Dallas Company Buys 125 Acres in Ennis; Plans to Consolidate Operations and Distribution Activities

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 31, 2024)—Younger Partners represented a Dallas company in its acquisition of 125 acres in Ennis, approximately 35 miles south of downtown Dallas. The new landowner plans to use the acreage at U.S. 287 and Oak Grove Road to expand its Metroplex operations.

Younger Partners’ Executive Managing Director—Land Division John St. Clair represented the buyer. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.

The buyer selected the land for its operations because of its proximity to major highway systems and land availability. In addition, Ennis and Ellis County offered the buyer economic incentives to add appeal to the relocation of its operations to the site.

“The buyer had been looking for the ideal site for distribution,” St. Clair said. The company had targeted developed areas in the region of South Dallas but could not find the right property at a reasonable price point.

St. Clair explained that Ennis and Ellis County have been under most developers’ radars. But that might not be the case for much longer. The U.S. Census reported that Ellis County’s population grew by 4.9% in 2023, making it one of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the South. Ennis is also experiencing a population boom, increasing by 17.7% between 2020 and 2023.

St. Clair said Ellis County could become a target for future commercial development along Dallas-Fort Worth’s southern region. The area contains a major highway (U.S. 287),  interstates (IH-45 and easy access to IH-35),  with plenty of undeveloped land. With people moving to the region it also means a larger skilled labor force, he said.

“Ellis County and Ennis are ideal for industrial development, particularly distribution,” St. Clair observed. “Ennis hasn’t been on the radar for projects like this, but when I brought the buyer down there, they immediately recognized the potential of the location.”