
Land for Sale in Ennis, Texas
581 Dunkerley Rd, Ennis, TX 75119
Escape to the peace and privacy of the Texas countryside with this exceptional approx 70-acre property in Ennis, offering a rare combination of thoughtful improvements, recreational opportunities, and the perfect canvas for your dream home, ranch, or weekend retreat. Designed with security and accessibility in mind, the property features 6,400 ft of high fencing with added predator fencing along the base, complemented by a striking black powder-coated entrance fence and 4 large lockable gates. Addt'l 2,000 ft of heavy-duty 5-strand barbed wire fencing provides enhanced perimeter security and functionality. Extensive improvements include comprehensive forestry work that has transformed the property into an easily navigable retreat. Enjoy a full trail system thru the acreage, cleared perimeter fence lines, improved access around the pond, and a cleared path leading to scenic Mustang Creek. A proposed homesite-entrance driveway have also been thoughtfully cleared, making it easy to envision your future custom home overlooking the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Additional improvements: 40 ft tall roof storage container that conveys, providing secure storage for equipment, ATVs-ranch supplies. Utilities are already underway with a Rockett Water Supply water meter installed, and a 911 address has been established, saving valuable time in the development process. The property has also been carefully cleaned and prepared for its next owner, with an old structure removed, an abandoned RV camper hauled away, and extensive debris and trash piles cleared. Whether you're looking for a private recreational property, hunting retreat, livestock operation, or the ideal location to build your forever home, this improved acreage offers an outstanding opportunity to own a beautiful piece of Texas with many of the hard improvements already completed. Experience the freedom, privacy, and endless possibilities just outside city limits, 15 min Waxahachie shopping-dining, 5 min Ennis.
Location
- Street address
- 581 Dunkerley Rd
- County
- Ellis County
- Zip code
- 75119
- Community
- Charles Collom
- School district
- Ennis ISD
- Elevation
- 464 feet
Directions
From Waxahachie take 287 south to Old Boyce Rd turn left, then turn right on Cooke Rd, turn left on Dunkerley and property will be a black gate entrance.
Property details
- Acreage
- 70.415 acres
- Zoning
- urrently zoned residential
- MLS #
- NTREIS 21328887
- Posted
Parcels
- 181842
Legal description
244 CHARLES COLLOM & 709 R F MAYFIELD
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Features
- Acreage, Backs to Greenbelt Park, Hardwood Trees, Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Pond On Lot
Exterior
- Fencing
- Fenced, Gate, Perimeter
- Structures
- Storage
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | Elementary | Ennis ISD |
| Ennis | Middle | Ennis ISD |
| Ennis | High | Ennis ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | New listing | $1,550,000 | — | NTREIS |
























