This 38 ± acre tract in Ellis County checks every box for someone looking for recreation, a future build site, or a private getaway just minutes from town. Sitting only 4.5 miles northeast of Hays, this property gives you the freedom of country living while still being less than a 10~minute drive from Walmart. It’s the kind of location that rarely comes available, close enough for convenience, far enough out to feel like your own piece of Kansas countryside. Access is a major advantage here. The property sits along well~maintained chalk roads, so getting in and out is never a concern. Electricity runs along the road, and rural water is also in the area. North Fork Big Creek winds through the back portion of the property, bringing in a beautiful stretch of mature trees, shade, and natural habitat. This creek corridor draws wildlife and creates excellent opportunities for hunting, exploring, and year~round recreation. The mix of open ground and timbered creek bottom gives the land a versatile layout, whether you’re thinking about building a home, putting up a weekend cabin, or simply enjoying a private retreat where you can unplug and enjoy the outdoors. Properties this close to Hays, with this kind of natural beauty, water features, and utility access, don’t come around often. Whether you’re looking to build, invest, or enjoy a piece of Kansas land, this 38~acre tract offers the setting and potential you’ve been waiting for..