9520 Co Rd 262, Crandall, TX 75114 - Kaufman County

Downey Ranch

425± Acres

Kaufman County, TX

Less than 30 miles from Downtown Dallas

Scenic Elevation • 3/2.5 Brick Home • Stocked Lakes • Creek Frontage • Cattle & Wildlife Ready

Just outside of Dallas in the rolling countryside of Kaufman County, this extraordinary 425± acre ranch offers the perfect blend of agricultural productivity, recreational opportunity, and modern rural living. Situated within the highly regarded Crandall ISD, Downey Ranch provides easy access to Dallas while feeling worlds away — a private haven for ranchers, sportsmen, or those looking for quiet country living.

Ranch Homestead

Built on the highest elevation on the property, Downey Ranch’s 3,000 square foot brick home thoughtfully designed to capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape. This is a home built for comfort, connection with nature, and entertaining—whether enjoying morning coffee while watching the cattle graze, or hosting guests for weekend getaways.

• 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

• Large 2-car garage with ample storage

• Wraparound porch offering stunning views of open pastures and two of the ranch’s largest fishing lakes

• Elevated homesite ensures privacy, breezes, and panoramic sunsets

• A 70’x40’ older metal shop and a 55’x50’ barn are located within walking proximity of the home.

Land & Topography

The ranch showcases 80+ feet of elevation change, creating dramatic vistas, excellent drainage, and visual interest across the property. All improvements, including the home and largest lakes, are strategically positioned on high ground overlooking the pastures and creek bottom below.

• 350± acres of improved Bermuda and native grasses, well-suited for cattle grazing

• 115± acres of mature hardwoods, providing exceptional wildlife habitat and shaded areas

• Fully fenced and cross-fenced with barbed wire

• An extensive internal ranch road system provides easy access to all parts of the property

Water Features & Wildlife

The ranch is exceptionally well-watered, supporting both livestock and a healthy population of game and fish.

• Two large lakes near the home (2.5± and 1.5± acres) — both stocked with bass, catfish, and bream

• Over half a mile of frontage on Big Brush Creek — a beautiful, secluded creek bottom that serves as a natural wildlife corridor and sanctuary. Great fishing!

• 5 additional livestock tanks strategically placed for livestock.

Wildlife is abundant and frequently seen across the ranch, including whitetail deer, ducks, doves, turkey, and other native Texas species, making this property ideal for hunting, fishing, and nature watching.

Soils & Agricultural Use

The property consists primarily of Trinity and Ferris clay soils, which are well-suited for improved pasture grasses and water retention for stock tanks and lakes. With thoughtful pasture rotation and solid infrastructure in place, the ranch is cattle-ready from day one.

Location / Access / Other

• Easy access to major roads and highways — just minutes from Crandall/Forney…less than 30 miles from Downtown Dallas.

• Crandall ISD

• Private and secluded with a truly remote feel, yet close to schools, services, and amenities.

• Rural Water, Septic, Propane

• Ag Exempt

• No energy leases or major transmission lines.

Additional acreage is available for those seeking a larger tract. Contact Broker for more details.

Summary

This 425± acre ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a large, turnkey ranch, right outside of Dallas, that delivers on every front — working cattle operation, outdoor recreation, family homestead, or investment opportunity. With its combination of size, developed upland, elevation, water, pasture, wildlife, and location, Downey Ranch stands out as a premier Kaufman County ranch with significant upside for the next owner.