If you’ve been searching for land for sale in Ennis TX outside city limits with no HOA and room to build, you may want to look closely at FM 985.

Located just outside the Bardwell community in Ellis County, this property offers a total of 5.617 acres with 831 feet of road frontage. It’s outside city limits, which means county taxes only, and it’s just 5 minutes from the boat ramp at Mott Park on Lake Bardwell.

Why Buyers Are Searching for FM 985

Buyers relocating from Dallas and surrounding areas are actively searching for:

• Acreage in Ellis County under 10 acres

• Land near Lake Bardwell

• Property outside city limits

• No HOA land near Ennis TX

• Barndominium-friendly land

• Land that allows livestock

• Country property within 45 minutes of Dallas

FM 985 checks every one of those boxes.

Location and Commute

• 15 minutes to Hwy 287

• 20 minutes to I-35E

• 20 minutes to I-45

• 25 minutes to downtown Waxahachie

• 45 minutes to Dallas

It’s quiet country living without feeling isolated.

What Makes This Property Different

• No flood zone

• No pipelines

• No utility easements

• 25 foot build line

• Water and electric at the road

• Septic required

• Barndominiums allowed

• Livestock permitted

• Light deed restrictions

• No HOA

Minimum road frontage for a septic permit in Ellis County is 150 feet, and with 831 feet of frontage across the full tract, there is ample flexibility.

Options Available

This property is offered as:

• Lot 1: 2.934 acres

• Lot 2: 2.782 acres

• Combined: 5.617 acres

If you want more detail on each parcel:

Read about Lot 1 here → Lot 1
Read about Lot 2 here → Lot 2

Buying the full 5.617 acres offers pricing savings at $300,000 and maximum flexibility.

If you’re searching for land in Ennis TX near Lake Bardwell with no HOA and room to build a custom home or barndominium, FM 985 is worth exploring.