17370 Fm 1253 HOMESTEADER'S PARADISE WITH INCOME GENERATING POWER IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER VAN ISD! This rare East Texas property showcases the orchard and gardens buyers dream about, pairing 2+/- usable acres with fruit trees, raised beds, a chicken coop, and a detached guest residence with proven rental history. If you've been waiting for a property that checks every box for lifestyle, land, and income potential, this is it. Surrounded by mature pines and oaks and located about 15 minutes to Lindale and 25 minutes to Tyler, this turnkey retreat offers peaceful country living with quick access to shopping, dining, medical, and daily conveniences. The main home offers a bright open concept design, natural light, clean finishes, and a warm, inviting feel. The kitchen features sleek cabinetry, generous counter space, a large island, and seamless flow into the living and dining areas, perfect for gathering and everyday comfort. Step outside to a covered deck with string lighting overlooking a thriving orchard and producing garden featuring peach, plum, pluot, pawpaw, mulberry, pecan, apple, jujube, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, and raised vegetable beds. The detached 1 bed, 1 bath guest residence is fully self-contained with its own kitchen, laundry, HVAC, private fenced yard, and separate access, and has generated approximately $1, 600 per month, offering an opportunity to offset your mortgage, host guests, support multi-generational living, or expand income streams. Both the main home and guest house have an excellent track record as high-performing short-term rentals with 5-star reviews, Guest Favorite status, and top 1% Airbnb recognition in Lindale. Additional features include owned solar panels, whole-home dehumidifier, reverse osmosis systems in both kitchens, appliances included, and select furnishings negotiable. Properties combining acreage, homesteading, highly sought after schools, and income potential are rare. Virtual & Video Tour Available.