“Life on your terms” is as unique and different as you are! It might mean taking a job in a brand-new city or finding more space to pursue your passions. Maybe you want a bigger garage or a trail system to improve your health. Over in Kaufman County, there’s a new community for the next generation of homebuyers—those who guide their life on their own terms.

Welcome to Wildcat Ranch – we have plenty to show off to our new residents.

Close to Town, Close To Your Heart

Wildcat Ranch is nestled in Crandall, Texas with easy access to a variety of major expressways making it an ideal location for job seekers. A short twenty minutes away from Downtown Dallas, the City Fortune rated as #2 in the “Top 10 U.S. Cities for Tech Jobs”. Yet despite its proximity to Dallas, Wildcat Ranch possesses a small-town atmosphere – perfect for families to flourish in. With endless amenities and an on-site school, how could they not flourish? No matter what stage of life that homebuyers are in, this friendly community will always welcome them home.

Kids Rule

When it comes to buying a home it’s important to consider the entire family, especially the kids. For them it’s all about the coolest things: big backyards, a bedroom all of their own and maybe even a playroom! Outside, their adventures will take them to miles of trails and parks. After school, how about diving into the Jr. Olympic sized pool or gathering with friends at the ballpark! While school might not be at the top of their list, Wildcat Ranch’s neighborhood school is sure to be a hit with Mom & Dad. That means that kids are walking distance from their friends and their teachers! Be the hero in the family and bring them to a home that rocks!

The Room To Personalize The Family Home

At Wildcat Ranch, homebuyers have the freedom to choose between homes made by four award-winning homebuilders: KB Home, Express Homes, and Beazer Homes. Each locally known builder is working on creating floor plans that will accommodate each buyer’s lifestyle and budget. A wide range of designs and styles will offer something for every taste. Each home is sure to sparkle with the buyer’s personality throughout.

So, what does life on your terms mean? It means having the freedom to style your home the way that you want it. It means giving everyone in the family everything they need in a home, and a little bit of what they want. It means living in a community that’s ready to welcome them home every day. It means it’s time to move to Wildcat Ranch.

Located in the heart of Kaufman County, this community is packed full of family-friendly amenities. The impressive Amenity Center offers parks, a Fitness Center, an expansive pool, tot lot and more. The four-legged members of the family will love not one, but two neighborhood dog parks. There is even a brand-new school, Noble Reed Elementary, within the neighborhood and within walking distance of the homes.

Just 20 minutes outside of Downtown Dallas, Wildcat Ranch offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex for employment opportunities, as well as local shopping and dining. Discover a master-planned community like no other where value meets lifestyle with homes priced from the $200’s. The Model Row Village will be available to tour soon. Discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch. Sign up to learn more.

With the passing of summer break, the days grow shorter and the focus shifts to the new school year. Many parents seek to provide their children with one of the finest educations that money can buy outside of private school, in an environment that is safe and perfect for developing minds. Crandall is proud to provide families one of the best school districts in the State of Texas – the Crandall Independent School District. With eight campuses, over 4,500 students, and a great approach to education, CISD has been the first choice for many families who live in Kaufman County. So what’s going on at the Best School In Texas? Here’s what parents should know for their students to have a successful school year.

The Crandall Independent School District was created on February 28, 1901 when residents gathered together to vote for a public school in the community. Two years later, the first building in the Crandall ISD was built. Over a hundred years later, the district has grown and its teachers have impacted the lives of thousands of students, and continues to educate and empower students intellectually, socially, and physically from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade.

The district has a Transparency Star designation from the Texas Comptroller for financial transparency. It is a 4-A District that proudly hosts a variety of programs to support students, from Head Start to online enrollment to accommodate families. It holds a B- rating on Niche, which also gives it a 98% graduation rate. Students have received a variety of scholarships from CISD, including the Crandall MS/HS PTO Scholarship. Teachers even support students and the area by hosting meet and greets at Neighborhood Night or by handing out supplies at the Back To School Supply Drive.

Crandall is a highly sought after community to live in because of the multiple highly ranked schools within the area. One of the many schools in the district is the brand new Noble Reed Elementary School. Named after two former teachers who have impacted lives in a positive way, Noble Reed is prepared to establish great connections between students, their families, and their living space. One neighborhood in particular is positively affected by the presence of the new elementary school – after all, the school is located right within its boundaries. The families of Kaufman County’s newest neighborhood, Wildcat Ranch, get to enjoy having the school right outside of their backyards, and a great place to lie within them. What makes Wildcat Ranch so unique is that when school lets out, kids can enjoy having some of the best parks, trails, and amenities to enjoy. Furthermore, parents will especially love living in an environment small enough to raise a family in, but big enough for kids to run around, learn, and grow in.

Introducing a master-planned community like no other in the heart of Kaufman County. Wildcat Ranch is a new hometown where value meets lifestyle with floor plans that suit your needs and homes priced from the $200’s. Choose from four Award-Winning Home Builders to construct your dream home; Beazer Homes, Express Homes and KB Home. The Model Row Village will be available to tour come early 2020.

Located 20 minutes from Downtown Dallas, this community offers easy access to major roadways connected to the Dallas Metroplex for employment opportunities, as well as local shopping and dining. Within the boundaries of Wildcat Ranch, residents have an assortment of amenities at their fingertips. There is something for everyone, from the Amenity Center with an expansive pool and Fitness Center, to the dog parks, and the miles of trails. Discover “Life On Your Terms” at Wildcat Ranch. Sign up to learn more.

DallasNews.com | By Steve Brown | October 8, 2018

More than 900 acres of land in Kaufman County southeast of Dallas will be turned into a 3,100-home residential community.

SOCFM Developer LLC acquired the Wildcat Ranch, between Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 175 near Crandall, for the project. Plans are to have the first homes ready by the end of next year, with prices starting in the $200,000s.

“The phenomenal growth in Kaufman County and the opportunity to provide a well-planned community to value-conscious homebuyers in the metroplex attracted us to this property,” Patrick Sessions, managing partner of SOCFM Developer LLC, said in a statement. “We’re looking forward to doing business in the city of Crandall and bringing a quality development to the area.”

Commercial mortgage lender Trez Capital provided project acquisition and development funding for the deal. And PMB Capital Investments of Dallas will partner in the development.

Prominent builders including Beazer Homes and D.R. Horton will construct houses in the community. Wildcat Ranch also has a newly built elementary school that will open next year.

The project is near the successful Heartland housing community in Kaufman County.

The new owners acquired the Wildcat Ranch from developer James Mabrey, who assembled the property.

“Wildcat Ranch is in an excellent location and will fulfill the demand for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize,” said Matt Mildren, partner at PMB Capital Investments. “It will be a great option for homebuyers who want a small-town community feel within 30 minutes of downtown.”

The new residential community is coming in an area that is already seeing huge demand from buyers hunting moderate-priced housing. Kaufman County’s population of 122,883 grew nearly 10 percent from 2016 to 2017.

“This is going to be very affordable housing,” said Ted Wilson with Residential Strategies Inc. “The appetite for homes is huge down there. I think these will be some of the most affordable lots in a master-planned setting you will be able to find in the DFW area.”

Wilson said builders have sold more than 1,800 new houses in that area in the 12 months ending in September. The Heartland and Devonshire communities have seen the most new-home purchases, he said.

SOCFM Developer’s Sessions is also a partner and manager of Southstar Woodcreek, the firm that is developing the Woodcreek community in Rockwall County.

Dallas-based Trez Capital has financed more than $1.7 billion in real estate projects since 2011. And PMB Capital has developed more than 5,000 residential building lots and more than $750 million in real estate acquisitions.

To read the original article: Dallas News