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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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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.

City Guide

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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Houses in Kerens, TX

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10135 Divine Breeze
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San Antonio, TX 78251
  • 1,519 sqft
  • 3 beds
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330 Briar Park Drive
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330 Briar Park Drive
Georgetown, TX 78626
  • 1,822 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 6002445
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$2,000 New
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  • 1,392 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
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2502 Eason Lane
$4,400 Coming Soon
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Houston, TX 77008
  • 3,003 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 9899444
2730 Jasper Stone
$1,450 New
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San Antonio, TX 78264
  • 1,500 sqft
  • 4 beds
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  • 2011273
506 S Avenue C
$110,000 For Sale
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Elgin, TX 78621
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  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 9260394
519 Fulton #2
$1,399 Price Change
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  • 1.5 baths
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7923 Maple Leaf
$1,597 New
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  • 1,459 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011270
1053 Tumbleweed Trl Trail
$249,900 For Sale
1053 Tumbleweed Trl Trail
Temple, TX 76502
  • 2,004 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 623534
2751 Longleaf Pines Drive
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  • 1,162 sqft
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1300 Old Cedar Lane
$659,000 For Sale
1300 Old Cedar Lane
Austin, TX 78758
  • 1,919 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 6567300
13710 Enzo Gate
$490,000 New
13710 Enzo Gate
San Antonio, TX 78253
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011261

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Townhomes in Kerens, TX

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4219 W Alabama Street
Houston, TX 77027
  • 2,143 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 47618014
338 UNTERMAIER ST
$1,495 New
338 UNTERMAIER ST
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 1,380 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 2011228
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
167 RICHTER LN
$795 New
167 RICHTER LN
New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • 560 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011168
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
$1,195 New
9213 SHADOW CREST DR Unit 9213
Converse, TX 78109
  • 982 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2011161
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
$1,025 New
144 W Villaret Blvd Unit 108
San Antonio, TX 78221
  • 800 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2011153
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
$1,295 Pending
6414 Luglio Lane Unit 102
San Antonio, TX 78233
  • 1,324 sqft
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1972495

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Condos in Kerens, TX

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2711 Hemphill Park #11F- (A203)
$800 For Rent
2711 Hemphill Park #11F- (A203)
Austin, TX 78705
  • 420 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 1452556
5920 Lago Vista Way #C-23
$949 For Rent
5920 Lago Vista Way #C-23
Lago Vista, TX 78645
  • 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
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6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
$1,295 New
6310 Melanzane Ave Unit 3
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  • 1,260 sqft
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  • 2.5 baths
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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
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  • 588 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 481369
4208 Endurance Way
$8,500 For Rent
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6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
$900 New
6423 Melissa Ann Unit 1206
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  • 745 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2011225
2706 Observation Drive Unit 3
$1,199 New
2706 Observation Drive Unit 3
San Antonio, TX 78227
  • 758 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 2009347
210 Lee Barton Drive #411
$4,250 For Rent
210 Lee Barton Drive #411
Austin, TX 78704
  • 1,369 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2692548
2702 Observation Drive (front) Unit BLDG 1 #4
$1,099 New
2702 Observation Drive (front) Unit BLDG 1 #4
San Antonio, TX 78227
  • 552 sqft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
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514 FULTON AVE Unit 1
$1,075 New
514 FULTON AVE Unit 1
San Antonio, TX 78212
  • 954 sqft
  • 1 bed
  • 1 baths
  • 2011220

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