Anchored by an approximately 4,763 square foot custom home, the ranch has been thoughtfully improved for year-round enjoyment with boating, fishing, ATV trails, shooting sports, pickleball, and multiple gathering areas designed for entertaining family and guests. Unlike many lakefront properties, Lakeside Ranch is being offered nearly turnkey, with the majority of furnishings, a wakeboard/ski boat, personal watercraft (2), golf cart (2), ATVs (3), and most items conveying with the sale.

The combination of usable acreage, private cove frontage, recreational infrastructure, and meticulously maintained improvements creates an offering that would be difficult and costly to recreate in today’s market.

Location:

Just under 2 hours from downtown Dallas TX…Lakeside Ranch is conveniently located near Jacksonville, Texas, providing quick access to shopping, dining, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences while maintaining the privacy and seclusion expected from a premier recreational property. The physical address for the property is 1281 County Road 3113, Jacksonville, TX 75766.

Approximate drive times:

Jacksonville: 15 minutes

Tyler: 45 minute

Dallas: 2 hours

Woodlands: 3 hours 30 minutes

Land:

The topography at Lakeside Ranch is characterized by gently rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, open pastureland, and scenic elevation changes descending 50 +/- feet from the house toward the lake frontage.

A winding drive through mature trees creates a dramatic and private approach to the improvements, while the open pasture areas provide flexibility for additional structures, guest homes, recreational improvements, or future development potential. The land currently has an Agricultural Exemption in place.

Water:

The property features approximately 490+/- feet of fee simple frontage along a protected private cove on Lake Jacksonville, providing privacy, excellent water quality, and year-round usability rarely found on Texas recreational lakes. The water depth at the dock is approximately 9 feet deep, ensuring consistent usage. The lake is fed by multiple tributaries which help the lake stay at or near “pool level” even in severe droughts allowing for year round usage.

The recently updated boathouse offers deep water access, floating capability, and convenient accommodations for boating and water sports. The cove is known for its sandy bottom, absence of stumps or debris, and calm water conditions ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and family recreation.

In addition to the lake frontage, the ranch also includes a stocked bass pond supplied by a dedicated pump system utilizing lake water, helping maintain consistent water levels throughout the year.

Improvements:

The main residence, constructed in 2006, consists of approximately 4,763+/- square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, multiple living and entertaining spaces, and an upstairs game room with a balcony. The home has been exceptionally maintained with no known deferred maintenance and is positioned to maximize privacy and views overlooking the surrounding pastures all the way down to the lake.

Additional improvements include:

Recently updated two-story, two-slip boathouse, and exterior personal watercraft storage pad

Boat house has a rooftop deck and covered waterfront entertaining area & diving board

Private boat ramp

Swimming pool with auto fill

Lighted pickleball and half basketball court

Four-car garage with a bathroom

Dedicated lake-fed irrigation system (pond & lakefront)

13 station irrigation system (co-0p water)

Gated entrance and winding paved driveway

The property is being offered in a highly turnkey manner, with the majority of furnishings and recreational equipment conveying with the sale. The owner over the last 18 +/- years has developed a number of relationships with contractors in the area allowing for easy management from anywhere!

Recreation/Hunting:

Lakeside Ranch has been developed as a true multi-generational year round recreational property with amenities designed to appeal to a wide range of outdoor interests.

Recreational features on the property include:

Approximately two miles of private ATV and motocross trails

Stocked fishing pond

Excellent bass fishing and watersports on Lake Jacksonville

Pickleball and basketball court

Swimming pool

Skeet shooting area

Pistol range

Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and jet skiing

The combination of ranch recreation and lakefront lifestyle creates a unique property capable of entertaining large groups and families simultaneously.

Lake Jacksonville

Spanning approximately 1,300 acres in the rolling Piney Woods of East Texas, Lake Jacksonville has quietly become one of the region’s true hidden gems for waterfront recreation and lake living. Known for its unusually clear water, scenic tree-lined shoreline, and lower-density atmosphere, the lake offers a distinctly different experience from many larger and more heavily developed Texas recreational lakes. The average lake depth is 20 +/- feet, with a maximum depth of 62 +/- feet at full pool level.

Unlike many North Texas reservoirs, Lake Jacksonville maintains excellent year-round recreational usability due to the numerous creeks and tributaries feeding the lake system. Deep water areas, protected coves, and consistent water levels create outstanding conditions for boating, fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and watersports throughout much of the year.

The lake is particularly appreciated for its clean water, sandy-bottom coves, and quieter environment, offering owners a more private and relaxed setting while still providing easy access to nearby amenities in Jacksonville and Tyler. Mature hardwoods and pine timber surrounding the shoreline further contribute to the natural beauty and East Texas character that define the area. Much of the land surrounding the surface of the lake sits 20 to 50 feet above the water aiding in calm water even in the presence of big winds.

Lake Jacksonville also has a strong reputation for recreational fishing, particularly largemouth bass, while remaining accessible enough for full-time living and year-round family enjoyment. The balance of natural beauty, recreational utility, and relative privacy is what many believe makes Lake Jacksonville one of the most underrated recreational lakes in Texas.