
Lamar County · North Texas · County seat: Paris
Lamar County, TX homes, land & communities
Paris and the Red River valley — affordable homes, Pat Mayse Lake and productive farmland.
- County seat
- Paris
- Towns we serve
- 8
- Population
- 51,503Census estimate, July 2025
- Main routes
- US-82, US-271, SH-19
- Best for
- Farm & ranch, Value, Lake living
Living in Lamar County
Is Lamar County a good place to live?
Lamar County is the Red River valley around Paris, the regional hub of Northeast Texas, with Paris Junior College, a medical center and its famous Eiffel Tower replica topped with a red cowboy hat. About 51,500 people live here.
Buyers find affordable homes in Paris and the small towns around it, productive farmland and recreation at Pat Mayse Lake north of town.
Why people move here
- Affordable homes in Paris and nearby towns
- Farmland and acreage in the Red River valley
- Pat Mayse Lake and its wildlife management area
- Paris Junior College and regional healthcare
Towns & cities
Towns in Lamar County
Jump straight to homes for sale in any town in the county.
Buying land
Buying land & acreage in Lamar County
Outside city limits, county land is mostly unincorporated, so the rules come from the county, the deed and the utility providers rather than a city. That makes due diligence before you make an offer especially important.
Texas counties generally can’t zone land outside city limits, so deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain maps, septic permits and nearby cities’ ETJ subdivision rules decide what you can build.
- Survey and boundary lines
- Legal, recorded road access
- Water: city, water supply corporation or well
- Septic suitability (OSSF permit)
- FEMA floodplain
- Deed restrictions and HOA
- Mineral rights
- Ag or wildlife valuation
Rural electric: Lamar Electric Cooperative serves rural Lamar County.
Our land & acreage guideTaxes & schools
Property taxes & school districts
Your total property tax rate is the sum of the county, city (if inside city limits), school district and any special districts (MUD, PID, hospital or college district). The county rate itself is$0.3063 for tax year 2025 (a lower rate was proposed for 2026) per $100 of value.
Look up any property’s value, exemptions and taxing units at the Lamar County Appraisal District.
School districts
Lakes & outdoors
- Pat Mayse Lake, about 5,940 acres (Corps of Engineers)
- Pat Mayse Wildlife Management Area
- The Red and North Sulphur rivers
For sale now
Homes & land for sale in Lamar County
MLS# 21426405
Glass Land and Home LLC
MLS# 21426672
Century 21 Executive Realty
MLS# 21426760
Century 21 Executive Realty
MLS# 21424629
Landmark Real Estate Group
MLS# 21420030
Keller Williams Legacy
MLS# 21424981
Keller Williams Legacy
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Paris, Texas really home to an Eiffel Tower?
Yes. A replica built in 1993 stands on South Collegiate Drive and has worn a red cowboy hat since 1998.
Is Lamar County growing?
Slowly. Its population rose about 2.8% from 2020 to about 51,500 in July 2025, which helps keep prices affordable.
What towns are in Lamar County, Texas?
Ten Twenty Realty serves the whole county, includingBlossom, Deport, Paris, Powderly, Reno, Roxton, Sun Valley and Toco. Some towns straddle the county line, so we confirm the county, school district and tax rate for every address.
What is the county seat of Lamar County?
Paris is the county seat. The courthouse, appraisal district and most county offices are there.
Can I buy land or acreage in Lamar County?
Yes. It is one of the areas our land buyers ask about most. Before you buy, we check the survey, legal access, water, septic, floodplain, deed restrictions and ag valuation. See our land & acreage guide.
Which Ten Twenty agents serve Lamar County?
Shayla Eadler works the county regularly, and every inquiry is answered by a local agent, usually within the hour during business hours.
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