Listing Spotlight: 87-Acre Working Horse Ranch in Anna, Texas
If you've been hunting for a place where horses, hay, and home all fit on one property, this one is worth a close look. The 87± acre working horse ranch at 8948 FM 1827 in Anna, Texas is set up for riders and ranchers who want to move in and get to work, and it's close enough to town that daily life stays easy.
This property is listed with Texas Ally Real Estate Group, and I'm happy to walk you through it. Here's a plain-English look at what's there and who it might suit.
The Quick Facts
Address: 8948 FM 1827, Anna, TX 75409 (Collin County)
List price: $4,500,000 (MLS# 21241641)
Land: about 87.2 acres
Home: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, about 2,448 sq. ft., built in 1997 and updated in 2013
School district: Melissa ISD
Location: right off FM 1827, about 15 minutes from McKinney
Built for Horses and Livestock
For barrel racers, cutters, team penners, ranch sorters, or anyone who keeps a few good horses, the setup matters more than the square footage of the house. This ranch already has the pieces most buyers end up adding later:
An outdoor arena for daily riding and practice
A 4-stall barn with a tack room
Holding pens for sorting, loading, and working stock
Cross-fencing and improved pasture, so you can rotate grazing
A productive hay meadow
An equipment barn, plus extra room to expand
Cross-fenced, improved pasture and a hay meadow are a big deal on acreage. Rotating horses or cattle between pastures helps protect the grass, and having your own hay ground can cut down on what you buy each winter. The listing describes facilities suited to horses, cattle, other livestock, recreation, and agricultural use, so it can work as a riding place, a cattle operation, or a mix of both.
Water, Trees, and Views
Good land is about more than fences. This property has frontage and views along Sister Grove Creek, a second creek running through it, and a pond. Mature pecan trees add shade for stock and people alike, and they're one of those features that take decades to grow, so they're hard to replace.
If you're comparing acreage, it's always smart to ask about water for livestock, how pastures drain after heavy rain, and how creek frontage affects the way you use each field. Those are questions I'm glad to help you dig into on a showing.
A Comfortable Ranch Home
The 4-bedroom, 3-bath ranch-style home has an open layout with vaulted ceilings and a mix of hardwood, tile, and carpet floors. The living room has a fireplace and built-in cabinetry, which makes it a natural spot to gather at the end of a long day outside.
The kitchen is made for both busy mornings and big family meals. It has granite countertops, a large island, a breakfast bar, a pantry, a pot filler, a built-in refrigerator, and a commercial-grade range. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with dual sinks, a jetted tub, a separate shower, and granite finishes.
Guest Quarters in the Shop
The large shop includes about 720 sq. ft. of guest quarters. That space can be handy for visiting family, a ranch hand or trainer, or, depending on your plans, possible rental use. If you're thinking about renting it, check local rules and talk with your tax and insurance pros first.
Who This Ranch Fits
Every buyer is different, but this property could be a strong match if you are:
A rider or competitor who wants an arena, barn, and pens already in place
A family looking for room to spread out with horses or cattle
Someone wanting a recreational retreat with creeks, a pond, and pecan shade
A buyer thinking long term about land as an investment
Being about 15 minutes from McKinney means shopping, dining, and medical care are within easy reach, while you still get privacy and space at home.
Tips Before You Tour Any Horse Property
Whether it's this ranch or another one, a little prep makes a showing more useful. Bring your must-have list, like stall count, arena size, and trailer parking. Walk the fence lines and look at gates and pens with your own animals in mind. Ask about hay production, pasture rotation, and any agricultural tax status, and plan to verify those details with the county appraisal district. And if you'll be financing, talk to a lender who regularly works with rural and acreage loans early in the process.
Let's Set Up a Showing
If 8948 FM 1827 sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, or you'd just like to talk through what you need in a horse property, I'd love to help. You can see photos and full details on the listing page, then reach out to schedule a private tour.
Call or text Brittany Ballard, North Shore Realty, at 580-740-0552. Our office is at 5885 US 70 W, Mead, OK 73449. This Texas property is listed with Texas Ally Real Estate Group.
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