The 3-2 brick home was built in 1982 and is 1471 square feet, it has an attached 2 car garage that is fully insulated and is 594 square feet. Above the garage, kitchen, and dining room is an 850 square foot attic that allows for an abundance of storage. The well house is 60 square feet and is also fully insulated and heated. There’s a 96 square foot tack room with a hitching rail to tie horses, and a 160 square foot hay barn that is enclosed on three sides with excellent lighting. The property has new perimeter fencing and cross fences, making 4 separate horse pastures. All 4 horse pastures have a new heated and insulated automatic Ritchie water trough.

Recreation

Lots of white tail deer and turkey in the area, and on occasion will pass through the property.

Region & Climate

Region & Setting

Located in the quiet ranching country of Ranger, Texas, this property embodies the character and functionality of North Central Texas land. The terrain features gently rolling pastures, native grasses, and a natural mix of oak and mesquite trees, offering both scenic appeal and practical use for livestock and recreation.

Situated along FM-571 between Desdemona, Texas and Eastland, Texas, the area provides a sense of seclusion without sacrificing accessibility to nearby amenities. Set within the Cross Timbers region, Ranger is known for its long-standing ranching heritage, productive soils, and diverse landscapewell-suited for cattle, horses, or a private country escape.

Climate & Land UseRanger benefits from a ranch-friendly climate with long growing seasons and abundant sunshine throughout the year. Summers are typically hot and dry, supporting strong grazing conditions, while winters remain mild, allowing for consistent, year-round land use.

Seasonal rainfall in the spring and early fall helps maintain native pastures, replenish stock tanks, and support local wildlife. The area’s moderate precipitation and generally low humidity create reliable conditions for grazing, hay production, and outdoor work.

With its combination of usable terrain, open skies, and a climate that supports agricultural productivity, the Ranger area offers an ideal setting for a working ranch, recreational property, or long-term land investment.

History

This ranch was named after the little community of Chaney that was located just one and a half miles west:

Chaney, on Farm Road 571 four miles east of Lake Leon in central Eastland County, was founded in the early 1880s when the Texas and Pacific Railway came through the area. A post office, possibly known as Chauncey, opened in 1902, with Amos G. Chaney as postmaster. The community did not develop beyond a one-store supply point for local ranches. Its rural school was consolidated with that of Alameda in 1939. Chaney’s population was twenty-five in 1940 and thirty-five from 1980 through 2000.

Location

With only a short 15 minute drive south to Desdemona, and 20 minutes north to Interstate 20, it also allows for easy access to larger cities. It is also only a quick 25 minutes from Eastland, and 40 minutes from Stephenville, in which both of these towns supply all the needed amenities. As well as only a 2 hour drive from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and a 1 hour and ten minute drive from the Abilene Regional Airport.