EAST TEXAS RECREATIONAL LAND FOR SALE ON INTERSTATE 20 NEAR TYLER IN SMITH COUNTY

LOCATION: TBD FM 2015 Tyler TX 75708

T-Bar Ranch totals 141.79 ± acres in Smith County, Texas, assembled across three tracts along FM 2015 just north of Interstate 20 East and roughly eight miles northeast of Tyler. Two of the three tracts carry an agricultural exemption, and springs and creeks run through the wooded ground. Elevation on the property ranges from approximately 390 feet to 560 feet, a swing of more than 170 feet across the tract, and more than a mile of ATV and UTV trails, cut with a forestry mulcher, already loops through the timber. A TxDOT-approved culvert and entrance sit at the FM 2015 frontage, and water and electricity are both available at the road.

GPS coordinates for the property are 32.45012° N, 95.23266° W.

T-Bar Ranch is listed at $1,417,900 by TX & OK Land Advisor Ben Jackson.

Mixed hardwood and pine timber covers the full acreage, with soils described as a blend of sandy loam and clay. The elevation change from 390 feet at the low end to 560 feet at the high point gives the land a physical relief uncommon across much of East Texas, where flat pine flats dominate the region. Ridgelines and draws break up the canopy and create natural travel corridors for deer and hogs, while also giving a future owner several distinct elevated sites to weigh for a cabin or barndominium. That relief shapes hunting patterns, trail routing, and homesite placement in a way that level, interior tracts nearby generally cannot.

Multiple springs and creeks cross the property, distributed across the tract rather than confined to a single drainage. That water supports wildlife movement year round, and it gives a future owner real options for pond construction, wet-weather crossings, or homesite placement near a reliable source. Combined with the ridge-and-draw topography, the spread of water across the acreage means no single corner of the property carries all the natural advantages, an uncommon layout for a Smith County timber tract this size.

The mixed timber, scattered water, and varied elevation support whitetail deer, feral hogs, predators, and small game across the property. A forestry-mulched trail network already exceeds a mile of cleared path, allowing fast ATV or UTV movement between different pockets of the tract. Cutting that same trail system from raw timber typically costs a new owner a full season and real money, and here the work is already done. For a hunter or weekend landowner, that combination means the land is ready to use on day one rather than a season away from being huntable or rideable.

A TxDOT-approved culvert and entrance are installed at the property's frontage on FM 2015, so legal, permitted access is in place today rather than pending county approval. Water and electricity are both available at the road, a point worth weighing for anyone planning a cabin, barndominium, or other homesite build on the acreage.

The property's position along Interstate 20 East, the corridor linking Dallas, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana, gives it relevance as a longer-term land position beyond its recreational use. Interstate frontage and proximity along this stretch of East Texas continue to draw commercial and residential interest as growth extends outward from Tyler. A contiguous holding of this size in this location carries development optionality that most smaller, interior tracts cannot match, positioning T-Bar Ranch as both a usable recreational property today and a land investment for tomorrow.

T-Bar Ranch sits within easy reach of the following towns, cities, and airports:

●      Lindale — the closest community for fuel, groceries, and basic medical services, approximately 10 minutes west on Interstate 20.

●      Tyler — the Smith County seat and regional hub, approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the property, with full-service retail, a regional hospital system, and destinations including the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, Lake Tyler, and Lake Palestine.

●      Winona, Hawkins, and Big Sandy — nearby communities to the east.

●      Longview — approximately 30 minutes down the interstate.

●      Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — approximately 2 hours west via Interstate 20, close enough for a regular weekend drive while the property remains well outside metroplex land pricing.

For air travel, nearby options include:

●      Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR, approximately 20 minutes) — provides FBO service without commercial congestion.

●      East Texas Regional Airport (GGG, approximately 30 minutes), also known as Gregg County Airport — serves Longview.

●      Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) — lies to the east.

●      Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW, approximately 2 hours) — the nearest major commercial gateway, connecting the property to national and international air travel.

T-Bar Ranch lies in Smith County. Two of the three tracts that make up the 141.79 ± acres currently carry an agricultural exemption; the third tract does not. Buyers should confirm exemption transfer requirements and current valuation directly with the Smith County Appraisal District before closing.