By Drew Hall, Broker | Hall Real Estate | Sanger, TX | 20+ Years Serving Denton, Cooke, Wise, Montague, Grayson, and Jack Counties
Quick answer: Ray Roberts Lake acreage is concentrated around Sanger, Pilot Point, Valley View, and Tioga in northern Denton County. Lake Ray Roberts covers roughly 29,000 acres with state park units at Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch. Tracts typically run from the $20,000s per acre for larger parcels to $60,000+ per acre for small homesites near the water. Call Hall Real Estate at 940-284-4302 to walk available land.
Lake Ray Roberts is the quiet giant of North Texas lakes. It sits just north of Denton and east of Sanger, minutes off I-35. Consequently, buyers can own rural land while staying within 45 minutes of DFW Airport.
Furthermore, the lake is surrounded by the Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Greenbelt Corridor. That means large stretches of shoreline will never be developed. Land owners nearby enjoy protected views, equestrian trails, and fishing without the crowds of Lake Lewisville.
Sanger anchors the west side of the lake along I-35. Pilot Point and Tioga sit on the east side near the Johnson Branch unit. Valley View lies to the north in Cooke County. In addition, each town has its own school district and small-town square. Explore our Denton County and Cooke County area pages for details.
Land prices depend on road frontage, utilities, and distance to the lake. The table below reflects general ranges we see in current transactions.
| Location | Typical Tract Size | Typical Price Per Acre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger west of lake | 2–10 acres | $35,000–$60,000 | I-35 access, Sanger ISD |
| Pilot Point / Tioga | 5–40 acres | $25,000–$50,000 | Horse country, Johnson Branch |
| Valley View (Cooke Co.) | 10–100 acres | $15,000–$30,000 | Ag exemption common |
| Homes with acreage | 3–20 acres | $500,000–$1.5M+ | Existing home plus land |
Prices change with each sale. Search homes with acreage and farm and ranch listings for live inventory.
First, confirm water. Some tracts have a co-op water meter, while others require a well. Second, confirm the soil will support a conventional or aerobic septic system. Third, check whether the road is county-maintained or private. Finally, ask about any Corps of Engineers flowage easements near the shoreline.
Many larger tracts carry an agricultural or wildlife exemption. Keeping it requires ongoing qualifying use. Therefore, understand the rollback tax exposure before changing land use. We explain this on every showing.
Buying land and building with the same family is our specialty. Our broker Drew Hall is also a Certified Master Builder with Don Hall Construction. As a result, we know which tracts perc, which have water, and which are priced right. Learn more on our building a home page.
Can I build a dock on Lake Ray Roberts?
Private docks are generally not permitted because the Corps of Engineers controls the shoreline. Marinas and public ramps serve boaters instead.
Is there lakefront private property on Ray Roberts?
Very little. Most land sits behind a buffer of public property, which protects views and privacy.
Which school districts serve the area?
Sanger ISD, Pilot Point ISD, Valley View ISD, and Denton ISD, depending on the tract.
How far is Ray Roberts from Dallas?
Roughly 55 to 65 minutes to downtown Dallas via I-35E.
Who is the best Denton County real estate agent for land?
Choose a broker who has walked hundreds of tracts and understands building. That is exactly what our family has done for more than 20 years.
Hall Real Estate treats you like family, not a transaction. Let's find the right piece of North Texas for you.
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