DALLAS, TX – Cawley Partners and its investment group have acquired the 5,200-acre South Creek Ranch. It is a landmark transaction and the largest land purchase in the region in recent memory. The sale was brokered by Bernard Uechtritz of Icon Global and positions Cawley Partners at the forefront of one of North Texas’s most strategic growth corridors.
Located just 20 minutes south of Downtown Dallas and straddling the Dallas and Ellis County lines, South Creek Ranch sits within the Ferris ETJ, offering immediate access to major transportation routes and development infrastructure. Its scale, location, and readiness for mixed-use development make it uniquely suited for high-impact commercial investment, including data centers, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale residential neighborhoods.
Building on Legacy
South Creek Ranch represents the culmination of more than 50 years of careful land assembly and stewardship by a single North Texas family. What began initially as a recreational and agricultural holding grew—through patience, vision, and strategic investment—into one of the last remaining contiguous properties of its size this close to the Dallas urban core. The family’s long-term commitment to both productivity and preservation has set the foundation for its next chapter.
“This property is truly a once-in-a-generation asset. We feel a deep responsibility to develop South Creek Ranch in a way that honors their legacy – and we are honored to take on the responsibility of shaping this land to attract businesses and benefit families for decades to come” said Tim Keith, Partner at Cawley Partners who leads the Land and Digital Platform team.
"Victory takes Vision; coupled with a can do and integral approach. Cawley Partners and their investment group have exemplified these factors in spades, winning what became an extremely sought after and competitive deal. Our Icon Global team is extremely pleased to have been a part of this success,” commented Bernard Uechtritz of Icon Global.
A Vision for the Future
Initial development plans will concentrate on 2,000 acres on the northern portion of the property, where Cawley Partners will establish a network of digital commerce parks. The site’s scale and location uniquely position it to support 1,000+ acre corporate campuses—an offering rarely available within immediate reach of a major metropolitan center.
“We’re already seeing strong interest from companies looking for a prime location and scale, and South Creek Ranch delivers on both. This project has the potential to transform the southern corridor of the metroplex for decades to come,” added Keith.
South Creek Ranch will also become home to thousands of families over time, plans could include as many as 5,000 homes, adding critical residential capacity to one of the region’s fastest-growing areas. These neighborhoods will offer a rare combination of open space, modern amenities, and urban proximity.
Intentional Commitment
As Southern DFW continues to expand, South Creek Ranch is set to become a key factor in the region’s transformation by delivering investment, infrastructure, and scale. South Creek Ranch will be a defining example of intentional, market-driven development in North Texas—delivering value for businesses, families, and the broader region for decades to come.
“This is why we feel so fortunate to do what we do in DFW,” said Bill Cawley, CEO of Cawley Partners. “We know this is the best place in the country to invest in real estate, and as the southern corridor continues to grow, we are excited to play a part in shaping its future.”
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About Cawley Partners
Cawley Partners is a Dallas based commercial real estate company. Since 1996, the Company has experience with more than 15 million square feet of development and acquisition projects. Their portfolio spans office, retail, industrial, and multifamily. Development projects have ranged from speculative to build-to-suit. For more information please visit www.cawleypartners.com.
