Just 45 miles east of Dallas, this 53-acre tract offers a rare blend of recreation, natural beauty, and flexible development potential — including residential, commercial, or light industrial use. Located minutes from Lake Tawakoni, known as the Catfish Capital of Texas, the property is marked by a stone monument labeled The Ranches, offering an established entry point to a site ready for transformation. In addition to 53 acres of fee simple land, the property includes 41 acres of Sabine River Authority (SRA) leaseback — extending usable land into the floodplain and along the lakeshore. This leaseback provides added value for both recreational and future development purposes. An annual lease fee is paid to the SRA to maintain these rights. Key Features: 2 ponds * Mature hardwood trees * Frontage on paved FM road * Nearby access to Hwy 276, FM 429, Hwy 47, and I-80 * 5.5 miles of nearby hiking and nature trails * Close to public lake access, camping, boating, and fishing With nearby infrastructure and utilities, this property is ideal for: Recreational use or private estate * Residential development * Commercial or light industrial projects Whether you're looking to build a weekend retreat, residential community, or explore commercial-industrial opportunities, this tract delivers the location, land, and flexibility to support a wide range of visions — all within reach of the Dallas metroplex.

Listing courtesy of Wendy Johnson of Keller Williams Rockwall wendy@platlandgroup.com



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