Why Is Texas a Second Home Destination

When considering a second home, many prospective buyers tend to jump to the more popular choices like California or Florida. But the property taxes in California are exceedingly high, and the cost to own a home in Florida, especially the sought-after coastal properties, isn’t much better due to the extraordinarily high insurance costs. In contrast, Texas is the ideal setting for a second home, offering stunning scenery and robust activities at a comparatively affordable price.

Ranger Ridge homeowners can enjoy acres of property overlooking rolling planes and the Palo Pinto Mountains. Our luxury community has partnered with an experienced team of Fort Worth custom home builders to help lot purchasers build their dream second home inside an outdoorsman’s paradise.

Benefits of Owning a Second Home in Texas

Scenic and Diverse Landscape

Texas boasts a varied landscape with beauty at every turn. Residents can enjoy sunny beaches, rugged mountain ranges, picturesque fields and rivers alongside a booming cityscape – everything you could hope for in a second home destination in one state. Ranger Ridge is particularly emblematic of this diversity thanks to the transitional ecological and geographic area in which we’re located, offering a beautiful diversity of landscape, flora and fauna.

At Ranger Ridge, we’re making the most of Texas’s picturesque landscape by developing luxury real estate in the heart of the country for the outdoorsman who wishes they could enjoy rugged Texas nature without sacrificing the luxuries and amenities of country club living. With us, you can live within the heart of Texas’s landscape while only being one hour west of downtown Fort Worth and seven miles north of Interstate 20. Outdoorsmen and their families can form connections in a like-minded community within nature without being too far from the conveniences and transportation options afforded by a major metro area.

Varied Climate

The state has a range of weather patterns but is largely on the temperate side of the spectrum. Residents can enjoy pleasant summers and mild winters and are mostly spared from extreme heats and freezing temperatures. While the summer months can get pretty hot, it’s nothing compared to the stress those who own a second home in Florida experience in hurricane season, when the risk of property damage is at an all-time high. During the summer at Ranger Ridge, members can swim in our lake, enjoying the shade of our Fishing Pavilion, or relax at our luxurious clubhouse pool.

Vast Properties

Second homeowners won’t have to compromise on size to secure an affordable real estate investment – especially when they purchase a lot at Ranger Ridge.

We offer not just five to seven acres lots but design freedom. Our spec designers and custom home builders provide several layout and amenity options that include everything from man caves and gyms to gazebos and horse stables. They work hard to bring every community member’s ideal home to life.

Abundance of Activities

Residents will never run out of things to do in Texas. Whether you’re an avid sports fan, hiker, equestrian, wine taster or music fan, your interests can be endlessly indulged in the Lone Star state’s sprawling urban and pastoral settings. At Ranger Ridge, residents can form life-long friendships with like-minded neighbors who embrace the outdoorsman lifestyle through a myriad of activities, including but not limited to fishing, wingshooting, exotic game hunting, wildlife observation and horseback riding lessons. Some unique amenities we offer include unlimited catch and release, unlimited dove and duck hunting at several member-exclusive planted dove fields and ponds and endless riding and hiking opportunities through 1,800 acres of community-owned Texas country.

High Recoup Potential

Not only is property in Texas relatively cost-effective compared to other popular second home destinations like California and Florida, but there’s also a lot to be gained in a local real estate investment.

Texas also has lower taxes than other states and a robust collection of property tax breaks for property owners, including a variety of exemptions for senior citizens, people with disabilities and veterans. Researching your options and consulting with a tax preparer can give you a clear idea of the benefits luxury real estate holds in the Lone Star state.

Develop Not Just Your Dream Home But Your Dream Lifestyle on at Least Five Acres of Scenic Texas Landscape



At Ranger Ridge, we have over 1,800 acres of wildlife reserve and 800 acres of homesites – five to seven acres of which could soon become the site of your dream second property. Enjoy access to a limitless outdoorsman lifestyle in Texas countryside in a luxury community that boasts dedicated custom home builders, premium country club facilities and a tight-knit community.

Call (817) 618-6773 to learn more and book a tour of our homesites today.