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Listings in Purdon, TX

Welcome to Purdon, a small unincorporated Navarro County community west of Corsicana, with deep railroad roots and easy access to the region's lakes and peach country.

Purdon is an unincorporated community in southwestern Navarro County, Texas, located west of Corsicana in the Central Texas countryside. With a population of just over 100, it is a small, quiet agricultural settlement with a history tied closely to the railroad that once defined its economy. The community came into being when the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, known as the Cotton Belt, built through the area and lots were platted around the new rail stop. Its name is credited to a railroad man named Harris, who was drawn to a local cashier, Miss Ada Purdom. By 1914, Purdon had reached its peak population of about 400 and supported a brick schoolhouse, several stores, a lumberyard, two cotton gins, and a bank. The population declined over the following decades, settling at around 133 residents by the late 20th century as the railroad's importance faded. Today Purdon remains an unincorporated community served by Navarro County, with agriculture and rural homesteads shaping its character. Students attend the Dawson Independent School District, based in nearby Dawson, which serves southwestern Navarro County. The community sits within reach of several regional recreation destinations, including Purdon Groves, a family orchard, and the boating and fishing waters of Navarro Mills Lake and Richland Chambers Reservoir. The surrounding landscape of fields, pastures, and scattered rural properties defines Purdon's setting, with the county seat of Corsicana providing services, employment, and commerce a short drive to the east. For those seeking a genuine small-community setting in Central Texas, Purdon offers rural quiet and open space, with the amenities of Corsicana and the Interstate 45 corridor within easy reach.

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9828 Fm 709 S
$215,000
6631912
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9828 Fm 709 S Purdon, TX 76679
4 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 2788 sq ft
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$215,000
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9828 FM 709 S Purdon, TX 76679
4 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 2788 sq ft
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$499,999
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16857 FM 709 E Purdon, TX 76679
4 Beds bathtub 3 Baths straighten 2040 sq ft

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Fm 709 S
$825,000
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About Purdon

Real Estate & Housing

Purdon's housing reflects its history as a small railroad-era farming community. Homes are predominantly single-family residences scattered along the local roads, with the surrounding area offering agricultural land, acreage, and larger rural parcels common to western Navarro County. Because Purdon is an unincorporated community with a small, stable population, housing turnover is limited, and the market consists mainly of established homes and occasional land listings rather than new subdivision development. Buyers here are typically looking for country living, larger lots, and affordability within commuting distance of Corsicana.

Neighborhoods

Purdon is small enough that it functions as a single rural settlement rather than a collection of named subdivisions. The community grew up around its Cotton Belt rail stop, and its older homes and structures are spread along the local farm-to-market roads. Surrounding fields, pastures, and scattered rural properties extend toward Corsicana and the area lakes. This layout gives Purdon an authentic small-community feel, where homes sit within a working agricultural landscape rather than a formal street grid.

Lifestyle in Purdon

Purdon offers a quiet, unhurried rural lifestyle typical of small Central Texas farming communities. With a population of just over 100, daily life is simple and neighborly, centered on homes, churches, and the surrounding farmland. Residents rely on nearby Corsicana, about a short drive east, for shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment, while the community itself remains peaceful and spread out. The area's agricultural heritage and open countryside appeal to those seeking privacy and space. For families and individuals wanting a true small-town or country setting in Navarro County, Purdon represents the region's rural character in its most unadorned form.

Schools & Education

Purdon is served by the Dawson Independent School District, a small public district based in nearby Dawson, Texas. The district serves southwestern Navarro County in Central Texas, including the unincorporated community of Purdon, with a small portion extending into neighboring Hill County. Students from Purdon attend Dawson ISD's campuses for their elementary through high school education. The district's small scale gives it a community-centered character typical of rural Texas schools. Families moving to the Purdon area should note that Corsicana ISD and other nearby districts provide additional options across the region.

Getting Around

Purdon is reached by local farm-to-market roads that connect the community to Corsicana, the Navarro County seat, about a short drive to the east. Corsicana sits on Interstate 45, the principal route between Dallas and Houston, giving Purdon residents regional highway access through a quick connection. The community's origins as a Cotton Belt rail stop remain part of its identity, though passenger rail no longer serves the area. As in most rural Navarro County communities, residents rely on personal vehicles, with Corsicana providing the nearest concentration of services and transportation connections.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation near Purdon centers on the area's countryside and waterways. Purdon Groves, a family-owned orchard destination, draws visitors for seasonal fruit and rustic charm. Navarro Mills Lake, located west of Corsicana in the Trinity River basin, provides boating, fishing, and camping, while the larger Richland Chambers Reservoir offers additional water recreation. The Corsicana area adds parks, a historic downtown, and community events within a short drive. For residents, the surrounding rural landscape itself provides open space for hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits common to Navarro County.

About Purdon

Frequently asked questions

What county is Purdon in?

Purdon is an unincorporated community in southwestern Navarro County, Texas, located in the Central Texas region. The community lies west of Corsicana, the county seat, along local farm-to-market roads in the western part of the county.

What school district serves Purdon?

Purdon is served by the Dawson Independent School District, which is based in nearby Dawson, Texas. The district serves southwestern Navarro County in Central Texas, including the unincorporated community of Purdon.

How large is Purdon?

Purdon is a very small community with a population of just over 100. At its peak in 1914, the town had about 400 residents, several stores, a brick schoolhouse, two cotton gins, and a bank.

What is Purdon known for?

Purdon grew up around the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, known as the Cotton Belt, when lots were platted near the rail stop. Its name is credited to a railroad man named Harris, who admired a local cashier, Miss Ada Purdom.

What is there to do near Purdon?

Near Purdon, Purdon Groves offers a family-owned orchard destination, while Navarro Mills Lake and Richland Chambers Reservoir provide boating, fishing, and water recreation. The city of Corsicana is a short drive away for shopping and dining.

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