Just minutes from Lake Ray Roberts, this exceptional 28-acre property offers the privacy of country living while being only about 7 miles east of I-35 in Valley View, Texas. Overlooking a picturesque 2.5-acre lake, the property features a custom-built home, a 5,000-square-foot steel outbuilding, several fenced pastures, and additional acreage available for those seeking a larger ranch or recreational property. Built in 2014, the approximately 3,600-square-foot, single-story, brick-and-stone custom home offers four bedrooms, a home office, a three-car garage, and covered front and back porches. The open living area is highlighted by a 20-foot cathedral ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that serves the living room, kitchen, and dining areas. Large windows capture panoramic views of the lake and surrounding pastures, creating a bright, inviting living space. Additional features include foam insulation for energy efficiency, a standing seam metal roof, and foundation piers. The property's gently varied terrain includes scattered trees, sandy loam soil, quality coastal Bermuda grass, fenced pastures, a scenic 2.5-acre lake, and a stock pond, making it well-suited for horses, livestock, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The 5000sf outbuilding provides approximately 2,000 sf of enclosed storage on a concrete slab with 2 overhead doors, along with a 3,000sf 3-sided livestock shelter that offers excellent potential for conversion into horse stalls or other agricultural uses. With direct access to Fm922, no deed restrictions, Mountain Springs Water, and Nortex fiber internet, the property offers flexibility for a variety of uses. The western boundary adjoins The Ranch, an established acreage community of custom homes, while the location is only minutes from Lake Ray Roberts and approx 4 miles from Johnson Branch State Park. For buyers seeking additional room, the property is part of a larger 158-acre ranch, with additional acreage available for purchase.
Take a closer look at this truly unique and hard-to-find opportunity with this expansive 158-acre property near Lake Ray Roberts in southern Cooke County, Texas. Large tracts of land with this much character and potential that are convenient to the Metroplex are increasingly rare. The property includes a custom-built home and a 5,000-square-foot steel outbuilding. Its diverse landscape features scattered trees, multiple fenced pastures with sandy loam soil and good coastal grass, ideal for rotational grazing. With seven stock ponds and a picturesque 2.5-acre lake, this scenic property offers endless possibilities for a wide range of uses. The property’s 3,600-square-foot single-story brick and stone custom home, built in 2014, features four bedrooms, a home office, and a three-car garage, with covered front and back porches. The interior's centerpiece is an open great room showcasing a 20-foot cathedral ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, shared by the living room, kitchen, and dining areas. Large windows offer expansive views of the lake and front pasture. The home is foam insulated, ensuring low utility costs, has 80 foundation piers for peace of mind, and a durable standing seam metal roof. The 50x100 steel outbuilding includes 2,000 square feet of enclosed storage on a concrete slab with two overhead doors, plus a 3,000 square foot three-sided run-in shelter for livestock, which can easily be converted into a horse barn. The property also features an older livestock barn with working pens. The property offers endless possibilities with approximately 1,400 feet of frontage along Tower Road and a western boundary that adjoins The Ranch, an upscale development of custom homes on acreage. There are no deed restrictions, and the property benefits from Mountain Springs Water and access to Nortex fiber.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,765 (+11.5%)
2024
$9,656
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
3,606
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,606
Year built
2014
Style
Ranch
County
Cooke County
APN
000000146830
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Valley View, TX • 76272
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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