ALL FORNEY HOMES
299 DAYSSINGLE FAMILY · THE RIDGE

$699,000

11826 Ridge Road, Forney, TX 75126
4 BD · 3 BA · 3,937 SQFT · BUILT 1985 · $178/SQFT

The Ridge, Forney — 299 days on the market.

Motivated Seller willing to give credit at closing for buyer closing costs! Located in unincorporated Kaufman County with NO HOA, this exceptional farmhouse estate sits on 3.75 elevated acres at over 400 feet above sea level, ideally positioned between Heath, McLendon-Chisholm, and Forney. The setting offers privacy, open space, and sweeping long-range views—without sacrificing convenience. The home features antique brick sourced from Palmer, Corsicana Cherry Red, Ferris, and Dallas, solid redwood siding, substantial all-wood construction, and oversized structural components. Over the past eight years, the property has undergone extensive, thoughtful renovations with no expense spared, all while preserving its original character. Inside, solid colonial walnut hardwood floors, wool carpeting, custom cabinetry, Baldwin Reserve hardware, upgraded electrical systems, and carefully designed lighting create warmth and quality throughout. The living room is anchored by a working wood-burning stove. The fully renovated kitchen (2018) offers soapstone and quartz countertops, a custom solid walnut island, antique brick flooring, expanded pantry, KitchenAid professional appliances, six-burner gas cooktop supplied by an underground propane tank, double ovens, copper bar sink with Brizo fixtures, reverse-osmosis filtration, and a remotely vented hood system. The private primary suite includes a spa-style bath renovation with heated tile floors, heated towel rack, backlit mirrors, a large walk-in shower with dual heads, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and redesigned closets. Outdoors, reclaimed Route 66 antique brick driveway, copper gutters and lighting, flagstone patios, mature landscaping, and open pasture views frame breathtaking Kaufman County sunsets enjoyed from the back porch. Receipts available. A rare opportunity to own a meticulously built and extensively renovated acreage estate with freedom, elevation, and timeless appeal.

01 — THE NUMBERS
DAYS ON MARKET
299
$ / SQFT
$178
PROPERTY TYPE
Single family
YEAR BUILT
1985
STATUS
Active Under Contract
LISTED
OCT 5
LOT
3.75 AC
02 — KNOW THE CITY
ForneyFULL CITY REPORT →
THIS HOME VS CITY MEDIAN ACTIVE LIST ($350K · NTREIS)
+100% VS MEDIANFORNEY ISD · KAUFMAN COUNTY · 24 MIN TO DT DALLAS
03 — SCHOOLS
Schools reported for this listing

Schools reported by this listing’s MLS record. School assignments and boundaries can change. Verify the specific address with the district.

ELEMENTARYCrosby
MIDDLEBrown
HIGHNorth Forney
DISTRICTForney ISD
AS REPORTED ON THE MLS RECORD — NOT A BOUNDARY DETERMINATION
LISTING COURTESY OF COLDWELL BANKER REALTYMLS# 21078086 · NTREIS
LAST UPDATED JUL 29, 2026, 9:27 AM CT · NTREIS IDX · LISTING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NORTH TEXAS REAL ESTATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (NTREIS). INFORMATION IS DEEMED RELIABLE BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED AND SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED. DATA MAY NOT REFLECT ALL REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN THE MARKET. COPYRIGHT NTREIS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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