$245,000
137 Gardner Dr, Palestine, TX 75803

About this home

Don't miss out on this charming ranch-style home that has all the space you’ve been looking for. With 2,203 square feet, 3 large bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, there's plenty of room to stretch out and make yourself at home. The living area is spacious and can easily accommodate a living and dining combo, dual sitting areas, play space - or whatever layout suits your lifestyle best! Just off the main living area, you'll find a bright enclosed sunroom perfect for morning coffee or relaxing in the evenings. You’ll love the stylistic touches throughout, especially in the beautiful kitchen with eye-catching tile accents, a brick wall with an oven inset, and a cozy breakfast nook. There’s also a small bonus room that could be used for extra storage or converted into a vanity room. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet while one of the secondary bedrooms includes two built-in desks, making it perfect for homework, crafting, or working from home, and the other features two closets (including one with cedar wood). Outside, the property sits on .55 acres and includes a 2-car carport with a storage room and a detached garage - perfect for tools, holiday decorations, or hobbies. For those that love to garden, the front flower bed features thriving rosemary and sage bushes. The home is tucked into a quiet, welcoming neighborhood with a private Facebook group, and is ideally situated close to local schools, dining, and retail, with seamless access to Hwy 79 and Hwy 155 for quick and stress-free commuting. With new businesses and restaurants popping up all the time, now is the perfect time to make your move to this growing area! Schedule your showing today.


3 bed
2 bath
2,203 sqft
0.55 acres
Single fam
Built 1957
1 car
A/C
Your payment
$1,796/mo at 3.55%
You save $3,831/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $210,539 at 3.55%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$245,000

Down payment
$34,460

Total loan (3.55%)
$210,539
FHA loan (3.55%)
$210,539
Gap loan (10%)
$0

Term
25 yrs 8 mo

Tax rate

× $245,000 = $4,557/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Loan insurance on FHA loans is generally permanent. An exception applies when the original down payment was 10% or more, permitting removal after 11 years from origination.
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Jul 10, 2026 09:46 am
Listing agent: Kayla Riggs
Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty-Tyler, (903) 534-6600
Details provided by NTREIS and may not match the public record.
MLS ID: #21326190
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