Five Picturesque Places for Country Estates Across North Texas and Oklahoma

Granbury, TX

Country estates across North Texas and Oklahoma range from equestrian compounds and working ranches to lakefront homes and residences surrounded by wooded land. These five destinations combine distinctive scenery with expansive properties near established downtown areas and outdoor recreation. 

1. Weatherford, Texas

West of Fort Worth, Weatherford opens into rolling ranchland, fenced pastures, and equestrian properties with barns and riding arenas. Weatherford is known as the Cutting Horse Capital of the World, and Parker County has more than 70 cutting horse ranches, along with numerous trainers, riders, and equine facilities.

The market includes homes on several acres, luxury horse properties, and working ranches. Realtor.com reported a median listing price of $567,450 in June, up roughly 0.3% from a year earlier. Homes spent a median of 57 days on the market.

2. Argyle, Texas

Argyle is known for its rural setting and proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth, while newer residential communities have broadened the local housing selection. 

Homes include custom houses on several acres as well as residences in newer master-planned communities. According to Realtor.com, the median listing price was $617,000 in June, up 0.81% from last year. Homes spent a median of 44 days on the market.

3. Granbury, Texas

Granbury pairs the scenery of Lake Granbury with a historic courthouse square. Country properties beyond downtown can offer more land while remaining near the lake, restaurants, and year-round events.

The housing market ranges from lakefront residences to ranches and homes on multiple acres. Realtor.com placed the June median listing price at $379,900, down 5.78% from a year earlier. Homes spent a median of 57 days on the market.

4. Edmond, Oklahoma

Along Edmond’s northern and eastern edges, wooded parcels and larger homesites offer greater privacy within reach of Oklahoma City. The city’s Arcadia Lake is great for boating, swimming, and fishing. The lake is also surrounded by trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Edmond’s housing market includes custom houses, properties with several acres, and larger estates. Realtor.com counted 1,955 active listings in June, up 8% from last year. The median listing price was $433,500, down about 3.1%.

5. Guthrie, Oklahoma

In Guthrie, open countryside lies near a downtown area known for its late-19th- and early-20th-century architecture. Its historic core is the largest historic urban district in Oklahoma, with more than 2,000 buildings.

Beyond downtown, the market includes ranches, houses with barns, and residences on expansive lots. Realtor.com reported a June median listing price of $348,450, down 1.51% from a year earlier. Homes spent a median of 57 days on the market.