Buck Creek Ranch is an exceptional recreational hunting ranch in the piney woods of NE Texas, rich with 100+ years of history. The 579+- acres feature crystal-clear springs feeding a 29+- acre lake, mature hardwoods, plantation pine, diverse plant life, and strategically placed food plots that create outstanding hunting for deer, hogs, waterfowl, and turkey. Tucked away in the towering pines, the ranch is perfectly set up for hunting, fishing, and recreation. With deer and turkey hunting, waterfowl, bass fishing, mountain biking, and nearly 7 miles of trails, Buck Creek Ranch offers endless activities for the whole family.
Turnkey ranch with three homes across the property.
Main House: 2,500+- SF (3BR, 1.5BA), propane stove and water heater, electric HVAC, updated interior, plus a 46’x16’ RV cover and 30’x20’ outbuilding.
Log Cabin: Original 1933 homestead on Skelton Lake, ~900+- SF (1BR, 1BA), sleeps 4, updated with modern conveniences, screened porch, propane heat, wood stove, storage building, and fishing pier.
Cottage: Added in the 90s overlooking Skelton Lake, (1BR, 1.5BA), sleeps 4, full kitchen, screened porch, all-electric, storage building, and fishing pier.
Pole Barn: 64’x60’ wood-frame structure.
The ranch’s centerpiece is the 29+- acre Skelton Lake, built in 1929 with a concrete spillway. Stocked with Black Bass, Crappie, Coppernose Bluegill, and panfish, it offers ~1.7 miles of shoreline and excellent waterfowl habitat. Nearly 1,800’ of Buck Creek flows through the ranch to feed the lake, bordered by century-old hardwoods, Cypress, and Birch. Another 4,000’ of spring-fed creeks traverse the property, providing reliable water for wildlife and recreation.
Lot/land
$3,700,000
945 Fm 130, Linden, TX 75563
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579Acres
Improved Land
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What's special
Mature hardwoodsPlantation pineDiverse plant lifeCrystal-clear springsExcellent waterfowl habitat
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Listed by:
Rusty Lowe 0435783 903-782-4010,
Century 21 Harvey Properties-P 903-785-8484
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21366090
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Lot
- Size: 579 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Landscaped, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Brush
Details
- Parcel number: 21453
- Zoning description: None
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 859
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Linden
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $298,760
- Annual tax amount: $3,637
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,700,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,637 +4.1% | $298,760 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $3,495 +6.1% | $286,890 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $3,294 -2.5% | $269,510 +13.9% |
| 2022 | $3,379 +113.2% | $236,640 +66.3% |
| 2021 | $1,585 +5.4% | $142,300 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $1,503 | $133,450 +5.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $126,100 -3% |
| 2018 | -- | $129,970 -1.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $132,210 +107.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $63,690 0% |
| 2015 | -- | $63,720 +29.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $49,220 -2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $50,550 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,900 +41.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,900 -46.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,670 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,670 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,670 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 75563
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Linden
- Middle: Mae Luster Stephens
- High: Linden-Kildare
- District: Linden-Kildare Cons ISD
Source: NTREIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.