McKee Farm - East Texas Ranch for Sale - Ben Wheeler TX Van Zandt County

47.79 Acre East Texas Ranch for Sale Near Tyler, TX

McKee Farm sits on 47.79 fenced acres in Van Zandt County, Texas, fronting FM 314 just 8 miles south of Interstate 20 and 1.5 miles north of State Highway 64. The property combines roughly 70 percent improved pasture with mature hardwood timber, two year-round stock ponds, and a stretch of Prairie Creek winding through the back of the place. A turnkey 1,200 square foot cabin and a matching 1,200 square foot insulated metal shop sit at the end of a treelined entry, ready for cattle, horses, and country living from day one. Tyler is roughly 20 minutes east on Highway 64. Canton is 10 minutes west.

McKee Farm Property Overview – 47.79 Acres in Van Zandt County

This 47.79-acre East Texas farm offers gently rolling terrain, productive pasture, hardwood cover, live water, and quality improvements all within easy reach of Tyler, Canton, and the DFW Metroplex. The land currently runs livestock and is fully ready to keep doing so. The cabin and shop are move-in ready, and the property is best shown by ATV. A real cool treelined entry leads from the FM 314 frontage back to the improvements, where the cabin faces east, and the working corral sits ready for the next set of cows or horses. If you have been looking for a turnkey, move-in-ready place in the country, McKee Farm is built for it.

Improved Pasture, Hardwood Timber and Live Water

Roughly 70 percent of the 47.79 acres is established in Coastal Bermuda, and Bahia improved pasture, well-suited to running cattle and horses on East Texas sandy loam soils. The remaining 30 percent is mature hardwood timber, with clusters of majestic trees that provide shade, cover, and habitat for wildlife. Two stock ponds hold water year-round and are strategically placed on the property so livestock have reliable access from the pasture. Prairie Creek traverses the land, winding through the hardwood and adding a second water source along with valuable wildlife habitat. The terrain has a gentle roll, sandy loam soils, and a generally rectangular shape.

Livestock-Ready with Cross Fencing and a Working Corral

The entire perimeter is fenced, and cross fencing divides the ranch for rotational grazing. A custom-built boarded corral is in place for working and holding livestock, making it easy to move, sort, ship, or doctor cattle without having to build infrastructure first. The fences are up, the water is there, and the grass is ready—bring your cows and bring your horses.

For the trail rider, whether on horseback or 4-wheeler, there is plenty of space to ride and roam across pasture, through hardwood, and along the creek bottom.

Turnkey 1,200 Sq Ft Cabin with Vaulted Pine Ceiling

The 1,200-square-foot cabin has 1 bedroom and 1 bath, with a tiled shower and a claw-foot tub. The open floor plan flows from a fully equipped kitchen into a living room anchored by a freestanding wood-burning stove, with vaulted ceilings finished in beautiful pine boarding. Tile floors run through the main areas. The cabin construction is superior, Hardie Board concrete-based siding and a metal roof, built in 2008. The east-facing orientation positions the covered front and back porches to take advantage of southern breezes throughout most of the year. Heating and cooling are handled by a central electric system and a heat pump, with the wood stove available as backup and for atmosphere. Water is community-supplied with service onsite, and the home runs on a conventional septic system.

1,200 Sq Ft Insulated Metal Shop and Equipment Building

A second major improvement is the 1,200-square-foot metal shop and equipment building. It is fully insulated, brightly lit, and concrete-floored. Three roll-up doors and a side-entry standard door make it simple to pull in tractors, trailers, ATVs, or trucks for storage and work. Whether you are running a working ranch, restoring vehicles, or simply need real space for tools and equipment, the shop is ready to use from day one.

Ben Wheeler, Canton and Tyler – Small-Town East Texas

The property sits in southern Van Zandt County, just minutes from Ben Wheeler, the unincorporated community Texas Highways Magazine has called one of the coolest small towns in Texas and the official Wild Hog Capital of Texas. Ben Wheeler hosts the annual Feral Hog Festival along with live music and food at landmark venues like Moore's Store and the Forge Bar and Grill. Canton, the Van Zandt County seat, sits roughly 12 miles west on Highway 64 and hosts First Monday Trade Days, one of the largest open-air flea markets in the country, drawing tens of thousands of shoppers Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of each month. Tyler, 20 to 30 minutes east, brings the Caldwell Zoo, the Tyler Rose Garden, the annual Texas Rose Festival, Tyler State Park, and a full range of medical, retail, and dining options. The wider region offers Lake Tyler, Lake Palestine, Lake Fork bass fishing, and the antique and vineyard scene around Edom and Mineola.

Drive Times to Tyler, Canton, Dallas and Shreveport

The property is positioned for both quick local errands and easy access to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Interstate 20 is just 8 miles north on FM 314, putting DFW, Shreveport, and the rest of East Texas within practical reach. Tyler covers nearly all big-city services, and Canton is a quick run for groceries, fuel, county business, and trade days.

• Canton, TX – 12 miles west, approximately 15 minutes

• Tyler, TX – 25 miles east, approximately 25 to 30 minutes

• Longview, TX – 55 miles east, approximately 1 hour

• Dallas, TX – 75 miles northwest, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes

• Shreveport, LA – 110 miles east, approximately 2 hours

Regional and International Airports Near the Property

Air access is a real strength of this location. Tyler Pounds Regional handles daily commercial service through Dallas connections, while DFW and Dallas Love Field provide nationwide and international flights for owners commuting from out of state, family flying in for visits, or buyers traveling for showings.

Regional Airports

• Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) – 20 miles east, approximately 30 minutes

• East Texas Regional Airport, Longview (GGG) – 68 miles east, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

• Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – 110 miles east, approximately 2 hours

Major Airports

• Dallas Love Field (DAL) – 80 miles northwest, approximately 1 hour 25 minutes

• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 97 miles northwest, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Who This East Texas Ranch Is Right For

McKee Farm fits the buyer ready to move to the country without a long list of projects, someone who wants to run a few head of cattle, keep horses, ride trails, and live in a quiet East Texas cabin without spending a year building fences, ponds, or shops. The price point and improvements speak to working-ranch buyers, weekend ranchers commuting from DFW, retirees wanting low-maintenance acreage, and families looking to find their freedom on a real piece of Texas land.

Schedule a Showing of McKee Farm

Properties this turnkey, with this combination of pasture, water, fencing, and improvements at this price, do not stay on the market long in Van Zandt County. The property is best shown by ATV with the listing agent present, and proof of funds is required prior to setting an appointment. Contact the listing broker to arrange a private showing and walk McKee Farm yourself.

Property Summary

Address: 6100 FM 314, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754

Acres: 47.79

County: Van Zandt County, Texas

Asking Price: $875,000

Cabin: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1,200 SF (built 2008)

Shop: 1,200 SF insulated metal shop, three roll-up doors, concrete floor

Pasture: Approximately 70% Coastal Bermuda and Bahia improved pasture

Timber: Approximately 30% mature hardwood

Water: Two year-round stock ponds, Prairie Creek frontage, community water onsite

Fencing: Perimeter fenced and cross fenced, custom-built working corral

Construction: Hardie Board concrete-based siding, metal roof

Soil: Sandy loam

Topography: Gentle roll