
Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Sunset, Texas
438 Jay Kelley Ln, Sunset, TX 76270
Custom Hilltop Retreat on 21+ Acres with Private Lake Access in Sunset, TX
Set high above the land, this one-of-a-kind, three-story custom home offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of rolling acreage, mature trees, wildflowers, and sparkling water--an ideal setting for nature lovers, weekend retreat seekers, or full-time rural living. The main residence features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and over 1,800 square feet of versatile living space. A walk-out basement currently serves as the primary suite, complete with a cozy nursery area and a cleverly tucked-away barber station within the closet--perfect for creative, multi-functional use. Each bedroom offers direct balcony access, allowing you to take in sweeping views from every level of the home. Double-hung windows throughout allow for easy exterior cleaning from inside the home. An open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area is complemented by a spacious loft overlooking the main living space--ideal for a second living area, home office, or flex space. The property has been well maintained with a well house completed in 2018, a newly replaced well pump (September 2025), and a new water heater installed in October 2025.
Adding even more value is a separate 572-square-foot guest house featuring one bedroom, a full kitchen, full bath, washer and dryer connections, and a tankless water heater--providing private accommodations for guests, extended family, or potential rental use.
Outdoors, the property truly shines with four private ponds, access to a lake with dock potential, and a private water well. Enjoy riding ATVs across the peaceful acreage filled with native grasses, mature trees, and scenic countryside views--this is serene country living at its finest. Bus service is available to Alvord schools, offering added convenience while maintaining the tranquility of rural living.
Location
- Street address
- 438 Jay Kelley Ln
- County
- Wise County
- Community
- Sunset Oaks Ph2
- Elevation
- 910 feet
Directions
From Hwy 287, north through Alvord, exit TX-511, hard left to cross over 287 to access road on southbound side, turn right (north on 2-way access road), take next left on Jay Kelley Rd. Go 1.1 miles and property will be on right. Sign in yard by mailbox.
Property details
- Acreage
- 21.25 acres
- MLS #
- NTREIS 21152155
- Posted
Parcels
- 773661
Legal description
LOT 38 SUNSET OAKS PH2
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Century 21 Real Estate
Lot
- View
- Lake, Water
- Waterfront
- Lake Front, Waterfront
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Open, RV
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Features
- Fence
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Garbage Disposer, Microwave, Range, Washer
- Features
- Cable TV Available, Decorative Lighting, Eat-In Kitchen, High Speed Internet Available, Loft, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord | Elementary | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | New listing | $709,990 | — | NTREIS |







































