PalestineTXRealEstate.com · East TX Realtor® · GRI Designated

Your Guide to Palestine and
Lake Palestine Real Estate

I'm Charlene Hall, your East Texas REALTOR®. With over 12 years of local expertise, I help you find your way home, whether it's a historic gem in Palestine or your dream waterfront retreat on Lake Palestine.

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12+ Years
Real Estate Experience
20+ Years
Calling Lake Palestine Home
2021
REALTOR® of the YearPalestine Association of REALTORS®
Charlene Hall East TX Realtor GRI Lake Palestine Palestine Texas homes for sale

Charlene Hall, GRI · REALTOR®

Palestine & Lake Palestine Expert

What I Do

How I Can Help You

From your first conversation to closing day, I'm with you every step.

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Selling Your Home

I'll develop a custom plan for your home, built on strategic pricing, professional marketing, and expert negotiation, so it gets sold, not just listed.

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Buying a Home

From your first wish list to handing you the keys, I'll guide you through every step, including neighborhoods and school districts.

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Lake Palestine

As a Lake Palestine resident, I help buyers and sellers with lakefront homes, boathouses, and lake-community properties. Selling out here is a different job than selling in town. The water at your dock and the shape your shoreline is in can move your number more than the house does.

Buying on Lake Palestine → Selling on Lake Palestine →

Something else in mind? Moving to East Texas Land & Acreage Investment Property

About Charlene

More Than a REALTOR®. A True Neighbor.

Charlene Hall, 2021 REALTOR® of the Year, Palestine Association of REALTORS®

2021 REALTOR® of the YearPalestine Association of REALTORS®

With over 12 years of full-time real estate experience in East Texas, and the honor of being named the 2021 REALTOR® of the Year by the Palestine Association of REALTORS®, I've built my career on something simple: treating every client like family.

I've also called Lake Palestine home for more than 20 years. As a Lake Palestine real estate agent, I know the lake's coves, communities, and waterfront market because I live here and work here.

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Palestine MLS & GTAR Member Dual membership = maximum reach for buyers & sellers
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Lake Palestine Specialist Helping buyers and sellers on and around the lake
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Anderson, Smith, Cherokee & Henderson Counties Wide-area expertise covering Palestine to Tyler
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Real estate isn't just about houses, it's about the life you're going to live inside them. I'm here to make sure that life is exactly what you imagined.
Charlene Hall, REALTOR®
📍 Living on Lake Palestine, between Palestine and Tyler, puts Charlene close to both towns and the lake communities in between.
On the Market

Charlene's Current Listings

Here's a look at what I'm marketing right now.

Aerial view with an arrow and label marking the home for sale on its fenced acre, with Lake Palestine beyond, at 21138 County Road 4202 in Chandler, TX, across from Brown's Landing on Lake Palestine. Lake View Home
$304,000

21138 County Road 4202, Chandler TX

A 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,100 sq ft on a fenced acre across from Brown's Landing, with Lake Palestine views from the front and back decks.

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Front of the new home at 281 ACR 308 in Frankston, TX, at twilight with the lights on. New Construction
$329,000

281 ACR 308, Frankston TX

A new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on about half an acre near the south end of Lake Palestine.

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Front of the 3-bedroom home with its covered wood-railed porch at 1054 Caroline Ln in Shadybrook, a gated Lake Palestine community in Bullard, TX. Shadybrook Home
$199,900

1054 Caroline Ln, Bullard TX

A well-kept home with a big fenced backyard in Shadybrook, a gated Lake Palestine community.

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Client Stories

What People Are Saying

"We have used Charlene as our realtor for several sales and purchases. She is always professional and extremely knowledgeable. She goes above and beyond to make sure her clients are getting exactly what they want. …"

Christie Ives Repeat client, buying and selling · Google review

"We were not a typical client, but Charlene Hall went through it all for us. My wife and I made the “brave” decision to move from Arizona to Texas. … for anyone else looking in Texas, Charlene is who you can trust!"

Thomas Lochner Relocated from Arizona · Google review

"Charlene was wonderful. She walked us through the process of selling our farmland & rental home. She explained every step & answered all of our questions. … We highly recommend Charlene with her knowledge & personality."

Sallye Rife Sold farmland and a rental home · Google review

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Local Insights

East Texas Living, Real Estate & Local Guides

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Two-story brick storefronts along W. Oak Street in downtown Palestine, Texas, in early morning light. Hot Pepper Festival 2026
Oct. 30 and 31, 2026 · Downtown Palestine

Planning a Day in Palestine? Here's Your Hot Pepper Festival Guide

Friday's kickoff is at the Visitor Center, and Saturday fills downtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the parade at 10. I cover parking, what to bring, and where we like to eat.

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A covered boathouse at the end of a pine-lined point on Lake Palestine at sunset, with calm open water in front of it Seller Guide
September 13, 2026 · 22 min read

What Really Determines the Value of a Lake Palestine Home?

Water depth, dock condition, shoreline, permits, and location move Lake Palestine home values more than square footage does. A factor-by-factor walkthrough from a REALTOR who lives on the lake.

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Several covered boathouses spaced along a narrow cove on Lake Palestine, with boats on lifts and a grassy bank Buyer Guide
September 12, 2026 · 12 min read

Lake Palestine Dock Permits: What Waterfront Buyers Need to Know

Who owns the shoreline, current UNRMWA fees, the survey that comes before a permit, and what to check on a dock before you buy on Lake Palestine.

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Wide open-water view across the cove from the private dock at a sold waterfront home on Lake Palestine in Frankston TX Selling on Lake Palestine
Updated August 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Selling a Waterfront Home on Lake Palestine: What One Frankston Sale Showed

What a sold waterfront home in The Meadows near Frankston shows Lake Palestine owners about pricing: cove vs open water, dock and boathouse value, and what to sort out before you list.

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Where I Work

Palestine, Lake Palestine & Surrounding East Texas

I help buyers and sellers across Palestine, Lake Palestine, and the surrounding communities in Anderson, Henderson, Cherokee, and Smith counties, from waterfront places to rural acreage to family homes.

Palestine

The heart of Anderson County, historic, charming, and full of opportunity.

Primary Market

Lake Palestine

Waterfront living, boathouses, and weekend escapes on the water.

Specialist

Tyler

The Rose City, a vibrant hub with growing neighborhoods and top-rated schools.

GTAR Coverage

Jacksonville

Cherokee County charm with affordable homes and a tight-knit community feel.

Cherokee County

Anderson County

  • Palestine
  • Frankston
  • Elkhart
  • Neches
  • Tennessee Colony
  • Montalba

Smith County

  • Tyler
  • Lindale
  • Whitehouse
  • Bullard
  • Flint
  • Noonday
  • Arp
  • Troup
  • Winona
  • Dogwood City
  • Teaselville
  • Pine Trail Estates
  • Antioch

Cherokee County

  • Jacksonville
  • Rusk
  • Alto
  • Cuney
  • Wells
  • Gallatin
  • New Summerfield
  • Shadybrook

Henderson County

  • Athens
  • Chandler
  • Brownsboro
  • Berryville
  • Coffee City
  • Moore Station
  • Malakoff
  • Murchison
  • Eustace
  • LaRue
  • Fincastle

"Don't see your town listed? I likely serve your area too, give me a call!"

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Let's Connect

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're thinking about selling, just starting your home search, or simply have questions about the market, I'd love to chat. Reach out and I'll get back to you personally, usually within a few hours. Pro tip: texting is often the best way to reach me! Like most REALTORS®, I get a flood of spam calls during the day, a quick text lets me know you're a real person and I'll get right back to you. 😊

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📱 Text Preferred · 903-724-2338 Texting is the fastest way to reach Charlene, she'll know you're not a spam call!
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Serving Palestine · Lake Palestine · Tyler & Surrounding East Texas

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