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Historic East Texas Railroad Town

Farms & Ranches in Dayton, TX

Welcome to Dayton, a Liberty County railroad town on the Old Spanish Trail about 40 miles from Houston, blending rural East Texas character with growing master-planned communities.

Dayton is a city in Liberty County in Southeast Texas, located about 40 miles northeast of Houston. The community traces its origins to a settlement originally known as West Liberty before it grew into a railroad town, and it holds a place on the historic Old Spanish Trail, the early cross-country highway that became U.S. 90. That railroad-and-highway heritage shaped Dayton's layout and its role as a small regional hub between Houston and Beaumont. Despite steady growth, Dayton retains a distinctly rural East Texas character. New master-planned communities and road improvements have brought additional housing and families, yet the city keeps a small-town pace and identity, with roughly 8,800 residents. Agriculture, regional industry, and commuting to the Houston area all play a role in the local economy. Civic life centers on institutions such as the Dayton Community Center and the Jones Public Library, which host local events and gatherings. Dayton Independent School District anchors the community's identity, with a high graduation rate and strong college and career readiness. The city's neighborhoods span historic districts and newer subdivisions, giving buyers a range of options from established in-town homes to newly built communities. Dayton's location along U.S. 90 and the Grand Parkway gives residents convenient access to Houston's employment centers while living in a smaller, more affordable community. Its position between Houston and Beaumont also places it near the industrial and energy corridors of the Texas Gulf Coast. For those seeking a quieter East Texas setting with metropolitan access, Dayton offers a practical balance.

Population 8,777
County Liberty County
Active Listings 830
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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Dayton, Texas in?

Dayton is located in Liberty County, in Southeast Texas, about 40 miles northeast of Houston. The city sits along U.S. 90 and the route of the historic Old Spanish Trail, an early cross-country highway.

How far is Dayton, Texas from Houston?

Dayton is about 40 miles from downtown Houston. U.S. 90 and the Grand Parkway connect the city to the Houston area, and Interstate 10 provides east-west access to the region's major corridors.

What school district serves Dayton, Texas?

Dayton is served by Dayton Independent School District, a community school district that reports a graduation rate around 94 percent and strong college, career, and military readiness outcomes. The district emphasizes educating the whole child across its campuses.

What is Dayton, Texas known for?

Dayton is known as a historic East Texas railroad town and an Old Spanish Trail City. It retains a rural small-town feel while new master-planned communities have expanded its housing stock.

What are the main neighborhoods in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton's older neighborhoods include Carillon, one of the city's most historic areas, and Burkhardt, known for its family-oriented, close-knit character. Newer master-planned communities and rural acreage surround the city on all sides.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

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

home_work New This Week 38
Went Under Contract 1
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $325,000 —
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $161
schedule Avg Days on Market 33
sell Homes Sold 1
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 1,280.2

Price & Sales History

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

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01 home for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
000002 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
189341 home for saleMedian sale$700KPer sq ft$2741 sale in the last 90 days
306737 homes for saleMedian sale$192KPer sq ft$7814 sales in the last 90 days
349491 home for saleMedian sale$416.3KPer sq ft$35714 sales in the last 90 days
349501 home for saleMedian sale$180KPer sq ft$1547 sales in the last 90 days
716011 home for saleMedian sale$295K
716032 homes for saleMedian sale$125KPer sq ft$641 sale in the last 90 days
7163811 homes for saleMedian sale$295K
717015 homes for saleMedian sale$295K
717306 homes for saleMedian sale$295K
717533 homes for saleMedian sale$217.5KPer sq ft$1111 sale in the last 90 days
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168 County Road 470 For Sale
$299,990
168 County Road 470Dayton, TX 77535
  • 29909592
910 County Road 491 For Sale
$2,600,000
910 County Road 491Dayton, TX 77535
  • 88797571
734 County Road 3011 For Sale
$565,000
734 County Road 3011Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2046 sqft
  • Built 2008
  • 21385700
5806 Fm 686 For Sale
$750,000
5806 Fm 686Dayton, TX 77535
  • 34898984
126 County Road 3011 For Sale
$1,890,000
126 County Road 3011Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2128 sqft
  • Built 2001
  • 85584880
170 County Road 6243 Road For Sale
$440,000
170 County Road 6243 RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 560 sqft
  • Built 1985
  • 15162695
11170 Fm 1008 For Sale
$695,000
11170 Fm 1008Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1602 sqft
  • Built 2020
  • 49840896
1157 County Road 491 For Sale
$4,356,000
1157 County Road 491Dayton, TX 77535
  • 600 sqft
  • Built 1976
  • 61750865
2600 Highway 321 For Sale
$3,600,000
2600 Highway 321Dayton, TX 77535
  • 79451400
1706 County Road 3011 For Sale
$220,000
1706 County Road 3011Dayton, TX 77535
  • 41155445
Grand Parkway For Sale
$67,062,500
Grand ParkwayDayton, TX 77535
  • 71562765
County Road 602 For Sale
$399,000
County Road 602Dayton, TX 77535
  • 85192710
7136 Highway 321 For Sale
$275,000
7136 Highway 321Dayton, TX 77535
  • 1 ba
  • 1271 sqft
  • Built 1960
  • 79523564
800 E Highway 90 For Sale
$1,800,000
800 E Highway 90Dayton, TX 77535
  • 2 ba
  • 7160 sqft
  • Built 1950
  • 21264371
132 County Road 48821 For Sale
$515,000
132 County Road 48821Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3360 sqft
  • Built 2014
  • 91053185
Fm 686 For Sale
$175,000
Fm 686Dayton, TX 77535
  • 62969241
1257 Fm 2797 For Sale
$440,000
1257 Fm 2797Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2432 sqft
  • Built 2016
  • 64885813
Fm 1409 For Sale
$370,450
Fm 1409Dayton, TX 77535
  • 69499055
Fm 1409 For Sale
$550,000
Fm 1409Dayton, TX 77535
  • 8243367
Farm Market 1008 For Sale
$430,000
Farm Market 1008Dayton, TX 77535
  • 69881555
1365 Fm 2797 For Sale
$450,000
1365 Fm 2797Dayton, TX 77535
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2184 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • 72225937
1369 County Road 486 For Sale
$380,000
1369 County Road 486Dayton, TX 77535
  • 82143550
County Road 6026 For Sale
$12,480,750
County Road 6026Dayton, TX 77535
  • 18729354
County Rd 4876 For Sale
$479,500
County Rd 4876Dayton, TX 77535
  • 70311858
1585 Fm 686 For Sale
$661,500
1585 Fm 686Dayton, TX 77535
  • 21491404
122 County Road 4111 Road For Sale
$275,000
122 County Road 4111 RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1792 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • 7306906
County Road 613 For Sale
$2,400,000
County Road 613Dayton, TX 77535
  • 6270423
Tx-321 For Sale
$525,000
Tx-321Dayton, TX 77535
  • 90900744
3476 County Road 2326 For Sale
$370,000
3476 County Road 2326Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2097 sqft
  • Built 1970
  • 93090720
10950 Highway 321 For Sale
$125,000
10950 Highway 321Dayton, TX 77535
  • 58255811
County Road 4876 For Sale
$1,112,000
County Road 4876Dayton, TX 77535
  • 44845041
425 County Road 613 For Sale
$395,000
425 County Road 613Dayton, TX 77535
  • Built 2016
  • 93494543
1893 County Road 2326 For Sale
$98,000
1893 County Road 2326Dayton, TX 77535
  • 46722755
531 County Road 4882 S For Sale
$300,000
531 County Road 4882 SDayton, TX 77535
  • 3456 sqft
  • 18693666
County Rd 2318 For Sale
$54,000
County Rd 2318Dayton, TX 77535
  • 36572012
County Road 401 For Sale
$658,000
County Road 401Dayton, TX 77535
  • 79183767
695 Private Road 489 For Sale
$775,000
695 Private Road 489Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 960 sqft
  • Built 1996
  • 76914361
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$533,941
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 56600892
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$515,412
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 13251762
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$536,095
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 81851746
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$537,777
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 55634010
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$529,632
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 13888428
Simmons Bottom Road For Sale
$531,786
Simmons Bottom RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 15033454
10355 Highway 321 Road For Sale
$329,900
10355 Highway 321 RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 81538010
1960 Fm-686 For Sale
$1,524,600
1960 Fm-686Dayton, TX 77535
  • 20424109
5145 Old Atascocita Road For Sale
$899,000
5145 Old Atascocita RoadDayton, TX 77535
  • 10000 sqft
  • Built 2023
  • 41878573
5149 Us 90 Highway W For Sale
$2,500,000
5149 Us 90 Highway WDayton, TX 77535
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 3072 sqft
  • Built 2006
  • 45644490
179 Private 48931 For Sale
$558,700
179 Private 48931Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1600 sqft
  • Built 2020
  • 43172129
12032 Fm 1008 For Sale
$5,932,500
12032 Fm 1008Dayton, TX 77535
  • 3353602
Fm 1008 For Sale
$8,889,750
Fm 1008Dayton, TX 77535
  • 58586871
1660 County Road 3011 For Sale
$415,000
1660 County Road 3011Dayton, TX 77535
  • 49355105
1 Fm 686 For Sale
$796,500
1 Fm 686Dayton, TX 77535
  • 75663107
1563 S Sh 146 S For Sale
$8,990,000
1563 S Sh 146 SDayton, TX 77535
  • 75730951
State Highway 321 For Sale
$9,925,000
State Highway 321Dayton, TX 77327
  • 41385252
Hwy 321 Highway For Sale
$770,582
Hwy 321 HighwayDayton, TX 77535
  • 92175590
1 Fm 1008 For Sale
$3,277,120
1 Fm 1008Dayton, TX 77535
  • 45176914
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