Land for Sale in Royse City, Texas

Just over 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Luna Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a large-scale recreational property with exceptional water resources, diverse wildlife habitat, and the privacy of a true ranch setting. Encompassing 642 ± acres along the South Fork Sabine River, the property offers a unique blend of productive grazing land, mature hardwoods, creek corridors, and wetland habitat. With strong recreational appeal and continued agricultural utility, Luna Ranch is a remarkable North Texas offering rarely found this close to the Metroplex.

LOCATION:

Luna Ranch offers a rare combination of privacy, acreage, and accessibility, located just east of the Dallas Metroplex near one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities. The ranch provides the opportunity to enjoy a true recreational property setting while remaining within easy reach of major cities, amenities, and recreational destinations.

Less than 10 miles from Royse City

Less than 15 miles from Rockwall & Lake Ray Hubbard

35 miles from downtown Dallas

25 miles from Lake Tawakoni

1 hour from Cedar Creek Lake

Located just outside of Munson, Texas, Luna Ranch benefits from its close proximity to Royse City for dining, shopping, and services while maintaining the privacy and seclusion of a large contiguous ranch. With convenient access to major roadways and the Dallas Metroplex, the property offers an exceptional balance of rural recreation and everyday accessibility.

RESIDENCE & IMPROVEMENTS:

The main residence is positioned on the highest point of the ranch behind a gated concrete driveway, offering privacy and elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The home features five bedrooms, including a dedicated bunk room, an open-concept living area, and covered parking. Additional improvements include a covered hay barn, cattle pens, perimeter and cross fencing, and a concrete road system extending throughout the property. The ranch is well-equipped for continued agricultural use while providing comfortable accommodations for weekend retreats, hunting trips, or full-time living.

LAND:

The ranch features a scenic combination of rolling hay meadows, mature hardwood thickets, and fertile river bottoms with approximately 35 feet of elevation change throughout the property. Bermuda grass is abundant, particularly within the floodplain areas and along the river bottoms. A concrete road system runs the length of the ranch, providing year-round access throughout the property, including the river bottoms during wet conditions. Approximately 80–85% of the ranch lies within the FEMA floodplain, contributing to the property's exceptional wildlife habitat and productive soils.

WATER:

Water is a defining feature of Luna Ranch, with the South Fork Sabine River flowing through the northern portion of the property and Renfro Creek traversing the central and southern areas. Multiple stock tanks and duck sloughs provide additional water resources throughout the ranch. The combination of river, creek, and wetland habitat creates an ideal environment for wildlife while enhancing the property's recreational opportunities. The Sabine River corridor also provides a unique opportunity to further develop premier waterfowl habitat, with extensive green timber, natural sloughs, and the ability to utilize river flows for flooded habitat management.

WILDLIFE:

Luna Ranch offers exceptional wildlife habitat with a strong native whitetail population supported by the property's diverse terrain, mature hardwoods, river corridors, and abundant water resources. Multiple blinds and feeders are strategically placed throughout the ranch, providing excellent hunting opportunities across the property. Numerous trophy bucks have been harvested over the years, including several scoring in the 160-inch range. The ranch also provides opportunities for dove, hogs, and migrating waterfowl, with duck sloughs attracting significant numbers of birds throughout the winter months. The South Fork Sabine River corridor presents a unique opportunity to further enhance the property's waterfowl potential, with extensive green timber, natural wetlands, and the ability to utilize river flows to develop premier flooded habitat. Combined with the existing river bottoms, sloughs, and diverse wildlife habitat, Luna Ranch offers the foundation for an exceptional hunting and conservation property with the potential to become a premier waterfowl destination.

TAX & MANAGEMENT:

The entire ranch is enrolled in a wildlife management plan with Hunt County and maintains an agricultural exemption status. The property is currently utilized for cattle operations while providing outstanding recreational opportunities.