981, Schwab Realty is active in all types of real estate, but specializes in ranches and recreational properties. With numerous properties available, we are confident we have just the right place for you. If you are interested in selling, our Multiple Listing Service participation and Internet presence will provide you with maximum exposure to the largest client base.

Schwab Realty offers realty services in these Texas Counties . . .

Leon, Madison, Houston, Freestone, Robertson, Anderson, and Walker

and these Texas cities ...

Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Fairfield, Teage, Mexia, Madisonville, Flynn, Jewett, Leona, Marquez, Normangee, and more!

Phone: 903-536-2672
Toll Free: 800-671-2672
Fax: 903-536-3099

Email: schwab@schwabrealty.com

Mailing address: P.O. Box 99 Centerville, Texas 75833
Physical Address: 410 S.E. Interstate 45 Frontage Road Centerville, Texas

Area Title Companies

Leon County Abstract & Title
903-536-2335
www.leoncountytitle.com

Guaranty Title Co.
903-536-2133
www.guarantytitlecompany.com

Area Lenders

Texas Farm Credit
Fairfield - 903-389-8738
www.texasfcs.com

Capital Farm Credit
Crockett - 936-544-7582
Madisonville - 936-348-2661
www.capitalfarmcredit.com

Citizens State Bank (Buffalo/Centerville)
Buffalo - 903-322-4256
Centerville - 903-536-5601
www.citizensstatebanktx.com

Community National Bank- Buffalo
903-322-8800

Wells Fargo Bank NA
Centerville - 903-536-2947
Marquez - 903-529-5802
www.wellsfargo.com

Normangee State Bank
936-396-3611
www.normangeestatebank.com

Madisonville State Bank
936-348-2711
www.madisonvillestatebank.com

The Bank of Madisonville
936-348-3777

Oakwood State Bank
903-545-2163

State Bank Of Jewett
903-626-4483
www.statebankofjewett.com

First National Bank of Huntsville
936-295-5701
www.fnbhuntsvilletx.com

First National Bank of Crockett
936-544-2181

First National Bank of Fairfield
903-389-2265
www.mycommunitybanktexas.com

School Districts

Centerville ISD
www.centerville.k12.tx.us

Buffalo ISD
www.buffaloisd.com

Leon ISD
www.leonisd.net

Oakwood ISD
www.oakwoodisd.net

Normangee ISD
www.normangeeisd.org

Chambers Of Commerce

Centerville Chamber Of Commerce
www.centervilletexas.com

Buffalo Chamber Of Commerce
www.buffalotex.com

Jewett Chamber Of Commerce
www.jewetttexas.org

Surveyors

G. R. Hodges Surveying - Crockett
936-544-7608

McBride Surveying Co - Fairfield
903-389-4403

Free & Associates - Centerville
903-536-2554

Haney Engineering - Mexia
254-562-6954

Williford Surveying - Mexia
254-562-2837

Garrett Engineering - Bryan
979-846-2688

Kling Engineering - Bryan
979-846-6212

Strong Surveying - Bryan
979-776-9836

Insurance

Walters Insurance
www.bobbywaltersinsurance.com

Farm Bureau Insurance
www.txfb-ins.com

Law Offices

Buffalo
Law Office of Charley Johnson
903-322-5185
Law Office of Gayle Wilson Ray
903-322-5855

Centerville
Law Office of Tom Holleman
903-536-4311

Madisonville
Law Office of Bill Rice, Jr.
936-348-3551

Normangee
Law Office of David Hammitt
936-396-6600

Palestine
Freeman, Hankins & Thorn
903-729-7605
Law Office of Michael Dear
903-729-6597

Teague
Law Office of Ricky Sims
254-739-2563

Misc

Texas Parks & Wildlife
www.tpwd.state.tx.us

James Horton Construction
www.jameshortonconstruction.com

East Texas Home Inspection Services, LLC
www.easttexashomeinspection.com

Leon County Government - http://www.co.leon.tx.us/
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