Land with Home for Sale in Ranger, Texas

If you are looking for a home with that southwest Texas feel while still having no lack of elegance, Cool Rock Ranch is exactly that. After driving to the end of a 650 foot paved driveway, your first glimpse of this 4100 square foot home will leave you speechless. The ranch is located just west of Ranger, TX and lies on 40 beautiful acres of pasture land that is cleared and ready for you to make it your own.

Land

The land has a mixture of sandy loam and clay soils, giving it a great blend of Coastal Bermuda and native grasses. The terrain is mostly flat across the property, with the southeast corner sloping downhill through several large Live Oaks creating an abundance of shade and shelter for livestock.

Improvements

The home has a large living room that contains a beautiful fireplace with an open floor plan extending into the kitchen, a separate specious dining room big enough for all your holiday feasts, a massive family room with a second fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, an office with a window that looks out into the front of the home, a large laundry room, a pantry, and 2 huge walk in storage closets. There is a beautiful breezeway connecting the 3 car garage with two automatic roll up doors, and a two story tower with a wooden staircase containing 2 extra 8ft x 8ft rooms.

There is a 100 year old 2000 square foot barn that is Rustic is every sense of the word. This cool old barn is completely sound with 3 separate rooms within it, and lean twos off both sides that run the full length of the building. You can’t structurally build a barn like this and the possibilities of what can be done with it are endless.

The property is bordered on the west side by a brand new high fence, it has pipe with top rail and no climb woven wire on the entire east side, and excellent barbed wire fence on the north and south sides.

Recreation

There are lots of White Tail Deer crossing through the property daily. As well as various different species of ducks actively on both ponds.

Agriculture

The land is mostly cleared with many mature Live Oaks and Post Oaks scattered throughout. With the property being relatively flat it could be easily cultivated and replanted with any desired grasses or crops. There is two small ponds on the property that are man made and strategically located to catch any rain runoff.

Region & Climate

Region & Setting

Located in the quiet ranching country of Ranger, Texas, this property embodies the character and functionality of North Central Texas land. The terrain features gently rolling pastures, native grasses, and a natural mix of oak and mesquite trees, offering both scenic appeal and practical use for livestock and recreation.

Situated along FM-571 between Desdemona, Texas and Eastland, Texas, the area provides a sense of seclusion without sacrificing accessibility to nearby amenities. Set within the Cross Timbers region, Ranger is known for its long-standing ranching heritage, productive soils, and diverse landscape—well-suited for cattle, horses, or a private country escape.

Climate & Land UseRanger benefits from a ranch-friendly climate with long growing seasons and abundant sunshine throughout the year. Summers are typically hot and dry, supporting strong grazing conditions, while winters remain mild, allowing for consistent, year-round land use.

Seasonal rainfall in the spring and early fall helps maintain native pastures, replenish stock tanks, and support local wildlife. The area’s moderate precipitation and generally low humidity create reliable conditions for grazing, hay production, and outdoor work.

With its combination of usable terrain, open skies, and a climate that supports agricultural productivity, the Ranger area offers an ideal setting for a working ranch, recreational property, or long-term land investment.

Location

Located just outside Ranger in the rolling countryside of Eastland County, County Road 455 offers a quiet rural setting with convenient access to nearby communities and major travel corridors. The property enjoys the privacy and open space of country living while remaining only minutes from downtown Ranger, Ranger College, local schools, dining, and everyday amenities.

Positioned between Abilene and Fort Worth, the area provides an ideal balance of seclusion and accessibility, with easy access to Interstate 20 for commuting, travel, or livestock and equipment transport. It is only a short 1 hour drive from the Abilene Regional Airport, and a 1 hour 45 minute drive to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Nearby lakes, hunting opportunities, and outdoor recreation add to the appeal of the area, while the small-town atmosphere of Ranger offers a relaxed pace of life in the heart of Central West Texas.