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Hunt County Railroad Town

About Celeste, TX

Welcome to Celeste, a small Hunt County city on U.S. Highway 69 between Greenville and Denison in northeast Texas.

Celeste is a small city in the northwestern corner of Hunt County, Texas, situated on U.S. Highway 69 roughly twelve miles northwest of Greenville, the county seat, and about sixty miles northeast of downtown Dallas. The town — whose name comes from the Spanish word for light blue — sits near the headwaters of the Sabine River, in the gently rolling farmland that characterizes this part of Northeast Texas. Celeste took shape in the late nineteenth century as a product of railroad development, like many Hunt County communities. The coming of the rail line gave area farmers a shipping point and spawned a commercial core that grew through the early twentieth century. The town's population has ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of rural Texas — expanding in the early 1900s, contracting in the middle of the century, then stabilizing in recent decades at around 800 residents. The local economy is rooted in agriculture, ranching and small trade, with many residents commuting to Greenville or farther into the Dallas–Fort Worth region for work. U.S. Highway 69 keeps the town connected: Denison and the Red River lie about forty miles northwest, while Greenville provides retail, medical and civic services a short drive to the southeast. Celeste offers a quiet, close-knit small-town setting where the school district and local churches anchor community life. The city's compact downtown, school campuses and residential blocks cluster along and just off the highway, giving the community a walkable small-town center that quickly gives way to pasture and cropland. Celeste appeals to people seeking rural acreage, a slower pace and lower-density living within commuting reach of the metroplex, as well as to families with longstanding ties to Hunt County.

Population 809
County Hunt
Active Listings 106
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Celeste, Texas in?

Celeste is in Hunt County, in the northwestern part of the county in Northeast Texas. The city sits on U.S. Highway 69 about 12 miles northwest of Greenville, which serves as the county seat and nearest larger community.

What school district serves Celeste, Texas?

Celeste Independent School District serves the community and operates an elementary campus, Celeste Junior High School and Celeste High School, all located within the town. The district is part of Texas Education Agency Region 10, which also covers the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

How far is Celeste, Texas from Dallas?

Celeste is about 60 miles northeast of downtown Dallas. Travelers typically follow U.S. Highway 69 southeast to Greenville and then connect to the regional highway network, placing the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex within roughly an hour's drive.

What highway runs through Celeste, Texas?

U.S. Highway 69 runs directly through Celeste, serving as the town's main route. It leads northwest about 40 miles to Denison near the Oklahoma border and southeast about 12 miles to Greenville, the Hunt County seat.

What is the population of Celeste, Texas?

Celeste had a population of 809 at the 2020 census. The figure has remained in the several-hundred range through recent decades, following an earlier peak in the early twentieth century and a mid-century decline.

City Guide

About Celeste

Real Estate & Housing

Celeste's housing is typical of a small Northeast Texas town: modest single-family homes on tree-shaded streets near the center, surrounded by larger rural lots and acreage on the outskirts. The stock mixes older, established houses with more recent construction, and many properties include generous yards, outbuildings and room for gardens or animals. Buyers are often drawn by the combination of small-town affordability and the availability of land, whether they are purchasing a starter home in town or a homestead on several acres just outside the city limits.

Neighborhoods

Celeste is a compact city organized around the U.S. Highway 69 corridor, where the town's school campus, City Hall and remaining storefronts cluster near the center. Residential streets branch off from the highway into quiet, established blocks, while the edges of town transition quickly into farmland, pastures and scattered rural homesites. Nearby communities in Hunt and neighboring counties, and the county seat of Greenville twelve miles southeast, provide additional shopping and services beyond what the small downtown offers.

Lifestyle in Celeste

Life in Celeste moves at a small-town pace. Community life centers on the Celeste Independent School District — Friday-night football, school events and local athletics — along with area churches and civic gatherings. The surrounding countryside supports ranching and farming traditions, and residents prize the quiet, low-density setting that comes with living on the rural edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Greenville, just down U.S. Highway 69, supplies the nearest restaurants, retail and healthcare, while the larger amenities of the metroplex remain within about an hour's drive.

Schools & Education

Students in Celeste are served by the Celeste Independent School District, which operates an elementary campus, Celeste Junior High School and Celeste High School within the community. The district is part of Texas Education Agency Region 10, the same service region as much of the Dallas–Fort Worth area, and its small size keeps classrooms and activities closely tied to the town. Families seeking additional options can look to neighboring districts in Hunt County or private programs in the Greenville area.

Getting Around

U.S. Highway 69 is Celeste's main route, running northwest to Denison and southeast to Greenville, where it connects with Interstate 30 for travel toward Dallas. The town sits roughly sixty miles northeast of Dallas, reachable within about an hour by way of Greenville and the region's highway network, and about forty miles southeast of Denison near the Oklahoma border. Regional air service is available at Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports, while local and county roads serve the surrounding rural areas.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation around Celeste draws on the rural Hunt County landscape. The town's school athletic facilities host local sports, while the surrounding countryside offers open roads for cycling, fishing in area ponds and creeks, and hunting on private land. Hunt County's Lake Tawakoni, one of the largest reservoirs in North Texas, lies within a short drive for boating, fishing and camping, and Greenville provides city parks, organized recreation and additional entertainment options. Dallas–Fort Worth attractions remain within about an hour's drive.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

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

home_work New This Week 2
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $488,450 +22.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $215
schedule Avg Days on Market 78
sell Homes Sold 14
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 9.7

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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Houses in Celeste, TX

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10135 Divine Breeze
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  • 3 beds
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28619 Riverside Crest Lane
Huffman, TX 77336
  • 2,712 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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1918 Huge Oaks Street
$375,000 For Sale
1918 Huge Oaks Street
Houston, TX 77055
  • 1,625 sqft
  • 4 beds
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1223 Old Homestead
$360,000 For Sale
1223 Old Homestead
Seguin, TX 78155
  • 1,925 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 623540
222 DAWNVIEW LN
$1,650 New
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  • 1,294 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 1 baths
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144 Dandelion Way
$500,000 Coming Soon
144 Dandelion Way
Montgomery, TX 77316
  • 1,799 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 85379154
3837 Steck Avenue
$675,000 For Sale
3837 Steck Avenue
Austin, TX 78759
  • 2,191 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 9719813
39 W Bracebridge Circle
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39 W Bracebridge Circle
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  • 6,280 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 64538339
445 Granada Dr
$365,000 New
445 Granada Dr
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,698 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011290
713 Coppell Court
$659,900 For Sale
713 Coppell Court
Leander, TX 78641
  • 3,303 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 7911106

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2019 Lakewood Court
$269,000 For Sale
2019 Lakewood Court
Willis, TX 77318
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  • 3 beds
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4219 W Alabama Street
$585,000 Coming Soon
4219 W Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77027
  • 2,143 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 47618014
311 Calle Sevilla Place
$699,990 For Sale
311 Calle Sevilla Place
Houston, TX 77007
  • 3,221 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 81105565
338 UNTERMAIER ST
$1,495 New
338 UNTERMAIER ST
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,380 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011228
4103 Gus Drive #B
$850 For Rent
4103 Gus Drive #B
Killeen, TX 76549
  • 1,100 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 623525
939 Sagewood Trail #941
$1,755 For Rent
939 Sagewood Trail #941
San Marcos, TX 78666
  • 2,575 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 623521
2718 Old Field Dr #302
$249,777 New
2718 Old Field Dr #302
San Antonio, TX 78247
  • 1,327 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011210
1417 W OLMOS DR
$1,025 Price Change
1417 W OLMOS DR
San Antonio, TX 78201
  • 640 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1991831
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
$1,595 New
310 CREEKSIDE CURV
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,430 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011189
13006 Trent St
$225,000 New
13006 Trent St
San Antonio, TX 78232
  • 1,158 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011183
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
$1,150 New
7307 GOLF VISTA BLVD
San Antonio, TX 78244
  • 1,024 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2010058
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
$1,950 Pending
4318 Avenue O Unit 1
Galveston, TX 77550
  • 1,100 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2009850

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Condos in Celeste, TX

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610 E MARKET ST #2803
$449,900 New
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  • 1,120 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011297
7342 OAK MANOR DR #1205
$275,000 New
7342 OAK MANOR DR #1205
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • 1,023 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011294
1600 Barton Springs Road #3504
$899,990 For Sale
1600 Barton Springs Road #3504
Austin, TX 78704
  • 1,520 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
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3001 Cedar Street #114
$1,500 For Rent
3001 Cedar Street #114
Austin, TX 78705
  • 685 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 5928077
5806 Shadow Glen
$1,050 New
5806 Shadow Glen
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  • 3,944 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011289
5944 DANNY KAYE DR
$1,050 New
5944 DANNY KAYE DR
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  • 986 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011281
2711 Hemphill Park #11F- (A203)
$800 For Rent
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  • 420 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 1452556
5920 Lago Vista Way #C-23
$949 For Rent
5920 Lago Vista Way #C-23
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  • 416 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 6737131
6302 Melanzane Ave Unit 1
$1,345 New
6302 Melanzane Ave Unit 1
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,260 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011262
6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
$1,295 New
6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,260 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011254
17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
$2,100 For Rent
17102 Crane Fly Drive #A
Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • 2,112 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 9137540
622 Beach Access Road 1a #214
$209,000 For Sale
622 Beach Access Road 1a #214
Port Aransas, TX 78373
  • 588 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 481369

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