Summer 2016

SUMMER 2016
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Deep
Hollow
Creek
Ranch
The Deep Hollow Creek Ranch is truly a must see
Hill Country Estate located near Boerne, Texas
KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS

ON THE COVER
Deep Hollow
Creek Ranch
The 150-acre Deep Hollow Creek Ranch is truly a must-see Hill Country estate located
just 3.5 miles from Boerne, Texas along Hwy 46. The moment you drive through the
gate, majestic water and fertile improved pasture captures the eye as the landscape
rises upward towards the west. Deep Hollow Creek flows through the property for three
quarters of a mile and supplies water to the three-and-a-half acre lake which has been
stocked with bass, crappie, and catfish. A 1,577-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath
cabin is nestled along the lake shore complete with outdoor decks and fishing pier. The
6,128-square-foot main house sits perched on the western hilltop overlooking the ranch
and provides endless views. A true Hill Country gem, this spacious five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home, with
its accents of timber and stone, large views of the outdoor landscape, and inviting covered outdoor porches is oneof-a-kind.
Other improvements include an exercise room, outdoor kitchen, three-tiered vanishing edged swimming
pool with waterfall and spa, tennis/basketball court, and maid quarters. The 4,900-square-foot horse barn is
complete with six stalls, feed room, hay room, tack room, wash rack, and a 600-square-foot apartment. Just a
walk away is the lighted roping arena and catch pens. Other barns include a show cattle barn with wash rack and
pens, and large storage barn with carport. To preview this property, contact Trip duPerier at (830) 755-5205.

ON THE COVER
Deep Hollow
Creek Ranch
150 ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY, TEXAS

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THE MARKET ISSUE
SPRING 2016
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PROFILE
DAVID FAUST
David Faust finds that spending his life helping
people buy and sell ranches is as enjoyable as
anything he can imagine.
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RANCH RESTORATION
A TWA TOPIC
Linda Campbell and husband David Mahn headed west,
searching for a ranch they could manage for quail, which
meant buying in either South Texas or West Texas. They
had a budget, a wish list—and a vision.
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MARKETING 101
STRATEGIES FOR HUNTING ENTERPRISES
Roughly 20 years ago, Greg Simons heard Forrest
Armke, who is the manager of the historic Ford Ranch
near Melvin, Texas, deliver a talk about marketing
hunts. He summed it up well when he said, “Know
your product. Know your customer. Close the deal.”
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PROFILE
DAN ALLEN HUGHES JR.
Although the Hughes family has amassed one of the
largest inventories of private land in Texas, Dan Allen
Hughes Jr. sees immense value in public land.
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PROPER RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT
EQUALS MORE AND BETTER WATER
We are blessed in Texas with picturesque creeks and
rivers on many of our rural properties. Along these
bodies of flowing water are riparian zones, critical for
maintaining quantity and quality of the precious liquid.
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KNOWING THE LENDING LOGO
BUYING OR SELLING RURAL REAL ESTATE?
Rural real estate financing has changed dramatically
since the early 20th century. Today country home
and land buyers have dozens of financing options.
Whether you are purchasing or selling property, it
helps to know the lending lingo.
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ALL THINGS BEING EQUAL
TACKLING THE ISSUE OF “FAIR VS. EQUAL”
For individuals who favor a “fair” distribution of
property, planning can be fairly simple. Land can
pass via a Will or Trust in equal shares to children
and/or grandchildren. Sounds simple but in reality it
can cause strife between heirs.
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BUYERS BEWARE
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE
BUYING PROPERTY IN TEXAS
If a seller doesn’t know something, buyer, beware. By
not investigating this for yourself, you could be in for
an unwelcome surprise after you close on a property.
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MARKET REPORT
SECOND WIND FOR TEXAS LAND MARKETS?
Final year-end results indicate that 2015 Texas land
market price trends slowed considerably.
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LAND STAR AWARDS
OUR WINNERS FOR 2015
The LAND Star Awards program was created to
recognize top-performing land brokers and bring
awareness to this informative database.
BROCHURE
RANCHO AGUA GRANDE
With the rich, abundant diversity of
wildlife, it’s no wonder that Rancho
Agua Grande is considered one of the
nation’s premier hunting destinations.
(Following page 48)
PORTFOLIO
ON THE COVER
DEEP HOLLOW CREEK RANCH
The moment you drive through the gate of
this must-see 150-acre Hill Country Estate,
majestic water and fertile improved pasture
captures the eye as the landscape rises
upward towards the west.
BROCHURE
SANDOW LAKES RANCH
Sandow Lakes Ranch is a
magnificent, unique and versatile
33,800-acre property in the
heartland of Texas.
(Following page 72)

TEXAS LAND / Editor
Room to Roam. Priceless.
TOM ALEXANDER Publisher
LAURET JARVIS Editor-in-Chief & Creative Director
BRITTANY GILLEN Production Manager
SYLVIA DANG Project Coordinator
ELIZABETH STONE Project Coordinator
Summer is here which means it’s time for our market issue which means
I’ve spent a lot of time contemplating the value of rural land. It’s no secret
the economic value of rural land is driven by a variety of factors including its
finite supply and the relative safety of owning a tangible, appreciable asset.
Land ownership makes sense on many financial levels.
Now while the bottom line is undeniably important, the true value of land,
at least in my opinion, comes from things that can’t be measured in dollars
and cents. Splashing in a sun-dappled private lake. Picnicking on the banks
of a tree-lined creek without any crowds. Sitting on the porch, surrounded
by family and friends, watching the sun dip below the western horizon.
Discovering the hidden splendor of your property on foot, on horseback, in
the seat of your ATV, or even on the back of a dirt bike. Seeing the impact of
your management decisions come to life on the land.
Who can put a dollar value on a quality of life that is, by all measures,
superlative? Some things, as the advertising gurus at MasterCard pointed
out, are just priceless.
I have a suggestion for you. This summer, instead of whiling away your
sun-drenched afternoons with a novel, read Texas LAND from cover
to cover. Thumb through the pages until they’re dog eared—and until
you’ve discovered your perfect
property. We’ve got the best of the
best, so there are no bad choices just
endless opportunities.
Searching for your dream ranch is a
small investment in time that will pay
big dividends in priceless memories.
Lauret Jarvis
Editor-in-Chief
Lauret@LandsofAmerica.com
ERIC BRODNAX President
JOE VOLLARO National Sales Director
ANDREW CAMPBELL National Sales Manager
ROSS BUSCH Regional Sales Director
JASON ADAME Territory Manager
VICKI ANNEXSTAD Field Sales
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KYRAN BAKER Field Sales
MIKE BALL UX Designer
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MICHELE BLUM Field Sales
ZACHARY BROWN Client Services
NICHOLE BUECHLER Senior Operations Manager
CHRISTINE CARPIO Field Sales
ANTHONY CHAPPELLE Field Sales
PHIL EVANS Territory Manager
NORMAN GORCYS Senior Product Director
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BRANNON HIGHTOWER Software Engineer
ROB HOPE Technical Managers
JEAN-PAUL LaCOUNT Marketing Manager
JEFF LAWLOR Senior Software Developer
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STEVE NOONE Senior UI Designer
FRANK RODRIGUEZ Partner Manager
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Hillingdon Ranch
by David K. Langford
Hillingdon Ranch: Four Seasons, Six Generations chronicles how one
family has worked together over many years to keep their ranch intact. It is
also a beautifully photographed portrait of a ranching family and their life in
the Texas Hill Country, where work is guided by the seasons, increasingly
influenced by technology, and inevitably affected by drought.
Find out more at HillingdonRanchBook.com.
American Lung
Association
Releases Texas Air Quality Findings
Join the next Georgia Pellegrini Adventure Getaway!
BIG GAME ADVENTURE GETAWAY - TEXAS
Comfort, TX • October 13 - 16, 2016
Find out more at GeorgiaPellegrini.com
On April 20, 2016, the American Lung
Association released the results of its 17th
annual “State of the Air” report, a national air
quality grade and ranking of metro regions
across the nation based on ozone (sometimes
called smog), year-round particle pollution
(sometimes called soot) and short-term
spikes in particle pollution levels. Millions of
Americans, including those in Texas, live in
counties and cities that have unhealthy levels
of either ozone (smog) or particle pollution
(soot)—the most common air pollutants that
can cause asthma attacks, heart attacks,
developmental and reproductive harm, and can
even cause premature death. Find out if the air
quality in your area is safe to breathe and learn
about critical steps that the nation must take
to continue to make progress toward cleaner,
healthier air. Find out more by visiting:
lung.org/our-initiatives/healthy-air/sota/
city-rankings/states/texas/.
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Raffle Opens for
NDOC Henry Long Colt Rifle
Anthony Imperato, CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, donated two .45
Long Colt Big Boy Henry Rifles to the National Day of the Cowboy,
in support of our work to establish a national day of recognition for
cowboy culture and the preservation of pioneer heritage. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Bayonne, NJ, Henry Repeating Arms firearms
manufacturing company is one of the top five long gun manufacturers in the United States, and, the leading lever action manufacturer. Henry
Rifles are, “Made in America or not made at all.” Henry Repeating Arms is also recognized and respected as a company which generously and
frequently supports nonprofit community efforts across the country. The National Day of the Cowboy is offering one of these donated Big Boy
Rifles at auction. Find out more at NationalDayoftheCowboy.com.
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Round-Top Register
The Round Top Register, a quarterly and digital magazine,
offers a mercantile of ideas located where country meets city
and traditions meet transitions. Friendly as a country store.
Comfortable as well-worn jeans. Colorful as grandma’s quilt. The
Register celebrates life in the Roundtopolis—and the people lucky
enough to live in it. Find out more at RoundTop.com
The Champions
The Champions is an inspirational story about the pit bulls
rescued from the brutal fighting ring of former Atlanta
Falcon’s star quarterback Michael Vick, and those who
risked it all to save them, despite pressure from PETA
and The Humane Society to euthanize the dogs. It is a
story of second-chances, redemption and hope. Visit
ChampionsDocumentary.com to download this moving
and highly acclaimed film.

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Home Cooling Solutions
Multiple Room Cooling Eliminates
the Heat and Humidity
Most central air units struggle to get cool air to the upstairs on summer
days. You can install a window unit, but they’re noisy, lack proper temperature
controls, and bulge out of what is often the only window in the room. Split duct air conditioners
are a multi-room thermostat controlled cooling solution for homes with and without existing HVAC. Each room
has it’s own remote control and thermostat and they are whisper quiet. The interior units are so slim they just fade into the
background, like they’ve always been there. One quiet compressor can feed multiple interior units, all with their own remote and thermostat.
For an existing house with no existing ductwork, there is very little reason to consider a ducted system. The only advantage is aesthetics. With
a ducted system, you only see supply and return grilles in the room. With a ductless system, in most cases you see the indoor unit hanging
on the wall. They also make ceiling cassettes which look a little nicer, and concealed units that require short pieces of ductwork. Ductless is
cheaper and more efficient. If you are okay with the way they look in the room, that’s the way to go.
International landscape architecture firm SWA has
created the first community supported agricultural
master-plan in the Houston region, Harvest Green,
promoting healthy ecosystems through low impact
development, natural systems restoration, and edible
plant communities. This 1,300 acre development
features a community farm, waterways, and parks as
interconnected systems through miles of hike and bike
trails, local farm-fresh food, and agriculture based social
events. Harvest Green will also include an agrarian
village showcasing local curated goods, farm to table
dinners, culinary classes, and a community farm co-op.
Unity Park Design Initiative, another community project
by SWA, fosters a collaborative effort to break the cycle
of homelessness through designing accessible public
spaces organized to facilitate weekly meal service to
the homeless, group gatherings, and an open pavilion
to host group gatherings for classes and programs
that meet the needs of a diverse pursuit of skill sets
necessary for acquiring employment. In 2017, the Dallas
Arboretum and Botanical Garden will include A Tasteful
Place, a food garden spanning two-acres, packed with
fruit, herbs, and vegetables. The garden will also include
an orchard, vineyard, and flower beds.
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SWA designs Community
Food Gardens in Texas
Dallas Arboretum
Unity Park

Selman Ranch Construction, LLC
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254 386-7727 Cell
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TEXAS LAND / Contributors
JACQUI DAVIE At the core of Jacqui
Davie’s business practices in a passionate
commitment to serving ranchers and
Agribusiness owners throughout Texas,
Oklahoma, and Louisiana. She employs a
client-centric approach to addressing the
estate and succession issues that face
these business owners today. Jacqui’s
strength is creating objective and customized
financial plans that help provide her
clients with an enhanced sense of security
regarding their future, as well as the future
of their family and the operation. Jacqui is
currently the President of the Texas Coastal
CattleWomen’s Association, as well as an
active member of the Texas & Southwestern
Cattle Raiser’s Association, Texas Longhorn
Breeders Gulf Coast Association, and Texas
Longhorn Breeders of America Association.
She was a featured speaker on the topic
Legacy Planning for Landowners at the 2014
Beltwide Cotton Conference.
FARM CREDIT BANK OF TEXAS,
headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a
cooperatively owned wholesale bank that is
part of the nationwide Farm Credit System.
Their mission is to enhance the quality of
life in rural America by using cooperative
principles to provide competitive credit and
superior service to our customers. Find out
more at FarmCreditBank.com.
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ROBERT FEARS was raised in Texas where
he worked as a cowboy on various ranches
during high school and undergraduate studies.
He holds a BS degree in agricultural
sciences from Sam Houston State University
and a MS in Range Ecology from Utah
State University. Robert spent two years as
livestock manager for the Government of
Guam and 33 years in product development
for Dow AgroSciences. After retirement from
Dow, he chaired the Williamson County Appraisal
Review for six years and developed
a freelance writing business with his wife,
Janelle. The couple writes magazine and
newsletter articles, product literature and
web material.
SAMANTHA FOX develops data for
Ponderosa Advisors, LLC, a boutique natural
resources information and analytics firm
based in Denver, Colorado. Ponderosa’s
water expertise fuels Water Sage, a webbased
research and analysis portal for
land and water now available in several
Western US states, as well as water and
land consulting services. Samantha also
writes about the social, economic, legal,
and cultural significance of scarce water in
the West. She holds a Bachelor of Science
in Engineering Physics from the Colorado
School of Mines.
DR. CHARLES GILLILAND currently holds an
appointment as a Research Economist with
the Real Estate Center in the Mays School
and an appointment as Adjunct Associate
Professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas
A&M University. In addition, Dr. Gilliland is
Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate
and a Clinical Professor of Finance teaching
real estate investment analysis for the Master
of Real Estate program in the Mays School at
Texas A&M University.
GREG SIMONS received a B.S. degree in
Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences in 1987
from Texas A&M University and soon
after formed Wildlife Systems, Inc., a
company that currently manages hunting
operations on over 800,000 acres of
private land in Texas and New Mexico. He
is also co-owner of Wildlife Consultants,
LLC, providing technical assistance to
landowners and other entities on habitat
management and other wildlife-related
issues. Greg served as President of Texas
Wildlife Association through July 2015.
LORIE WOODWARD has worked as a writer
and public relations practitioner exploring the
intersection of agriculture, natural resources,
and public policy for almost 30 years. Her
career, which has included stints in the public
and private sector, has taken her across the
country and around the world, where she has
been enthralled by the people of the land and
their stories. She is the president of Woodward
Communications and co-owner of The Round
Top Register, a regional magazine focused
on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of central
Texas where country meets city. Woodward
was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas,
but now makes her home in San Angelo with
her two children, Kate and Will.

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TEXAS LAND / Profile

DAVID FAUST
CONSTRUCTING A RANCH REAL ESTATE CAREER
WRITTEN BY LORIE WOODWARD
David Faust constructed a ranch real
estate career. “Most of my family were
in construction-related businesses, so
that was my background,” Faust, who
founded Comanche Contractors Inc.
a commercial construction company
based in Houston in 1978, said. “I was
working as a handy man for a real
estate company when I was in college in San Marcos and the
owner encouraged me to get my license.”
Faust, who was majoring in business, did. Then acting on
a tip from the broker who specialized in residential real estate,
Faust secured his first ranch listing.
“My boss came back from a Rotary Club luncheon where
he’d overheard a local rancher say he was considering selling
his ranch,” Faust said. “My boss gave me his name, his number
and said, ‘Go see if you can get a listing.’”
The rancher, according to Faust, had a soft heart and gave
the fledgling ranch broker a 90-day shot. The next weekend Faust
ran an ad in the Houston Chronicle touting “700-plus acres on the
San Marcos River…”. The property sold in the first week.
“It seemed like a pretty easy way to make money,” Faust
said, laughing at his naiveté and the stroke of beginner’s luck.
The early success, combined with his love of land, prompted
him to maintain his real estate credentials even as he was
tackling commercial construction projects across the country.
His was not a small-scale construction business. During one
eight-month period, he completed 28 Michael’s Arts and Crafts
stores simultaneously in a geographic area running from San
Diego to Sacramento. He and one construction superintendent
oversaw all 28 projects.
“Commercial construction is a high pressure, deadline
driven, bottom line focused business,” Faust said. “And, yet, I
built more than 1,200 projects in 30 years…I never got sued and
I never sued anybody. That’s an accomplishment.”
Although commercial construction was his primary trade, he
handled real estate projects for family, friends, repeat clients
and himself. After selling his construction business, he turned
his attention to ranch real estate full-time.
He works from his home office near Lake Travis and is a oneman
shop by choice.
“For 30 years, I oversaw multiple crews and lots of
employees,” Faust said. “When I sold my construction business,
I wanted no employees and no overhead.”
The small scale of his business allows him to concentrate
on the projects at hand and deliver personalized service.
His lifelong experience in the construction industry gives
him an innate understanding of the real value of a property’s
infrastructure from both a market standpoint and replacement
cost. While he enjoys representing parties on either side of a
real estate transaction, he is drawn to the thrill of the hunt as the
buyer’s representative searching.
One time, he spent more than two years working on behalf
of a client with a very specific list of wants and needs. The
client wanted a good South Texas ranch with complete surface
control, no energy production, no easements, no overhead
transmission lines on the property or within sight, and no
access to anyone other than him.
“We found it. The windshield time was well spent,” Faust
said. “While selling ranch real estate is a great profession, those
12-14 hour days in a pickup can challenge your patience, your
morale and your motivation, but as my uncle used to say, ‘You
either got the fire in your ass, son, or you don’t.’ I’ve always had
that fire, so I do what it takes to get the job done.”
In addition to being highly motivated, Faust has an extensive
network. A former commercial construction client provided the
genesis for one of Faust’s most interesting land deals: the sale
of the Senator Ranch properties in Madison, Brazos, Leon and
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Faust is a moving target. He has a home near Austin, a ranch near El Paso and a
mountain getaway near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. He hunts, fishes, wake surfs, team
ropes, bikes, hikes, snow shoes, skis and “tries to stay in shape.”
He is motivated by his desire for good health and his love of physically demanding
mountain hunting. In the late 1980s, he began his quest to complete the Grand Slam of
North American Wildlife Sheep. It took him 25 years to finish the quest, which included
taking a Desert big horn, Rocky Mountain big horn, Stone sheep and Dall sheep. When
he accomplished the goal in 2012, Faust was entered into the record book, which was
started in the 1950s, as #1718 demonstrating the feat’s rarity.
While he has hunted all over the world, his greatest accomplishment occurred much
closer to home.
“Without a doubt, my greatest accomplishment is raising my two sons who are now 23
and 25,” he said. They moved to Lake Travis before the boys began kindergarten. Faust
coached their baseball and football teams until the boys reached high school.
“Coaching their teams was the greatest time a dad can spend with his sons,” Faust
said. “Of course, teaching them to hunt wasn’t too bad either.”
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TEXAS LAND / Profile
Robertson counties.
“He called and said he had a client who was interested in
selling several ranches north of Houston,” Faust said. “As it
turned out, there were 12 ranches on 11,000 acres that were
basically contiguous, divided only by the Navasota River.”
The owners, who were foreign nationals, purchased the
ranch land in 1983 and now were ready to sell. The deal’s
challenge became evident when Faust began trying to
determine all the property boundaries without any plats or
surveys. He decided to open the title and turned to another
former client in the title business. Faust had built several of the
title company’s business offices in Houston. As fate would have
it, Faust’s former client had closed on the properties in 1983.
“My job got instantly easier,” Faust said.
The Senator Ranch properties sold quickly to buyers in
Houston and Bryan/College Station.
“As ranch brokers, we have to be good stewards,” he said.
“Point out the good and the bad of properties, but if there are
negative issues, then suggest a solution to the sellers. In the
long run, this helps the sellers—and the eventual buyers.”
LOVE OF THE LAND
Faust was reared in Houston, but spent almost every
weekend with his parents on a 40-acre property
near Brenham that his father had purchased through
a veteran’s land loan program.
“My dad was a master craftsman, we built
everything ourselves,” Faust said.
Although the pace of the work and location of the property
didn’t provide Faust a lot of opportunity for hunting and
fishing, two lifelong passions, it did give him country roots and
demonstrate the value of improving land.
“I’ve never been sentimental about land, although that
property in Brenham, held a lot of good memories,” Faust said.
“I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of buying something that
was rough around the edges, improving it and then selling it so I
could start over on another piece of property.”
While Faust has an affinity for the lakes and rivers of the
Hill Country and the diversity of wildlife and vegetation in
South Texas, he has recently embraced the splendor of West
Texas. He purchased a ranch 65 miles due east of El Paso,
where the “views and vistas and sunrises and sunsets are
like nowhere else.”
“Although there’s a learning curve to the new environment,
it’s an exciting venture,” he said. “It’s amazing to be there when
a storm rolls in, dumps some rain and then you see what that
country can do with a little rainfall.
The chance to see the country express its potential
continues to draw him to the land as does the value of owning
a tangible asset.
“I can look back over 40 years of business experience and
honestly say that all of my wise investments have involved
real estate,” Faust said. “When you can own property and
enjoy it from a recreational standpoint and see the investment
flourish over time there’s not a better return on your money.”
And then there’s the people. He is serving as president
of the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers, which represents
more than 300 professionals in the field. Several of the eight
founding members still attend every monthly meeting serving
as just one more reminder of the quality of people who are
connected to the land.
“Spending my life helping people buy and sell ranches
is as enjoyable as anything I can imagine,” Faust said. “The
reason I enjoy it so much is the caliber of people—I don’t
think you can find that in any other industry.”
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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
The
Kenmore
Farm
The Kenmore Farm, named after George Wilkins Kendall, the namesake of Kendall County and Clifford
Mooers, Texas Oilman and Thoroughbred Breeder, is a prominent historic property in the Texas Hill Country.
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The Old Post Oak Ranch was purchased by
George Wilkins Kendall, a native of New
Hampshire, and one of the founders of
The Picayune, a New Orleans newspaper.
“Kendall knew the barren, rocky hills of
New Hampshire, the gentle countryside of
France, the green hills and bleak moors of
England and Scotland, the lush marshes of
Louisiana and the coastal plains of Texas.
He was no stranger to the ruggedness of Northern Mexico, to the
unlimited Llanos Estacados of West Texas, to the mesas and the
green Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. One day he saw the gentle
rise of a post-oak hill sloping down across green meadows to a
creek-fed by springs, a crooked creek choked with cattails and with
peppery water cress. He said he wanted this to be his home.” by
Sam Woolford in an article in the Dixie-Times-Picayune States Roto
Magazine, September 1955.
In an article in his book, “Historic Images of Boerne, Texas”, Garland
Perry writes, “While in Paris promoting the sale of his book about the
Mexican War, Mr. Kendall married the former Adeline Suzanne de
Valcourt. Six years later—in 1855—he returned to Texas with his wife
and two charming young children to make the beautiful Hill Country
their permanent home,” and “Mr. Kendall immediately became
involved in activities pertaining to the development of Boerne and
Kendall County. He was instrumental in building St. Peters Catholic
Church, the first church in Boerne. Kendall imported fine-wooled
Merino sheep and English sheepdogs to the area, and, of course,
he took an active part in organizing Kendall County. Kendall died of
pneumonia at his ranch house October 21, 1867. He was 58 years of
age.” The county was named for George Wilkins Kendall.
The historic property was later owned by Clifford Mooers, oilman
and thoroughbred breeder. Mr. Mooers fell in love with the Post
Oak Springs Ranch, and endeavored to reassemble as much of
the Kendall holding as possible. When Mooers was young he went
to the Yukon and prospected for gold. Across the wind-swept
tundra of the Far North, Mooers went seeking the yellow metal
that has lured men from time immemorial. He drove dog sleds into
the blinding whiteness of the Arctic Circle. For three years he ran
an Alaskan tracing post. He was one of that crew of young eagles
in World War I who flew the early flying machines. His search for
gold gave way to a determined hunt for the black gold of Texas.
He became one of the outstanding independent oil operators as
he built his successful company Shasta Oil Company. Mr. Mooers
developed the hobby of raising and racing thoroughbreds. His
horses made headlines at Churchill Downs, Preakness and Belmont.
These horses were bred on the Mooers Farm near Lexington,
Kentucky then raced in the Kentucky races. Each year 10 fillies were
brought to the Kendall County Ranch and turned loose on the gentle
slope. Mr. Mooers did an expert job of restoring the old house, but
left untouched the original construction of stone and heavy cedar
timbers. Kenmore Farms passed to his daughter, Maria Heater and
then to her children. There is a historic marker placed in front of the
ranch house. This is a rare opportunity to own a beautiful ranch of
significant historical value in the Texas Hill Country.
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Linda Campbell and husband David Mahn headed west. The
couple, who lives in Kyle near Austin, was searching for a ranch
they could manage for quail, which meant buying in either South
Texas or West Texas. They had a budget, a wish list—and a vision.
“We wanted a property that was big enough to hunt quail at a
price we could afford, so we headed west,” Campbell said.
They were looking for a fixer-upper, preferring a ranch that
showed signs of hard use with little or no infrastructure
development to raise the price.
“We didn’t want to buy buildings,” she said. “We wanted to buy
unexpressed potential.”
Campbell, a wildlife biologist who retired from Texas Parks and
Wildlife in 2014, puzzled their ranch broker. Every time they
stopped on a new ranch, Campbell got out of the truck and
immediately begin walking the property with her eyes focused
on the ground instead of the views. Finally, the broker asked
what she was looking for.
“At least one stalk of little bluestem, a native bunch grass that is
a key component of good quail habitat,” Campbell said. “If I saw
the right plants, even if they were grazed hard, then I knew we
could bring the land back.”
In 2003 after a long search, the couple, who are long-time
Texas Wildlife Association members, bought their first section of
Grace Ranch in northern Stonewall County about 10 miles from
Aspermont. There are only about 1,400 residents in the county,
but one of them is Rick Snipes, a well-known, well-respected
quail manager. The Snipes Ranch, a 5,000-plus acre mecca
for quail, was located across the farm-to-market road from the
Mahns’ ranch.
“I told Dave we needed to look at the Snipes Ranch and emulate
what Mr. Snipes had done,” Campbell said. “It was strategic. We
asked him for advice knowing that if we improved the habitat
then the quail would come.”
The land, which was sandy, had been grazed long and hard. It
was covered with thick shinnery oak that was choking out the
desirable bunch grasses. The couple’s first move was opening
up the landscape by selectively thinning the brush. They needed
to establish nesting grasses and utilized EQIP cost-sharing funds
from the NRCS to help with the brush work.
To achieve their goal, Campbell and Mahn modified a winning
play from the Snipes’ management playbook. Snipes had used
an aerial application of Spike® as his primary brush management
tool. By applying varying amounts of the herbicide across the
landscape, he created a checkerboard pattern of brush.
The Mahns wanted even more control over the herbicide
application, so they used a pelleted version of Spike® that Mahn
spread with a backpack blower. They avoided live oak mottes
and hackberry trees. Over a three-year period, the brush would
lose its vigor and eventually die, opening up the range and
encouraging the spread of native bunch grasses. The couple
also grubbed mesquite in selected areas and used prescribed
burning when conditions allowed.
By 2006, bobwhites were beginning to come back. As an added
benefit, the habitat improvement that primarily was targeted
to quail began affecting the white-tailed deer herd. Its quality
improved as well. In 2007, the couple spent the deer season
pursuing a 17-point non-typical buck whose picture was
captured on one of their game cameras.
“Our motivator was quail, but the bonus of being in West Texas is
that we can also grow good deer,” Campbell said. “We tipped our
management toward quail without compromising the deer.”
Then a multi-year drought struck which slowed but didn’t
stop progress.
“In wet years, our deep sand country is beautiful and abundant,
offering a ‘buffet’ of forbs that are essential to wildlife,”
Campbell said. “In dry years, it’s tough and droughty. It’s kind of
boom or bust.”
In 2011, a wildfire cut a swath across the landscape, taking out
fences, mature trees and temporarily displacing quail, deer and
turkey that had steadily increased in numbers as the habitat
improved. The couple, once again, was patient and allowed the
country to rest and recover. They rebuilt interior fences designed
to enhance rotational grazing, and continued to improve water
availability by installing in-ground guzzlers for wildlife and
livestock water troughs. All allow overflow to create additional
water for wildlife.
The long view paid off. It began raining again. The pace of
recovery picked up. In 2014, quail numbers were high enough
that the couple ran their dogs. In 2015, the quail population
exploded and the couple enjoyed “good hunting action,” but
were conservative in their harvests.
Although the ranch is a five and half hour drive from Austin, the
couple heads west with family and friends as often as possible.
Through the years, they have upgraded from a tent to a small cabin.
“We love the land—and we love sharing it with our family and
friends,” Campbell said. “For us, it’s about being outside,
feeding our family and friends, and enjoying nature, so we focus
our efforts and our money on what matters most to us.”
Over time, they have added additional land and now own and
manage 1,800 acres and lease another 300.
“The joy of owning land is getting out on it and figuring out
how to make it better,” Campbell said. “The desire to leave it
better than we found it motivates us just like it has motivated
so many others.”
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ADDING VALUE TO LAND
As an added bonus, though, the intangible benefits of
stewardship can also enhance the market value.
“While our primary reason for wanting the ranch wasn’t financial,
a good quail ranch in the Texas Rolling Plains has to increase in
value because there just aren’t that many places to hunt wild
quail,” Campbell said.
Mark Matthews, a partner in Republic Ranches who is also a
wildlife biologist based in Hondo, agreed that focusing on the
‘ecological bones’ of a property can add value, especially if
aesthetics are taken into consideration.
“Good stewardship that improves the quality of the habitat and
the availability of water generally is time and money well spent,”
he said. “Although people may not be able to express why
they are attracted to a piece of property, they respond to the
aesthetics of productivity and of nature.”
In his experience seemingly little things can make a big
difference in the way potential buyers perceive a recreational
property. For instance, potential buyers respond more positively
to a road that winds its way through a stand of bull mesquite
instead of a straight road that is cut through a stand of switch
mesquite. Brush sculpting that leaves a lot of edge trumps more
“artificial” patterns such as checkerboard or strips.
Potential buyers respond more positively to stock ponds that
are built in an irregular shape with the creek drainage curving
around behind as opposed to perfectly symmetrical stock tanks
plopped in the middle of pastures. If the surface water can be
enhanced with a “park-like” setting that includes large trees, it’s
even more appealing. In drought years, he noticed that people
respond to right of ways and riparian areas that is re-seeded
with native plants so there was cover alongside the ranch roads
and creeks hinting at productivity when the rains returned.
“A majority of today’s buyers are looking for recreational
property,” Matthews, who is a Texas Wildlife Association
member, said. “Recreational buyers want the land to offer a
promise of discovery. There are people who want to make the
improvements themselves and then there are those who prefer
to purchase a ‘turnkey’ property to maintain and manage.”
Before joining Republic Ranches, Matthews was involved in a
partnership that sought out ranch properties with the intent of
improving them and reselling them. Their target market was the
people who were searching for a ‘turnkey’ property.
Generally, the partners looked for ranches that had been grazed
continuously and hard with minimal water and infrastructure
development. They considered the soil profile to determine if it
would support diverse vegetation that in turn would support a
species of interest such as white-tailed deer or quail.
“By improving the overall quality of the habitat and the
availability of water, we knew we could enhance the value of the
property most directly,” Matthews said. Location and ease of
access were secondary considerations, he said.
While the partners got satisfaction from improving the land,
it was a business so they began by determining the bottom
line. Before purchasing a property, the partners would define
the top of the local market, estimate the cost of the planned
improvements and see if the difference between the two would
allow them to turn a profit.
“The laws of conformity affect ranch properties just like they do
residential properties,” Matthews said. “You wouldn’t build a
million dollar home in a $250,000 neighborhood. The same holds
true for ranches. When looking at land as an investment, it’s
important to know what the market will bear in a specific region.”
As the partners began to plan their improvements, they would
identify the property’s “sweet spot” whether it was a scenic
water hole, a sandstone cliff, or a stand of ancient live oaks and
make that the focal point. It would be the property’s epicenter
with the improvements radiating from that location.
While the improvements would vary from property to property,
they would be practical applications that enhanced the land’s
productivity such as brush management, range reseeding,
prescribed burning, water development, or the property’s
usefulness such as road and fence construction. Whatever
management practices the partners implemented, they ensured
the property to remain would remain under agriculture or wildlife
tax valuation.
“The wildlife valuation gives more management flexibility, but
you have to have one or the other,” Matthews said. “In my
experience, recreational buyers like knowing they hold a wildlife
valuation because it speaks to their conservation ethic.”
If applicable, the partners would also try to acquire high volume
water rights.
“Water is the driver of everything in Texas,” Matthews said.
“Generally water rights are a good investment.”
While the partners would invest in the land, they avoided investing
in homes or other facilities that are subject to personal taste.
“You can get into tricky waters quickly if you overbuild or
overdevelop,” Matthews said. “To recover the cost of an
extravagant home, you may have to price the land above the
regional average. Then, you also have to find a buyer who
is attracted to the style home you’ve chosen to build. In my
experience, many recreational buyers want to spend their money
on land not a big house.”
To that end, Matthews suggested identifying potential building
sites on the ranch and improving their aesthetics, but not
actually constructing anything. He also cautioned against
inadvertently using prime home building locations for ranch
infrastructure such as barns.
“People, even those who aren’t comfortable doing the initial
restoration work, want to leave their imprint on the land,”
Matthews said. “They, too, want to leave the land better than
they found it, so it’s important to create opportunities where they
can do that by building on the foundation you’ve laid.”

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TEXAS LAND / Market
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Marketing 101:
Strategies for
Hunting Enterprises
WRITTEN BY GREG SIMONS, WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
Roughly 20 years ago, I heard Forrest Armke who is the manager
of the historic Ford Ranch near Melvin, Texas, deliver a talk
about marketing hunts. He summed it up well when he said,
“Know your product. Know your customer. Close the deal.”
I’ve found this straight forward approach to be effective, so I’ll
use it to frame up some basic marketing considerations for a
hunting enterprise.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
Knowing your product doesn’t require quantum physics,
but it does require some analysis. Developing a solid product
concept is critical. The hunt being offered to the marketplace
is made of many different components and subcomponents.
In other words, you’re not just selling a limit of quail or a trophy
buck, but an assortment of tangible pieces and intangible
experiences that comprise the entire package.
The product components that make up hunting packages
are broad. They can include meals, lodging, guiding, airport
shuttles, amenities within the lodge and compound, hunt
length, taxidermy, meat processing, blinds, feeders, bird dogs,
vehicles, ATVs, client service platforms through trained staff,
contingencies in dealing with inclement weather, campfires,
spirited beverages, and the list goes on.
Your ability to clearly define your product package not
only allows you and your staff to deliver this effectively and
efficiently, but prepares you to more intelligently communicate
your offering to prospective clients. Uncertainty about the
product can prevent you from converting a prospect into a
paying client. The more thought you’ve given to what you’re
offering, the better you can explain your goods, services and
benefits to every prospective customer.
Once you have defined your product, use the information
to create your marketing tools such as a website that may
be complemented by a brochure. Most people rely on online
research and shopping, so a printed brochure isn’t as important
as it once was.
As Bill Gates noted, content is king when it comes to website.
Effective websites include high-quality photography, wellwritten
text, easy navigation mechanics and proper search
engine optimization features.
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER
Market segmentation is a common concept in business
including the hunting industry. Two of the most common market
segments that hunting operators should consider are the type of
hunting equipment (e.g. rifle, archery, handgun, etc.) and where
the potential clients live.
The geographic location of potential clients is important
because regional economic health influences their ability to
make discretionary purchases. The market strength in individual
regions ebbs and flows. This should be taken into consideration
as you adapt certain marketing strategies from year to year.
For instance, the East Coast historically was a great market
area for Texas-based hunting enterprises, but those markets
largely softened about 10 to 15 years ago. When the oil and gas
industry accelerated in Texas and elsewhere in 2010, there was
instant wealth and discretionary dollars available. Over the last
two years that has slowed considerably, but some of the old
traditional East Coast markets have reemerged.
CLOSE THE DEAL
Advertising Mediums
There are many different advertising portals. It’s possible to
sink a lot of money in advertising and have little or no success,
so evaluate which option fits your budget and your needs. Some
of the many mediums available include magazines, newspapers,
websites, exhibit shows, TV shows, radio, direct mail (postal and
digital) and social media.
The internet is undoubtedly the big boy on the block, but
these days you have extreme saturation of similar products
and services that compete for visibility online. (Outfitters and
booking agents are commonly engaged in the marketing side
of commercial hunting operations as well.) The trick is for
prospective clients to find your information. With websites, this
requires appropriate optimization features being built into the
website and/or expensive pay-per-click options.
Booking Agreements
A written booking agreement is essential to ensure a clear
understanding of what is being provided and to secure payment
in order to confirm the booking. Dates, prices, inclusions,
exclusions, and indemnity language are all customary categories
included in these documents. Once the arrangement is
determined, an electronic copy can be generated, emailed to the
client and a request for payment be made with the agreement’s
execution.
RETENTION
The key to sustainable, effective marketing of a hunting
operation is retaining existing clients. Replacing current
business is expensive. Repeat customers serve as the
business’s ambassadors and do the selling for you, so never
underestimate the importance of satisfied clients and what they
means to your business’s health and resilience. A few critical
steps to retaining clients are: not overselling the hunt, providing
friendly and professional service, and consistently delivering
game for a positive hunt outcome.
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DAN ALLEN
HUGHES JR.
TWA MEMBER PROFILE
WRITTEN BY LORIE WOODWARD
Although the Hughes family has amassed one of
the largest inventories of private land in Texas,
Dan Allen Hughes Jr. sees immense value in
public land.
“The urban public doesn’t understand
environmental processes—or their importance—because
most don’t have experience on the land,” Hughes, who is
immediate past Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Commission, said “In a private lands state like Texas, the
general public’s point of entry to conservation is public
lands.”
“If they connect to the outdoors through camping,
hiking, fishing or whatever they do, then the ground is laid
for a meaningful conversation about natural resources
and private stewardship. Who knows? If they connect
to the outdoors, it may inspire to them to become
landowners themselves.”
This realization prompted Hughes to make the
acquisition and care of public land, such as state parks, a
priority during his tenure on the TPW Commission, where
he served from 2009 to 2015. Texas, which is about 94
percent privately owned, ranks 47th in the nation in the
amount of public land available.
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TEXAS LAND / Profile
“As the population of Texas continues to grow, the demand
for places to get outdoors will continue to grow,” Hughes said.
“We need people to get outside and connect to nature if we
want to conserve it.”
He noted two milestone accomplishments in the arena of
public land during his tenure on the TPW Commission. The first
was initiating public-private partnerships to acquire public land
in Texas.
“In 2010, the Devil’s River Ranch was purchased using a
public-private partnership that I believe will become the model
for acquiring public land in the future,” Hughes said.
A consortium of individuals contributed more than 90 percent
of the purchase price for the 18,000-acre ranch that fronts the
pristine Devil’s River near Del Rio and created a state natural area.
The public-private model was successfully used again when
the state acquired the Powderhorn Ranch near Port Lavaca. The
17,351-acre ranch, which is one of the largest undisturbed tracts
of coastal prairie remaining in Texas, was purchased for $37.7
million, the largest dollar amount ever invested to purchase
public land in Texas. More than $34 million dollars came from
the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf Environmental
Benefit Fund, which was created with money from BP and
Transocean in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Powderhorn Ranch was previously owned by Cumberland
& Western Resources, LLC, whose primary investors are
conservation-minded citizens who sold the property below its
market value to ensure its permanent safekeeping.
In a statement released by TPWD at the transaction’s
conclusion, Hughes said: “The acquisition of Powderhorn
Ranch will help define the next generation of conservation in
Texas….The seller’s commitment to a conservation outcome was
instrumental in seeing this through to a successful culmination.”
Once land is acquired by the state, it must be managed and
maintained. The second accomplishment benefiting public
lands was the passage of HB 158 during the 2015 session of the
Texas Legislature. The measure dedicated sporting good sales
tax to fund Texas’ state parks.
The tax has been collected since 1993 and was created with
the intent of funding state parks, but its original language did
not dedicate the funds. This oversight meant that state parks
were funded by appropriation, which is based on the whims of
the Legislature every two years.
“There are 95 state parks,” Hughes said. “Under the previous
system, TPWD would get a new state park budget every two
years—and had no earthly idea how much it would be.”
The Legislature tended to use the sporting goods tax money
for many other expenditures leaving state parks with a shortfall.
The average state park appropriation was $60 million every two
years. Today, with full, dedicated funding that figure will average
$250 million every two years.
“With the old funding scheme, park officials had two-year
plans,” Hughes said. “Now, they have 10-year plans for the
parks. Stability and sustainability will make a huge difference
because now managers can maintain and upgrade facilities,
which make our state parks even more attractive to guests.”
THE CONSERVATION CONNECTION
Hughes can’t remember a time when hunting wasn’t part of
his life.
“Before I was old enough to hunt, I tagged along with Dad in
the dove fields,” Hughes, who lives in San Antonio, Texas. “For
me, hunting is not about the Harvest, it’s about being outdoors
with the people I care for.”
In addition, hunting adds economic value to wildlife which
encourages people to manage it and hunting offers another
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introduction point for the outdoors, especially for young people,
he said.
The Hughes family has enjoyed success in the oil and gas
business. The elder Hughes considered land to be a stellar
investment. Beginning in the 1960s, he began acquiring land in
Texas and beyond. As a result, the younger Hughes developed his
appetite for outdoor pursuits on family land—and in the oil patch.
As a youngster, he would accompany his dad when the elder
Hughes, a Texas A&M-educated geologist, would travel to log
oil wells. The process could take up to three days. The younger
Hughes always made sure to have his rod and reel in the truck.
“The landowners would give me permission to fish in their
stock tanks while dad worked,” Hughes said. “He’d come check
on me every three or four
hours, so I had a lot of
controlled freedom.”
Those days weren’t all play
for the younger Hughes.
“I was an exceptionally
talented gate opener,”
Hughes said, recalling one
particular field that was
accessed through 12 gates.
To move beyond the role
of gate opener in the family
company, the younger
Hughes earned a business
degree from Texas A&M
University and studied
at Texas A&I University.
He joined the family firm
in 1980 and serves as
President.
Hughes and his wife,
Peggy, have passed
their love of hunting and
land along to their three
children. An ideal day
involves family and friends
gathered for outdoor
fellowship on the couple’s
Apache Ranch located near
Van Horn, Texas.
“On my perfect day, I’d
be up early hunting for mule deer and then come mid-morning,
I’d change to quail,” Hughes said. “After a break for lunch and a
quick nap, I’d head back out to hunt quail until it was late enough
to start hunting for mule deer again.”
While the couple understands the landscape of South Texas
where they were reared, the wide, open spaces and big skies of
far West Texas have captured their hearts and imagination. The
original ranch was purchased in 1972, since then Hughes and
Peggy have purchased five neighboring ranches to expand their
holdings and management options.
Operating ranches across Texas requires different
management techniques, but the guiding management
philosophy is the same.
“I want to leave the land and the wildlife better than I found
it,” Hughes said.
To achieve that the family strives for balance between
wildlife and livestock keeping a close eye on carrying
capacity. They manage with the specter of drought looming,
so they are more likely to understock in good times instead
of overstock in dry years. Regardless of the ranch’s location,
the family concentrates on increasing water availability and
improving the native range.
“Peggy and I also ranch in Medina, Frio, and Wilson
counties,” Hughes said. “We’ve done a lot of land clearing
and ‘motting’ to give the native grass and forbs a chance
to come back in. We don’t reseed natives, but optimize the
land so they can spread.
We work to prevent nonnatives
from establishing
themselves.”
The benefits have
expressed themselves
in an improving whitetail
herd and an increasing
quail population.
THE CAPITOL
CONNECTION
As TPW Commission
Chairman, Hughes has
been privy to a lot of
landowners expressing their
views. During his tenure,
the TPW Commission took
the input of landowners
very seriously and many
decisions were driven
by public opinion and
participation.
“Anybody can come and
address the Commission
on topics on the Agenda,”
Hughes said. “If you’re
proactive and ask the right
questions, you can get
things done.”
With that said, it is also helpful to be aligned with a
respected organization, he said. In his experience, TWA
with its membership of land owners, land managers and
outdoorsmen fits the bill.
“TWA has a lot of clout and respect in Texas,” Hughes,
who has been a TWA member since April, 1986 and served
as a director, said. “At TPWD, the organization is considered
a real partner in conservation.”
Hughes is an active supporter of TWA because its mission
supports him—and all of the people like him—by protecting
landowners’ rights to manage their land.
“I’m a conservationist,” Hughes said. “I think wildlife is our
heritage. It’s what makes Texas Texas.”
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Three year-round, spring-fed, live water
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Country landscape
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The rustically elegant 10,000-square-foot lodge can sleep up to
45 guests and easily accommodate buffet-style banquet dining.
The lodge features two offices, a commercial-grade kitchen, a
commercial-capacity laundry and loading dock.
Beaux Hickey’s, a 5,600-square-foot rectangular open air pavilion
with two kitchens, is a special events destination accommodating
up to 250 guests.
In addition to the three year-round, spring-fed creeks, the Double
B has five water wells located throughout the ranch including a
deep water well.
The three-story main house offers 6,000 square feet of living
space. The ranch house is a three-bedroom, two-bath with
expansive porches that is currently used for guest lodging.
Three cabins, ranging in size and style from a one-bedroom
efficiency to a two-bedroom with a full kitchen and living room,
provide additional accommodations.
The ranch entrance conveniently fronts a paved county road,
which makes coming and going easy. Paved, caliche and gravel
roads provide access throughout. The front 155± acres are lowfenced,
while the remaining 400± acres is high-fenced.
Ranch infrastructure includes a 12-stall horse barn with an office
and an adjoining arena; a heavy equipment barn; a three-bay shop
with a lift; and a large pole barn for equipment storage.
To explore the opportunities Double B Ranch and Resort offers,
contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The property is
available for $5.95 million.
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Rancho
Agua
Grande
With the rich, abundant diversity
of wildlife, it’s no wonder that
Rancho Agua Grande is considered one of
the nation’s premier hunting destinations.

The 17,132± acre Rancho Agua Grande, located 25
miles northwest of Uvalde where South Texas, West
Texas and the Hill Country meet, is one of largest
live water ranches for sale in Texas. Year-round Live
Oak Creek, fed by more than 30 springs, bisects the
ranch from north to south for about seven miles.
The line between Uvalde and Kinney counties is on
a similar north-south axis.
The shady pecan bottom along the creek stands in contrast to the
rugged hills and deep canyons that characterize the transitional
landscape. Rancho Agua Grande is home to Boiling Mountain, the
highest peak in Uvalde County, and Salmon Peak, the highest point
in Kinney County.
Because three ecoregions converge on the Rancho Agua Grande,
the vegetation is diverse ranging from pinon pines to live oaks and
mesquites, huisache, guajillo and black brush. It’s a feast for human
eyes and a natural buffet for wildlife.
Live Oak Creek is a calling card for the ranch’s native and exotic
wildlife. They gather to drink and loaf under the trees making it easy
to view some of the more than 40 species of game from around the
globe that roam the property. It’s possible to see kangaroos,
camels, zebras, gemsbok, sable, water buffalo, white bison,
Iranian red sheep, scimitar-horned oryx and waterbucks—
just to name a few—in a single afternoon. Whitetails, turkey,
dove and a limited population of quail are native to the ranch.
More than 50 miles of high-fence encircle the perimeter
keeping the desirable managed wildlife inside and the freeranging
game out.
Currently, it’s run as an exclusive commercial hunting operation,
and as such has served as the backdrop for numerous highprofile
hunting shows. The ranch is managed under an MLDP
Level III permit and features 30-plus feeders and hunting blinds
located to make the most of the extended season.
Because both banks of Live Oak Creek are within the ranch’s
borders, the access is completely controlled and completely
private. The only tubers, kayakers or anglers enjoying the
crystalline, rock-bottomed stream will be those you invite.
The creek’s flow is slowed and pooled by 10 dams strategically
placed along its route. Numerous lakes, some large enough to
jet ski on, dot the landscape. Catfish, bass and bream swim in
the clear water. The groundwater is as plentiful as the surface
water and there are many water wells distributed over the ranch.

In an arid climate, water has long been the land’s most highly valued
asset. Native Americans relied on the life-giving water as evidenced
by the numerous undisturbed Indian mounds and middens located in
close proximity to the creek. Lumbering dinosaurs pressed tracks into
once soft mud that hardened protecting the imprint from the ravages
of time. The limestone hills are pocked by caves including some that
cut deeply beneath the earth and invite exploration.
After a long day of adventures, the 6,000± square-foot lodge with its
antique bar, dance floor and bandstand is the perfect place to relax.
With a capacity of 250 people, the lodge is also an ideal site for
events such weddings, meetings or reunions. An additional 2,300±
square-foot of covered porches accommodate an even larger party.
The lodge’s expansive main room is bookended by massive fireplaces
that stretch from the floor to the vaulted log ceiling that soars 34 feet
above. A game loft features a pool table, darts, poker and “Big Buck
Hunter,” a popular arcade game.
Guests will enjoy their stays in one of the eight antique cabins
dating to the mid-19th century. These cabins were transplanted
from the mountains of Kentucky where pioneering families
called them home. The cabins have been restored and updated
so they meet the most discriminating standards for modern
convenience and rustic elegance. Most include a jacuzzi tub, a
kitchenette and a spacious living room and can sleep three to
six guests depending on the cabin’s size and arrangement.
Other residences include the manager’s house and the “cooler”
house, both of which are three-bedroom, one-bath cabins.
Numerous equipment sheds, storage buildings as well as a meat
processing room with a walk-in cooler round out the ranch’s
infrastructure. A blacktop road runs from the main entrance to the
main compound. Access is ensured by a permanent easement.
For those who prefer the convenience of air travel, Rancho Agua
Grande has a 5,800x70 instrument marked, painted and lighted
runway that is completely surrounded by a high-fence ensuring that
the airstrip is always clear. Jet fuel is available in Uvalde, which is 25
minutes away by car.
Rancho Agua Grande is the place for people who appreciate
superlatives. It’s ideally suited for a commercial hunting
destination, a corporate retreat, an events center or an enviable
private ranch open only to family and friends. Within its fences,
everything is possible.
To see the unique splendor and unlimited potential of the Rancho
Agua Grande for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-
3815. The ranch is currently available for $100 million.

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Super M
Ranch
The Super M Ranch landscape combines
spectacular hills with open pastureland
in close proximity to one of Texas’ most
highly prized towns. The high-fenced ranch
is home to white-tailed deer turkeys, elk,
fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck
antelope, and aoudad sheep.
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PROPERTY
SUPER M RANCH
1,791± Acres in Kerr County
Property ID: 2523094
OFFERED AT
$19,950,000
CONTACT
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Located 10 miles southwest of Kerrville on 1,791 acres, the Super M Ranch is the largest
live-water ranch for sale in Kerr County. The landscape combines spectacular hills with
open pastureland in close proximity to one of Texas’ most highly prized towns. Multiple
springs bubble from the ground eventually feeding Turtle Creek, which has a natural
waterfall. The springs also fill several impoundments, the largest of which is a stocked
lake of about five acres. Two working windmills can be used to provide additional
water for wildlife. The high-fenced ranch is home to white-tailed deer turkeys, elk,
fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope, and aoudad sheep. The wildlife
infrastructure includes eight deer blinds, eight corn feeders, six protein feeders and a processing shed with
a walk-in cooler and freezer. There are also two equipment barns (40x130 and 25x100), a horse barn and
livestock pens.
Good ranch roads provide easy access. The main house features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half
baths with extensive cherrywood decking. The grounds include a state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen, an
outdoor fireplace, a large fire pit, and a spring-fed swimming pool and waterfall as well as a small lake visible
from the master bedroom. Also, there is a 3,000± square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath guest house with a
large dining room and great room. Water wells with submersible pumps supply the main and guest houses.
Call Howard W. Hood to experience the Super M for yourself.
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Rocking W
Ranch
Rocking W Ranch, located between Kerrville and Comfort, offers
the best of Hill Country living on the perfect scale. At 84.09± acres,
the ranch has room to roam, but is easily manageable.
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PROPERTY
ROCKING W RANCH
84.09± Acres in Kerr County
Property ID: 3223562
OFFERED AT
$2,200,000
CONTACT
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Spring-fed Bluff Creek transects the
Rocking W from north to south.
In addition, the Rocking W has a
commercial water well permitted for
pumping up to five million gallons
annually.
The landscape is traditional Hill Country
with rolling hills, shallow valleys and
ancient live oaks. The range is primarily native grasses,
although there is a 20± acre patch of coastal Bermuda.
The brush has been deliberately sculpted to maintain the
property’s wildlife valuation. The low-fenced property is
home to white-tailed deer, axis deer and turkeys. All of
the property’s gates are electric and the roads are either
concrete or blacktop.
The ranch’s main house is 4,050± square feet of custom
comfort with two or three bedrooms and two-and-a-half
baths. An open floor plan and exquisite touches such as
black walnut cabinetry, travertine tile and hardwood floors
create a sense of elegance. An expansive deck overlooks
the pool, its burbling waterfall and a 1,000± square-foot
pool house.
The nearby 2,400± square-foot, two-bedroom, threebath
“barn house”, complete with a kitchen and a laundry,
provides superlative guest lodging.
Ranch infrastructure includes: a 40x60 equipment barn;
a 20x75 concrete pad with a barn awning that is currently
used for RV storage, but could be easily enclosed to make
another barn; a 10x60 mobile home pad; a 12x20 utility
barn with three attached horse stalls and a 40x50 livestock
pen. There is also a set of covered livestock holding pens
and a set of livestock working pens.
To explore the easily manageable lifestyle offered by the
Rocker W, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815.
The property is available for $2.2 million.
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Flowing
River
Ranch
The Flowing River Ranch, located about 10 minutes south of Hunt in Kerr
County, offers the exceedingly rare opportunity to purchase 108± acres
of undeveloped land on the south fork of the Guadalupe River.
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PROPERTY
FLOWING RIVER RANCH
108± Acres in Kerr County
Property ID: 3222929
OFFERED AT
$4,750,000
CONTACT
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The south fork is known for its high water
quality as well as the surrounding scenery.
The crystalline river, arguably Texans’
favorite, courses through the ranch for about
1,200 feet. The property fronts Highway 39
making access easy.
Imagine whiling away long summer
afternoons on the banks of the Guadalupe,
indulging in cooling dips, relaxing picnics and naps in the shade.
The only other people present are those you invite.
The ranch, with gently rolling terrain shaded by mature post
oaks and live oaks, is a beautiful blank canvas. Because
there are no buildings on the property, the new owners will
have the complete freedom create a personal masterpiece,
be it a private recreational get away or a corporate retreat. A
discerning eye will spot the locations that lend themselves to
be prime building sites.
The combination of native vegetation and plentiful water
attracts wildlife. The region is home to white-tailed deer
and turkey as well as roaming exotics such as axis, sika and
fallow deer.
To experience the rare opportunity that is the Flowing River
Ranch, contact. Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. The
property is available for $4.75 million.
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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
The V&K Ranch, located just minutes from Kerrville,
is an ideal place to call home. With two entrances
off Freedom Trail Road, the 99.38-acre property is
easily accessible and the right size to enjoy.
Details
PROPERTY
V&K RANCH
99± Acres in Kerr County
Property ID: 3072601
The high-fenced ranch, which
features classic Hill Country
topography and beauty, is
divided into two 50± acre
pastures. The land retains
its natural character while
providing a home to blackbuck antelope,
elk, sika deer and whitetails.
There are three wells on the property (one with
a submersible pump, a second that is windmill
powered, and a third, still cased in, taps into
the Trinity Aquifer) as well as three handcrafted
stone water troughs and a stock tank.
The house is 3,274± square feet and features
three bedrooms and three baths on a single floor.
There is also a library/study, a reading room and
an office that is tucked away for privacy.
The home’s adobe construction, Saltillo tile,
and light-filled rooms are reminiscent of
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Santa Fe. The spacious, gourmet kitchen,
which opens into the living room, is a
focal point for both family gatherings and
entertaining. A large two-level deck opens off
the living room bringing the outside indoors.
The guest house, which features two
bedrooms and two baths, a kitchen, dining
room and a huge multi-purpose room that the
current owners are using as a personal gym.
The ranch also features two barns. The most
recent addition is a horse barn with stalls
and attached paddocks. The older barn is
suitable for horses or hay storage.
The V&K Ranch is ideal—and idyllic.
To see the ideally located V&K Ranch
for yourself contact Howard W. Hood at
(830) 739-3815. The ranch is available
for $1.695 million.
OFFERED AT
$1,695,000
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Lake
Amistad
Ranch
The picturesque Lake Amistad Ranch invites the
discerning buyer to the ultimate recreational water
property. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the
hills of this scenic 872.6± acres property, located only
25 minutes north of Del Rio, Texas. New owners can fish, swim,
canoe, or enjoy a variety of water sports from the four miles of
crystal clear lake frontage. This property is an outdoorsman’s
paradise! Lake Amistad is rated the #1 bass lake in the United
States. Native game include whitetail deer, turkey, quail,
doves, and javelinas. True Texas comfort provided with a fourbedroom,
three-bath Stucco home with wood burning fireplace.
You can watch the sunrise from the great open kitchen area.
Breathtaking views of Lake Amistad and surrounding Texas
hills provide a diverse natural terrain. Other amenities include
a nice barn, one water well, one tank, and perimeter-fencing.
This property is versatile and unique for development potential,
a corporate retreat, recreational camp, or just living the good
life. A rare find in today’s market, this property won’t last long.
Motivated seller make offer.
Details
PROPERTY
LAKE AMISTAD RANCH
872.6± Acres in Val Verde County
Property ID: 951942
OFFERED AT
$2,600,000
CONTACT
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PROPERTY
MAYO RANCH
69± Acres in Kerr County
Property ID: 1187419
OFFERED AT
$2,200,000
CONTACT
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Mayo
Ranch
The Mayo Ranch is nestled into the heart of
the Texas Hill Country. Within its high-fenced
borders, you can experience the full spectrum of
Hill Country beauty: diverse native hardwoods,
gently rolling hills, oak pastures with abundant grass, a
variety of native wildlife, two spring-fed creeks and rich
bottomland. Only minutes from Kerrvilles amenities, this
property, outfitted with its own private security gate, fronts
on Highway 16. Enjoy a peaceful picnic on the banks of the
large pond located in the pasture area or in the shaded
tranquility of 1,750± feet of the beautiful spring-fed Lower
Turtle Creek. Improvements include a two-bedroom,
one-bath, two-story wood cabin, remodeled in 2002 and
featuring antique pine floors and a rock fireplace. A large
16x40 barn, gazebo, and bunkhouse with covered porches
overlooking the two creeks complete the hospitality
infrastructure. Here you will experience the Hill Country’s
most desirable landscape features without ever leaving your
ranch. Call Howard W. Hood for a private showing.

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PROPERTY
RANCHO ESTRELLA
8,050± Acres in Jim Hogg and Starr Counties
Property ID: 3061902
OFFERED AT
$30,000,000
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Rancho Estrella
With its combination of rugged South Texas brush and grassland savannahs, the Rancho
Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, is like two ranches in one. Encompassing
approximately 8,050± acres in Jim Hogg and Starr Counties, the ranch provides incredible
hunting and superlative privacy for its owners and their guests.
The Rancho Estrella is divided into four pastures:
the Brush Pasture, the Front Safari Pasture, the
Back Safari Pasture and the House Pasture. The
exterior and interior fences are high to facilitate
wildlife management. Miles of all-weather and
quick-drying ranch roads provide easy access.
Managed for wildlife for almost three decades, the Rancho
Estrella is home to white-tailed deer, bobwhite and scaled quail,
Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs. While quail
hunting occurs regularly on the ranch, the native population has
been supplemented with pen-raised birds to keep the numbers
stable. In addition to healthy populations of native game, the
ranch has a full complement of desirable exotics: sable antelope,
scimitar-horned oryx, axis and zebras.
The well-managed brush country habitat is supplemented with
protein feeders as well as winter and summer food plots. The ranch
has 24 protein feeders ranging in capacity from 1,000 to 2,500
pounds as well as 18 quail feeders. To facilitate hunting, there are 30
Atascosa deer blinds and 30 1,000-pound corn feeders strategically
located throughout.
In addition to wildlife, the ranch is well-suited for cattle. The
new owners can choose to run their own herds or lease out the
grazing for an additional income stream. There are two sets of
cattle pens: one on the Brush Pasture and a newly constructed
set that can be accessed from the remaining three pastures.
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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
Water for wildlife and livestock are plentiful. The Rancho
Estrella has nine water wells; two of which are run on
solar pumps and the remainder on electric submersible
pumps. There are also four stock tanks, three of which are
supplemented by water from the wells. The other relies on
rainwater. Plus, there are more than 30 wildlife waterers
scattered throughout the property.
Rancho Estrella is designed to entertain large numbers
of family, friends, colleagues or clients, providing
opportunities for both camaraderie and privacy. The scope
and scale of the facilities can handle special events. For
instance, the focal point of one of the dining rooms is a 24-
foot mesquite table.
There are two separate compounds to house guests, one
in the Brush Pasture and one in the House Pasture. At each
location, there is a combination of a main lodge as well as
apartments and casitas. The smaller quarters offer partial
kitchens and private baths. The Brush Pasture Compound,
which reflects the style and tradition of South Texas,
also has a swimming pool and a series of common areas
designed to bring people together. There is a master plan
in place outlining potential expansion of the House Pasture.
The owner’s home is located at the Brush Pasture
compound. It is a four-bedroom, four-bath house with
half baths attached to the kitchen and family room. While
it is central to the compound’s design, the owner’s home
includes a separate wing where the family can gather
privately.
There are two modular homes for staff.
The ranch’s infrastructure is also designed to support
ranch work and entertaining. For instance, there is a 10x25
walk-in cooler for storing game and kennels for housing the
ranch’s bird dogs. Guests can enjoy shooting skeet from
both a high and low-house. A watch tower near the owners’
home provides a view of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains.
The ranch has been both a hunting destination and a
corporate retreat. If the new owner chooses, Rancho
Estrella could easily be transformed into a commercial
hunting operation.
Brush country. Grassland savannahs. Camaraderie.
Privacy. Rancho Estrella is provides an opportunity for the
best of all worlds.
To schedule a private showing and make Rancho Estrella
part of your world, call Howard Hood at (830) 739-3815.
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Proper
Riparian
Management
More and
Better
Water
e are blessed in Texas with picturesque
creeks and rivers on many of our rural
properties. Along these bodies of flowing
water are riparian zones, critical for
maintaining quantity and quality of the
precious liquid. The word, “riparian,”
means “of the river” and riparian zones are flood plains that
transition between upland areas and bodies of water.
Riparian areas or zones are important because they help
maintain health of watersheds and healthy watersheds reduce
runoff and improve amounts of quality water. The word
“watershed” is defined as an area of land where water flows
across or under the soil on its way to a stream, river, lake, or
ocean. Proper management of riparian zones is important for
surface water quality and quantity. Riparian management also
has an influence on ground water, because creeks and rivers
often channel water into aquifers.
“Vital ecological functions performed by riparian areas link
terrestrial and aquatic systems within watersheds,” says Erika
Machtinger, United States Department of Agriculture Natural
Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS). “These
functions include protecting aquatic ecosystems by removing
sediments from surface runoff, decreasing flooding, maintaining
appropriate water conditions for aquatic life, and providing
organic material vital for productivity and structure of aquatic
ecosystems. They also provide excellent wildlife habitat, offering
not only a water source, but also food and shelter.”
“Nutrients, pesticides, and heavy metals are transported with
sediment and trapped in the riparian area,” continues Machtinger.
“Many of these substances are broken down by physical or
biochemical processes and reduced to harmless forms. Some are
taken up by riparian vegetation and incorporated into their living
tissues during the growing season. Others bind to sediments and
are permanently stored in riparian area soils.
“Stable streams, made possible by an intact riparian system,
protect and enhance river and lake environments for recreational
uses such as hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and boating.
Clear water, free of noxious plant or algae growth, is important
to swimmers and anglers. The scenic qualities of natural beauty,
wildness, and privacy are enhanced by native streamside and
lakeshore vegetation. Ecological benefits, visual diversity, and
aesthetic beauty of a riparian system can be considerable.”
VEGETATION IS IMPORTANT
“Riparian areas are an important last line of defense for streams
and other water bodies,” says Mike Marshall, Texas A&M-Institute
of Renewable Natural Resources. “Vegetation in a riparian zone
acts as a filter and provides stream bank stabilization.”
“Riparian areas have often been converted to cropland
because of soil fertility and convenient access to irrigation
water,” Machtinger explains. “Agricultural processes can remove
permanent vegetation, which reduces the rate at which water
infiltrates through the soil and moves into the body of water.
Removal of vegetation increases sunlight that enters the channel
resulting in increased water temperatures. Vegetation removal
also exposes ground to raindrop impact which dislodges soil
particles and increases erosion.
“With careful design, buffers can serve several important
riparian functions. A riparian buffer is an area of varying size
managed to reduce the impact of adjacent land uses on aquatic
ecosystems. Like a natural system, well-designed buffers can
preserve the characteristics of bodies of water, protect water
quality, and improve habitat for wildlife in the surrounding
area. To optimize their effectiveness in controlling agricultural
contaminants, riparian buffers should be designed with
awareness of adjacent land uses and management. For severely
eroded banks or deeply entrenched creeks, stream restoration,
in addition to buffers, may be required.”
Recommended minimum widths and effectiveness of
vegetative filter strips are shown in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.
“Trees and shrubs mixed with grasses and sedges are
needed on most riparian zones in natural systems to dissipate
energy and keep creek and river banks from washing away in
flash floods,” says Steve Nelle, Riparian Specialist and Wildlife
Biologist Consultant. “This type of vegetation slows overland
water movement and causes a greater amount of sediment and
nutrients to be deposited on the riparian zone prior to reaching
the creek or river bed.”
Vegetative cover protects soil microorganism populations
by cooling the soil and providing nutrition. When areas
become bare due to over grazing or other causes, microbes
are destroyed and the soil becomes sterile. If the watershed
is sparsely vegetated or contains bare ground areas, runoff
removes large amounts of soil which will eventually impede
water flow in streams and rivers and reduce water holding
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TABLE 1 | Minimum Width For Vegetative Filter Strips Where Soil Is Tilled. 1
Slope (%)
Minimum Width in Feet
1–3 25
4–7 35
8–10 50
1
Standards and specifications No. 393, USDA-NRCS field office guide, 2004.
TABLE 2 | Effectiveness Of Filter Strips In Reducing Fecal Coliform Levels Under
Fecal Coliform
Reduction (%)
Slope (%)
Varying Conditions. 2
Buffer Width
In Feet
Runoff Source
43 -74 9 30± Poultry Litter On No-Till Cropland
>99 4 3 -82 Manure On Improved Pastureland
2
Mike Marshall, Texas A&M-Institute of Renewable Natural Resources.
capacity of ponds and lakes.
Water from precipitation also percolates or moves downward
through soil pores to replenish underground aquifers. Pores
in bare ground become sealed and there is essentially no
water percolation; so sparsely covered soil negatively impacts
groundwater supplies.
A covered soil holds more water by binding it to organic
matter and loses less water to runoff and evaporation. The
amount of organic matter increases in soil when it is covered
by vegetation and dead plant material residue. Organic matter
holds 18 to 20 times its weight in water and recycles nutrients for
plants to use. One percent organic matter in the top six inches of
soil holds approximately 27,000 gallons of water per acre.
“Big trees growing along streams can shade the water and
provide good fish and wildlife habitat,” Nelle continues. “Their
massive, far-reaching root systems reinforce the banks against
flood damage and help provide stability. Depending upon the
area, riparian trees can include pecan, elm, cypress, sycamore,
cotton wood, willow or oak.
“Invasive exotic plants such as giant cane, saltcedar, Chinese
tallow and others may sometimes dominate riparian areas. These
plants may form near monocultures and crowd out native plants.
In these cases, selective control measures are warranted.”
PROTECTIVE MANAGEMENT
Selective control measures can involve mechanical removal of
unwanted species leaving the desirable plants undisturbed.
Mechanical methods include various types of saws and
tree grubbers or excavators. A second option is individual
plant treatments (IPT) with herbicides, which includes basal
treatments and stem/leaf sprays. Read and understand the
product label before using any herbicide. Ensure that the
target plants are listed on the label and pay special attention
to any precautions or restrictions on use of the particular
herbicide around water.
“It’s important to avoid overgrazing riparian areas in order
to keep them in healthy condition,” says Marshall. “Animals
may need to be fully excluded from these areas or only given
access for short periods. If the creek, lake or pond is used for
watering livestock, consider other water sources.”
“Grazing is the most important factor that influences
riparian vegetation,” says Nelle. “Heavy and prolonged
grazing damage riparian vegetation and render it ineffective
at retaining sediment. Management in riparian settings
should strive to provide short livestock grazing periods
followed by long rest periods to maintain or enhance desired
plant communities. Only two to four weeks of grazing each
year with a large number of animals may be appropriate
for maintaining good riparian vegetation. This type of flash
grazing can take advantage of large volumes of high quality
forage while still retaining good riparian vegetation. Separate
riparian pastures combined with an observant and diligent
manager will permit this kind of specialized grazing.”
Fencing livestock out of lakes, creeks and rivers reduces
water contamination from soil, manure and urine. Total or
partial exclusion of livestock also helps maintain dense
vegetation to catch and stabilize sediments. For animal
access to water, areas can be graveled where banks are less
likely to erode. These watering areas should be fenced to
prohibit livestock from moving further into the stream.
“Grazing animals with unrestricted access to riparian areas
may remove streamside vegetation, compact or disturb soils,
and break down banks, resulting in both channel incision and
widening of stream beds. Additionally, when grazing animals
have free access to riparian areas, their manure is deposited
or washed into streams. This results in excessive nutrients,
organic matter and pathogenic organisms,” says Machtinger.
“If grazing is managed, livestock manure and urine are
deposited in thick vegetation where it is lodged in place,
quickly decomposed and used by plants,” says Nelle.
“Very little manure and urine get into the water when the
riparian area is heavily vegetated.”
In addition to over-grazing, humans degrade riparian
zones by heavily manicuring and mowing, grading or
paving stream and river banks. Constant use of all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) and other equipment in riparian areas
and deposition of trash and other foreign material into
rivers and streams are also detrimental to these systems.
Dysfunctional riparian zone characteristics include exposed
soil or gravel on banks and in the floodplain, a wide channel with
shallow water, increased flood flows and excessive erosion often
resulting in stream bank collapse. Other signs of a degraded
riparian system are lack of shade or over-hanging vegetation and
absence of large wood or downed trees in the stream bed. This
results in the loss of fish and wildlife habitat and the dominance
of non-native invasive plants and/or upland species.
In most cases, recommendations by NRCS and other
land management agencies on repairing dysfunctional
riparian zones are to cease or alter damaging practices
and then let nature take its course. Nelle states that
some heavily disturbed riparian plant communities,
especially where the water table has been lowered or
flows interrupted, may not recover in our lifetime. But
most are extremely resilient and can recover as long as
they have time, rest, and adequate water.
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cooperative structure remain the same.
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a predecessor of the Farm Credit Bank of Texas, circa 1930

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Buying or Selling Rural Real Estate?
Know the Lending Lingo
W.S. Smith, the first Farm Credit
borrower in Texas
n May 1917, W.S. and Mary Smith of Grayson County, Texas,
became the first Farm Credit borrowers in the state when they
refinanced a $10,000 farm loan at 5 percent interest with the
newly formed Van Alstyne National Farm Loan Association – now
a part of Lone Star Ag Credit.
Their new interest rate was a vast improvement over the 8 percent
they had been paying on a bank note. Back then, lenders didn’t
offer a choice of rates and terms. Until banking laws were changed
and the Farm Credit System was established in 1916, long-term
land loans were not available.
Rural real estate financing has changed dramatically since then.
Today, as the Farm Credit System marks its 100th anniversary of
supporting agriculture and rural communities, country home and
land buyers have dozens of financing options. Whether you are
purchasing or selling property, it helps to know the lending lingo.
Following are a few terms used in rural financing today.
Appraisal – A written opinion of a property’s current market
value prepared by a qualified appraiser.
Balloon Note – A long-term loan, often a mortgage, that has one
large payment (the balloon payment) due upon maturity. A balloon
note often has the advantage of low payments, thus requiring
very little capital outlay during the life of the loan.
Basis Point – Basis points measure the movement of interest rates
or yields in hundredths of a percent. One basis point is 0.01 percent,
thus 100 basis points equal one percent.
Closing Costs – Costs for services required to close a mortgage
loan, such as title insurance, inspections, appraisals, loan closing
fees and attorney’s fees.
Closing Disclosure – A five-page form that provides final details
about the mortgage loan that the applicant has selected. It explains
loan terms, projected monthly payments and total closing costs.
The lender must provide the closing disclosure to the applicant
at least three business days before the loan closing date.
Cooperative Lender – A lender that is owned and controlled by
its customers. Each member has one vote. An example is a Farm
Credit financing cooperative.
EIR (Effective Interest Rate) – Similar to the consumer APR,
or annual percentage rate, the effective interest rate is an expression
of a customer’s total cost of borrowing in the first 12 months
of a loan, including stock purchase, origination fees and interest,
expressed as an interest rate.
Fixed-Rate Loan – A loan in which the interest rate is fixed for a
pre-established time frame. The fixed-rate period can run for the
full term of the loan, or for a period shorter than the full term.
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Flood Determination – A process whereby a lending institution
determines whether flood insurance is required and available for
a loan secured by a building or mobile home.
Inspection – An inspection of a prospective home or structure
done by a professional to establish the structural and mechanical
integrity of the building.
LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) – The interest rate
that international banks charge each other for short-term interbank
loans. It is usually quoted for one-, three- and six-month
periods, and is a key reference rate used throughout the world
financial markets. LIBOR is typically used as the base index for
short-term loans and adjustable-rate mortgages. LIBOR rates
are published daily in the Wall Street Journal.
Loan Estimate – A three-page form that the lender is required
to provide to the loan applicant within three business days of
receiving the mortgage application. It explains the important
details about the loan requested, including estimated interest
rate, monthly payment and total closing costs.
Lot Loan – A lot loan is designed for people who wish to finance
an unimproved property on which they intend to build a home in
the future. Limited agricultural activity may occur on the property,
but no intensive farming.
One-Time Close – Saves closing costs by combining your land
loan, interim construction financing and permanent mortgage
loan into one package.
Patronage – The portion of a cooperative’s annual earnings,
after payment of all operating expenses, that are distributed to the
cooperative’s members on a pro rata basis. Patronage dividends are
a unique economic feature of cooperatives. They are paid in cash,
allocated equities, stock or any combination of these, and effectively
lower the cost of borrowing from a cooperative.
Preapproval – A general term that means a borrower has completed
a loan application and has provided his or her debt, income
and savings information, which an underwriter has reviewed and
approved prior to an actual transaction.
Prequalification – A preliminary step in the loan application process,
a prequalification is a lender’s written opinion of the ability of
the borrower to qualify for a particular loan amount. The amount
prequalified by the lender is determined based on inquiries into the
borrower’s credit history, debt, income and savings.
Prime Rate – A short-term, variable interest rate quoted by commercial
banks as an indication of the rate being charged on loans
to its best commercial customers. Even though banks frequently
charge more and sometimes less than the quoted prime rate, it is
a benchmark against which other variable rates are measured.
Rate Lock – An option exercised by the borrower, at the time
of the loan application or later, to “lock in” the rates and points
prevailing in the market at that time. The lender and borrower are
committed to those terms, regardless of what happens between that
point and the established closing date.
Stock – Each Farm Credit co-op borrower becomes an owner of
the cooperative through the purchase of stock equal to 2 percent
of his or her loan amount, not to exceed $1,000. In most cases,
funds for the stock can be included in the loan. Ownership of this
stock gives borrowers voting rights in the co-op. The stock investment
is repaid to the borrower when the loan is paid in full.
Variable-Rate Loan - Refers to any type of loan that does not
have a fixed rate of interest over the life of the loan. Such a loan is
adjusted periodically, usually according to changes in a standard
index rate outside the control of the lender, such as the prime
rate, LIBOR or Treasury bonds or notes.
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Lucky
Cross
Ranch
Nestled within the Palo Pinto Hills, above the Brazos River,
exists a place like none other...the Lucky Cross Ranch.
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PROPERTY
LUCKY CROSS RANCH
432± Acres in Palo Pinto County
Property ID: 2855124
OFFERED AT
$3,400,000
CONTACT
BURGHER•RAY RANCH SALES
Ranch.BriggsFreeman.com
DAVID BURGHER, Broker
(214) 213-8715
DBurgher@BriggsFreeman.com
HARLAN RAY, Broker
(214) 908-7770
HRay@BriggsFreeman.com
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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
This 432± acre working cattle ranch has history
steeped in legends and campfire stories. The
name Lucky Cross comes from an old Indian
legend. If they were lucky, the river at either
end of the ranch’s property would be low
enough for the Comanches to cross. After
crossing on horseback they could then double
back on anyone following them or presenting
a threat. Located eight-and-a-half miles west of Mineral Wells,
with over 2,000 feet of frontage on the Brazos River. This ranch
offers unlimited recreational activities including hiking, canoeing,
tubing, fishing, camping, and hunting for wild turkeys and native
deer. There are improved pastures for cattle and grazing and over
31 inches of rainfall each year. Additionally, there are several stock
ponds and a deep-water well to supply water for the ranch house
and improvements.
Custom built in 2001, the ranch house is comfy and cozy with
hardwood floors out of old box cars and beautiful stucco walls.
With plenty of room for the family or overnight guests, the onestory
home features four bedrooms and two baths. There is a
delightful cooks kitchen that opens to the spacious dining area
and overlooks a casual outdoor courtyard area through a wall of
windows over the kitchen sink. For the chef that likes to bake and
cook, there are stainless steel appliances with a dual fuel range that
features two ovens and eight burners with an overhead exhaust
fan, a large refrigerator, and a full-size dishwasher.
Other improvements include a barn with a separate one-room
apartment and plenty of equipment storage and space for a tractor
and other farm implements. There is also a separate casita with a
full kitchen for outdoor entertaining and grilling.
The ranch’s beauty has drawn attention from numerous
organizations looking for the perfect Texas backdrop. Neiman
Marcus recently came out for a photo shoot, Texas Brand Chili shot
an advertising campaign, and Texas Tourism took pictures for their
2009 brochure right on our property.
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In the great state of Texas, both history and landscapes are often defined by
the union of unlikely partners. One such thriving and vibrant partnership can be
found at Sandow Lakes Ranch, a magnificent, unique and versatile property in the
heartland of Texas. The 33,800± acres feature dichotomous elements working
in perfect harmony—a modern business development, vast arrays of rolling, lush
grasslands, protected marsh and wetlands, and beautiful serene areas.
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Sandow Lakes Ranch is home to a diverse selection of
wildlife including several majestic bald eagles. Because
of the protected environment, this natural sanctuary
thrives year round with native flora and fauna and offers
ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast or as a
conservation haven. The property sale includes abundant
surface and groundwater rights, pipeline and pumping
equipment, warehousing and other infrastructure.
100 percent of owned minerals will be conveyed. The
convenient location allows easy access to Austin city life
along with the small town feel of historic Rockdale.

KEY FACTS
33,800± Fee Simple Acres
24,435 Milam County
8,714 Lee County
629 Bastrop County
14,746 Natural/Undisturbed/Buffer Property
9,163 Pristine Reclaimed Property
3,795 Three Oaks Mine Property
6,074 Industrial Complex
INCOME PRODUCING / PROPERTY TAX NEUTRAL
• Buyer will assume and benefit from annual property income from Property
Leases, Groundwater Sales and Hay Sales. In 2015, the property income
exceeded $2,000,000.
• Ad Valorem Tax Neutral due to agriculture and open space exemptions
WATER RESOURCES
Surface Water: 14 Lakes covering 1,960 surface acres with 48,379 acre feet of
water
Ground Water: Permitted 44,000 acre feet of water per year from Simsboro Aquifer
with an additional 14,000 acre feet of water available for permitting
Water Diversion Rights: An additional 18,000 acre feet of surface water diversion
from the Little River. 100 percent of all water rights will be conveyed.
INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Turn Key: Full utilities in place (electricity, gas, water, water treatment and waste
disposal), roads, railhead, intermodal facility, warehousing, manufacturing and
distribution
MINERAL RIGHTS
5,564 acres with 100 percent Oil and Gas Minerals, 22,489 acres with 60 percent
Oil and Gas Minerals. It is estimated that 200 million ton of lignite coal remain in the
buffer Sandow acreage. 100 percent of owned minerals will be conveyed.
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Surrounded by an award-winning habitat, fish, birds and other wildlife thrive
across the property. Wildlife species include whitetail deer, wild hogs, javelina,
bobcats, coyotes, turkey, dove and quail. Birds include the American bald eagle,
red tail hawks, mallards, wood ducks, teal, cranes, great blue herons, cormorants,
pelicans and geese. The fish species include hybrid Florida bass, largemouth bass,
smallmouth bass, striped bass, bluegill, red ear perch, tilapia, channel catfish,
crappie, sunfish perch and chad.

33,800± ACRES IN MILAM, LEE AND BASTROP COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3156418 • OFFERED AT $250,000,000
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Southern
Star Ranch
The village where you arrive as strangers, but leave as friends.
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PROPERTY
SOUTHERN STAR RANCH
3,200± Acres in Uvalde County
Property ID: 3144054
OFFERED AT
$17,500,000
CONTACT
TEXAS HOME & RANCH
texashomeandranch.com
GREG GONSOULIN, BROKER
(409) 454-1375
greggonsoulin@yahoo.com
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Located outside Uvalde, Texas, the
ranch includes an impressive 3,200
acres of rolling hills, mature trees,
native shrubs and with the Nueces
River running through the land, water is
abundant and wildlife plentiful. One of
its many impressive features is the over
25,000-square-foot old world Spanish
mission lodge that was specifically
designed for entertaining large family outings, hunting
adventures and gatherings. The family sought veteran architect
Robert Kaler to design the project using two inspirations; the
Espiritu Santo Spanish mission built in the 1750s; the other, the
Presidio La Bahia walled fortress across the Guadalupe River.
With its vast and many building it resembles a Spanish-style
village hence the “Mexican Village” soon stuck as the name
of this spectacular feat of architecture. The village includes
multiple buildings surrounding a large public plaza. In the
center of the plaza sits an authentic water fountain imported
from Guadalajara, Mexico. Brick walkways extend out from the
plaza, connecting the living areas with numerous screened
patios and outdoor gathering spaces. On one side of the
village are six casitas, or private living areas, each impeccably
furnished with separate entrances, baths, and patios. At the far
end is the exquisite master suite with a private patio and sitting
area—a quiet place to wind down and recharge. Across the
plaza in separate buildings are the larger gathering spaces,
including the cantina, or large dining hall, and the mission,
which serves as the retreat’s entertainment center with a
poker room, home theater, and television/game room. Being
located in the famed hunting grounds of South Texas, the
landscaped was specifically manipulated to increase, promote
and increase the amount of quail and white tail deer habitat
throughout the ranch. The ranch began in 2006 a program
of planting a variety of native grasses and forbs throughout
the ranch with strategic roads specifically designed for first
class hunting and management. The whitetail deer herd has
been carefully managed under Texas Parks and Wildlife MLD
program to enhance and produce numerous deer roaming the
pastures over 300 Boone and Crockett. Every aspect of this
ranch was inspired to produce the best of everything for the
person who want nothing left undone and leave a stunning life
long impression. Come see this once in a lifetime opportunity
to own the best South Texas has to offer.
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Picosa
Creek
Ranch
Beautiful Picosa Creek Ranch sits in the
middle of some of the best habitat and
hunting South Texas has to offer.
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Picosa Creek Ranch’s 3,662
high-fenced acres have
been highly manicured to
produce the best wildlife
habitat for growing and
hunting huge 200-plus
Boone and Crockett South
Texas bucks. The many
well-maintained ranch roads
have been set up to hunt upland birds as well as
the many migratory birds that call this ranch home.
The ranch’s genetics has been improved by the
addition of two DMP pens and two breeder pens
that have only added to the huge bucks already
present on this ranch. Eight stocked lakes and
three water wells that have piped water throughout
the ranch specifically for quail watering stations
makes this ranch one of the best watered ranches
in the area. Picosa Creek travels through the
middle of this ranch which has been notorious
for producing various amounts of game including
deer, blue and bobwhite quail, turkey, doves and
javelina. The scenic drive to the approximately
6,000-square-foot lodge on its all-weather road
has a wonderful view of the ranch’s largest lake
where the lodge has been strategically placed.
The furnished lodge has five bedrooms and five
baths with a large open concept living room with
high ceilings throughout. The rustic covered porch
is excellent for entertaining and enjoying the
view of the ranch and the visiting wildlife to the
lodges beautiful landscaped yard. An additional
two-bedroom, two-bath manager’s home which
includes a large covered barn for parking is
located inside the ranch’s compound. The large
barn also includes a game cleaning area with
electric hoist, walk-in cooler, ice machine and
plenty of storage room. The entire compound’s
water is operated with a state-of-the-art RO
watering system with an additional large walkin
cooler for drinks and food. There is a smaller
barn that is used for landscaping equipment and
has a dog kennels for the hunting dog enthusiast.
Two large overhead feed binds and new feed
trailer makes maintaining the 15 oversized hunting
blinds, 28 corn feeders and 16 protein feeders
a one man’s job (equipment list upon request).
Roller chopped lanes have been cut through the
brush to enhance the habitat as well as improve
the access to the many game on the ranch. This
fully operational ranch is ready for the person who
wants to start hunting big deer without having to
wait. Set up an appointment to view this South
Texas jewel.
Details
PROPERTY
PICOSA CREEK RANCH
3,662± Acres in Maverick County
Property ID: 2872363
OFFERED AT
$10,950,000
CONTACT
TEXAS HOME & RANCH
texashomeandranch.com
GREG GONSOULIN, BROKER
(409) 454-1375
greggonsoulin@yahoo.com
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All Things
Being Equal
If I were at a party cutting a cake, no one
would complain if a piece was slightly larger
than another. Let’s say you came early to
the party, you helped set up, you spent the
evening serving other guests and making sure
everything went smoothly. Do you deserve
a larger piece of cake? Am I right to reward
you? If however, I am a landowner dividing my
property and you are a recipient, you may be
troubled to watch that large corner piece with
the icing rose passing you by.
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As a comprehensive financial planning firm that specializes in
working with large landowners, we are often asked to resolve the
issue of “fair vs. equal” for couples with multiple children. Often
one child is active in the family business while another is not. It is
a delicate issue that can cause family division and resentment but
when done correctly can avoid even larger issues down the road.
When tackling the issue of “fair vs. equal”, the first step is
identifying your personal definition of what these words mean.
Webster’s defines fair as “agreeing what is thought to be right
or acceptable; treating people in a way that does not favor some
over others”. Equal is defined as “the same in number, amount,
degree, rank or quality; having the same mathematical value; not
changing: the same for each person”.
For individuals who favor a “fair” distribution of property,
planning can be fairly simple. Land can pass via a Will or Trust
in equal shares to children and/or grandchildren. Sounds simple
but in reality it can cause strife between heirs. Remember the
analogy of the guest who arrived early, helped set up and spent
the evening serving guests? If you are the heir that actively
manages the land, you may feel like a fair distribution of property
ignores your contributions. Then again no one said life is fair.
books for the business. Their brother Jesse is an attorney with
no interest in the land or business. William wanted to leave the
land and business to Bill but Cassie was worried Morgan and
Jesse would feel they didn’t love them as much. Our process
began by gathering data on William and Cassie’s current
financial plan. Their current situation looked like the following:
RESIDENCE $500,000
LAND $8,000,000
LIVESTOCK $250,000
EQUIPMENT $100,000
STOCKS/INVESTMENTS $5,000,000
SAVINGS $250,000
TOTAL NET WORTH $16,350,000
For families that want to equalize the inheritance they leave their
children, the process is a bit more complicated. In the following
paragraphs, we’ll walk through a case study of succession
planning for an equal distribution of property.
William and his wife, Cassie, came to our firm for assistance in
reviewing their estate and succession planning. They have three
children between the ages of 38 and 45. Their oldest child, Bill
helps William run their livestock operation. Bill’s youngest sister,
Morgan is married but spends as much time helping on the
property as she can and plays a major role in keeping the
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TEXAS LAND / Market
Reading through their current estate documents, all assets
went first to one another then equally to their children. Our first
concern was that none of the assets were passing in Trust,
giving up the protection from creditors, lawsuits or claims of
divorcing spouses. Another common mistake we see in estate
documents is the outright distribution of assets at certain
predetermined ages. While you may feel your child will be ready
to receive the assets at 35, these documents fail to take into
consideration future issues that may arise with the child such as
substance abuse.
Another issue that needed to be addressed were the estate
taxes that would be due on the second death. At present, the
estate tax is spoken of in terms of permanency. The definition
of permanent in this scenario simply means there is no sunset
provision currently on the horizon when exemption amounts and
tax rates will revert to previous amounts. In 2016, individuals can
pass $5.45 million ($10.9 million per couple) estate tax free. Any
amount over the exemption is taxed at a 40% rate. William and
Cassie’s children would owe approximately $2,180,000 in estate
taxes at the second death. While there were plenty of liquid
assets to pay the taxes, they did not realize it was that high and
were concerned that estate taxes would be the heir to 13% of
their estate.
BILL MORGAN JESSE ESTATE TAXES
RESIDENCE $166,667 $166,667 $166,667 $0
LAND $2,666,667 $2,666,667 $2,666,667 $0
LIVESTOCK $83,333 $83,333 $83,333 $0
EQUIPMENT $33,333 $33,333 $33,333 $0
STOCKS/INVESTMENTS $1,023,333 $1,023,333 $1,023,333 $1,930,000
SAVINGS $0 $0 $0 $250,000
After some soul searching and discussion, William and Cassie
decided they would be comfortable with Bill inheriting all of
the business if Morgan and Jesse received assets equal to the
value. If possible, they wanted a provision included that Morgan
would continue keeping the books for the operation in exchange
for compensation. Most important was ensuring the surviving
spouse was able to live on the property until death. We had our
marching orders; reduce estate taxes, equalize and protect the
surviving spouse.
To reduce estate taxes, we implemented an entity gifting
strategy. The land, livestock and equipment was placed into an
LLC. The LLC contained both voting and non-voting shares. An
appraisal was completed for the fair market value of the LLC
assets. The appraised value was $8,520,000 ($85,200 voting
shares and $8,434,800 non-voting shares). If gifted at full value,
the gift would erode a large portion of the $10,900,000 lifetime
exemption amount. Therefore, a partial interest valuation was
completed by an appraiser that specializes in discounted values
for family gifting. The valuation discounts the shares based on
two factors: lack of marketability and lack of control. A lack of
marketability discount applies when there is no market for the
shares of the LLC. Any member would be hard pressed to find
a buyer for a percentage of non-voting shares. A lack of control
discount is applied to shares that have no control to act without
agreement of other shareholders or no vote in operations.
The discounted given the non-voting shares of the LLC was
35%. Thus instead of using $8,434,800 of the $10,900,000
exemption, William and Cassie only used $5,482,620. Once the
land, livestock and equipment value was removed from their
estate, they fell below the exemption amount effectively erasing
any estate taxes due.
Non-voting shares were gifted via transfer assignments to Bill
(80%), Jesse (10%) and Morgan (10%). Jesse and Morgan were
given shares to maintain the partial valuation discounts. The
strategy solved the issue of the estate taxes due at death but
what it created was an even wider chasm of inequality between
heirs. Bill’s value of the LLC, should he inherit all voting shares
in addition to the non-voting shares he received via gifts would
total $4,471,296. The value Morgan and Jesse received would
be $548,262 each or $3,923,034 less. Excluding assets now
in the LLC, the balance of William and Cassie’s assets was
$5,750,000. This was insufficient to equalize dollar for dollar.
If there were sufficient assets outside the LLC, William and
Cassie’s estate documents would have been amended to pass
$3,923,034 each to Morgan and Jesse before remaining assets
were divided equally.
The most effective strategy available to William and Cassie
was leveraging remaining assets with the use of life insurance.
A policy was issued with William and Cassie as joint insureds.
The policy was owned by and payable to a Trust. At the second
death, the policy would distribute $8,000,000 to Jesse and
Morgan income tax-free. The premiums were gifted to the Trust
annually by William and Cassie from income on investments.
At the end of the process, William and Cassie’s estate tax
liability had been reduced, under current law, to $0 and each
of the children received equitable dollar amounts. These were
William and Cassie’s objectives. Each family we have worked
with has a different set of assets to work with and different goals
for those assets. It is important to work with an advisor that
takes the time to get to know you and your goals above (and
before) all else.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
George M. “Mitch” West
FOR 2015 SALES OVER $21 MILLION AND
MEMBERSHIP IN THE SUPERSTAR CIRCLE.
George M. “Mitch” West
BROKER ASSOCIATE
6061 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209
D (210) 829-2564 C (210) 213-5402
GMWEST@PHYLLISBROWNING.COM
WWW.PHYLLISBROWNINGLANDANDRANCH.COM

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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
Lazy A
Ranch
The Lazy A Ranch is easily one of the most complete and
beautiful recreational ranches on the market today.
The ranch includes live water on the Aransas River, multiple
towering live oaks, great accommodations, and excellent roads.
From a game perspective there are fantastic quail fields, too
many turkeys to count, some of the best low-fence deer hunting
available with huge neighbors all low-fenced, great dove area
with plenty of agriculture in the vicinity, and good fishing in the river. All of this
less than three hours from Houston.
The Lazy A Ranch has a very diverse habitat across the ranch. Approximately
half of the ranch is primarily live oak country with a mix of South Texas brush
understory and native grasses. This area follows primarily the Aransas River
bottom and the Spring Creek bottom that flows through the center of the
property. The live oaks on this ranch are not your run of the mill oaks, but
many are huge with some certified to be over 900 years old. Further the large
oaks are not limited to a few areas but cover the ranch.
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PROPERTY
LAZY A RANCH
3,238± Acres in Bee County
Property ID: 2976357
OFFERED AT
$12,302,500
CONTACT
REPUBLIC RANCHES
RepublicRanches.com
(888) 726-2481
Info@RepublicRanches.com
VIEW ALL PROPERTIES
LandsofTexas.com/member/50158
The whitetail deer on the property are abundant. The ranch
has been managed to allow for deer to age properly and they
have native low-fenced deer that are very good with at least
one 160-class deer harvested this year. The deer have lots of
varied habitat to allow for them to thrive and the ranch basically is
surrounded by a 60,000± acre ranch on two sides and an 18,000-
acre ranch on the other two sides which also have strict adherence
to managing the deer to promote an improved native deer herd.
As many people know, Southern Bee County has been
traditionally considered some of the best quail country in the
state. Grasses grow thick with intermittent brush to provide the
ideal habitat for bobwhites and it is just open enough to run dogs
and rigs around the property. This area is premium quail country
and due to higher rain totals—37 average—than much of South
Texas, can be generally be a more consistent area for having
successful quail hatches.
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Brown Ranch
The 950± acre Brown Ranch, ideally located between Fredericksburg and Kerrville in
Gillespie County, is the pinnacle of Hill Country living. The land, with its plentiful live
water, rolling terrain, native game and majestic live oaks, provides the perfect backdrop
for memory-making getaways with family, friends and business associates.

TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
The top-of-the-line improvements, including six homes, were designed to enhance the
experience. Secure, electric entrances from Highway 783 and Fielder Road provide easy
access to the high-fenced ranch, which features paved roads throughout. The extensive
public road frontage enhances the property’s investment value even more by providing an
opportunity for sub-division in the future. The land, which includes both native range and
improved coastal Bermuda patches for hay production, has been managed to support a
genetically improved white-tailed herd as well top-notch registered Charolais cattle. The deer herd, which
has produced bucks measuring 160–170, has benefited from a year-round feeding program. Superlative
habitat management has ensured the presence of a host of other native Hill Country species ranging from
turkey and bobcat to the occasional mountain lion. Crystalline water is plentiful in the Kline Branch and
Stevens creeks, which converge near the main house, creating a large dammed lake. (Premier dam builder
Edmond Jenschke has constructed several dams on the property.) The co-joined creeks leave the lake
flowing as one large stream, which is fed by a strong, year-round spring. The creeks flow inside the ranch for
miles providing an exceptional amount of frontage. In addition, there are three Trinity Aquifer water wells and
five Edwards Aquifer water wells situated throughout the ranch. No expense has been spared to create and
maintain this ultimate Hill Country destination.
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PROPERTY
BROWN RANCH
950± Acres in Gillespie County
Property ID: 3162044
OFFERED AT
$14,400,000
CONTACT
AHERN RANCHES
AhernRanches.com
JAMES L. AHERN JR., BROKER
(210) 827-0505
James@AhernRanches.com
VIEW ALL PROPERTIES
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Throughout the 8,000± square-foot main residence, unique touches
abound, including: the great room’s soaring 30-foot ceiling, a huge deck
overlooking the lake, custom-made chandeliers, ironwork and fireplaces,
and the “Wild West” grandchildren’s suite. The immaculately landscaped
headquarters compound also includes a nearby guest house and a stateof-the-art
equestrian barn complete with turnout paddocks and horse-safe
fencing. Family and friends can also be housed at the Ranch House, a brand
new 6,000-foot ranch-style house with all the latest amenities. Then, there
is the pool house, located in a beautifully landscaped, park-like clearing
that boasts sprinkler and lighting systems, and provides direct access to
the uniquely built, natural, rock-bottom swimming pool. The Original Ranch
Headquarters House and its accompanying barn have been refurbished to
exacting standards of modern taste and luxury. To keep the fun going, the
owners have repurposed an old rock home into an air-conditioned “party
palace” showcasing a huge bar and entertaining area. If the celebration
needs to move outside, the Lookout Pavilion, which provides a perfect
view of the sun setting behind the hills is available. In addition, there are
two homes suitable for a foreman and staff as well as an expansive new
barn featuring an office, a bunk room, bath room and completely outfitted
workout center as well as space for storing equipment. All ranch equipment
will convey with the sale. The Brown Ranch offers the rare combination of
proximity and privacy with all the amenities of a dream destination. It is a
chance to live life at the pinnacle. To see the Brown Ranch for yourself, call
James Ahern Jr. at (210) 827-0505.
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Buyers
Beware
Five Things You Need To Know
Before Buying Property in Texas
WRITTEN BY SAMANTHA FOX
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TEXAS LAND / Market
House Bill 1221, recently signed into Texas law,
requires sellers of residential real estate to
disclose whether any part of the property is
in a groundwater conservation district (GCD)
or subsidence district. These districts, now
numbering 100 and covering 70 percent of
the state’s land area, regulate groundwater,
and therefore can affect both the value of the
land and your ability to develop and use the
groundwater under it. The disclosure law affects all
transfers taking place January 1, 2016 or later.
HB 1221 officially incorporates groundwater as an
important component of real property, but the law
expressly states that it does not apply “unless the seller
has actual knowledge on the date of the notice that the
real property is located” in a GCD, and does not “create
any duty for any person to investigate to determine if
the residential real property is located” in a GCD. If you
simply don’t know, you’re not required to find out.
So as always, if the seller doesn’t know something,
buyer, beware. By not investigating this for yourself, you
could be in for an unwelcome surprise after you close on
a property. Five things to know before you purchase:
•
•
• If you intend to drill a water well on your newly
acquired land and if the property is in a GCD, there
may be requirements or restrictions to learn ahead of
time. These rules can affect what you are able to do
with the land, so it is important to understand them.
• There may be minimum well spacing requirements.
Do you have enough property to drill a well? Has the
area hit its wells per section limit? If you’re buying
an existing well, are you in a good position because
no more wells can be drilled around you? Every
district has different rules, so it pays to check.
• Some districts have grandfathered the water wells
that were drilled before the district was formed,
and may permit new ones with a lower pump rate
– in that case, you may want a property with a
reliable historical well already on it. Even then, your
historical well may be limited to its historic use, so
you need to investigate past use.
• If your property isn’t covered by a GCD, you could find
yourself in a situation like the Hays County folks last
year, who narrowly avoided massive and unfettered
extraction and export of their groundwater.
• Say your neighbor drills a large well and draws
down your well’s water level. If you’re not in a GCD,
or no permit is required by your GCD, you’ll have no
notice of the potentially problematic well. If your
GCD does require a permit, is your neighbor’s new
well exempt from permitting? Are there nearby
wells that have already been permitted and may
affect the groundwater on your property? Does the
GCD enforce production limits? Is your neighbor
exempt from them? It pays to know your risk.
This new disclosure requirement underscores the
growing recognition of the importance of groundwater
in Texas. For buyers, it’s a heads up to add a little
groundwater research to your checklist. There are a
host of resources available, from the GCDs themselves
to state agencies and also private firms. The recently
launched Water Sage portal, run by Ponderosa
Advisors, LLC, gives landowners the ability to perform
their own research for a small fee. Find out more at
WaterSage.com
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An opportunity to own a ranch of this magnitude
with exceptional live water access such as River
Valley Ranch is a rarity and defines what dreams
are made of. Let your imagination take control and realize the potential
of owning your own personal oasis.

TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
Looking for live water? Look no further...
the River Valley Ranch is an absolutely
beautiful, 1,561± acre recreational ranch
with a spectacular 7,000 feet of frontage
on the Pedernales River. Located in highlyacclaimed
Cypress Mill, Texas, this legacy
ranch can be reached within an hour from
Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg and Marble Falls. River
Valley Ranch offers endless possibilities for recreational
activities while providing exceptional privacy for its owner.
With its ever-changing terrain, the ranch is perfect for
horseback riding or mountain biking. For the avid sportsman,
the ranch offers a hunting and fishing paradise, rich with
whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, quail, dove and Guadalupe
bass. Located along the eastern most boundary of the River
Valley Ranch is the award winning Winkler Ranch. The Winkler
Ranch was just named as the 2016 Lone Star Land Steward
by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Don’t miss out on this truly rare
opportunity to own an amazing legacy ranch in one of the
most prominent ranch communities in the Texas Hill Country.
Offered at $15,000,000. Call Chad at (512) 773-6281, or visit
www.RiverValleyRanchTexas.com for more information.
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TEXAS LAND / Portfolio
Details
PROPERTY
RIVER VALLEY RANCH
1,561± Acresin Blanco County
Property ID: 2745355
OFFERED AT
$15,000,000
CONTACT
MORELAND PROPERTIES LAND & RANCH
Moreland.com
CHAD MAHAGAN, REALTOR®
(512) 773-6281
Chad@Moreland.com
JIM HARDIE, REALTOR®
(512) 423-7474
Jim@Moreland.com
VIEW ALL PROPERTIES
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LEGACY
Planned gifts and bequests.
Contact Blair Fitzsimons at 210-826-0074
or visit us online at txaglandtrust.org
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TEXAS LAND / Market
TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION
MAKING TWA EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER
BY DAVID YEATES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As most outdoor-minded Texans are aware, Texas had its first
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) finding in white-tailed deer in
June 2015. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) responded
immediately by halting all permitted movement of deer.
With broad stakeholder input, emergency rules were enacted
quickly to maintain business and management continuity for
those who use special permits (Captive Deer Breeding, Deer
Management; Trap, Transport & Transplant; and Trap, Transport
& Process) to move deer. Those rules were adopted by the
TPWD Commission on an interim basis to get through the 2015-
16 deer hunting season, with the stated intent of revisiting the
rules post-season when there was more testing information
available and more time to spend working through the rules’
intricacies.
By the close of the 2015-16 hunting season, additional
white-tailed deer CWD positives were located at the original
detection site, at a ranch a few miles west of that site and at
a breeding facility that had purchased positive deer from the
original detection site. Surveillance for CWD during the hunting
season reached an historic high with more than 7,000 samples
collected from breeding pens and more than 10,000 samples
collected outside of breeding pens across the state.
With that sampling in hand and a season of operation under
the interim rules for perspective, TWA joined several other
stakeholders in a series of working meetings with TPWD
and TAHC to craft rules governing CWD surveillance of
artificial movement of any deer in Texas. TWA’s goal was to
avoid creating undue risk of spreading CWD while providing
reasonable continuity for all deer managers and business
operators across the state.
The working group submitted a report to the TPWD
Commission with recommendations, items of consensus, and
items without consensus. TPWD staff and its Commission
took that report under advisement and issued proposed rules
following its March 24 meeting for
public comment. As of this writing, the
Commission will adopt final rules at its
May 26 meeting.
The proposed rules allow for liveanimal
testing to be incorporated into the
surveillance regime along with options for
different rates of post-mortem testing to provide flexibility to permit
holders and their individual business models. TWA has taken the
position that testing options should maintain a high confidence of
probability of detection, whatever the blend may be.
TWA was steadfast in our position that all deer releases
should be restricted to high-fence enclosures only. Until the
emergency rules were enacted last summer, low-fence releases
were allowed. Texas is the only state to have allowed that, so it
seems prudent to discontinue that practice. The proposed rules
reflect that position.
TWA has also taken the position that visible, external
identification is paramount to a reliable biosecurity system.
This is even more important in light of the ability to co-mingle
captive-bred deer with wild (pasture born and bred) deer here
in Texas.
Current statute requires only an ear tattoo in released deer.
Unfortunately those tattoos are unreliable, oftentimes fade or
fail, and are not clearly visible from a distance. We believe there
are viable options to provide reliable identification that will not
adversely impact business owners and game managers. At
the time of this writing, we are actively encouraging the TPWD
Commission and the deer breeding community to move toward
adopting those identification systems for the health of all Texas
deer and all deer hunting interests, commercial or otherwise.
The “deer debates” have been contentious for many years,
but I truly believe that we are closer to finding a meaningful and
mutually acceptable solution than we have ever been. While
the long hours spent in the working group were taxing, they
helped foster a better understanding of the issue and the many
perspectives around the table. It reaffirmed that difficult issues
are best handled through teamwork and mutual respect for
diverse viewpoints.
If you are interested in learning more on this issue please
feel free to contact me at dyeates@texas-wildlife.org for
more details.
TEXAS LAND BROKERS NETWORK BY TYLER JACOBS, PRESIDENT
Mix a wet Texas spring, an oil and gas economy on life support,
an ever changing demographic among the Texas landscape,
and what do you get? The consensus among our TLBN
professional membership is that we just don’t see any particular
pattern. There are some strong sales, even in the markets
driven by agricultural commodities, but there have also been
some properties discounted rather deeply to get them moved.
As reported last time, values seem to be ever dependent on
location and quality especially among
the larger ranches. Transaction volume
has been fair, and probably larger than
previous quarters. Again, there seems to be some evidence
of oil and gas minerals being included to consummate a sale.
Interest rates are still low, and there is an abundance of cash
purchasing power in the market, but will the demand hold out?
Contact your TLBN broker today, and get the details!
TEXAS ALLIANCE OF LAND BROKERS BY DAVID FAUST, PRESIDENT
September 28 - Speaker Matt Wagner with Texas Parks
and Wildlife will give us the latest on the 2016/2017
hunting season, CWD updates, and TPWP programs.
This meeting will be held at Old 300 BBQ in Blanco, TX.
October 26 - Speaker Dan Hatfield will give us
the current legislative report and updates on the
upcoming election at Buzzie’s BBQ in Kerrville, TX.
November 16 - Speaker Ken Maxwell and January
Wiese will talk to us on the booming wine industry in
the Texas Hill County at the Torre di Pietra Vineyards
in Fredericksburg, TX.
December - Christmas party details will be
available soon and will take the place of our
December meeting.
Thanks again to our hard working and committed members and especially Jane Brown. See you at our next meeting!

SECOND WIND FOR
TEXAS LAND / Market
TEXAS RURAL LAND PRICES -- PRELIMINARY 2016 FIRST QUARTER
TEXAS LAND MARKETS?
WRITTEN BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND
RESEARCH ECONOMIST | REAL ESTATE CENTER | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Final year-end results indicate that
2015 Texas land market price trends
slowed considerably. Annual gains
with a statewide price of $2,440
per acre, posted a weak 0.9 percent
increase from 2014 prices. However
since the 1.4 percent decline in
2010, Texas markets have managed
to increase at a 6 percent annual
compound rate of growth. Never-theless,
the year-end annual appreciation
barely matched inflation for the year
registering no appreciation in real
terms. Fourth quarter market prices
weakened contributing to this lackluster
performance. The 110-acre typical size
indicates that sales at the small end of
the spectrum dominated the 5,176 sales.
Following those disappointing results,
at $2,496 per acre, the first quarter of 2016 statewide preliminary price increased 2.3 percent over 2015 prices. That price also
represented a 4.1 percent increase over first quarter 2015 results. That amounts to a 2.8 percent increase after adjusting for
inflation. However, the level of activity in both the number of sales and total acres sold fell short when compared to the previous
three quarters. That suggests that prices have moved up, but buyers have opted to buy fewer acres at that new price level. Overall,
the Texas land market appears to be searching for a new trend. Perhaps putting the election behind us will reduce uncertainty and
clarify market inclinations. Regionally, the Central Texas Austin-Waco-Hill Country area saw prices rise moderately. Meanwhile, the
Eagle Ford Shale-dominated South Texas market registered small declines.
Dollars per Acre
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LAND STAR AWARDS
2015
Patrick McNamara
Dullnig Ranch Sales
Allen Crumley
Williams Trew
Harlan Ray
Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
David Burgher
Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Robert Dullnig
Dullnig Ranch Sales
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IN 2003, LANDS OF AMERICA BEGAN THE
COMPARABLE SALES PROGRAM. SINCE ITS
INCEPTION, 200,000 COMPARABLE SALES
ENTRIES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.
The LAND STAR AWARDS program was created to recognize top-performing land
brokers and bring awareness to this informative database. The 2015 Texas LAND STAR
Awards were presented by Tom Alexander at the 26th Annual Outlook for Texas Land
Markets in San Antonio on April 28, 2016. Awards were presented for the largest property sold
by price in seven regions of Texas and the largest sale statewide. All data used to tabulate 2015
awards was pulled solely from comp sales database. Sam Middleton and Bernard Uechtritz were
recognized with a special award for their involvement in the historic Waggoner Ranch’s sale.
REX SCHRADER // SCHRADER REAL ESTATE & AUCTION // Region 1 // Panhandle and South Plains
CHIP COLE // CHIP COLE, RANCH BROKER // Region 2 // Far West Texas
HARLAN RAY AND DAVID BURGHER // BURGHER-RAY RANCH SALES // Region 3 // West Texas
ALLEN CRUMLEY // WILLIAMS TREW // Region 4 // Northeast Texas
MINOR TAYLOR // PROPERTY CONNECTIONS REAL ESTATE // Region 5 // Gulf Coast-Brazos Bottom
ROBERT DULLNIG // DULLNIG RANCH SALES // Region 6 // South Texas
DAVID CULVER // LANDTX, INC. // Region 7 // Austin-Waco-Hill Country
Chip Cole
Chip Cole, Ranch Broker
Sam Middleton
Chas. S. Middleton and Son
Minor Taylor
Property Connections Real Estate
David Culver
LANDTX, Inc.
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TOP 100 SOLD
For the year 2015
1. BURGHER-RAY RANCH
SALES/ BRIGGS FREEMAN
SOTHEBY’S INT’L REALTY
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
35,643± Acres | Donley County
Sold Price: $33,861,276
2.Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
10,055± Acres | McMullen County | Sold Price: $25,000,000
3. LANDTX, INC.
David Culver
6,428± Acres | San Saba County | Sold Price: $19,500,000
4. Republic Ranches
4,500± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $19,350,000
5.Big League Ranches, LLC
Brady Moore
2,789± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $17,570,448
6. Property Connections Real Estate
Minor Taylor
5,000± Acres | Matagorda County | Sold Price: $17,300,000
7. Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch Real Estate
Jane Morgan
4,790± Acres | Erath County | Sold Price: $16,262,000
8. Bull Realty, Inc.
Michael Bull
385± Acres | Nueces County | Sold Price: $15,481,485
9. Texas LandMen, LLC
LandMen Team Members
1,006± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $13,500,000
10. Hood Real Estate Inc
Howard W. Hood
4,608± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $12,879,360
11. Riley-McLean Land
Tim Riley
1,558± Acres | Hays County | Sold Price: $12,500,000
12. Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co., Inc
Rex Schrader
10,560± Acres | Hartley County | Sold Price: $12,257,000
13. Williams Trew
Allen Crumley
300± Acres | Parker County | Sold Price: $12,000,000
14. Adkins & Associates, Inc.
Rebecca Adkins
855± Acres | Hays County | Sold Price: $9,600,300
15. Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc.
Deitra Robertson
270± Acres | Waller County | Sold Price: $3,010,000
16. Clark Real Estate Group
Coltin Black
300± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $2,750,000
17. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
1,232± Acres | Webb County | Sold Price: $2,700,000
18. Republic Ranches
1,008± Acres | McMullen County | Sold Price: $2,600,000
19. Southwest Partners & Global Partners
International Realty
Diane Alexander
53± Acres | Gillespie County | Sold Price: $2,600,000
20. Ranch Real Estate Specialists
Sambo Sewalt and Mike Bird
426± Acres | Anderson County | Sold Price: $2,550,000
21. Janet G. Helm, Ranch Broker
Janet G. Helm
509± Acres | Midland County | Sold Price: $2,500,000
22. Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company
Billy Murphy
420± Acres | Victoria County | Sold Price: $2,500,000
23. Reno Realty Group
Jimmy Reno
189± Acres | Kendall County | Sold Price: $2,425,000
24. Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
Leigh Martin
186± Acres | Waller County | Sold Price: $2,303,366
25. Jacobs Properties
Larry Jacobs
1,255± Acres | Liberty County | Sold Price: $2,303,000
26. Texas First Real Estate,LLC
Steven Craig
114± Acres | Austin County | Sold Price: $2,300,000
27. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC
Anthony Simpson
998± Acres | Duval County | Sold Price: $2,285,000
28. Stafford Barrett Commercial Brokerage
330± Acres | Grimes County | Sold Price: $2,260,500
29. Steve Grant Real Estate
Steve Grant
844± Acres | Henderson County | Sold Price: $2,200,000
30. David Norman Realty Advisors
David Norman
844± Acres | Lamar County | Sold Price: $2,193,412
31. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
318± Acres | Bandera County | Sold Price: $2,150,000
32. Tom W. Davis, Ranch Broker
Tom W. Davis
799± Acres | Live Oak County | Sold Price: $2,036,500
33. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales/
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
510± Acres | Bosque County | Sold Price: $2,030,000
34. Reno Realty Group
Jimmy Reno
117± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,925,000
35. Trinity Country Real Estate
Matt Milligan
41± Acres | Parker County | Sold Price: $1,825,000
36. Max Brand Realty
Max Brand
19± Acres | Grimes County | Sold Price: $1,825,000
37. Busbee Ranch Sales
Jon Busbee
1,076± Acres | Duval County | Sold Price: $1,819,403
38. Round Top Real Estate
Grover Hillbolt
168± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,774,830
39. RE/MAX Llano
Clayton Leverett
247± Acres | Burnet County | Sold Price: $1,673,630
40. Janita Hinds Real Estate
Janita Hinds
3,706± Acres | Val Verde County | Sold Price: $1,647,185
41. Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company
Billy Murphy
424± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,611,580
42. Burks Real Estate
Calvin Burks
587± Acres | Coryell County | Sold Price: $1,584,927
43. ESSEX Properties
Michael Carrasco
481± Acres | Atascosa County | Sold Price: $1,566,000
44. Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch Real Estate
Jane Morgan
524± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $1,544,915
45. Street Real Estate
Johnny and Kim Street
2,033± Acres | Motley County | Sold Price: $1,524,750
46. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
Drew Colvin and Mike Bacon
749± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,516,731
47. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
David Carpenter
303± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $1,501,170
48. Hodde Real Estate Co.
Randy Hodde
281± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,500,000
49. Private Label Realty
Christine Meengs
181± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,499,999
50. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
81± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,495,000
51. DMTX Realty
Dave Murray
41± Acres | Hays County | Sold Price: $1,495,000
52. RE/MAX Country Northeast
Tony Johnson
489± Acres | Hunt County | Sold Price: $1,461,000
53. Lillian Smith Properties
Lillian Smith
315± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,460,100
54. Main Street Realty, LLC
Anita Hudson
1,120± Acres | Sutton County | Sold Price: $1,450,000
55. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
827± Acres | Kinney County | Sold Price: $1,450,000
56. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales/
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
434± Acres | Hamilton County | Sold Price: $1,432,200
57. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.
Martin, Tom, Lee P., Lee H., Rick, Kevin, Lane, Elaine
472± Acres | Tom Green County | Sold Price: $1,413,640
58. Paschall, Skipper & Associates
Kyle Paschall
514± Acres | McLennan County | Sold Price: $1,404,995
59. Patton International Properties
Myla Patton
3± Acres | Collin County | Sold Price: $1,400,000
60. Diggs Real Estate
Jean, Jerri, and Nancy
4± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,400,000
61. Wendland & Associates, LLC
Nancy Wendland
300± Acres | Blanco County | Sold Price: $1,392,000
62. Land Brokers Inc.
Robert Ruckert
305± Acres | Bastrop County | Sold Price: $1,387,918
63. Ranch Real Estate Specialists
Sambo Sewalt and Mike Bird
310± Acres | Van Zandt County | Sold Price: $1,380,000
64. Clark Real Estate Group
Jake Link
10± Acres | Parker County | Sold Price: $1,350,000
65. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.
Jay Jones
187± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $1,309,840
66. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC
Cash McWhorter
482± Acres | Upshur County | Sold Price: $1,301,108
67. RE/MAX Land & Homes
Mark Manning
237± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,300,000
68. Glenn Irvin & Company Real Estate
Glenn Irvin
574± Acres | Delta County | Sold Price: $1,285,000
69. Round Top Real Estate
Grover Hillbolt
54± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,275,000
70. Texas Reserve Realty
Ricky Myers
157± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,274,797
71. Tri-County Realty, LLC
Gary Helmcamp
154± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,261,085
72. J Paul Aubin Real Estate
Jodilinn Robinson
79± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,250,000
73. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
78± Acres | Kendall County | Sold Price: $1,250,000
74. Stewart Ranches, LLC
Cody Stewart
399± Acres | Kimble County | Sold Price: $1,247,031
75. Waller County Land Company
68± Acres | Harris County | Sold Price: $1,205,000
76. El Sendero Properties
Jose L. (Pepe) Guerra
465± Acres | Hidalgo County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
77. Signature Properties, LLC
Paul Tibbets
17± Acres | Rains County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
78. Ekdahl Real Estate
John Ekdahl, Rex Detamore, Rory Burroughs,
and Kevin McCright
567± Acres | Fisher County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
79. No Fences Land Company
270± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $1,161,000
80. Nixon Real Estate
Scott Frantzen
500± Acres | Edwards County | Sold Price: $1,150,000
81. United Country - TerraStone Land Company
Bradley Wilson
545± Acres | Sabine County | Sold Price: $1,145,067
82. Texas Home and Ranch
Greg Gonsoulin
405± Acres | Polk County | Sold Price: $1,134,000
83. DMTX Realty
Dave Murray
376± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,128,000
84. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack
441± Acres | Houston County | Sold Price: $1,118,170
85. Harrison Partners Realty, LLP
Patrick Davis
324± Acres | Caldwell County | Sold Price: $1,107,607
86. Chambers & Co.
Robert Chambers
100± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,100,000
87. Harrison Partners Realty, LLP
Patrick Davis
422± Acres | Caldwell County | Sold Price: $1,096,914
88. Diane McCall Realtor
Diane McCall
390± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,092,728
89. Lehmberg Realty
Mark Lehmberg
347± Acres | Mason County | Sold Price: $1,090,000
90. Heritage Texas Country Properties
Your Home Team
25± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,075,000
91. Whitetail Properties
Joey Bellington
40± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,060,000
92. Hodde Real Estate Co
Tammy Foreman
28± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,050,000
93. Carswell Real Estate Co. Inc.
Lisa Carswell
5± Acres | Harris County | Sold Price: $1,050,000
94. Hi View Real Estate
290± Acres | Hill County | Sold Price: $1,040,324
95. United Country - Frazer Realty
Ike Frazer
347± Acres | Cherokee County | Sold Price: $1,037,258
96. Nathan Grace Real Estate
Gene Garramone
20± Acres | Wise County | Sold Price: $1,025,000
97. Moreland Properties
Jim Hardie
205± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,025,000
98. Keller Williams Realty
Cindy Miller
40± Acres | Kaufman County | Sold Price: $1,000,000
99. KW Farm & Ranch Group
Henry Schmidt
214± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,000,000
100. RE/MAX Associates Boerne
Bob Bockholt
46± Acres | Kendall County | Sold Price: $1,000,000
102

TOP 100 SOLD
TEXAS LAND / Market
February 15, 2016 through May 15th, 2016
1. REPUBLIC RANCHES
10,844± Acres | Webb County
Sold Price: $20,061,180
2.Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate
Brian Smith
2,967± Acres | Ellis County | Sold Price: $14,546,542
3. Beaux Cook and Associates LLC
Beaux Cook
5,000± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $12,090,867
4. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
831± Acres | Blanco County | Sold Price: $9,556,500
5. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC
Cash McWhorter
1,922± Acres | Bosque County | Sold Price: $7,784,100
6. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
574± Acres | San Saba County | Sold Price: $7,345,000
7. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.
Martin, Tom, Lee P., Lee H., Rick, Kevin, Lane, Elaine
4,252± Acres | Tom Green County | Sold Price: $6,697,682
8. Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty
Rick Kuper
699± Acres | Bexar County | Sold Price: $5,788,290
9. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales/
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
1,042± Acres | Erath County | Sold Price: $5,250,000
10. Brooks Real Estate
Brooks Land Gallery, Inc
1,863± Acres | Comanche County | Sold Price: $4,274,411
11. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
1,642± Acres | Live Oak County | Sold Price: $3,900,000
12. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.
Jay Jones
490± Acres | Gillespie County | Sold Price: $3,676,500
13. Land Investex LLC
Jimmy Fuchs
724± Acres | Uvalde County | Sold Price: $3,330,400
14. Keller Williams Metropolitan
Heidi Allbritton
536± Acres | San Jacinto County | Sold Price: $3,300,000
15. Circle T Realty
Steven Torno
1,175± Acres | Leon County | Sold Price: $3,058,027
16. Deitra Robertson Real Estate, Inc.
Deitra Robertson
270± Acres | Waller County | Sold Price: $3,010,000
17. Clark Real Estate Group
Coltin Black
300± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $2,750,000
18. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
1,232± Acres | Webb County | Sold Price: $2,700,000
19. Republic Ranches
Republic Ranches
1,008± Acres | McMullen County | Sold Price: $2,600,000
20. Southwest Partners & Global Partners
International Realty
Diane Alexander
53± Acres | Gillespie County | Sold Price: $2,600,000
21. Ranch Real Estate Specialists
Sambo Sewalt and Mike Bird
426± Acres | Anderson County | Sold Price: $2,550,000
22. Janet G. Helm, Ranch Broker
Janet G. Helm
509± Acres | Midland County | Sold Price: $2,500,000
23. Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company
Billy Murphy
420± Acres | Victoria County | Sold Price: $2,500,000
24. Reno Realty Group
Jimmy Reno
189± Acres | Kendall County | Sold Price: $2,425,000
25. Martha Turner Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Leigh Martin
186± Acres | Waller County | Sold Price: $2,303,366
26. Jacobs Properties
Larry Jacobs
1,255± Acres | Liberty County | Sold Price: $2,303,000
27. Texas First Real Estate,LLC
Steven Craig
114± Acres | Austin County | Sold Price: $2,300,000
28. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC
Anthony Simpson
998± Acres | Duval County | Sold Price: $2,285,000
29. Stafford Barrett Commercial Brokerage
Barry Moore
330± Acres | Grimes County | Sold Price: $2,260,500
30. Steve Grant Real Estate
Steve Grant
844± Acres | Henderson County | Sold Price: $2,200,000
31. David Norman Realty Advisors
David Norman
844± Acres | Lamar County | Sold Price: $2,193,412
32. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
318± Acres | Bandera County | Sold Price: $2,150,000
33. Tom W. Davis, Ranch Broker
Tom W. Davis
799± Acres | Live Oak County | Sold Price: $2,036,500
34. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales/
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
510± Acres | Bosque County | Sold Price: $2,030,000
35. Reno Realty Group
Jimmy Reno
117± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,925,000
36. Trinity Country Real Estate
Matt Milligan
41± Acres | Parker County | Sold Price: $1,825,000
37. Max Brand Realty
Max Brand
19± Acres | Grimes County | Sold Price: $1,825,000
38. Busbee Ranch Sales
Jon Busbee
19± Acres | Grimes County | Sold Price: $1,825,000
39. Round Top Real Estate
Grover Hillbolt
168± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,774,830
40. RE/MAX Llano
Clayton Leverett
247± Acres | Burnet County | Sold Price: $1,673,630
41. Janita Hinds Real Estate
Janita Hinds
3,706± Acres | Val Verde County | Sold Price: $1,647,185
42. Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company
Billy Murphy
424± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,611,580
43. Burks Real Estate
Calvin Burks
587± Acres | Coryell County | Sold Price: $1,584,927
44. ESSEX Properties
Michael Carrasco
481± Acres | Atascosa County | Sold Price: $1,566,000
45. Jane Morgan Farm & Ranch Real Estate
Jane Morgan
524± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $1,544,915
46. Street Real Estate
Johnny and Kim Street
2,033± Acres | Motley County | Sold Price: $1,524,750
47. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
Drew Colvin and Mike Bacon
749± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,516,731
48. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
David Carpenter
303± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $1,501,170
49. Hodde Real Estate Co.
Randy Hodde
281± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,500,000
50. Private Label Realty
Christine Meengs
181± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,499,999
51. Dullnig Ranches/Kuper Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Robert Dullnig
81± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,495,000
52. DMTX Realty
Dave Murray
41± Acres | Hays County | Sold Price: $1,495,000
53. RE/MAX Country Northeast
Tony Johnson
489± Acres | Hunt County | Sold Price: $1,461,000
54. Lillian Smith Properties
Lillian Smith
315± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,460,100
55. Main Street Realty, LLC
Anita Hudson
1,120± Acres | Sutton County | Sold Price: $1,450,000
56. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
827± Acres | Kinney County | Sold Price: $1,450,000
57. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales/
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Harlan Ray and David Burgher
434± Acres | Hamilton County | Sold Price: $1,432,200
58. Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.
Martin, Tom, Lee P., Lee H., Rick, Kevin, Lane, Elaine
472± Acres | Tom Green County | Sold Price: $1,413,640
59. Paschall, Skipper & Assoc
Kyle Paschall
514± Acres | McLennan County | Sold Price: $1,404,995
60. Patton International Properties
Myla Patton
3± Acres | Collin County | Sold Price: $1,400,000
61. Diggs Real Estate
Jean, Jerri, and Nancy
4± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,400,000
62. Wendland & Associates, LLC
Nancy Wendland
300± Acres | Blanco County | Sold Price: $1,392,000
63. Land Brokers Inc
Robert Ruckert
305± Acres | Bastrop County | Sold Price: $1,387,918
64. Ranch Real Estate Specialists
Sambo Sewalt/Mike Bird
310± Acres | Van Zandt County | Sold Price: $1,380,000
65. Clark Real Estate Group
Jake Link
10± Acres | Parker County | Sold Price: $1,350,000
66. Jones Ranch Realty, LLC.
Jay Jones
187± Acres | Llano County | Sold Price: $1,309,840
67. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC
Cash McWhorter
482± Acres | Upshur County | Sold Price: $1,301,108
68. RE/MAX Land & Homes
Mark Manning
237± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,300,000
69. Glenn Irvin & Company Real Estate
Glenn Irvin
574± Acres | Delta County | Sold Price: $1,285,000
70. Round Top Real Estate
Grover Hillbolt
54± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,275,000
71. Texas Reserve Realty
Ricky Myers
157± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,274,797
72. Tri-County Realty, LLC
Gary Helmcamp
154± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,261,085
73. J Paul Aubin Real Estate
Jodilinn Robinson
79± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,250,000
74. Meek Ranch Sales
Mark Meek
78± Acres | Kendall County | Sold Price: $1,250,000
75. Stewart Ranches, LLC
Cody Stewart
399± Acres | Kimble County | Sold Price: $1,247,031
76. Waller County Land Company
68± Acres | Harris County | Sold Price: $1,205,000
77. El Sendero Properties
Jose L. (Pepe) Guerra
465± Acres | Hidalgo County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
78. Signature Properties, LLC
Paul Tibbets
17± Acres | Rains County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
79. Ekdahl Real Estate
John Ekdahl, Rex Detamore, Rory Burroughs,
and Kevin McCright
567± Acres | Fisher County | Sold Price: $1,200,000
80. No Fences Land Company
270± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Sold Price: $1,161,000
81. Nixon Real Estate
Scott Frantzen
500± Acres | Edwards County | Sold Price: $1,150,000
82. United Country - TerraStone Land
Company
Bradley Wilson
545± Acres | Sabine County | Sold Price: $1,145,067
83. Texas Home and Ranch
Greg Gonsoulin
405± Acres | Polk County | Sold Price: $1,134,000
84. DMTX Realty
Dave Murray
376± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,128,000
85. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack
441± Acres | Houston County | Sold Price: $1,118,170
86. Harrison Partners Realty, LLP
Patrick Davis
324± Acres | Caldwell County | Sold Price: $1,107,607
87. Chambers & Co.
Robert Chambers
100± Acres | Williamson County | Sold Price: $1,100,000
88. Harrison Partners Realty, LLP
Patrick Davis
422± Acres | Caldwell County | Sold Price: $1,096,914
89. Diane McCall Realtor
Diane McCall
390± Acres | Lampasas County | Sold Price: $1,092,728
90. Lehmberg Realty
Mark Lehmberg
347± Acres | Mason County | Sold Price: $1,090,000
91. Heritage Texas Country Properties
25± Acres | Fayette County | Sold Price: $1,075,000
92. Whitetail Properties
Joey Bellington
40± Acres | Kerr County | Sold Price: $1,060,000
93. Hodde Real Estate Co
Tammy Foreman
28± Acres | Washington County | Sold Price: $1,050,000
94. Carswell Real Estate Co. Inc.
Lisa Carswell
5± Acres | Harris County | Sold Price: $1,050,000
95. Hi View Real Estate
290± Acres | Hill County | Sold Price: $1,040,324
96. United Country - Frazer Realty
Ike Frazer
347± Acres | Cherokee County | Sold Price: $1,037,258
97. Nathan Grace Real Estate
Gene Garramone
20± Acres | Wise County | Sold Price: $1,025,000
98. Moreland Properties
Jim Hardie
205± Acres | Dewitt County | Sold Price: $1,025,000
99. Keller Williams Realty
Cindy Miller
40± Acres | Kaufman County | Sold Price: $1,000,000
100. KW Farm & Ranch Group
Henry Schmidt
214± Acres | Gonzales County | Sold Price: $1,000,000
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Blanco River Valley Ranch
195± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY
The beautiful Blanco River Valley Ranch sits on over a mile of Blanco River frontage and
almost a half of that is owned on both sides! Looking over the Blanco River is a completely
renovated river house with a large back deck to entertain. A wonderful pecan orchard
with over 120 trees is already growing beautifully and is protected by a high-game fence.
Navidad River Ranch
516± ACRES | FAYETTE COUNTY
Rancho Nina
1,675± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
The Navidad River Ranch offers spectacular views, fertile pastureland,
majestic trees, and bountiful water. The ranch consists of 11 pastures
which have been planted in Jiggs Bermuda. Improvements include a
three-bedroom cut limestone home which overlooks a three-acre stocked
fishing lake, barn, and cattle pens.
This spectacular ranch offers nine-tenths a mile of spring-fed
Commissioners Creek meandering east to west through the property.
The creek as been dammed to create a 1.6-acre lake providing yearround
recreation. Elevation changes of 450 feet provide breathtaking
views of the ranch. The bottomland is rich and fertile, lending itself to
excellent food plot and hay pasture use.
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Sabine Ranch
12,099± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY
This unique ranch offers great salt and fresh water fishing, unbelievable waterfowl and dove hunting,
and exceptional income from cattle ranching. The ranch currently runs 1,200 head of cattle and
has a carrying capacity of 1,800 head per year. The southern property boundary is the Intracoastal
Waterway, and the eastern and southern neighbor is national wildlife refuge. The western boundary
is a fresh water canal. Improvements include a 10,000-square-foot lodge plus much more.
Palmer Creek Ranch
291± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
Located in the highly desirable Camp Verde area, this 291± acres offers end-of-the-road privacy
with an updated four-bedroom, four-bath, two half-bath home that sits hillside overlooking two
spring-fed lakes. The entire ranch is high-fenced containing both native and exotic wildlife. The
majority of the property has been cleared of cedar and an excellent road system is in place. The
ranch offers excellent large acreage neighbors in a very private and quiet setting.

Dos Angeles Ranch
11,889± ACRES | KINNEY COUNTY
The life blood of this ranch is provided by three miles of beautiful Pinto Creek which meanders through
the property and has three concrete dams strategically placed along the creek. Improvements include
a spectacular 6,500-square-foot stucco lodge overlooking the creek. There is also a swimming pool
and plenty of room for outdoor entertainment. The ranch has been high-fenced since 1984.
Second Creek Ranch
255± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
Only five miles to the center of downtown Kerrville and 10 minutes to the Kerr County Airport. This
impressive ranch has two homes, large horse barn with offices, and an indoor arena and outdoor
arena with automatic Preifert roping chutes. Two creeks run through the property providing great
areas of lush green grass and big, mature trees while feeding the main lake. The lake is well stocked
with bass and coy fish, a pair of white swans, and several ducks. Not only is it a beautiful addition to
the main home area, but it also is fun for floating, fishing, and jet skis!
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Schumacher Crossing
23± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
One of the Texas Hill Country’s most famous and historic riverfront properties, dating back to
the 1920s, Schumacher Crossing includes 23± acres on the north bank of the Guadalupe River
in Hunt, Texas. Improvements consist of a barn/shop, well and irrigation system, and newly
constructed privacy fence and gate, and is ready for you to build your dream riverside home or
family compound.
Prison Canyon Ranch
396± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
The 396-acre Prison Canyon Ranch is located in the heart of Camp Verde, Texas. Water abounds
on this spectacular Hill Country ranch. The cypress-lined Verde Creek flows through the north side
of the ranch for three-quarters of a mile and a 24-acre spring-fed lake, with boat house, offer yearround
recreation. Improvements include a three-bedroom and four-bedroom home, two-story
trophy house and two equipment barns. The ranch is high-fenced on three sides and includes a
pecan orchard and coastal Bermuda pasture.

Turkey Knob Ranch
645± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY
This property offers an excellent road system which navigates one through majestic hills and valleys.
The ranch offers many unique building sites with 20-mile views across the Hill Country landscape. The
ranch has three lakes and the headwaters of a major creek system.
Goat Mountain Ranch
3,000± ACRES | COKE COUNTY
A true sportsman’s paradise, the ranch boasts healthy populations of whitetail deer and quail. 200
feet elevation changes on the ranch provide spectacular views and great wildlife outlooks. Sixtenths
of a mile of Colorado River frontage make up the northeastern ranch border, while providing
water for recreation and wildlife use. Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath mobile
home, game cleaning station, and water well.
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Barrel Springs Ranch
30,770± ACRES | JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
Barrel Springs is a true working cattle ranch with improvements that include a main house, swimming
pool, two guest houses, vintage school house, vehicle barn, foreman’s house, barn with horse
stalls, equipment barn, aircraft hangar, 3,500-foot paved runway, and two additional homes. The
ranch is fenced into 37 pastures and includes 72 watering stations strategically placed throughout
the ranch for the benefit of livestock and wildlife. Wildlife species include mule deer, pronghorn
antelope, aoudad, and quail.
Bastrop Game Ranch
570± ACRES | CALDWELL COUNTY
The property is high-fenced and has been developed to create excellent wildlife habitat.
Improvements consist of large lodge, conference area and over 20 guest suites. These improvements
are designed perfectly for entertaining large corporate groups. The property has several stock tanks
with additional locations to add others.

Maple Springs Ranch
1,350± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
Maple Springs Ranch is located right next door to the famous Lost Maples State Park. The ranch has
about 1,350 acres with 13 canyons and two strong, spring-fed lakes. Improvements include a beautiful
two-story custom rock home with about 8,000 square feet of living space and two covered patios that
lead out to the swimming pool and walkway that leads down to the lake.
Concan Ranch
400± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY
Located in the gorgeous Frio Canyon just minutes from Garner State
Park and the new 18-hole Club at Concan, this ranch is a wildlife
enthusiast’s dream. A huge oak-filled main valley with five separate
side canyons, towering ridges, and six newly completed meadows
offer the perfect habitat for whitetail, turkey, wild hogs, as well as freeranging
axis, sika and aoudad. With elevations from 1,300–1,700 feet,
miles of new jeep roads, and boasting almost one mile of frontage on
US 83, this rare beauty will not be available for long!
Cibolo Creek Ranch
403± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY
The ranch is loaded with large mature oak trees and 1,200 feet of clear
running Cibolo Creek. Brand new barn built in 2015 with luxury twobedroom
living quarters is turnkey with a great location and loaded with
native game. No oil activity on or near ranch, very private and quiet.
Minerals are available and 100 percent executive rights to convey to
the buyer.

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La Vernia Ranch
23± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY
Luxury builder home completed in 2012 with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, and 5,000 square feet.
The lagoon-style pool with rock waterfall and outdoor gas fire pit are surrounded by large concrete and rock
decks. A large barn has approximately 1,600 square feet of covered parking with electric garage doors.
Vista Ranch
320± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
Big views and wild native landscape describe this Hill Country ranch. All-weather roads meander through
the property and provide easy access for recreational activities. A natural spring provides water to wildlife.
Improvements include a mobile home, insulated metal barn, and water well.

Geronimo Springs Ranch
2,777± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
The 2,777-acre Geronimo Springs Ranch is located just 15 miles northwest of San Antonio, Texas
in Bandera, Medina, and Bexar Counties. Live water and breathtaking views characterize this
secluded Hill Country Ranch. The spring-fed San Geronimo Creek meanders through the center of
the property for two-and-a-quarter miles. Three dams have been constructed across the creek to
create picturesque lakes stocked with fish while providing year-round water for wildlife, livestock, and
recreational enthusiasts.
Bella Vista Ranch
60± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
Amazing Hill Country vistas and gently rolling terrain with a three-bedroom, three-bath native stone home
and a two-bedroom, two-bath guest cottage. There are two gorgeous lakes plus three wells.

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Llano County Ranch
180± ACRES | LLANO COUNTY
The incredible 1870s home has been wonderfully restored with historic touches combined with the
conveniences of the new. In addition to the historic home the property offers a small guest suite and a large
barn. Vasterling Creek passes through the property offering seasonal water.
String Prairie Ranch
317± ACRES | BASTROP COUNTY
The terrain varies from gently rolling tree-studded meadows on the east,
to deep creek drainages and mysterious hilltops to the west. Over 75
percent of the land is blanketed in pristine pine and post oak forest with
several stunning ridge line views. There is currently one long-established
wildlife watering hole on the property; however, a new scenic pond is now
under construction.
Hoot Owl Hollow
85± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
85 acres with easily accessible year-round live water on Johnson Creek.
Tasteful and attractive main home and guest home, barns, fenced
and cross-fenced. Creek bottom fields currently used for raising hay.
Gorgeous views, paved road frontage. Lots of native and exotic game.
Outdoor pavilion with fire place, perfect for entertaining friends and
family. 17 minutes to town.

Lake Creek Ranch
5,753± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY
This high-fenced Hill Country ranch boasts two miles of Lake Creek with three lakes. Improvements
include lodge, guest house, livestock barns, and a 5,300-foot paved runway with two hangars. Stunning
views of the hills and fertile valleys.
Montague Ranch Estate
42± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
History, memories and love abound in this amazing estate in the heart
of the Hill Country. The 5,000-square-foot rock home was originally
built in 1858 with additions made in 1938 that brought it to its current
size. Gorgeous wood floors, tall ceilings, wood staircase and two large
rock fireplaces add exquisite detail. The land is 42 acres filled with
gorgeous elm, pecan and oak trees. A spring-fed creek runs through
the property. Great views, perfect location, and a magnificent home
make this estate a rare find!
Horseshoe Bay Ranch
484± ACRES | LLANO COUNTY
The ranch has over a mile of direct frontage on Highway 71. This beautiful
ranch consists of 100 percent native grasses blanketed in large oaks, cedar
and other trees and brush. Two rugged wet-weather creeks meander
through the property. Whitetail deer, turkey, feral hogs and varmints are
abundant on the ranch, and sightings of free-roaming exotics are common.
Will divide.

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Sabinal River Ranch
304± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
Boasting four-tenths of a mile of pristine cypress-lined Sabinal River frontage, this 304-acre ranch is
an eye-catcher at the very first glance. A spectacular 120-foot concrete dam stretches across the river
creating a beautiful waterfall and impounding acres of crystal-clear spring water. The spring-fed Black
Jack Creek, with depths of 18 feet, originates on the ranch and flows into the Sabinal River. Stunning rock
walls, patios, and sidewalks provide a quaint touch to this water paradise.
Lower Mason Ranch
76± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
The properties deep fertile soils, improved pasture, and abundance of post oak trees lend to the natural
beauty of the ranch. Improvements include a two-bedroom, two-bath barndominium with six horse stalls,
tack room, hot tub, and swimming pool. A 2,450-square-foot equipment barn, covered RV awning with
water and electric, 24-acre high-fenced coastal Bermuda hay pasture, cross-fenced pastures. Seller will
convey all owned minerals.

Headwaters Ranch
900± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2968598
One-of-a-kind property just minutes from Fredericksburg and Kerrville
with year-round, crystal clear live water and unbelievable views. Highfenced
with whitetail deer and other native wildlife. Spring Branch Creek
meanders from one side of the ranch to the other, emptying into a newly
constructed lake. Several hilltop building sites overlook the water. Paved
private road access.
Shooting Star Ranch
900± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3002743
Centrally located between Fredericksburg and Kerrville, a great
recreational and livestock ranch with incredible views, numerous
creeks, and abundant hardwoods. Excellent development potential. A
four-bedroom, three-bath lodge provides the perfect hunter’s or
foreman’s quarters.
Lake View Ranch
200± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3181097
Amazing Hill Country views, spring-fed lake, four bedrooms, and threeand-a-half
baths. The native stone home with metal roof has a large
open concept living, dining, and kitchen area. Expansive front porch
for enjoying the views. Varied terrain—rolling hills, deep canyons, and
gentle pastures. Perimeter high-fenced and paved county road frontage.
Hunt, fish, and relax 15 minutes from town.
Klein Branch Ranch
520± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
Gentle, rolling terrain and convenient location and access make these
520± acres a must-see. A mere 20–25 minute drive to Kerrville and
Fredericksburg with over 4,500 feet of paved county road frontage, this
is a desirable property for personal or development use. Over 3,000
feet of both sides of spring-fed Klein Branch Creek with a dam and
numerous improvement options. Creek-front Hill Country cottage has
two bedrooms, two baths, and open-concept. Will divide.
Michael H. Lindley/Broker
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Walking Three Ranch
6,200± ACRES | COLEMAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2879612
Scenic ranch with endless hilltop views. Deep rugged draws lined with
live oak, post oak, and elms along two-plus miles of Lake Coleman
frontage. Excellent cover and 17 surface tanks support livestock and
wildlife, creating an outdoorsman’s paradise.
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Vista Toscani Ranch
294± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3107765
Truly unique property, 294± acres with custom 6,200± square-foot tuscanstyle
four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath, three-car garage home with
spectacular 360 views of the Texas Hill Country. Located in the prestigious
gated Hidden Hills sub-division in Camp Verde, only eight miles from Kerrville.
Gently rolling hills surround level fields and two man-made lakes. Will divide.
415 Hidden Hills
25± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3115452
Beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath, two-half-bath Hill Country home
in the peaceful gated community of Hidden Hills. Custom wroughtiron
door opens to grand ceilings, beautiful tile floors, and expansive
windows showcasing the views this property offers. Split living floor
plan, large master suite with his and her walk-in closets, and plenty of
built-ins. A large office and rec room plus many more details.
Shin Oak Homestead
10± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3181098
Escape to serenity in the Hill Country at the Tierra Linda Ranch. Front
porch views include your own pond and wildlife it attracts. Trees provide
natural privacy around this tucked-away 10± acres. Spacious, openconcept
living, dining and kitchen area complete with vaulted ceilings,
incredible woodwork and custom cabinets, and a native stone fireplace.
Sizable master suite complete with huge closet and natural stone tiled
bathroom. Approximately 4,118 square feet with four-bedrooms, three
baths, and countless other features make this Hill Country custom home
a must-see.
Bella Vista Ranch
162± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2267269
With Hill Country vistas and gently rolling landscape, this prized property
boasts horse-friendly terrain and people-friendly improvements. The
three-bedroom, three-bath native stone home has abundant picture
windows displaying tremendous views. Charming two-bedroom, twobath
guest cottage. Two gorgeous lakes along with three wells add to
this beautiful ranch just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg. Will divide.
Pedernales Horse Property
20± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3130229
Meticulously manicured equestrian property with Pedernales River
frontage 15 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. Beautiful new rock
and stucco home has three-bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and
a game/media room. Two barns on the property. One with a spacious
guest apartment, four stalls, and a tack room. Second barn has nine
Priefert 12x24 stalls and feed room. Impressive swimming pool for
exercising horses, arena, and several turnouts.
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(210) 804-1515 office
(210) 804-1583 fax
6606 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Double Dime Ranch
9,109± ACRES | ZAVALA AND MAVERICK COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3119620
An opportunity to own a truly famous and well-respected hunting ranch in the heart
of the famed Golden Triangle of Texas, known for incredible native wildlife. Over the
years, the Double Dime has hosted some of the world’s finest athletes and most popular
country music stars. This extremely well-watered ranch is nestled amongst other large
historic South Texas ranches, offering a natural paradise with extreme privacy. Grand
improvements and minerals are included to add to the uniqueness of the offering.
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Double Dime North Ranch
5,061± ACRES | ZAVALA AND MAVERICK COUNTIES | PROPERTY ID: 3136431
The north pasture of the Double Dime ranch was purchased in 2004 and offers incredible
native wildlife. This is one of the most well-watered ranches on the market. With 26± tanks and
17± water wells, there is no shortage of sub-surface or surface water, with water available every
200 acres. Highlighting the surface water is the One-Mile Lake. Headquarters include a large
main home with trophy room, hunting lodge, several barns, foreman’s house, and a rifle range.
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Double Dime South Ranch
4,047± ACRES | ZAVALA AND MAVERICK COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3137013
This is the southern portion of the famous and well-respected Double
Dime hunting ranch, purchased in 1999. The headquarters features a main
house overlooking a scenic eight-acre lake, accompanied by two guest
houses, horse barns and paddocks, indoor arena, hangar and paved
airstrip, high/low skeet range and two sets of cattle pens. Water includes
two large lakes, 12 tanks and 12 water wells, providing water every 175
acres. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Robert Dullnig / Director
DullnigRanches@gmail.com
(210) 804-1515 office
(210) 804-1583 fax
6606 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Elm Creek Ranch
1,800± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3119625
A rare opportunity to own a ranch located in desirable area that has been
family owned since 1978. Two Carrizo irrigation water wells, Elm Creek, and
diverse brush make this an attractive offering. The headquarters are set
on a hill overlooking the entire ranch and include a main home with pool,
guesthouse, bunkhouse, cleaning shed/barn, walk-in cooler, and high/
low skeet ranch. There are also several barns, kennels, and bird barn. The
ranch has both native and exotic wildlife. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
La Corona Ranch
2,721± ACRES | DIMMIT AND LA SALLE COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 2574738
This exceptional ranch in the heart of the Golden Triangle offers a turnkey
property that has it all. Aptly named “La Corona”, this red dirt ranch is
well-watered, has diverse brush habitat and immaculate, extensive
improvements. Besides an impressive main home with pool, this highfenced
land features numerous barns, state-of-the-art deer facility,
guest house, original lodge, pavilion, staff accommodations, and blinds
and feeders. The ranch has a MLDP level III with wildlife of whitetail deer,
turkey, javelina, quail, and dove. 13 earthen tanks invite large mouth bass
fishing! Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Lagarto Valley Ranch
2,097± ACRES | LIVE OAK AND JIM WELLS COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 2505595
Owned and operated by the same family for over 50 years, this beautiful
rolling terrain offers a great, low-fenced opportunity. There are two water
wells with seven± miles of underground piping to eight troughs and two
ponds. Improvements include one set of cattle pens and scenic coastal
pastures sculpted into the 60 percent native diverse brush. Selectively
cleared senderos offer opportunity to view whitetail deer, turkey, javelina,
dove, quail, and hogs. Minerals. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Buckhorn Creek Ranch
702± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2988989
Perfect-sized hunting ranch located in highly desirable Frio County. This
ranch offers good low-fenced, free-range hunting for a complete range
of native wildlife including whitetail, quail, turkey, and dove. Good brush
diversity, large trees, rolling hills, and creek bottom areas add diversity
to the land. Owned and operated by the same family since 1972.
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Circle V Ranch
700± ACRES | DIMMIT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2847087
In the heart of big deer country, this partially low-fenced ranch offers great
native hunting. Terrain ranges from rolling sandy hills to low brush bottom
land, with a highlight of a one± acre tank and attractive improvements
including a home, pool, game cleaning station, equipment barn, walk-in
cooler, smoke house, and lighted rifle range. Excellent quail habitat plus
whitetail deer, turkey, dove, javelina, hogs, and varmints. Robert Dullnig,
(210) 213-9700.
Bynum Ranch
445± ACRES | ATASCOSA AND WILSON COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 2118479
This is a beautiful ranch only 35± miles from San Antonio that offers
hunting, farming, and ranch all at one time. Abundant wildlife plus great
cover with huge oaks trees and scattered mesquites. 160± acres is an
open field near a Carrizo well for irrigation potential. Access is from two
county roads and there is a good interior road system once you arrive.
There are great building sites with electricity and water wells for future
improvements. Minerals negotiable. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
La Coronita Ranch
320± ACRES | DIMMIT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3114885
This manageable hunting ranch is located in Dimmit County, which is
the heart of big deer country. Excellent hunting, good water and location
make this a special offering. One metal barn/lodge with three bedrooms.
Pigeon ring with hand thrown area and box birds field. High-fenced,
three water wells, deer blinds, and feeders. Dove, quail, turkey, and deer
hunting plus seasonal duck hunting. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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(210) 804-1515 office
(210) 804-1583 fax
6606 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Blue Hills Ranch
20,944± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2614059
The Blue Hills Ranch is the ideal investment for a large acreage hunting
and/or cattle ranch. Breathtaking and scenic terrain varies from gentle
rolling hills to large dramatic canyons and seasonal creek drainages
that provide excellent habitat for wildlife. The ranch offers great hunting
opportunities and has several water wells piped to troughs to support
cattle and wildlife. 11± miles of paved frontage along FM 1024 provides
easy access. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Arroyo Blanco Ranch
4,571± ACRES | ZAPATA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2936650
Diverse terrain supports abundant native wildlife with its habitat of
native brush. The land has a mixture of rolling hills with long distance
views, creek bottoms with large brush, and sandy mott country—great
for quail hunting. It is adequately watered for both wildlife and cattle
with 17 troughs and nine tanks. Ready for improvements of choice with
municipal water and electricity in place plus perimeter-fencing and two
sets of cattle working pens. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Conoly Ranch
1,832± ACRES | KINNEY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2683777 & 2683749
Here is a rare opportunity to own the South Texas brush country outside
of the Eagle Ford Shale that has been owned and operated by the same
family since 1906. Diverse brush has large oak trees present throughout
and supports native whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail, and
dove. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
South Spofford Pastures
952± ACRES | KINNEY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2683777
Offered is the south pasture of the Conoly Ranch, low-fenced land with
water troughs and water lines plus one tank. Diverse brush, scattered
with large oak trees, provides habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, javelina,
hogs, quail, and dove. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Whiskey Springs Ranch
700± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3090691
Spectacular acreage is at the heart of Kerrville’s main corridor fronting
on IH-10 and Highway 16. Prime development potential or personal ranch
with great views, vistas, canyons, and meadows. Perimeter high-fencing
in place, with ag. exemption. Just east of Kerrville and only 30 minutes
north of Boerne. Robert Dullnig and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.
WKL Ranch
561± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2553943
This turnkey, beautifully maintained ranch offers a blend of recreation
and Hill County beauty with a crystal clear spring-fed lake, four tanks,
and five wells. Improvements include a rock residence, staff home, barns
plus 100± acres game-fenced. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, hogs, plus
a lake to test your fly fishing skills. Rolling terrain, selectively cleared of
cedar, has large oak trees, native brush, and hay pastures. Excellent
access with just west of Blanco. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602.
Main Quihi Creek Ranch
545± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2857363
What a great opportunity to own a secluded piece of property only one
hour from metropolitan San Antonio. This ranch has a great mixture of
creek bottoms, flat land, and hilltops with long distance views. Portions
of the ranch have been selectively cleared highlighting the beautiful
oak trees and providing great locations to build improvements of your
choice. Native whitetail deer, turkey, dove, wild hogs among others.
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Camp Mira Sol
46± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3151786
This fabulous riverfront camp has been home to Girl Scouts of South
Texas for year-round enjoyment. Bordering the gorgeous Guadalupe
River, it offers extensive improvements including a swimming pool,
sleeping facilities for 168 people, and multiple pavilions and activity
buildings. With proximity to IH-10 and near Waring, it has excellent
access from metro San Antonio or historic Boerne or Comfort. Immediate
and excellent options for recreation or commercial use. Robert Dullnig
and Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.
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(210) 804-1515 office
(210) 804-1583 fax
6606 North New Braunfels Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Warren Creek Ranch
2,675± ACRES | HAMILTON AND COMANCHE COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 1725616
This ranch is in the center of several major metroplexes, in excellent
cattle/recreation country with native whitetail deer, turkey, dove,
and hogs. Rolling terrain offers nice views. There are six water wells,
three stock tanks, a branch of gorgeous Warren Creek plus a five±
acre lake offers bass fishing and duck hunting. Robert Dullnig and
Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.
Water And Wildlife
1,150± ACRES | COMANCHE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3146650
Excellent cattle/recreation country offers a branch of beautiful Warren
Creek, a five± acre lake plus numerous water wells. Rolling terrain offers
attractive, sweeping views. The owner currently runs 100 head of black
brangus and hereford bulls. Older headquarters include a small home,
three barns, grain silo and working pens. Whitetail deer, turkey, dove,
and hogs plus fishing and duck hunting on the creek. Robert Dullnig and
Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.
Broken Spur Ranch
775± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2862613
Renown Broken Spur Ranch includes multiple awards for ‘TGR Ranch of
the Year’, ‘Outfitter of the Year’ as well as trophy whitetail awards including
‘#1 Big Buck Contest Entries, 2012–2014’. Amazing wildlife includes axis,
fallow, blackbuck, red sheep, black Hawaiian, Texas doll, four-horned
sheep, painted desert corisican, elk, whitetail deer, eland, scimitarhorned
oryx, aoudad, Rocky Mountain big horn Texas/doll crosses. All
inclusive, the high-fenced ranch features a beautiful lodge with pool and
hot tub, five water wells, 11 tanks/ponds, barn, cleaning facilities, kennels,
blinds, feeders and ranch vehicles. Marc Sherron, (830) 739-0919.
On The Medina River
101± ACRES | BEXAR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3157549
This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful piece of river property
only 16± miles from Downtown San Antonio. There is over 1.2± miles
of cypress-lined, Medina River frontage with good access points to
swim, fish, canoe/kayak, and enjoy the river. The property is loaded with
wildlife for hunters but also is ideal for grazing livestock and has areas
that can be farmed. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Turkey Creek Ranch
1,385± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 947831
Great hunting ranch has impressive Turkey Creek, unique Cline Mountain
plus great views, good brush, and large oaks. Featuring a renovated
ranch home, equipment shed, large metal building with plumbing and
utility building. With 765± acres high-fenced, the ranch has both exotic
blackbuck, axis, fallow, sika, oryx, and zebra plus native deer and wildlife.
Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Vara Ranch
1,200± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2477134
This truly scenic property has 1,200± feet of the flowing Frio River, one of
the largest ranches for sale in the scenic Frio River Canyon. Year-round
activities and adventures include hunting to fishing to swimming and
water activities. There are three charming small homes and perimeterfencing/cross-fencing.
Abundant native wildlife includes whitetail, axis,
aoudad, turkey, javelina, and hogs plus the Frio River offers bass and cat
fishing. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
Rio Nueces Ranch
1,055± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1720806
Quietly secluded, this ranch is where the west prong and main prong of
the Nueces River meet. Large oak trees and South Texas brush make this
a great transition zone property that supports an abundance of native
wildlife. In place is a small hunting cabin, working pens, low perimeterfencing
and two water wells with water lines to troughs and the cabin.
Minerals. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
5R Ranch
297± ACRES | ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2634772
This well-watered, recreational hunting ranch is located only 60± miles
from San Antonio. Owned and operated by the same family for many
years, it offers excellent brush diversity, three water wells and five tanks.
An attractive home plus fishing opportunities making it a special place.
Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, quail, dove, hogs, and
seasonal ducks. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700.
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Legacy Springs Ranch
19,505± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2935546
One of the largest remaining ranches in the Highland Lakes area and only 70
miles northwest of Downtown Austin, this 19,505± acre ranch is a unique and
unparalleled opportunity. This beautiful piece of Texas is bordered by six miles of
the Colorado River just north of Lake Buchanan. It offers a perfect current or future
exit strategy opportunity for subdividing into mixed-use communities or smaller
ranches, as Austin continues growing in that direction. With elevations ranging
from 1,020–1,600 feet above sea level, Legacy Springs Ranch boasts spectacular
Hill Country views, river bottom lands and pristine pastures, as well as 15 miles
of perennial spring-fed streams and approximately 90 acres of inland lakes.
Palazzo Di Campagna
30± ACRES | BEXAR COUNTY
Experience unparalleled privacy, unsurpassed quality and utmost security woven seamlessly throughout this extraordinary estate nestled in the
middle of 30± pristine acres, all within 10 short minutes of the San Antonio International Airport. A spectacular home of unmatched distinction, this
fabulous 23,000± square-foot estate is meticulously designed and maintained both inside and out. Enhanced with loggias off every main living
area, the home surrounds an infinity edge pool with hand-laid mosaic glass tile and overlooks a scenic lake. The home is crafted with only the finest
materials throughout; from the imported French clay tile roof, Venetian plaster walls, exotic stones and marbles, stunning millwork, Downsview custom
cabinetry, Miele, Viking and SubZero appliances to the lush, tropical landscaping. The hand-placed paver driveway divides the 20-foot tall rock wall
entrance way with steel reinforced front gates, welcoming you into all this magical estate has to offer. The oversized eight-car garage and motor court
area is centered by the most picturesque cascading waterscape island with gas-fired copper water bowls. This is a true masterpiece and simply too
special to describe. Visit www.PalazzoDiCampagna.com for additional details and information. Co-listed with Binkan Cinaroglu.
6606 North New Braunfels Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78209
Rick Kuper
Rick.Kuper@SothebysRealty.com
(210) 240-8282
www.RickKuper.com
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6823 Ranger Creek Road—Major Price Reduction!
106.94± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | BOERNE, TEXAS | PROPERTY ID: 1984932
Private Hill Country ranch set on 106± Wildlife Tax Exempt acres with endless views! This
fantastic recreational property with Hill Country architecture and income production is
waiting for your touches. Improvements include: 5,100± square-foot main home, pool
house (with outdoor kitchen, fire place, and screened porch), detached garage (with fitness
room and offices), guest house and 4,000± square-foot metal shop/barn with an 1,100±
square-foot apartment. Energy efficient green building techniques used throughout.
Priced to sell at $3,580,000.
Kevin Manner
Kevin@MannerPropertyGroup.com | 210.722.5822
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El Rancho Del Molino
828± ACRES | REAL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 1919335
El Rancho Del Molino offers a unique combination
of fabulous hardwood-lined canyons, awesome
live water, springs, lakes, and abundant wildlife.
One of the strongest and most pristine rock
bottom creeks in the area flows through the
ranch giving the owners year-round recreation
and enjoyment. The headquarters of the ranch
offer a fabulous multi-level, 3,000-plus squarefoot,
seven-bedroom, four-bath, rock home
located on a beautiful tree-studded bluff, an
expansive manicured lawn that is surrounded by
wrought iron and rock column fencing, beautiful
rock courtyard, rock and brick walk ways, horse
stalls, a second spring-fed pond, greenhouse,
and foreman’s home. A perfectly-placed 80x8-
foot high concrete dam creates an absolutely
beautiful spring-fed lake that impounds water
up for several hundred feet and offers excellent
fishing, swimming, and kayaking. A large metal
roof palapa-style pavilion adjacent to the lake
completes the near perfect entertainment area
for barbecues, family gatherings, or parties. Call
Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850.
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Foster Ranch
1,013± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3015413
Being in the same family since 1880, the historic Foster Ranch offers a buyer the rare
opportunity to own a large ranch in a fabulous location that covers portions of both
Sabinal River Valleys. The ranch offers large neighbors and incredible end-of-road
privacy. Access to the ranch is via an excellent Bandera County maintained road
and a small, early 1900s ranch house and dirt airstrip are located just as you enter
the ranch. The cozy home is located at the original headquarters to the ranch and
other improvements include workshop and stage building, carport, and covered
equipment shed. Additional improvements include two small modern cabins
situated on two small hills with absolutely breathtaking views of the surrounding
valley and hills. The ranch is game-fenced along northern boundary and remaining
fencing is low-stock fence. Two water wells are located on the ranch, one in the
southwestern valley that is on a working windmill, and the second located at the
hunter’s cabin supplying water to the home and cabin. The windmill well is piped
into a small nearby pond and provides water for the large numbers of game located
on the ranch. Call Morris Killough at (210) 415-9850 for more details. $3,895,000
Morris Killough/Broker | mbkillough@swtexas.net
(210) 415–9850 | (830) 966–2334 fax
PO Box 827 | Utopia, Texas 78884
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T-Bar Ranch
327± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3130796
Located at English Crossing on the beautiful Medina River, this fabulous new live water find
is truly one of the most unique properties available in the Texas Hill Country. There is only
one way to describe the river frontage and that is spectacular. The ranch offers 2,200±
feet of fabulous Medina River frontage with crystal-clear deep water, steep high bluffs, and
incredible rock formations. Along the ridge of the high bluff are some of the most incredible
home sites anywhere in Bandera County and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The
ranch features a beautifully manicured park-like area along the river shaded by towering
pecan, oaks and cedar elms. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $2,950,000
Sabinal River Tract
14± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3000121
This awesome new live water tract is the perfect weekend, retirement
or rental property. The tract offers an exceptional ranch-style home,
a rustic rental cabin totally refurbished with reclaimed materials, an
incredible deep swimming hole with dock under a canopy of centuries
old cypress trees, beautiful pecan bottom, herds of axis deer and native
game. The property is suitable for horses and offers deep soils for a
vineyard, garden or orchard. There are several additional home or cabin
sites and the property would make a fantastic campground or corporate
retreat. Come enjoy the peacefulness, the stars and the incredible views
of the surrounding valley all within minutes of Utopia, Lost Maples and
Garner Parks. Won’t last, call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $579,000
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Peaceful Valley Ranch
185± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 960021
Known to many as the famous Dr. Ikens Sanctuary, this gorgeous oneof-a-kind
property has just become available in its entirety. 185 acres
with a 15± acre spring-fed lake surrounded by rock outcroppings and
cypress trees. Lake is full of catfish and bass and has a boat dock in
front of the main home. The ranch offers a large limestone main home,
foreman’s house, equipment building, 40x60 two-level steel shop/barn
with office plus loft. Property has easy access with an entrance on the
east and west side. Entire property is high-fenced. Property is ideal for
hunting, fishing, livestock, ATVs, water skiing and lots of fun. Numerous
beautiful building sites surround the lake with waterfront, hilltop, or valley
views. Won’t last, call Jim Fuchs, (210) 413-3939 or Morris Killough,
(210) 415-9850. $2,220,000

Yochum Ranch
720± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2931331
This new 720-acre listing is located just south of the Bandera
County line in Northeastern Uvalde County, one of the most
beautiful and peaceful areas of the entire Hill County, the Seco
Valley. The Yochum Ranch offers a four-bedroom, three-bath,
ranch-style home overlooking a beautiful spring-fed pond, large
shop/equipment barn, partial game-fencing, large neighbors, great
privacy, large open valleys, numerous hardwood-lined canyons,
springs, a large lake and several smaller ponds, incredible building
sites with fabulous views and a great road system that provides
easy access over the entire ranch. The owner has spent several
years selectively clearing cedar, improving excellent habitat both for
livestock and the native game. The ranch is rarely hunted and has
excellent numbers of whitetail, turkey, wild hogs, and occasional
free-ranging exotics including fallow and aoudad. Won’t last, call
Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $2,700,000
Pumpville Ranch
8,600± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2522054
8,600± acres located about 11 miles north of Highway
90 and about seven miles north of Pumpville on CR
1865 right on the Terrell-Val Verde County line. This
unique ranch offers great hunting with abundant
blue quail and whitetail and mule deer. The ranch is
low-fenced with a large hunter’s/foreman’s house
and working pens. There is a great low-maintenance
water system with two water wells that pump water
to pila’s that then in turn feed water to water troughs
all over the ranch. With water spread out all over the
ranch, it offers the new owner a perfect hunting/cattle
ranch. The ranch terrain offers some great views to
nice draws and all great native brush. This ranch is
located in the last frontier Texas has to offer! There is
additional 2,300± acres available. Give Scott a call at
(830) 591-9509 or Morris Killough at (210) 415-9850.
Shaw Ranch
700± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2847661
One of the most unique ranches in Uvalde County, the Shaw Ranch
is situated along the bank of the west prong of the Nueces River and
offers a rare opportunity to own a fabulous hunting and recreational
ranch at a great price. The ranch is a nice mix of Hill Country and
South Texas and offers one-and-a-half-plus miles of the west prong
of the Nueces River, ancient Indian campgrounds, live spring, all
low-fencing, three homes, water well, great tree cover, exceptional
brush diversity, hills, mesquite flats and plenty of open country for
cultivation. Won’t last, call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850.
Morris Killough/Broker | mbkillough@swtexas.net
(210) 415–9850 | (830) 966–2334 fax
PO Box 827 | Utopia, Texas 78884
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River Rock Ranch
97± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 910383
This fabulous new listing is pure Hill Country entertainment. Located just
a few miles south of Lost Maples State Park, this great little live water
tract offers 800± feet of both sides of cypress-lined Sabinal River,
highway frontage, a great three-bedroom, two-bath, Spanish-style
home overlooking the river below, large rock patio, barbecue area, and
hot tub. The property doubles as a private retreat and a rental destination,
grossing a very good income for the owner. The ranch is loaded with
native game and has numerous exotics, wild turkey, and hogs. The ranch
offers great homesites, good neighbors, good access, privacy, and most
of all the incredible views of some one of the prettiest areas of the Hill
Country. Call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850.
Willow Springs Ranch
327± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2638313
Hidden away just minutes FM 337 just east of Vanderpool, Silver Creek
Canyon Ranch is truly one of the most beautiful and unique live water
ranches available in the in today’s market. The ranch offers Willow
Springs which feeds over a half-mile of both sides of a crystal-clear,
spring-fed creek, beautiful waterfalls, rapids, relaxing shallow pools and
an absolutely awesome five-acre lake. This hidden jewel offers one of
the most incredible settings anywhere in the Texas Hill Country with a
charming cowboy-style hacienda situated right along the banks of the
fabulous spring-fed lake, guest houses, cabin and floating dock. Won’t
last, call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $2,275,000
Preston River Ranch
12± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
Located just south of Utopia with over 1,000 feet of fabulous Sabinal River
frontage, the property offers paved frontage, a comfortable ranch-style
home nestled in a beautiful pecan bottom (you can hear the sounds of
waterfalls from backyard), carport, workshop, paved drive, and excellent
water well. Some of the largest cypress trees on the Sabinal River line the
banks of the river and there are numerous sites to build additional home
or cabins. Won’t last, call Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $475,000
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Mill Creek Tracts
14± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3118501
Located just east of Vanderpool with frontage on FM 337, this tract offers
just under 300 feet of fabulous cypress-lined Mill Creek, fantastic home
sites with incredible views, electric, phone service, huge healthy oaks,
deep tillable soil for orchard or vineyard and is loaded with native game.
Neighbor would allow owner the opportunity to improve the water or
build a small dam along the creek. All located in one of the most scenic
and desirable areas of the Hill Country. Won’t last, call Wayne Boyce,
(830) 591-8590 or Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $349,000

Secco Valley Ranch
437± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2457115
Anyone who is familiar with the Hill Country knows it doesn’t get
much better than the Seco Valley area. This new ranch is located just
south of the Bandera County line, is located less than 90 minutes
from San Antonio and is easily accessed through Bandera or
Hondo. Being surrounded by large neighbors, the ranch offers great
privacy, large open valleys, numerous hardwood-lined canyons,
springs, a large lake and several smaller ponds, incredible building
sites with fabulous views and a great road system that provides
easy access over the entire ranch. The owner has spent several
years selectively clearing cedar, improving excellent habitat both for
livestock and the native game. The ranch is rarely hunted and has
excellent numbers of whitetail, turkey and wild hogs. There are some
free-ranging exotics in the area including fallow and aoudad. Call
Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $1,695.000
Cannan Ranch
436± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2871057
This incredible new listing is located right in between Utopia and Vanderpool and just a few
miles from Lost Maples State Park. The ranch offers great Sabinal River bottom land with
large pecan, oak and elm trees just to name a few. The wet-weather Lone Hollow Creek
traverses the property with great lake building sites. It has three great fields with one large
pivot. This ranch is ideal for a live stock operation or a unbelievable hunting ranch with lots
and lots of axis, whitetail, turkeys, hogs, and doves. Whether you want a combination ranch
or just a pure hunting paradise, you will not find a finer ranch on the market. Won’t last, give
Scott a call at (830) 591-9509 or Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850.
Griffith Ranch
284± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2871566
This awesome new listing offer over 2,300 feet of the beautiful
Sabinal River and is only minutes from Lost Maples State Park.
The ranch offers tree cover second to none with giant oak trees
throughout most of the ranch. With numerous building sites
from under the giant oak trees along the Sabinal River to hill tops
with gorgeous views of the canyon. Wildlife include whitetail,
turkey, axis, and hogs. With rich bottom land to low hills to
mountain tops and beautiful Sabinal River, you will not find a
ranch of this size with this much variety anywhere! This is truly a
rare opportunity to purchase a awesome live water ranch in the
beautiful Texas Hill Country. Give Scott a call at (830) 591-9509
or Morris Killough, (210) 415-9850. $2,750,000
Morris Killough/Broker | mbkillough@swtexas.net
(210) 415–9850 | (830) 966–2334 fax
PO Box 827 | Utopia, Texas 78884
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Bluebonnet Oak Ranch
105± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3176081
Very special property! Between Brenham and
Round Top you will enter the grounds through
the remote-controlled entry gate and follow
the winding road to the circle drive with one of
the two ponds and Pond Creek off to your left.
Pond Creek meanders through the fields and
trees, and nestled among 105 acres of beautiful
rolling hills and oak trees you will find a warm
and friendly 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom,
four-bath, Victorian-style home complete
with pool, greenhouse, outdoor fireplace and
entertainment area. A 46x27 concrete-floored
storage barn and a three-stall horse stable is
just behind the home. Only an hour-and-a-half
to Houston or Austin and just a few minutes to
Round Top or Brenham. With about 0.4 mile of
frontage on Highway 389 and about 0.3 mile
on Rolling Creek Road, this property has it all.
Call to come see for yourself.
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LLL Ranch
Land InvesTex LLC
23± ACRES | POLK COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2991033
A 23-acre peninsula on the beautiful Lake Livingston
that offers the perfect platform for creating your dream
getaway or development project! The 70-foot elevation
above the lake provides breathtaking views from every
angle. There is just enough tree coverage to provide
privacy. The property has a sturdy 4,800-square-foot
barn and an old one-and-a-half-story home that is
a renovator’s dream. At the tip of the peninsula sits a
perfect fishing pier that leads to a single boat lift over
a 10-foot deep channel. The water on the other side
of the peninsula is about 20 feet deep. The entire lake
side of the property has a bulkhead edge that is in great
condition. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a
truly special and unique property. You must come see
this peninsula paradise.
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Peaceful Valley Ranch
185± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2616944
Rolling oak covered ranch with 4,300± feet of public road frontage between
Kerrville, Bandera, and Medina with two creeks flowing into a 30-acre lake
over 25 feet deep. A large home is ready for finish out and the updated
guest house is ready for use. Other improvements include a large wellbuilt
concrete floor barn with office and second level storage, and a barn
with a high and wide opening (once used for a hanger). Price just reduced.
$12,000 per acre or $2,220,000
T-Bird Family Lodge
14± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 1953234
Beautiful home, guest house, and
pool on Little Creek just minutes from
Concan, Lost Maples, Utopia and
Vanderpool. Four bedrooms, four
baths, shop, equipment barn, two
wells, and all nestled in a park-like
setting. $499,000
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Winnie Cattle Ranch
130± ACRES | JEFFERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2291733
130± acres tucked away on the Jefferson and Chambers County line.
Just 30 minutes from Beaumont and 20 minutes from the Gulf Coast.
Perfect cattle grazing land with partial brush cover, water tank, and
electricity near by. Come see the potential of this coastal prairie land.
$448,500
Berger Ranch
128± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2447552
Wooded hideaway featuring about one-and-a-half miles of Medina Lake
with creek, nice manufactured home, game, and privacy. Won’t last long.
25-100 acres also available! Price just reduced to $650,000.
Brushy Creek Ranch
1,180± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2504067
Spring-fed creeks, views, great ranch house, first-class goat fencing
and pens. The privacy is what makes this beautiful ranch one-of-a-kind.
Kenedy Home or Commercial Property
9.5± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2256247
Ready to live in or use as a field office. Nice three-bedroom, two-bath,
open concept home with concrete floor barn. Great frontage on Highway
181 just south of Kenedy. Price just reduced! $310,000
46 Acres Kenedy
46± ACRES | KARNES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2045561
Productive ag. tax exempt property with frontage on Highway 181 and
Business 181. Many options for use. Price just reduced! $457,700
Cielo Springs Lot
2.23± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2773089
An untouched 2.32-acre lot to build your dream home in the secluded,
undeveloped subdivision of Cielo Springs in the heart of Blanco, Texas.
$27,000
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Stone River Ranch
200± ACRES | MENARD COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2690947
This meticulously maintained hunting,
cattle, and horse ranch features two
three-bedroom, two-bath ranch houses,
three-stall stable, large barn, numbers
feeders and blinds, and end of the
road privacy all within two hours of San
Antonio and Austin. Some equipment
available! Price just reduced! $898,000
Coach Ranch
343± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2990782
Nice small hunting and recreation ranch with
rolling hunting terrain and good interior roads
to seven hunting blinds, old stone building,
and two wells. The owner says there is an
unexplored cave. The wells provide water
for game and livestock on this high fenced
property with an ag. tax exemption. About 10
minutes from Uvalde or Concan at the end of a
paved county road off Highway 83, this hunting
ranch is easy to get to and very private. Very
comfortable hunting and recreations property
in every sense. Price just reduced! $1,011,850
McCoy 60
60± ACRES | ATASCOSA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3013627
Five-and-a-half miles from IH-37 and
only 15 minutes to Pleasanton. About
50 percent brush and 50 percent
pasture, good perimeter-fencing and
cross-fencing for livestock. The home
overlooks a large tank that has not gone
dry since the owner has been here.
$315,000
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Nueces River Ranch
Land InvesTex LLC
197± ACRES | REAL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3006406
The prettiest oak and pecan covered live
water ranch in this part of the Hill Country. Flat,
usable, high-bank land with deep soil between
Pulliam Creek and the Nueces River. Several
serviceable homes and cabins on highbank
overlooking the Nueces. A great family
compound for hunting, swimming, fishing or
recreational activities. Would make a great
horse property in very private but accessible
location. Knee-deep in deer, axis, and turkey.
Price just reduced! $1,182,000
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Agarita Ranch
58± ACRES | DEWITT COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2931629
Agarita Ranch is accented with a friendly
Texas-style home. The ranch features a
gazebo, equipment shed, pool, and a oneof-a-kind
tree house all tucked in among
gigantic oaks on about 58 acres of pasture,
stock tanks, and fields. $695,000
Wild Oak Ranch
300± ACRES | DEWITT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2978115
Beautiful oak covered property with rustic hunting cabin, large stock pond, wet-weather creek, and brush with hunting lanes. All on a paved county
road with little traffic. Just a few hours to Houston and a little over an hour to San Antonio. Nothing like this on the market. Come have a look. $2,400,000
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123 Sisterdale River Ranch
123± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2031978
About 1,220 feet of deep Guadalupe River
with a grand home tucked into the rolling oak
and elm covered land gently sloping down
to the river. The concrete floor barn has an
apartment with highness appliances and finish
out. Fenced and cross-fenced for cattle and
over 1,500 feet on Highway 3351 between
Bergheim and Sisterdale. Premium Guadalupe
frontage, premium home, premium location,
and premium access! $5,998,000
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Hartlee Field Ranch
Denton County
$13,950,000
652 Acres
Twin Mountains
Burnet County
$10,330,000
3177 Acres
Mile High Hacienda
El Paso County
$8,250,000
9999 Acres

Lucky Cross Ranch
Palo Pinto County
$3,400,000
432 Acres
Clear Creek Ranch
Henderson County
$5,975,000
812 Acres
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EQUESTRIAN RANCHES
El Milagro Retreat
50± ACRES | DENTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3168870
El Milagro Retreat is the perfect combination of a residential estate and
state-of-the-art working equestrian ranch on 50 acres with several
ponds, beautiful scattered hardwood trees, and rolling topography. The
custom-built home is a true masterpiece of indoor and outdoor living
with beautiful views of the infinity pool and surrounding countryside. The
equestrian compound consists of indoor and outdoor arenas, main show
barn with concrete alleys, 10 stalls, tack room, office, and apartments for
employees. Offered at $8,495,000 which is below replacement cost.
Contact David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
Valhalla Farms
784± ACRES | MILAM COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2917928
This equestrian property which is located in the heart of Central Texas
on the banks of the San Gabriel River has primarily been used as a
horse farm, breeding facility and racetrack. Improvements include a
6,541-square-foot main residence with pool, an office/apartment, tack
rooms, feed rooms, and wash racks. An office building, rehabilitation
and exercise building with hydro-treadmills, five horse walkers, covered
round breaking pen and numerous horse paddocks and horse traps
creating a turnkey equestrian paradise. Offered at $5,495,000. Contact
David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
Stone Ridge Acres
20± ACRES | PARKER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3186572
This beautiful estate and home of a two time cutting horse champion is
located in Aledo, 20 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth. It is the perfect
blend of a luxury custom home with beautiful landscaping and grounds
and horse training facility. The equestrian facilities will appeal to the most
discriminating horse person. This property has all of the bells and whistles
including an 18-stall barn with an office, full bath, tack room, and wash
bay adjacent to the covered arena and much more. Year-round access
throughout the property is provided via well-kept concrete drives and
the beautiful gated entry. Lastly, there is a top-notch trainer or caretaker
home, to complete this turnkey horse estate. Offered for $3,750,000.
Contact David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
Red River Estate
29± ACRES | GRAYSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3186573
The Red River Estate is situated on 29± acres of private paradise
overlooking the banks of the Red River in Grayson County. Located less
than one-and-a-half hours from downtown Dallas, Texas this property is
ideal for year-round living or a weekend getaway. The combination of the
wooded terrain and adjacent river provide an abundance of recreational
activities as well as peaceful tranquility. Once you enter through the
gated entrance you’ll follow the paved road through the tall hardwoods
to the 3,940-square-foot updated home with a large cantilever deck that
protrudes out over the river. Impressive equestrian facilities as well as a
multitude of top notch improvements are found throughout the property.
Offered at $1,300,000. Contact Tyler Thomas c: 214.718.2800.
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2913 Fairmount, Suite 200 | Dallas, Texas 75201
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EAST TEXAS RANCHES
Lake Tyler Estate
18± ACRES | SMITH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3014429
Stunning East Texas lake estate home/compound on 18.79± acres and
with over 3,540 feet of frontage on Lake Tyler in Whitehouse, Texas. This
sophisticated property located in Smith County, is just six miles from Tyler
and only one hour, 30 minutes from Dallas. Ideal for year-round family
living or weekend relaxing and/or entertaining, the property boasts a
private gated entrance, pool/spa cabana, party barn/man cave, helicopter
pad and barn/hangar, a maintenance building and a four-slip boat house
with full kitchen, wood burning fireplace and guest accommodations.
Offered at $6,830,000. Contact David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715.
Morley Ranch
820± ACRES | KAUFMAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3016129
This new listing is located seven miles west of Wills Point, just a 50
minute drive east of Dallas. Comprised of two non-contiguous tracts of
land with frontage on CR 349 and CR 350, the ranch is currently utilized
for cattle grazing and hay production, and hunting and fishing with 15
stock ponds, a two-acre lake, and a 25-acre lake managed by the Corps
of Engineers. Improvements include an updated three-bedroom main
house, a ranch manager’s house, a metal frame barn with a party room,
metal shed, pipe fencing, and working pens. Offered at $3,700,000.
Contact Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770 or David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715.
Five Lakes Ranch
274± ACRES | HENDERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3173136
Located just minutes from beautiful Athens, Texas, this unique ranch
offers the convenient amenities of the city while maintaining the feel of
life on a secluded paradise. As its name suggests, the five individual lakes
create a stunning view from each of the residences and offer exceptional
fishing. The multiple dwellings accommodate a large family and plenty
of guests. This ranch offers an abundance of entertainment including
hunting, fishing, horseback riding, walking or riding around the four
miles of concrete roads, swimming, tennis, gardening or simply relaxing
and enjoying the beautiful scenery from a rocking chair on the oversized
porch. Offered at $2,695,000. Contact Tyler Thomas c: 214.718.2800.
Far Away Meadows
364± ACRES | HENDERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2912450
Far Away Meadows ranch fronts on U.S. Highway 175 overlooking
the valley of Caddo Creek, in the town of Poyner, 20 miles southeast
of Athens. With three homes on the property, the ranch is well-suited
for year-round living or as a weekend retreat. A 15-acre spring-fed
lake offers excellent fishing and six smaller ponds scattered across
the property attract various species of wildlife including whitetail deer,
hogs, duck, and dove. The beautiful pastures with strong coastal and
native grasses are excellent for cattle grazing and good sandy loam soils
make for great hay production and cultivation. Offered at $2,600,000.
Contact David Burgher c: 214.213.8715.
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LIVE WATER RANCHES
Robinson Creek Ranch
2,083± ACRES | HOOD COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2778818
The 2,083-acre ranch was originally a European-style hunting retreat
and has been in the same family since 1949. Located 12 miles northwest
of Granbury, this superbly located ranch is only 50 minutes from Fort
Worth and 90 minutes from Dallas. The custom 6,000-square-foot
ranch home and other improvements are nestled on one of the highest
hilltops in Hood County offering amazing vistas of the surrounding
countryside. The ranch has gently rolling hills with a combination of
excellent pastures and a variety of native hardwoods, great water and
an abundance of wildlife habitat for all native Texas game. Hunting lease
income is available. Offered at $9,890,000. Contact David Burgher,
c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
Black Bridge Ranch
1,034± ACRES | MILAM COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1946013
This beautiful ranch includes significant oil and gas production in
addition to the rare opportunity to own over four miles of Brazos
River frontage. Located in Central Texas, this property has abundant
recreational potential including canoeing on the river, hunting, fishing,
and horseback riding in the sandy-bottom land that lies in the oxbow of
the river. Offered at $5,900,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770 or
David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715.
Hog Creek Ranch
408± ACRES | MCLENNAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3184401
Located in the heart of central Texas only 25 minutes northwest of Waco,
this unique ranch offers opportunities for both fishing and hunting. The
ranch has two spillways and good surface water including over half a
mile of frontage on both sides of Hog Creek. In addition to the creek
frontage, there is a stock pond in the southern pasture. Excellent fishing
opportunities on Hog Creek, include largemouth bass, sunfish, and
bluegill. The terrain, tree cover, and surface water lend the ranch to be a
good hunting ranch for whitetail deer, turkey, ducks and dove. Offered at
$1,835,000. Contact Harlan Ray c: 214.908.7770.
Hall Lake Ranch
259± ACRES | MCLENNAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3187123
Hall Lake Ranch is a true Central Texas gem. Located only 25 minutes
from Waco in the heart of McLennan County it has easy access with
great road frontage on Highway 6. This property has been traditionally
used as a cattle ranch, but has some excellent development potential.
The property has good cover around the 6.5± acre lake, while the rest
of the property is in rolling grass lands. Offered at $1,165,500. Contact
Harlan Ray c: 214.908.7770 or David Burgher c: 214.213.8715.
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RECREATIONAL RANCHES
Ranger Hill Estate
751± ACRES | EASTLAND COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2927472
The ranch is located atop a landmark escarpment known as Ranger Hill.
There are spectacular views overlooking Bear Creek Valley, 40 miles of
vistas and it is a hunter’s paradise. It also has substantial income from a
cell phone tower lease, cow/calf operation and a billboard lease. Offered
at $4,495,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770 or David Burgher,
c: 214.213.8715.
4B Ranch
360± ACRES | SOMERVELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2383272
4B Ranch is located less than two miles north of historic and charming
Glen Rose abutting Dinosaur Valley State Park. This beautiful house,
barn, stalls, apartments, lighted arena and working pens along with
abundant game, native grasses, numerous lakes and stock ponds, this
ranch is perfect for recreational, cattle or horse operations. Offered at
$3,850,000. Contact Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770 or David Burgher,
c: 214.213.8715.
Clayton Mountain Ranch
570± ACRES | PALO PINTO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2268075
Set in the northern stretches of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, this
ranch boasts breathtaking views for dozens of miles in almost every
direction. The highest point on Clayton Mountain is located in the center
of the ranch and rises over 250 feet from the verdant valley below. It is
home to a thriving aoudad sheep herd and countless whitetail, and is
well known for excellent dove, duck and varmint hunting as well. The
ranch has newly installed electricity service and has LTE cellular service
available on 90 percent of the property. Offered at $1,695,750. Contact
David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
Riddle Ranch
499± ACRES | EASTLAND COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2965132
This beautiful recreational ranch located 80 minutes west of Fort Worth
is a hunter’s paradise providing excellent foraging for a variety of wildlife.
There are several seasonal creeks and draws which feed two small
ponds on the property. There is a gentle roll throughout the property and
excellent views of the countryside. Native grasses can be found across
the ranch providing great grazing for cattle. Offered at $1,195,105.
Contact David Burgher, c: 214.213.8715 or Harlan Ray, c: 214.908.7770.
David Burgher | C: 214.213.8715 | dburgher@briggsfreeman.com
Harlan Ray | C: 214.908.7770 | hray@briggsfreeman.com
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Chrystal Falls Ranch
4,000± ACRES | STEPHENS AND YOUNG COUNTIES | PROPERTY ID: 2638551
Chrystal Falls Ranch is approximately 4,000 acres located in Stephens and Young Counties, Texas. Two contiguous sections are divided by FM
283: The northern portion consists of 3,500 acres under high game fence and intensive wildlife management and the 500-acre southern portion
of the ranch with over a mile of river frontage along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, with the majority of the improvements including hunting
lodge, ranch manager’s house, livestock facilities and barns. The custom-built, two-story lodge overlooks the Clear Fork of the Brazos River and
features 10 bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The ranch-style manager’s house is a five-bedroom with livestock facilities. Scattered throughout the
property are 15-plus ponds with the largest one being roughly 2.5 acres. Along with the Clear Fork of the Brazos, there are several other wet and
dry weather creeks. Native wildlife of whitetail deer, hogs, turkey, dove, ducks and varmints inhabit the ranch, which is also stocked with axis deer
and blackbuck antelope. Waterfowl hunting is known to be good on the larger ponds and dove hunting is excellent around ponds and the large food
plots and open fields. All stands, deer feeders, and hunting vehicles come included with the sale. Currently the ranch is leased for cattle grazing.
Offered at $10,380,000. For more information, contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643 or Patrick Murray, c: 214.679.4341.
Selah Ranch
1,022± ACRES | FRANKLIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3212914
Selah Ranch, a breathtaking resort, is conveniently located less than two hours
from Dallas. Situated on 1,022 acres of woodlands, lakes, and trails, this retreat
is one of the best places in Texas to observe wildlife and the perfect spot for
a corporate retreat. Selah features an 11,000-square-foot traditional stone main
lodge and three guest cottages. Enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish,
and crappie. The ranch also features two John Houck designed championship
18-hole disc golf courses. The courses are rated number one and two disc golf
courses in the United States. Offered at $6,750,000. For more information,
contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643 or Patrick Murray, c: 214.679.4341.
Reding Ranch
623.21± ACRES | DENTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2124972
North of Denton and just south of Ray Roberts Lake. Beautiful rolling
hills with a seasonal creek running north to south through the middle of
the tract. Open pasture with hardwoods along the creek comprise the
majority of the acreage with a portion under cultivation for winter wheat.
Excellent native grasses and the fences are in good condition. Excellent
development opportunity. Offered at $5,764,692. For information
contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643.
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Johnson Ranch
3,817± ACRES | SCURRY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3015155
Offered for the first time ever to the public, the historic Johnson Ranch is one of those rare properties that provides year-round recreational
opportunities, is a working cattle ranch and farm, as well as an income-producing investment. Wind energy rights, mineral rights and production
will convey with the ranch. The 3,817-acre property encompasses rolling hills, rocky canyons, grassland, cropland and cottonwood, cedar and
mesquite trees, high-fenced, perfect for wildlife habitat. The ranch also contains excellent live-water characteristics, including perennial streams,
various water wells, swimming holes, cattle ponds and flowing springs. Johnson Ranch is situated 12 miles northeast of Snyder, Texas, on the banks
of Ennis Creek, which runs year-round across the southern half of the property. Abilene, Lubbock, and Midland-Odessa are about 80 miles away.
Offered at $20,449,000. Contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643 or Patrick Murray, c: 214.679.4341.
Hedrick Ranch
1,233± ACRES | TAYLOR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2118597
The historic Hedrick Ranch is located just east of Buffalo Gap, Texas and is 15 miles
south of Abilene, Texas. The native stone home was built in 1893 with the stone being
18 inches thick and quarried from the area. Breathtaking views, improved pastures,
hardwoods and wet-weather creeks run throughout this extraordinary property. The
topography is rolling with native grasses and wooded areas. There are five stock ponds
and several wet-weather creeks. Abundant wildlife thrives on this ranch and a hunting
lease has been in place for several years. The ranch has been well-maintained with
good roads and very little grazing. Fences are in good condition. Minerals available.
Offered at $2,712,600. For information contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643.
Bar S Ranch
1,785± ACRES | RED RIVER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3009668
The Bar S Ranch is located three miles south of Annona, Texas and just one hour east of
Texarkana. Breathtaking views, improved pastures and abundant native hardwoods and pines
compliment this beautiful ranch. The topography is rolling with native grasses and wooded
areas equally distributed throughout the ranch. There are nine stock ponds, seasonal creeks
and wetland areas that provide excellent duck hunting opportunities and surface water for
livestock. White Oak Creek flows through this property, holding water year-round and there are
multiple large acreage lake site locations. The ranch has been well-maintained with excellent
roads, brush control and rotational grazing. Fences are in good condition. Offered at $4,105,500.
For information contact Dax Pass, c: 214.557.8643 or Patrick Murray, c: 214.679.4341
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Equestrian Estate
5.05± ACRES | FORT BEND COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3047465
Located minutes from Sugar Land Town Center’s bustling shopping
and dining venues, this park-like, five-acre equestrian estate property
embodies everything a modern homeowner desires in a manicured
and convenient package. Pride in ownership shines with every detail
and feature having been fully, professionally renovated under the
stewardship of the current owners. Contact D. Leigh Martin, IV at (713)
835–9839, Leigh.Martin@SothebysHomes.com or Bill Blythe, Jr. at
(713) 829-3465, Bill.Blythe@SothebysHomes.com. Price: $2,999,000
Laprada Landing
60–105± ACRES | FORT BEND COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3132060
Located just 40 minutes from the Galleria, Laprada Landing offers
convenience as well as maximum respite from the hustle and bustle.
Hailing from Stephen F. Austin’s Old 300 and subsequently other notable
Texans, this isn’t any piece of land along the Brazos River, this is a piece
of Texas history. With varying tree coverage, each tract is unique with
its own features. Contact D. Leigh Martin, IV at (713) 835–9839, Leigh.
Martin@SothebysHomes.com or Bill Blythe, Jr. at (713) 829-3465,
Bill.Blythe@SothebysHomes.com. Price: $1,470,000 to $2,940,000
The Texian Ranch
173± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2807689
The Texian Ranch is an idyllic retreat in the heart of Washington
County on Highway 290 between Brenham and Chappell Hill. One
hour from Houston, 173 rolling acres of trees, lakes, wildlife, a running
creek, and cross-fenced for cattle. The 4,300-square-foot home sits
on a secluded hilltop with a pool, fire pit and log cabin. This home is
ideal for entertaining. 6,000-square-foot barn with workshop, pens,
electricity and water. Includes transferable agriculture exemption and
one-half mineral rights. Contact Jill Jones Rome at O: (713) 558-1995,
C: (713) 306-0306, Jill.Rome@SothebysHomes.com. Price: $3,447,800
Old Chocolate Bayou Retreat
40.17± ACRES | BRAZORIA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3134499
Beautiful 40.17 acres backing up to Old Chocolate Bayou with access
to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is an ideal retreat for those who
enjoy fishing or water sports. Conveniently located only 42 miles
from Downtown Houston. This property features a 1,800-squarefoot
barn with living quarters located above it. This property has its
own private pond as well. The first 10 acres is partially cleared and
fully fenced. Horses and cattle allowed. Contact Sabrina Elias at
O: (713) 558-1968, C: (713) 240-2008, Sabrina.Elias@SothebysHomes.
com. Price: $460,000
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PO Box 340080
Austin, Texas 78734
DAVID O. FAUST
— REAL ESTATE BROKER —
(512) 940-3300
DiamondFRanch@hotmail.com
NAVASOTA RIVER RANCH
20–2,350± ACRES | MADISON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1158675
The owners have authorized the division of one of the best combination recreatational and working cattle ranches in the state of Texas. Parcels will
range from approximately 20 acres to 2,350 acres and may be sold in seven separate tracts or in its total plat. Some of the parcels will have modest
improvements, water wells, electricity, fencing, and county road frontage. Tract 6 and 7 offer over five miles of Navasota River frontage providing fabulous
habitat for deer, hogs, waterfowl, and many other native species of wildlife. Numerous lakes and creeks provide year-round water and recreational
possibilities. A short drive from Houston or Bryan/College Station. The owners will convey a small NPRI (non-participating royaly interest) with the sale.
Shown by appointment only. Priced from $2,750 to $5,500 per acre.
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Lockhart Ranch
14.74± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3095909
5,200-square-foot Paul Meyer Design custom home in Perfection Ranch
offers space for comfortable family living and gracious entertaining. Living
room, dining room, island kitchen, and den overlook a backyard oasis—
pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and pilapa. The land is rolling with scattered
hardwoods, fenced and cross-fenced. The six-stall barn is ready to
welcome your horses. The 60x40 insulated utility building will handle your
shop or storage requirements. Price: $1,650,000
Rockin’ T Ranch
14.5± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2535162
Comfortable home overlooking pastures, guest house, two barns with
nine stalls, shop, and 50x170 covered arena. Unrestricted corner tract
just minutes from Lake Conroe means long-term development and
investment potential. Price: $997,000
Diamond T Ranch
21.69± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3161295
A gem of a ranch in the rolling country just north of historic Montgomery.
Partly cleared to pasture and wooded areas with mature oaks.
5,798-square-foot home with five bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths.
Two-story living room with stone fireplace is open to the island kitchen and
breakfast room, all overlook the heated pool and spa. Upstairs the game/
media room offers two sets of built-in bunk beds—great for the grandkids!
Travertine floors, solid wood cabinetry, surround sound inside and out, and
granite countertops exemplify the high-quality fit and finish in this home.
40x60 barn/shop on a slab with power and water has three roll up doors
and 12-foot overhangs. Two-bay RV cover is 30x50. Price: $1,625,000
Aggie Ranch
38± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3144288
Enter the gate and meander through the property across the levee of
the lake to the 1,850-square-foot, barn-themed home. Two bedrooms,
one bath, and den around drive-through cement-floored hallway are
on the ground floor. One-bedroom, one-bath, living room, and full
kitchen are upstairs, where balconies offer expansive views of the
stocked lake and the property. Detached, oversized three-car garage/
workshop with power and paved apron. Great location, minutes from
Lake Conroe and close to The Woodlands. Price: $985,000
Larry Jacobs, Broker | (936) 597–3301 | Info@TXLand.com | www.TXLand.com | PO Box 1370, Montgomery, Texas 77356
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Allen Ranch
123± ACRES | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3015005
Beautiful ranch with 2,662-square-foot, one-story brick home and a 1,553-squarefoot
foreman’s home. This rolling tract is cross-fenced into nine large pastures with
scattered trees and eight stock ponds. The ranch home, recently updated with new
paint, carpets, countertops, and air conditioning, overlooks a four-acre lake stocked
with bass. A 4,000-square-foot equipment building on a slab and a hay barn
support the day-to-day working of this cattle and hay operation. Price: $1,495,000
Oakhurst Ranch
972± ACRES | SAN JACINTO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3015607
Between Huntsville and Lake Livingston, Oakhurst
Ranch is an excellent combination of timber and
recreational ranch property. Palmetto Creek
crosses the property and there are numerous
sites suitable for small lakes. With frontage on FM
946 and Felix Currie Road, this tract offers the
opportunity to divide into smaller tracts for resale
in the future. An existing hunter’s camp has
electric service established. Price: $3,403,102
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The Preserve at LaSalle Ranch
2,400± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY
Seize this rare opportunity on the Texas Intracoastal Waterway. With a diverse population of wildlife ranging from deer, turkey, dove, quail, hogs,
and over 400 species of birds, this property is ideal for the hunter or conservationist. Port O’Connor offers a relaxing atmosphere and numerous
boating venues. With the largest and deepest bay on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port O’Connor offers excellent fishing for red snapper, king, ling, jack fish,
sailfish, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. A short ride across Madagorda Bay lays Madagorda Island, now a national preserve for a large variety of endangered
migratory birds. Just a few hours from the major metropolitan areas of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi, The Preserve at LaSalle
Ranch is located within hours of big-city amenities like fine dining, shopping, major medical centers, airports, and numerous art, sports, and cultural
events. The property includes plentiful native pasture grass, a fresh water well, electricity, great access from the highway on an all-weather road,
and a private gated entrance. The nearby development offers many amenities to the owners. Call today to reserve your time for a full property tour.
Visit goo.gl/7Vm3b0 for video. Price: $10,950,000
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Southern Breeze Ranch
151.35± ACRES | BELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3127159
Southern Breeze Ranch is an oasis of southern hospitality—it has
100-plus acre income producing horse quality hay operation and gets
three-to-four cuts per year. There is a dedicated client base all over
Texas and as far away as Oklahoma and has sold out the last eight
years. The property would make a fantastic horse or cattle ranch as
well. Morton barn with five stalls, tack room and space for 150-plus
square hay bales, fans, fly spray system and 48x12 breezeway and
vented roof. The elegant 5,523-square-foot custom home has tall
ceilings, four bedrooms all with walk-in closets and four full private
baths, two half-baths (one with outside access for workers), two living
and dining spaces, library/office, open floor plan kitchen with butlers
pantry, bar, two fireplaces, upstairs media room with big screen TV,
media seating and small bar, expansive outside covered living space
with views through the hay pasture right down to the Lampasas River
where you own approximately eight-tenths of a mile to the center of
the river. No detail was left out on this home, granite, crown molding
throughout, 2015 three Geothermal air conditioning units with internet
controls, two double-car garages one with direct house access and
one via a breezeway, additional barn/workshop and Quanset barn
near the paddocks with gated entrance and circle drive at main gate
and secondary access via workers entrance that accesses the hay
pasture and Morton barn. There is an area for a lighted riding arena.
The property has community water to the home and 40-foot well with
a 3,000 gallon cistern to service the property and horses. Power line
easement with Oncore Electric in hay field. This is a must see. Call
Cheryl Fowlkes (512) 749-8509 or Rick Doak (361) 243-1040 for your
private tour today. Visit goo.gl/K9L2U4 for video. Price: $2,100,000
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Rick Doak (361) 243–1040 cell | JRDoak@me.com | (800) 275–3892
Halletsville Ranch
965± ACRES | LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3106321
Great property just outside of Hallettsville, Texas. Beautiful with lots
of hardwoods and brush. Very large population of wild turkey, deer, dove, hogs and lots of other wildlife. The property has a creek across it and
has two ponds. An old farm house serves as a camp house with a wraparound porch and a new roof. There are four wells on the property with an
older windmill behind the house. There are cattle on the ranch now and is ag. valued on the tax rolls. The property is very secluded with a strip of
approximately 30 feet running from the paved county road FM 2616 into the property with good gravel. The perimeter has good fence all the way
around and has cattle working pens that are in good condition. There is a good equipment shed and several other small sheds. This property would
make an excellent high-game fence hunting operation. No minerals convey. Call today to reserve your time for a full property tour. Price: $4,776,502
Garwood Ranch
55± ACRES | COLORADO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3208756
Wonderful home on 54.77 acres. The house was constructed with the Hadrian Tridipanel-System and gunite. It has a tile roof and a geothermal
system with insulated low-E windows, and other energy features. It features a formal dining room, a gourmet island kitchen and a large family room
with fireplace. Great property for horses and cattle. The grass in the pasture is thick and green and the 11 cows can’t keep up with it. The master suite
is a spacious 27x15 bedroom with sitting area and the master bath has two vanities, tile countertops, garden whirlpool tub and a separate shower. It
also has two walk-in closets. The home has a covered patio with swimming pool and a fire pit for those relaxing days and evenings. There is a threecar
garage with a bay for an RV or boat. There is also a guest quarters that is currently being rented. The property is fenced and cross-fenced with a
40x40 pole barn, a second barn, two stock tanks and two cattle guards. Call today to reserve your time for a full property tour. Price: $675,000
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Matthew Menke, Agent
38351 FM 1736, Hempstead, Texas 77445
(936) 825-5256 | Matthew@IKnowRanches.com
Davidson Creek Ranch
212± ACRES | BURLESON COUNTY
Welcome to Davidson Creek Ranch. 212± amazing acres that will satisfy the hunter
and the horse lover. Located in Burleson County about 30 miles from Brenham and
20 miles from College Station, this ranch is ready for you to step into and enjoy. It
features a beautiful home on a high hill looking down over manicured horse pastures
and surrounded by dense hardwoods. Two ponds and Davidson Creek provide wildlife
habitat and fishing opportunities. Ride down the trails and look for whitetail deer or just
enjoy an evening walk in the woods. The barn has everything you need including stalls,
living quarters, storage rooms, and a 2,400-square-foot safe room. Houston is just two
hours away, but you won’t want to go back. Contact Matthew Menke at (936) 825-5256
or Matthew@IKnowRanches.com today to see this ranch today. Offered at $2,600,000
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Serving all of Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma
Ranch In Style
200± ACRES | RED RIVER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2472359
Wonderful views over a variety of terrain! The 10-acre lake with its
custom dock and fish cleaning station is spotted with pine trees on the
banks. Custom Austin stone home with 2,600-plus square feet of living
space and all the bells and whistles. Listed for: $1,290,000
Countryside Estate
327± ACRES | FRANKLIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2505931
Lush green Northeast Texas pastures in the peaceful country! The
gated entry to the main house with over 3,000 square feet and guest
house overlook a private lake. The property has not only pastures but
some woods, cross-fencing and a large shop with covered hay storage.
Listed for: $975,000
Recreational Tract
873± ACRES | RED RIVER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3078190
873-plus acres with rolling terrain, three lakes, open areas plus woods—
excellent hunting...loaded with waterfowl and deer! Great family camp
with a cabin/shop combo. Approximately 600 acres of timber, a pine
plantation and trails. Listed for: $2,180,000
133-Acre Ranch
133± ACRES | CAMP COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3113082
Located near Leesburg, Texas, offers everything you need for a cattle
operation. Working pens, hay barns, four-stall horse barn, crossfencing
and plenty of stock ponds. Nice three-bedroom, two-bath brick
home with over 2,500 square feet of living space. Equipment available
separately. Listed for: $529,900
640-Acre Farm
640± ACRES | MCCULLOCH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3157195
640-acre farm tract with 430± tillable acres. Currently farmed by tenant
and previously planted in cotton. 210 acres used for recreational and
hunting use. Two miles of FM frontage for great access. Potential for
cattle operation with two stock tanks. Only three-and-a-half hours from
Dallas/Fort Worth. Contact for price.
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1,576-Acre Farm
1,576± ACRES | RED RIVER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2268429
Just south of Clarksville, Texas, this 1,576-acre farm is owner operated.
Crops in the area include corn, wheat, grain sorghum, and soybeans.
569± acres are under center pivot irrigation with room to expand.
Listed for: $5,400,000
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RHW Ranch
743± ACRES | COLEMAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3198981
Pastoral views and wide open spaces can be yours with this private
743-acre ranch estate located in southeastern Coleman County.
This sprawling ranch and farming property includes five finished
lodgings: a main house, guest lodge, bunkhouse, foreman’s domicile
and a dining and conference center. 100 percent fenced and crossfenced
for farming and grazing. Other features include two barns, two
sheds, a pool, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, hay fields, stock tanks, a dog
kennel, excellent hunting and a 5,400-foot lighted airstrip and hanger.
Price: $4,650,000. www.RHWRanch.com
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La Sendera Ranch
705± ACRES | KIMBLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3086960
Majestic hilltops and beautiful flowing North Llano River provide the perfect
getaway haven at La Sendera Ranch. Peak elevations of up to 2,200± feet, along
with 2,550± feet of North Llano River frontage highlight this exceptional 705±
acre high-fenced property. A beautiful 3,800± square-foot home rests among
large mature pecan trees, overlooking the river. A game cleaning area with walkin
freezer, 1,200± square-foot workshop, Atascosa deer blinds, and numerous
feeders are additional features of the ranch. Stone steps allow for easy access to
a river pier for kayaking, fly fishing, and outstanding bass angling in deep fishing
holes. The ranch also features caves and Indian artifacts, allowing for exciting
exploration adventures. Much of the cedar has been removed over the years,
leaving native live oak to flourish. A pond has been created from one of several
nice springs on the ranch and the road system is in great condition, with the
majority all-weather caliche roads.
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Big Saline Creek Ranch
413± ACRES | KIMBLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3223599
Big Saline Creek Ranch is rare find in Kimble County! The ranch is comprised of 1,150± feet
of both sides of clear flowing Big Saline Creek, with easy access to explore the water. Springs
along the creek provide an oasis among beautiful pecan trees lining the bank. Several springs
are located in Brewer Hollow southwest of the 2,430± square-foot main house, a three-bed,
three-and-a-half-bath with study. A concrete and rock barn built in the 1930s lends character
to the ranch. A set of cattle pens is included, and a nice nine± acre field is great for horses or
livestock. Picturesque valleys and hilltops with long-range views make this property exceptional.
The cedar has been selectively removed in many areas and a wide array of hardwoods remain,
including live oak, blue lacy oak and black walnut. Elevations range from 2,032–1,825± feet
ASL. Boundary and interior fencing are in good condition, several replaced in the past few
years. The ranch is well-supplied with water from the creek, springs, a submersible well, a solar
submersible well, a holding tank, a large concrete pila, and numerous troughs.
Pecos River Ranch
3,900± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2897105
Bring your kayak! Pecos River Ranch is an outstanding live-water ranch with over two± miles
of clear flowing Pecos River, easily accessed for tubing, canoeing, or kayaking. Multiple
hilltops are easily accessed by good roads, where stargazing is made easy. A roomy scenic
cabin is strategically placed to take advantage of the incredible views and overlooks the
river’s impressive rapids. A large barn and swimming pool add to the many features of the
property. The varied terrain includes numerous canyons and multiple draws with live oak and
other native trees. Abundant with deer, turkey, and other native wildlife, the ranch is under a
MLD permit that allows for longer hunting seasons. With nine water wells and miles of river,
this is one of the best-watered ranches to be found in the area. An incredible year-round
paradise, Pecos River Ranch is perfect for a family or corporate retreat.
Ken Hoerster, Broker | Info@TexasRanchesForSale.com | (830) 249-9339 | 501 East San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, Texas 78006
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L4 Ranch
405± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3067039
L4 Ranch is a great hunting ranch located in the heart of the Divide Country
in Edward’s Plateau. Good quality native and exotic wildlife, along with a wellmanaged
habitat includes whitetail deer, a few axis, and an abundance of
turkey. The main east to west road is paved and the other roads are in good
condition throughout the ranch. The ranch’s perimeter is high-fenced and a
nice modular home is located near the entrance. A large amount of the cedar
has been selectively removed over time and much of the trees are comprised
of mature live oak and shin oak motts. The land has various native grasses
for wildlife and livestock. Blinds, feeders, and a large protein feed bin are
negotiable. Additional acreage is also available.
Sisterdale Ranch
170± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2632445
Impressive views of the Guadalupe River Valley highlight this ranch’s features.
Sisterdale Ranch is a striking property located just west of charming Sisterdale. The
historic home has been renovated to its original condition and is located near the
middle of the ranch for optimal access. Most of the cedar has been removed over
the years, providing outstanding views of the Guadalupe River valley. Majestic oak
and other native hardwoods dot the lush landscape. The lay of the land is diverse
with numerous building sites and a nice roll at the south section. A suitable allweather
road is in place and the ranch is abundant with game.
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Live Oak Ranch
1,300± ACRES | SUTTON COUNTY
Lush landscape and abundant wildlife! Located southeast of Sonora in Sutton
County, Live Oak Ranch is a haven for many species of wildlife. Quail, duck,
turkey, hogs, axis, whitetail deer, and other animals are plentiful on the ranch,
providing exceptional opportunities for hunters. The level to gently rolling
terrain supports robust grasslands and beautiful views while large mature oak
and hearty mesquite accent the rich soil. Electric lines run through the property,
allowing for additional building sites and wells near the headquarters, or in
other locations. The roads are in good condition for easy access throughout
the ranch. Several large caliche pits hold water for wildlife and livestock.
Bar SE Ranch
2,420± ACRES | SUTTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3223609
Great location with county road frontage. This exceptional recreation ranch located
southeast of Sonora is perfect for a family estate or corporate retreat. The abundant
game population on Bar SE Ranch includes axis and whitetail deer, Barbados sheep,
turkey, and feral hogs. The rolling terrain is prominent with rich grassland, beautiful
valleys, and impressive views of the surrounding countryside. A 1,200± squarefoot
home rests comfortably among beautiful mature oaks. RV hookups, two sets of
working pens, all-weather caliche roads, and high-fencing on the south boundary
are included. The ranch has four water wells, two large concrete tanks, and four dirt
tanks fed by wells. Over 150± acres have been cleared of cedar. Seller will convey a
portion of owned minerals.
Ken Hoerster, Broker | Info@TexasRanchesForSale.com | (830) 249-9339 | 501 East San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, Texas 78006
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Upper Cibolo Creek Ranch
43± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2507720
Amazing views of the surrounding Cibolo Creek Valley offer an idyllic getaway
at Upper Cibolo Creek Ranch. A classic rock homestead overlooks Cibolo
Creek, surrounded by 43± acres of beautiful native Hill Country. The home
is located in the lower portion of the property overlooking the live-water
creek, while the remaining acreage at higher elevations allows for excellent
hunting, hiking or possibilities for other building sites. Elevations near the
home are approximately 1,600–1,845 feet ASL at the peak of the hill. Healthy
populations of whitetail and axis deer are seen regularly throughout the
property. The ranch is quietly secluded on a paved county road only minutes
from Boerne.
Brushy Draw Ranch
869± ACRES | CROCKETT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3223509
Amazing views and excellent hunting are just a few features of Brushy Draw Ranch. Located south
of Ozona, the property consists of 869± acres and is the original headquarters of the Hudspeth
Ranch that was over 15,000± acres. This ranch has been used as a family hunting ranch for many
years. The three-bed, two-bath, 2,440± square-foot main house has a garage and workshop.
A large 7,200± square-foot livestock barn with cattle pens is located near the main house. A
hunter’s cabin is also nearby and a game cleaning area contains a walk-in cooler. A towering hill
in the middle of the ranch supplies long-range views of the beautiful valleys below. Brushy Draw
meanders through the northern section and mature oak trees are scattered throughout, with
mesquite and juniper in the bottomlands. The property contains an easement along the northern
and western parts, accessing a property to the west. A large rock pila, one wet-weather tank, and
a couple of water wells with water troughs are situated on the property.
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BV Ranch
69± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2841989
Wide-open spaces surrounded by majestic hills provide beautiful views and fantastic hunting
opportunities on this Real County ranch. Located south of Leakey, the gently rolling terrain
of BV Ranch is abundant with axis and whitetail deer. The property features a multitude of
quality amenities including a 2,400± square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bath ranch house,
a fully enclosed pipe-fenced arena, working holding pens, a 1,000± square-foot barn with
covered horse stalls—complete with water and electricity, a 1,500± square-foot pavilion for
entertaining, and a five-stall covered equipment shed. Two productive water wells, mature
oak and pecan trees, and rich soil enhance the quality of the property.
Guadalupe River Ranch
5± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2124993
Spend your days enjoying the magnificent Guadalupe River! Don’t miss your opportunity
to own this stunning estate with direct access to the Guadalupe River for swimming,
fishing, kayaking, or boating. A gated access provides privacy for the five± acres and over
300± feet of river frontage. The spacious 4,094± square-foot main home boasts threebedrooms,
four-baths, a study, and a gorgeous pool area. A beautiful outdoor kitchen sits
on the large flagstone patio overlooking the river. A 1,014± square-foot guest house can be
used for extra income, and a storage shed and shop are also included. This property has
great potential as a bed and breakfast, or maintain its wonderful character and call it home.
Elm Creek Ranch
126± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3223566
Beautiful historic Elm Creek Ranch has been in the same family since the
1940s. Elm Creek, a named wet-weather creek, bisects the ranch on the west
side of the property situated along Highway 90. A 55± acre field at the south
section is cross-fenced and perfect for grazing, or developing a horse facility.
A charming 1940s 1,400± square-foot home is nestled among magnificent live
oak trees and has been renovated with a new roof, windows, and septic system.
Various hardwoods are beautifully scattered throughout the property. A water
well provides water to the headquarters and to several water troughs on the
ranch. This is a must-see property!
Ken Hoerster, Broker | Info@TexasRanchesForSale.com | (830) 249-9339 | 501 East San Antonio Avenue, Boerne, Texas 78006
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Dunners Mountain Ranch
3,160± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2705323
One of the largest remaining contiguous tracts of land in
rapidly-growing Kendall County, this legacy ranch has
been in the same family for generations and is rugged, wild,
pristine, and oozing with character and history. Dunners
Mountain looms over the West Sister Creek valley like a
sentinel, offering dramatic vistas and scenery of the highest
order. Fertile, level fields of grass flanked by heritage oaks,
pecans, and elms dominate the lush bottoms while soaring
ridges seem to touch the sky above, cloaking huge lake
sites in untouched canyons below. Price: $5,450 per acre
or $17,222,000
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PO Box 860 | 410-A El Paso St. | Mason, Texas 76856
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El Oso River Ranch
1,711± ACRES | MASON COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2616611
This fine working and hunting ranch lies on the north banks
of the Llano River, smack dab in the big middle of the bluffs,
which dominate that prized stretch of river west of Mason.
Good improvements and infrastructure are turnkey, and
a fascinating, exotic spring creek winds its way through
one of the most stunningly beautiful canyons known to the
area. Monster views, wildlife galore, good cover of oak and
mesquite, and secluded but accessible location yield a
legacy-type offering. Price: $4,350 per acre or $7,442,850
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Allen Creek Ranch
347± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2582837
This sweet spot lies only a few minutes from
bustling Boerne and I-10, yet seems to be
perfectly secluded and private once one
enters the gate at the end of a quiet county
road. A magnificent, four-plus acre lake is
the centerpiece, in a gorgeous setting at the
base of a hardwood-laden hill. Private valleys
guarded by steep, looming hills and ridges
are loaded with large oaks, elms, and walnuts,
and much cedar has been removed. Distant
views are had from multiple homesites and
a limestone grotto flows water constantly.
Price: $9,505 per acre or $3,298,235
PO Box 860 | 410-A El Paso St. | Mason, Texas 76856
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Rio Vista Ranch
187± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2819433
This new gem includes over one mile of river frontage on only 187
acres, one of the most favorable waterfront to acre ratios we’ve
seen in quite some time. The land is manicured and cedar-free with
scattered groups of oaks, and nice, large cypress, and pecan along
the river. A 15 MPH granite gravel road follows the entire river frontage
along its length, with every bit of frontage being easily accessible by
vehicle and foot. This land fronts on pavement and offers multiple
homesites with clear water views and sounds, absolutely delightful!
Price: $17,500 per acre or $3,272,500
Pedernales Grotto Ranch
94± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3109226
End of road privacy with over 2,000 feet of Pedernales River plus an
awesome spring creek are features of this fresh gem, which includes
stunning cliff overviews of the water, much of which is swimmabledeep.
With minimal intrusion from neighbors, multiple river view
homesites await, and tillable soil with a nice native pecan grove greets
one upon arrival to the site. A good metal barn with living quarters
and 100 GPM water well serve basic needs, and the area is known
for extensive artifact sites. An all-weather road accesses the river,
otherwise unimproved. Price: $17,500 per acre or $1,645,000
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Blue Lakes River Ranch
651± ACRES | CONCHO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2052240
This neat ranch features 3,000 feet of frontage on the
Concho River, which is up to 175 feet wide in this area and
is loaded with fish. Beautiful pecan and oak bottoms line
the dirt bank river and fertile bottomland fields include
large stock ponds, pecan orchard and grass suitable for
hay. A good ranch headquarters provides value and utility,
and the overall look is fairly open and clean, though there
is adequate cover for deer, turkey, and birds. Minerals are
available, as are additional personal items and accessories.
Price: $2,750 per acre or $1,790,250
Pedernales River 94
94± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2637578
This unique parcel includes almost 700 feet
of frontage on the clear-running river, which
varies from thigh-deep holes to gurgling falls
and shimmering riffles. Fishing, floating, and
wading are on the agenda here, as this entire
stretch of river is easily accessible to vehicles
and foot traffic throughout. The uplands are
varied, with oak motts, cedar thickets, and
woody shrubs, plus some land suitable for
horses or other large animals. A clean cabin,
water well, and good road down to the river
round out the attributes of this offering.
Price: $15,957 per acre or $1,500,000
PO Box 860 | 410-A El Paso St. | Mason, Texas 76856
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El Corazon Ranch
381± ACRES | WALLER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2905247
El Corazon is a meticulously manicured 381-acre ranch with several large lakes, live oak-lined drives, and an oasis of green pastures in the northern
part of Waller County and 20 minutes from the parkway. The main house overlooks one of the large lakes and is approximately 15,000 square feet
with four bedrooms and large gathering spaces, perfect for family outings or easily a corporate/clubhouse retreat. With numerous outbuildings and
multiple houses, this ranch has limitless possibilities within the outskirts of Houston for all types of activities. Price: $16,000,000
Texana Ranch
152± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3127261
Spectacular heritage ranch located in one of the most sought after areas in Southeast Texas. Multiple homes, both historic and modern, sit upon the
tree-lined hilltop of the ranch, overlooking several large lakes. The entire ranch is landscaped to perfection. There has not been another ranch on the
market like this one in a long time. Besides making a wonderful private residence or weekend getaway, this property would make a wonderful bed and
breakfast with its extensive history and beauty. Price: $7,500,000
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Trapiche Ranch
3,997± ACRES | JIM HOGG COUNTY
Considered one of, if not the, best quail ranches in South Texas, Trapiche Ranch has everything for the discerning quail hunter. The ranch is located just
outside of Hebbronville and the county airport is just four miles down the road (5,200-foot runway). The ranch includes a beautiful new construction
home overlooking a small fishing lake with guest homes, large vehicle storage facility, and wonderful landscaping. In addition to world-class quail
hunting, the ranch is high-fenced with excellent whitetail deer, fantastic dove hunting and plenty of turkey. The ranch is also blessed with a large shallow
aquifer that produces big water at 300’ so that the ranch is very well-watered and there are opportunities to put in more large lakes. Price: $11,191,600
Dalton Ranch 1846
1,750± ACRES | PALO PINTO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3068581
The Dalton Ranch offering is an extraordinary opportunity to own a large live-water, hunting ranch that is secluded, and yet very close to Possum
Kingdom Lake! It boasts natural springs and flowing creeks, rugged topography, and long views. It is partially high-fenced and has a simple hunter’s
cabin on the creek. The Dalton Ranch was established in 1846, and it is now available for sale for the first time in over 150 years. Price: $4,365,000
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Red Oak Ranch
414± ACRES | ELLIS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2753307
The Red Oak Ranch property is a great gentleman’s working ranch just
south of Dallas. The land was deeded back in the 1800s to the current
owner’s family and the land is very rich in history. It has frontage on
Hampton Road along the west side of the property, and also on Highland
Road on the south. Red Oak Creek borders the north side of the ranch.
Price: $5,720,000
Casa Bendita Ranch
149± ACRES | BRAZORIA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3116559
The beautiful Casa Bendita Ranch is located only 50 miles from Houston
and is located just south of West Columbia. This is a live river ranch with
a fantastic home surrounded by huge live oaks, pecans, rolling pastures,
and 1,500 feet of the San Bernard River. The ranch includes a boat ramp
and large boat dock to provide access to water skiing and fishing the bay
and gulf. Price: $2,900,000
Brushy Creek Ranch
988± ACRES | COLORADO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3077096
Brushy Creek Ranch is a rare jewel located halfway between Houston and
Austin, this spectacular 988 acres is a diverse property with excellent
improvements. The clear running Brushy Creek looks like a Hill Country
creek with its rocky bottom. Towering oaks, several large lakes, and
excellent roads complete this fine live water ranch. Price: $10,400,000
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Robertson Creek Ranch
2,863± ACRES | NOLAN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2983652
The Robertson Creek Ranch is a fantastic and unique ranch with live
water and incredible wildlife. It is high-fenced, and the beautiful luxury
home overlooks the ranch in all directions from a hilltop with long vistas.
This ranch is unique because it is ideal for the entire family, and in
addition to hosting all of the traditional Texas sporting game species, it is
also a year-round recreational mecca with great fishing and exotic game
opportunities. Price: $6,500,000
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San Antonio River Ranch
738.81± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3158947
The San Antonio River Ranch is a fantastic recreational and agricultural
property with approximately 3.25 miles of San Antonio River. With a
diverse mix of heavily wooded river bottom, rangeland, pasture, and a little
dryland farm plus two lakes and modest improvements, this ready to use
ranch offers multiple opportunities for a new owner. Price: $4,432,860
Rock Canyon Ranch
13,100± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2936068
Reduced price! With stunning views, outstanding hunting, star-filled
night skies and first-class improvements, Rock Canyon Ranch is a true
gem located where the Trans Pecos, the Hill Country and the Brush
Country come together in Val Verde County. At about 13,100 acres with
sweeping valleys and awesome ridgelines, Rock Canyon is in an elite
group of large high-quality Texas ranches. This ranch boasts some of
the finest native and exotic game hunting in the area, with both highfenced
and low-fenced pastures. Price: $13,263,750
10 Ranch
620± ACRES | ANDERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2529211
The 10 Ranch is an exceptional grazing and recreational property located
25 miles south of Athens. A 2,550-square-foot, recently constructed
ranch home is perfectly positioned to take in the picturesque rolling
topography and lush improved coastal pasture among mature trees
that line the creeks and draws with sizable ponds throughout the ranch.
The property also includes an established 10-plus acre duck marsh on
Hall Branch Creek and excellent deer hunting. The ranch comes with
cross-fencing, equipment shed, large barn with connected corral, and
minerals. Price: $2,450,000
Brazos River Farm
600± ACRES | SOMERVELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3101325
Price recently reduced! Now with minerals! The historical Buck Creek
Farm on the Brazos River has not been available since 1880! This is a
very rare offering of a large live water ranch with stunning views, wildliferich
wooded terrain, and very fertile soils located in an extraordinary
bend of the river between Lake Granbury and Lake Whitney. It is located
near the community of Nemo, just outside of Glen Rose. The property
is peaceful and quiet, and has been manicured and kept pristine. It is a
very productive piece of property. Price: $4,100,000
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Lazy Y Ranch
1,330± ACRES | MONTAGUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3200415
Price reduction! The Lazy Y Ranch is a true gem. A spectacular amount
of plant and terrain diversity makes every part of this ranch exciting to
explore. The Lazy Y is positioned in a unique geographical setting where
the cross timbers give way to the rolling plains making it hard for visitors
to believe they are less than one-and-a-half hours from Dallas/Fort
Worth. The abundant wildlife have access to one large, and two smaller,
tree-lined creek systems running through the ranch. Rarely can you find
such a wild, beautiful and wildlife-rich ranch so conveniently located.
Price: $2,860,000
Six Mile Creek Headquarters Ranch
28± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3127502
Significant Reduction. The Six Mile Creek Headquarters Ranch is a parklike
setting with a live creek, pecan and olive orchard, beautiful 4,000-
plus square-foot main home, guest house, large barn and much more all
minutes from fabulous fishing in Lavaca Bay. Truly a ranch oasis, already
set-up for discerning owners. If you are in the market for a secluded,
quite and private property in a highly desirable area with live water,
impeccable improvements, an established pecan and olive orchard you
owe it to yourself to think long and hard about the Six Mile Creek Ranch
Headquarters. Should you be interested in more acreage and amenities,
there is 193± adjoining acres available. See our listing, The Six Mile
Creek Ranch, for more information. Price: $899,500
Packwood Ranch
592± ACRES | LIMESTONE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3133158
The Packwood Ranch is an excellent dual-purpose property just east of
Waco. It is productive, well-maintained, peaceful and quiet, and comes
with a home and a foreman’s house. The highlights include well-watered
and cross-fenced pastures with good working pens, incredible wildlife
opportunities with over two miles of frontage on Packwood Creek, and a
mineral estate. Price: $2,200,000
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C5 Ranch
141.26± ACRES | LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3157581
The C5 Ranch is located in Northern Lavaca County, an area known
for its rolling pastures, majestic live oaks, and deep-rooted German
heritage. Just past the creek bottom, the private drive opens up into
rolling, terraced pastures where you will find the renovated farm house
sitting on the highest hill. The home offers large porches in the front and
back—great areas to take in the 360-degree views. The C5 Ranch is
located one hour and 20 minutes from the Grand Parkway, and one hour
and 30 minutes from both Austin and San Antonio. Price: $1,395,000
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Las Encias Ranch
254± ACRES | KIMBLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2612536
New price! This Kimble County ranch, situated between Harper and
Junction, is a ready-to-go recreational ranch with a nearly new custom
home, a refurbished and updated century-old historical cabin, an
excellent barn, two water wells, great topography and incredible forever
views. The views on this ranch, both of the landscape and the night
skies, will make it a perfect getaway; not to mention hunting and other
recreational opportunities. Price: $1,325,250
Boyd Ranch
2,400± ACRES | COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2781715
All offers considered! The Boyd Ranch near Wellington is absolutely
stunning. It is a very rare find on the market with live water, excellent habitat
and wildlife, and exceptional long views. This ranch has been in the same
family since the 1800s, and ranches in the area of this caliber, and size,
do not often come on the market. It is no doubt that the next owner who
buys it will be one lucky rancher. Minerals included! Price: $3,024,000
Hendry Ranch
236± ACRES | HENDERSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3015843
A nature lovers’ dream property located just south of Athens, the Hendry
Ranch offers wide usage options at an incredible value. Fronting on Loop
7, the ranch is easily accessible from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
and other North, East, and Central Texas cities. Major attributes on the
always rolling mostly woodlands acreage are five spring-fed, live water
creeks amid scores of majestic trees. The property has an existing small
lake that could be made considerably larger or replaced by a much
larger lake of 30± acres. Included in the offering is a two-bedroom, onebath
brick house on the corner of FM 59 and Bunny Rabbit Road with full
city services. Price: $1,203,600
Papalote Ranch
1,303± ACRES | BEE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3174659
What an address and what a ranch! Properties in this big ranch country
do not come up for sale very often. This unique property is located in
Bee County, Texas, between Sinton and Beeville. It has incredible oak
trees, large drainages, superb quail habitat, thick native brush, farm land
and a small amount of the minerals. The neighbors range from large to
very large acreage. Price: $4,755,950
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Twin Creeks Ranch
640± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2259275
One hour from downtown Austin, the Twin Creeks Ranch near Marble Falls
is a live-water paradise. With magnificent rock-bottomed Hamilton Creek
traversing this rolling Hill Country ranch for well over a mile and springfed
Hairston Creek for nearly a half-mile, there is no lack of live-water. An
engineered, concrete dam on Hairston Creek creates a permanent body
of water of over five acres in size that affords excellent fishing for bass,
catfish and bluegill. At the confluence of the two creeks, a magnificent
5,200-square-foot custom home was built in the perfect location to
fully appreciate the natural beauty of both creeks. The site is extremely
private being over a half-mile from the nearest public road with none of
the improvements visible from neighboring ranches. The entire ranch is
enclosed by an eight-foot game-proof fence and is home to excellent
herds of whitetail deer and Rocky Mountain elk. A true sportsman’s
paradise offering the finest in hunting and fishing on a square-mile of the
magnificent Texas Hill Country! Minerals available. Co-listed with Brandy
Archer of Keller Williams Realty. Price Reduced: $7,400,000
Rivera Ranch
117± ACRES | KLEBERG COUNTY
What an amazing opportunity, this special offering is comprised of multiple
tracts in Rivera ready to be developed as a personal estate or for resale
as a residential community. Rarely do large tracts come available along
the Texas Coast. Riviera is a sportsman’s paradise with Baffin Bay being
renowned for its fishing and waterfowl hunting. Less than an hour drive
in any direction but east, you are in some of the best whitetail deer and
quail hunting in Texas. A wide variety of South Texas brush species,
native grasses and tree cover are present on the property. The birdlife is
unparalleled with the fall and winter months being a waterfowl mecca. The
largest single tract is 92 acres with an adjacent 12 acres along the bay.
There is a total of 13 bayfront acres separated by the county road from
the main tract. A recently constructed public fishing pier separates the
two Bayfront tracts. Municipal Water is available as well as telephone and
electricity. Price: $2,350,000
Mill Creek Ranch
156± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2673076
This amazing live-water ranch is a veritable sportsman’s paradise with
approximately a quarter-mile of both sides of South Mill Creek backed up
by an engineered concrete dam. In addition there are two incredible fishing
lakes that are professionally managed for trophy largemouth bass, hybrid
striped bass, catfish and bluegill, you are assured of a great day fishing
anytime you go. Improvements include a traditional Hill Country limestone
house and guest house, covered RV storage, barn with workshop and
walk-in cooler. The pasture has been well-cared for with the current owner
eliminating cedar for many years and the native grasses and hardwoods
have flourished. Rounded out with an extensive system of all-weather
roads throughout the property this is truly a turnkey live-water property!
Price: $2,395,000
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LJ Ranch
Kirby Ranch
221± ACRES | LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2778366
221 acres located less than 10 minutes from downtown Lampasas with
direct access to Highway 183. A well-manicured, game-proof fenced ranch
with a combination of native and improved grasses. Fertile soils conducive
to food plots for winter grazing of livestock or supplemental feed for the
managed herd of blackbuck antelope, whitetail, axis and fallow deer. The
main residence is a three-bedroom, four-bath, custom-built Spanish/
Mediterranean-style home of approximately 4,300 square feet. The guest
house is a two-bedroom, two-bath frame farmhouse in good condition. A
variety of sources supply the ranch with water including three ponds and a
well with a submersible pump installed. Additional improvements include a
90x75 hay/cattle barn, pipe working pens, and a 30x50 workshop/garage
with office. This is a rare opportunity to buy a turnkey, combination cattle
and hunting ranch in pristine condition. Price: $1,850,000
514± ACRES | LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3143716
This is a great 514± acre ranch in a great location with easy access and
excellent road frontage on Highway 190 and CR 2513, just minutes out of
Lometa. The 2,701-square-foot ranch home consists of four bedrooms and
two-and-a-half baths. A three-car garage with storage room is attached to
the west end of the home. Just west of the ranch home is a remodeled frame
house that can serve as a quaint 1,500-square-foot guest house. Native
grass flourishes and the expansion of grazing with improved grasses are
excellent. One surface tank is on the ranch; however the topography of the
ranch appears to provide several other water impoundment opportunities.
The property is fenced and cross-fenced. An older barn and cattle pens
are on the property. The property is agricultural exempt. This property is
also available as a 256-acre tract with the ranch home, guest house, and
barns, or as a 258-acre tract with no structures. Price: $1,638,000
Hickory Hill Ranch
180± ACRES | TYLER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2543544
Located east of the town of Woodville, 100 miles northeast of Houston,
Hickory Hill lies in deep East Texas surrounded by lakes Livingston, Sam
Rayburn and four national forests. This 180-acre working cattle ranch boasts
a magnificent 4,740-square-foot custom home, 17-acre lake and 75-plus
improved acres of irrigated coastal Bermuda grass. Additionally five water
wells, one-acre stock pond, 8,000-square-foot barn, 1,500-square-foot
metal shop, and pipe working pens offer a turnkey setup for cattle and
horses. Additional features include equestrian facilities, underground utilities,
two additional homes, and hunting and recreational acreage plus fantastic
fishing! Price Reduced: $1,350,000
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Thunderbird Resort
and Events Center
26± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2326687
Surrounded by beautiful high escarpments, Thunderbird Resort and Event
Center sits on 26 acres and is located on Lake Buchanan. This business
consist of 23 cottages, a 3,900-square-foot newly constructed event
center, a beautiful 2,450-square-foot log home, swimming pool, a 14-boat
stall marina and fishing dock, office, and several other buildings. This is a
great place for weddings, family gatherings, and cooperate retreats. This
business has unlimited potential for growth on the 15 acres of undeveloped
land connected to this property. Call us for a complete information package.
Price: $2,890,000
San Antonio Bay Ranch
505± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2840764
This Gulf Coast ranch bordered by the Victoria Barge Canal and in view
of San Antonio Bay is a veritable wildlife paradise. Waterfowl hunting is
unparalleled, with approximately 200 acres of wetlands present on the
property. The balance of the property is a comprised of a variety of quality
soil types thus providing a high-carrying capacity for grazing. A mixture
of native and improved grasses are present throughout the property
providing a variety of feed sources. Due to the location being coastal,
the ranch is predominantly level with a good mix of open grasslands and
several nice oak motts. This property has incredible investment potential
being on the barge canal. There are two water wells on the property as
well as electricity. The pasture roads are in good condition and perimeterfencing
is cattle tight. Surface sale only. No minerals to convey, there are
three producing gas wells. Price: $1,750,000
Whitetail Mesa II
483± ACRES | LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3071887
This very well-managed and developed game ranch offers the next owner
a great head start for the perfect getaway/hunting property. Several
outstanding home sites have been identified and multiple water wells
with electricity provide the basics services to the locations. The 483-
acre game-proof fenced ranch is rectangular in shape and has a variety
of topography and game cover. The owner stocked the property with
axis, fallow, and red deer along with blackbuck, addax and gemsbok.
Genetically superior whitetail deer were introduced when all the native
bucks were taken off the ranch to improve quality. Herd management has
taken place under the guidance of a wildlife biologist and the population
numbers are growing. The property is just across the county road from
the Whitetail Mesa Ranch where the house is built and has outstanding
views of the ranch and surrounding Hill Country. The varied topography
has medium to dense cover for the wildlife, excellent soils in some areas
for food plots and an ample amount of open, grassland for the antelope
species to graze. Price: $1,630,125
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30-30 Ranch
289± ACRES | ATASCOSA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3186877
At the intersection of Highway 85, and FM 140, this extremely versatile
289-acre parcel is located five miles west of Charlotte and only 18 miles
from the ever growing Jourdanton/Pleasanton area. With an estimated
100 acres in native South Texas brush, and the remainder in Bermuda
and native range grasses, this property suits the needs of a variety of
prospective landowners. Having frontage on both Highway 85 and CR
349 (Davis Switch Road), accessibility is exceptional. This property has an
ample water supply consisting of a 220 GPM Carrizo well and two smaller
domestic wells. Also located on the property are two stock tanks. The
property is currently under ag. exemption. Seller to convey 25 percent of
current minerals owned at closing. No past or present mineral production.
Contact for price.
Panther Creek Ranch
186± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY
Private and secluded yet an easy one hour drive north of Austin, this
gorgeous Hill Country ranch has all the components for a perfect family
retreat. End-of-the-road privacy, undulating terrain with outstanding hilltop
views, densely covered with live oak, Spanish oak, elm, sumac and cedar.
The neighboring properties include a 2,500-acre low-fenced ranch that
has been game managed for years plus several 200-plus acre properties.
Wildlife is abundant including native whitetail deer, wild turkey, feral hogs
as well as ducks and doves in the season. Two nice ponds provide water
for the wildlife and livestock. There is municipal water available from the
Kempner Water Supply and electricity is run to the land. Seller will divide
into 100 acres and 86 acres. Price: $3,650 per acre
Indian Creek Ranch Tract
173± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3107019
This beautifully scenic wildlife ranch is conveniently located only 10 miles
southwest of Rocksprings. Offering end-of-the-road privacy, the ranch is
a wildlife haven with a variety of tree cover, large valleys, incredible vistas
and rugged hills. The heavy live oak, shin oak and pinon pine cover provide
browse and habitat for the numerous axis, elk, fallow, whitetail, turkey, feral
hogs, dove and quail. Electricity and a water well are located on a high
bluff overlooking the acreage. Undulating Hill Country with elevations from
1,800–2,200, canyons and flat topped mesas. The entire Indian Creek
Subdivision is behind a game-proof fence and the native and exotic game
move freely about. Varmint hunting is excellent throughout the year. A
seasonal creek bisects the property and a water well was drilled and cased
near a building site overlooking the ranch. Price: $320,087
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6061 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 805-3616
GWENDOLYN LAKE RANCH
528± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2724541
Gwendolyn Lake Ranch is a spectacular one-of-a-kind Hill Country property that features Gwendolyn
Lake, a 17-acre ski lake. This 528-acre ranch is perfectly located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country
within minutes of the increasingly popular town of Wimberley. Cedar Fork Creek traverses through the
property and is the main water source for Gwendolyn Lake—masterfully engineered and well-built to
sustain a ski-able lake through drought conditions. The ag. exempt ranch has frontage on three roads,
and can be offered in two tracts; a 318-acre tract with lake and 210-acre tract. Magnificent building
sites surround the lake with remarkable view of the Texas Hill Country.
GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST
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(210) 213-5402
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(512) 940-0543
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Serving Buyers and Sellers in San Antonio and South Texas since 1989
GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST
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(210) 860-3006
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RANCHO LOS LAGARTOS
4,046± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2329085
Rancho Los Lagartos is an outstanding hunting property with large numbers of whitetail deer, aoudad
and turkey, as well as great quail hunting. The ranch is located just four miles west of Del Rio on
Highway 277. The main entrance from the highway is a well-maintained caliche road. The property
includes three houses. The main house offers seven bedrooms, seven baths and two living areas. The
second home includes two bedrooms and two baths, and the third home is a one-bedroom, onebath.
The perimeter of the ranch is low-fenced (12.5± miles) and is divided into five pastures, which
are also low-fenced. The property adjoins Lake Amistad Reservoir on the west, offering world-class
fishing. There are three stock tanks and five water wells throughout the ranch (three with submersible
pumps and two windmills), as well as also two small springs. The terrain includes low to mid-level
brush species throughout the property. There are several large drainages that traverse the property
and provide a haven for the ranch’s abundant wildlife. The ranch has a Level III MLD permit, and
improvements to the property are well-maintained.
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6061 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 805-3616
HABY RANCH
602± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2679241
Incredible example of transition country,
with great access, beautiful water and
breathtaking topography. The Haby Ranch
offers tons of charm just 45 minutes from San
Antonio. With over a quarter-mile of Medina
River frontage and over a half-mile of BMA
Canal frontage, this property has everything
you need to create your dream ranch. A great
habitat for wild game, there is no shortage of
deer, dove and quail on the property. If you
are looking for great land with great water,
hunting and income producing potential,
look no further!
GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST
GMWEST@PHYLLISBROWNING.COM
(210) 213-5402
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133 LITTLEHORN LANE
433± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3144663
133 Littlehorn Lane offers over 395 acres in Stockdale with proximity to
San Antonio, making for an easy commute to enjoy a quick afternoon dove
hunt or to just enjoy peace and quiet and gorgeous sunsets. The pastures
are lush with oak trees scattered throughout, and feature two water wells,
two stock tanks, a holding pen and barn. The cross-fenced property has
irrigation potential from the Carrizo Aquifer. Approximately 150 acres of the
property are in brush, which provides a haven for the abundant wildlife
including whitetail deer, wild hogs, dove and varmints.
GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST
GMWEST@PHYLLISBROWNING.COM • (210) 213-5402
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THE BARNETT RANCH
320± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2464187
In the same family for over 100 years, this beautiful Hill Country
recreational ranch is located in the prized area of Camp Verde along
Highway 173 just minutes from both Bandera and Kerrville. Gently
rolling, the ranch offers sweeping views, a two-plus acre lake and
comfortable three-bedroom, two-bath accommodations overlooking
the lake and the scenic hills beyond. Interior roads reach all areas of
the ranch which has a combination of both high and standard fencing.
Cleared of cedar, live oaks cover about 75 percent of the 320-plus
acres with some Spanish oak, hackberry, elm and escarpment cherry
scattered in. Tall native grasses with standard Hill Country brush and
a 30-acre pasture complete the ranch. Abundant wildlife includes
whitetail deer, some exotics and seasonal migratory birds and waterfowl.
Recreational uses and day trip opportunities abound with this extremely
well-located property.
GEORGE M. “MITCH” WEST
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ROCKING O RANCH
110± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2871077
The beautiful Rocking O Ranch is located approximately six miles northeast of Hondo, less than an
hour’s drive from downtown San Antonio. This ranch has 110± acres of rolling foothill country with a
mix of mature oak, mesquite, native brush and open grasses that provide excellent habitat for deer,
dove, turkey and quail. There are three stock tanks on the property, the largest of which is three to
five acres when full. The ranch is improved with a beautiful 5,000-plus square-foot rock home with
four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. The main house features an expansive
patio with a pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and fireplace. The property also features an equipment barn
and a workshop with a concrete slab, including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with a full
kitchen. Additional features include a grape orchard for those interested in producing their own wine,
working cattle pens for your livestock, a solar powered front gate and painted pipe fencing.
JEREMY BARNES
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(512) 656-3247
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00 FM 2001
711.13± ACRES | CALDWELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3173734
Conveniently located in Lockhart, this outstanding ranch offers over 711 acres of gently rolling terrain.
Over 200 acres of road frontage has been cleared for potential development. Deer, dove, turkey
and quail frequent the four tanks and 42-acre lake situated on the property. The expansive acreage
features short distances to both the Cherryville development and the Walton Group development. An
electrical easement is included with the property and minerals are negotiable.
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Rainbow Ranch
10,800± ACRES | TERRELL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2613536
The Rainbow Ranch is situated at the
convergence of three biologicallydistinct
eco-regions in Texas; the Texas
Hill Country to the east, the Chihuahuan
Desert to the west, and the subtropical
Tamaulipan Brushland to the south,
creating one of the most unique wildlife
habitats in the state, with abundant mule
deer and whitetail. This is not flat plateau
country with dissected canyons, but
rather an extensive landscape of rolling
hills, valleys and long canyons creating
very scenic and amazingly beautiful
views. Price: $4,590,000
Pecos Canyon Ranch
8,300± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2989031
The Pecos Canyon Ranch is dominated by the
river and the canyonlands that drain into it. It is
really two ranches, split by the county road, with
excellent new fences and entrance gates for
privacy and security. The western one-third has
the old headquarters ruins with two wells and a
lot of juniper cover with rolling hills and dense
vegetation along Harkell Canyon, perfect for mule
deer and blue quail hunting. The eastern twothirds
is dominated by huge slick-rock canyons,
high Ceniza mesas, and one-and-a-half miles of
the Lower Pecos River. Price: $6,640,000
Ranch on Top
30,547± ACRES | HUDSPETH COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2779443
Ranch on Top is on top of a high desert plateau of
yucca grasslands, steep rims, and vegetated canyon
heads. The entire western and southern boundaries
of the ranch are steep rocky rims, falling 500 feet
and creating spectacular views of area mountains.
The ranch has been a working headquarters for a
huge cattle operation. An 8,400x100 paved runway
is next to the headquarters with two cross caliche and
grass strips of 4,500 and 5,000 feet. Alamo Canyon
and several canyons cut into the ranch boundary,
providing excellent habitat for game and non-game
animals. Price Reduced: $16,800,850
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Tammy King, Broker & James King, Agent
Jeanine Bishop, Agent/Office Manager
PO Box 109 | 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734
2014
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Mills Pecos River Ranch
7,800± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2031943
The Mills Pecos River Ranch encompasses a unique
part of Texas. History abounds on this ranch, as it was
once part of the settlement of Pandale. The two-story
headquarters house was built in 1924 from cut limestone
blocks chiseled from cliffs along Howard Draw creating
a classic iconic early Texas home. This working ranch
enjoys more than six miles of crystal clear spring-fed
Pecos River frontage, which provides some of the best
recreation water in the country. The ranch fronts the
Pecos River on both sides for more than a mile and a
half, making this private stretch for camping, hunting,
and fishing unique among most ranches on the Devils
and Pecos. Price Reduced: $6,224,400
Quebec Ranch
HLB Piñon Ranch
3,177± ACRES | BREWSTER COUNTY
PROPERTY ID:1988957
HLB Piñon Ranch is located on Highway
90, east of Alpine, within the north slopes
of the Del Norte Mountains and adjacent
to the unique gated ranch community
of Sierra La Rana with its maintained
roads, underground electricity, and other
amenities. The ranch has ownership of
several hundred acres of land in several
large platted lots within Sierra La Rana,
designed for future home sites with
utilities in place. Several thousand acres
of adjacent ranchland offer mountains
and grasslands for hunting and recreation.
Price: $5,988,645
12,500± ACRES | PRESIDIO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 1555099
The Quebec Ranch is Texas cow country
at its finest and represents some of the
best Yucca Grasslands in the US. It is part
of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert
grassland of basin range topography
between the Davis Mountains to the north
and the Chinati/Sierra Viejas Mountains
and Rio Grande River on the south and
southwest. The views are stunning and
the ranch overlooks the landscapes of the
Davis, Chinati and Sierra Viejas Mountains,
Capote Mountain and the great expanse of
grasslands in between. This is a working
cattle ranch which has been well-managed
by the same family for over five-and-a-half
decades. Price: $9,375,000
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Medley Hills Ranch
621± ACRES | JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3129688
Elevations ranging from 6,182–5,400 feet make this truly a
mile high ranch on a south shoulder of the Davis Mountains.
There are currently no improvements except for pasture
roads and an old steel water storage tank. The property is a
huge mesa-like hill with views of surrounding mountains and
over 100,000 acres of grasslands. This ranch is an excellent
cross-section of the various West Texas habitats and offers
some of the best all-around hunting opportunities in the
area. Mule deer, herds of pronghorn, whitetail deer, mountain
lion, and elk can all be found here. Smaller animal and bird
species include javelina, fox, ringtail cat, coyote, dove, and
quail. Price: $1,046,385
Comanche Trail Ranch
48,404± ACRES | PECOS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3063472
Comanche Trail Ranch has open valleys and cleared grasslands
surrounded by rolling hills of native trees and vegetation. The
grasses, forbs, and brush provide excellent habitat for wildlife.
Herds of mule deer, elk, blue (scaled) quail, and mourning dove are
the main game on the ranch. Raptors include golden eagles and
wide variety of hawks. Neotropical migratory birds such as orioles,
hummingbirds, warblers, flycatchers, and many others make for
a wonderful birding experience. The ranch has maintained roads,
fences, water systems, and working cattle pens. There is a new
three-bedroom, two-bath foreman’s house, nearby hunting lodge,
older home, several barns, and sheds. There are a few operating
gas wells and pipelines on the west and south edges of the ranch,
but few impacts overall. Price: $28,316,340
Red Mill Ranch
25,667± ACRES | PECOS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3063517
Red Mill Ranch represents some of the best native and
improved grasslands in West Texas. With eight sectionsized
improved Klein grass fields this 300-cow ranch is
ready-to-go. The landscape is wide-open rolling grassland,
interspersed with hills and mountains, and surrounded by
rugged limestone outcrop mountain ranges. This ranch lies
at an elevation that supports vegetation like century plants,
Spanish dagger, yucca, and cholla with a dominant grassland
of taboso, blue gamma, side oats gramma, cane bluestem.
Areas of brush and trees like pion pine, juniper, mesquite,
and hackberry are also present. Price: $17,581,895
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Tammy King, Broker & James King, Agent
Jeanine Bishop, Agent/Office Manager
PO Box 109 | 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734
2014
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Black Hills Ranch
11,681± ACRES | PRESIDIO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3146412
This is a working cattle and hunting ranch owned by the same
family for more than 80 years, making this a unique opportunity
to own a heritage West Texas ranch. There are entrances
on Highway 67 with winding roads through the Black Hills. A
concrete dam was built in the 1930s to provide irrigation water
to fields below. Water rights will convey. This property is home to
many species of birds and larger wildlife. The headquarters has
electricity and water. There is a main house, old barns, sheds,
and working pens nearby. There are four wells, water storage
tanks, troughs, surface tanks, and a few large headers. A pipeline
system transports water to strategic storage tanks in even the
roughest part of the Black Hills. Price: $10,454,495
Prairie Canyon Ranch
21,528± ACRES | TERRELL COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3063529
The main drainage across the northern half of the ranch is
Prairie Canyon, named for the rich natural grasslands that
once dominated this region. This is full of early Texas history,
including Judge Roy Bean, who ruled from nearby Langtry.
This is a working ranch leased to a neighboring heritage
landowner who keeps up the roads and water infrastructure
over the entire property. Owner financing is available for this
property. The north half of the ranch makes a great location
for a future headquarters, with electricity and water already
in place. Waters are distributed in a variety of wells, pipelines,
water storage, and water troughs. There are also two fulltime
springs providing excellent natural waters for the local
wildlife across the ranch, including some of the best blue
quail hunting in Texas. Price: $8,288,378
Coyanosa Draw Ranch
13,468± ACRES | PECOS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3129770
Coyanosa Draw Ranch represents a diverse landscape of deep
bottom soils, broad gravelly flats, and limestone hills with views
of the Del Norte, Glass and Davis Mountains. An extensive road
network exists and fences range from new to functional. There is a
metal barn and a set of pens and the ranch lies over a tremendous
freshwater aquifer. The water and soils are there along with gas
wells on the ranch. The ranch has significant oil and gas resources.
A number of wells have been drilled and the older wells have been
cleaned up and plugged. 3D seismic has been completed over
much of the ranch, the results of which are available from the
seller. This is a chance to own producing minerals where a future
lease could generate significant resources to repay the purchase
price and operation costs. Price: $6,697,680
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Slippery Ridge Ranch
124± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2902418
Gorgeous ranch with everything you want in the Hill Country. 1,400 feet of both sides of beautiful Indian
Creek, it’s dammed in three places, offering great swimming and fishing opportunities. The ranch also
has a nice duck pond. The four-bedroom, three-bath, two-half-bath, 4,533± square-foot custom rock
home has 10-mile views, two living areas, large fireplace, custom country kitchen, large master suite,
office, high ceilings, metal roof, large back porch, and more. There is an insulated 2,400-square-foot,
six-car garage with an air conditioned/heated workroom and bathroom. The land has great trees, nice
fields, and rolling hills. It is very horse-friendly and has a lot of wildlife. Price: $3,249,000
Bear Creek Ranch
160± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1184449
A gorgeous piece of property that has it all and is less than two miles
from Kerrville. It offers 1,700 feet of both sides Bear Creek. The creek
has been dammed, backing up beautiful water. The land offers two
sprawling meadows, huge hardwoods, and tons of wildlife. There are
360-degree breathtaking views of town, the valley, and multiple building
sites. Price: $1,995,000
1614 Sidney Baker, Suite 200, Kerville, Texas 78028
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Bear Creek
23± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1294521
Wonderful property with over 900 feet of both sides of Bear Creek
running through the middle of the property. Two improved pastures that
are ideal for horses, livestock, hay, or just to look at. The tree-lined creek
has been dammed up with a concrete crossing backing up beautiful
water that is perfect for fishing and swimming. There is wonderful
building site overlooking the creek. It offers great privacy yet it is only
five minutes from town. Price: $595,000

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Tranquility Ranch
310± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2629288
Water, water, water! This awesome ranch is
less that 10 minutes from Bandera and less
than one hour from San Antonio. It completely
encompasses a beautiful 30± acre lake. There
are tremendous building sites overlooking the
lake for your dream home. The lake offers great
fishing, waterfowl and recreation. There is also
both sides of a tree-lined, rock bottom creek.
A lot of whitetail and axis. The land is covered
in wonderful hardwoods and great native grass
that is perfect for livestock. There is an old
landing strip that could be refurbished for your
plane. A lot of privacy, yet close to the amenities
of town. Can be bought in smaller tracts.
Price: $4,650,000
Hard Rock
Ranch
62± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2387022
A gorgeous Hill Country showplace
in Creekwood Ranches. The threebedroom,
three-bath Texas/Tuscan home
has 3,584± square feet, tile roof, Cantera
columns, open floor plan, large utility,
office, large master suite, central vacuum
system, large rock fireplace, wood and
tile floors, high ceilings, mudroom,
gourmet kitchen, large patio, fountains,
Liar’s pit, Mediterranean courtyard,
great views, and three-car garage. The
rolling land offers a great hardwoods and
numerous wildlife including blackbuck,
Armenian sheep, whitetail, and turkey.
Beautiful pond and nice barn with stalls.
1,110± square-foot, two-bedroom, onebath
guest house, with open living area,
fireplace, and deck. Price: $2,495,000
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Jimmy Reno, Broker | Jimmy@JimmyReno.com | (830) 329–1930 | www.JimmyReno.com
Lamb Creek Ranch
136± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1813113
Gorgeous water close to Kerrville! 2,200 feet of tree-lined Lambs Creek.
The improved pasture is perfect for horses, cattle or farming. The multiple
hilltops offer great building opportunities. There is a charming rock
ranch house, implement barn, workshop, and two RV hook ups. It offers
great hunting with an abundance of wildlife. This is a wonderful ranch
just waiting for someone to make it their showplace. Price: $1,679,500
Shin Oaks Ranch
851± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2689002
Nice turnkey hunting ranch! This gorgeous Hill Country ranch is located
just south of Garvin Store and less than an hour from Kerrville. The ranch
is covered in large oaks and is very clean, while still having plenty of
brush and cover for the deer. There is a gorgeous wet-weather draw
that dissects the ranch offering great character and unique topography.
Great soil for grass and food plots. Nice three-bedroom, two-bath
double wide mobile home located on top of a hill with 360-degree views.
The ranch offers two wells and two ponds. It is perimeter high-fenced,
and has breeder pens. Whitetail, blackbuck, axis, fallow, scimitar oryx,
and pigs. Price: $2,495,000
Lone Tree Ranch
255± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3148506
A horseman’s dream! Unrestricted and ag. exempt land with 22-acre coastal hay field. Five
miles to the center of Kerrville and 10 minutes to the Kerr County Airport. A gated entrance
and impressive paved driveways lead to the barns and offices. Down the way is a stunning
estate-style home with a magnificent great room, dining area with 20-foot vaulted ceilings,
large rock fireplace, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. One-of-a-kind master bedroom suite is
embellished with a chandelier, double waterfall shower, and gold clawfoot white bathtub.
Second Creek runs through the property and is dammed up just below the house offering a
great place to swim, fish, and enjoy the day. The land has hills, creek bottom, fields, and native
pasture. Ideal for horses and cattle. The horse improvements include an indoor and outdoor
arena, large horse barn, and multiple paddocks. For the outdoorsman, there is whitetail, free
ranging axis, and black-buck. This great Hill Country show place needs to
be seen to be appreciated. Price: $4,250,000
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Amy Gomez | (956) 451–8120 Michael Gomez | (956) 648–7678
Spring Creek Property
BLANCO COUNTY
The property has been cleared of cedar trees and has mature live oaks and post oaks. There is a cleared pasture, perfect for someone with horses
or cattle to graze, and a seasonal creek that runs through the middle of the land. There is an abundance of wildlife that includes whitetail deer, wild
turkey, and dove. The property has a stone gated entry with a newly improved paved road. Additional acreage and tracts are available for sale.
Ag. exempt. Please visit our website for additional pictures and additional tracts available for sale.
50± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 2836206 | $569,595 25± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 2838336 | $333,500
66± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 2836175 | $698,145 40± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 2833814 | $489,840
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Hill Country Oasis
KENDALL COUNTY
This Hill Country oasis has the perfect mix of large mature oak trees and
pasture land. There are five ponds on the property that stay full yearround
along with two seasonal creeks that run through the property.
There are amazing views of rolling hills in all directions. Cedar trees have
been cleared from the ranch and the property has full road frontage on
two sides. Owner has additional parcels available for sale. Ag. exempt.
Please visit our website for additional pictures and land layout. 58.27± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 3178705 | $509,000
20.7± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 3178561 | $269,100 37± ACRE TRACT | PROPERTY ID: 2858120 | $440,000
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Amy Gomez | (956) 451–8120 Michael Gomez | (956) 648–7678
Escondida Horse Ranch
40± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2815733
This recently remodeled home is a three-bedroom, three-anda-half-bath
with a large game room. The property has beautiful
manicured oak trees. There are exterior rock walls and patios,
granite counter tops, new appliances, upgraded sprinkler systems,
and a pool with new pump and filter system. Other features include
a horse facilities with an arena, 10-plus acres of pipe-fencing for
horses to graze, and a barndominium with horse stables and tack
room. The additional foreman’s house is three-bedroom, threebath.
There is a gated stone entry with a paved private drive! Ag.
exempt. Additional raw land available. Price Reduced: $1,950,000
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Camp Verde Ranch
287± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2976636
The Camp Verde Ranch has 240 feet of elevation changes from the coastal
fields and creeks to the top of Cedar Ridge which overlooks the entire
Camp Verde valley. Both sides of Verde Creek and Mico Creek run through
the ranch with Mico Creek damned up creating a great fishing tank and
two water falls on the other side. Other improvements include 80 acres
of coastal grass, a 1,300-foot rifle range, paved roads, blinds, feeders,
and three water tanks. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, red stag, axis,
and blackbuck.
Winn’s Tortuga Ranch
552± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2976664
The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best
trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics
which are protein-fed year-round. The ranch is mostly high-fenced
and both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the
property making for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has
a pool and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views. The ranch
has three additional homes, a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall
horse barn, workshop, three water wells, and is being offered turnkey.
The Wheeler Ranch
100± ACRES | ERATH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977513
The Wheeler Ranch is about five minutes east of Morgan Mill and 15 minutes north
of Stephenville, Texas in the Morgan Mill school district with over 3,600 of frontage
on the North Paluxy River. This property is set up and ready-to-go for any type
of livestock operation especially horses. There are six pipe/cable-fenced turnouts
with sheds in each one, pipe working pens for cattle, a three-stall horse barn,
40x50 workshop, and paved roads to all the improvements. The main house is a
four-bedroom, four-bath custom home complete with outdoor kitchen and fire pit.
There is also a new one-bedroom, one-bath guest house set off away from the
primary residence for privacy.
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The Winn Ranch on Rosita Creek
7,061± ACRES | MAVERICK COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977426
The Winn Ranch on Rosita Creek is a true sportsman’s paradise today, but has the
potential to be a great investment for future development given its proximity to the
city. The ranch has been managed for years under MLDP level III permitting and
has great whitetail deer along with other typical South Texas species, along with
great waterfowl hunting and fishing on the four massive lakes. Other improvements
include a main lodge overlooking a 225-acre lake, lighted tennis court, highfencing,
hunter’s lodge, workers houses, a 6,200-foot paved runway and hangar,
over five miles of paved roads, horse facilities, blinds, feeders, walk-in cooler, pipe
cattle working pens, and city water. Minerals negotiable.
Wipff Ranch
1,076± ACRES | MAVERICK COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2976580
The Wipff Ranch is seven miles north of Eagle Pass, Texas and adjoins
the Maverick County International Airport on the south side of the
property. This low-fenced ranch has frontage on Highway 277 and on
Maverick Industrial Park Road. It is solid brush with a few blind/feeder
locations and ready for your own design to lay the ranch out however you
want. Hediondo Creek runs through the ranch and provides some low
lying water holes for wildlife. There are several ranch roads throughout
the ranch and water is provided via a water meter. This ranch also has
development potential being its proximity to the airport and industrial
park. Minerals negotiable.
The Tandala Ranch
1,513± ACRES | LA SALLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2977472
The high-fenced Tandala Ranch is being offered as a turnkey operation.
Elm Creek runs through the ranch and is dammed up in two different
locations creating great bass fishing and duck hunting lakes. There are
also five other tanks/lakes on the property providing wildlife with plenty
of water. Along with that there is a 4,000-foot water well. The main lodge
is 3,500 square feet with an outdoor fire pit and hot tub separating it
from the hunter’s cabin. Other improvements include an additional
cabin, blinds, feeders, walk-in cooler, skinning shed, equipment barns,
and grain silo. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, ducks, blue and bobwhite
quail, axis, and hogs.
www.StranskyProperties.com | Stephen Stransky, Broker | (210) 254–7700 | Stephen@StranskyProperties.com
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River Ridge Ranch
305± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2976515
The River Ridge Ranch is on Highway 173 approximately four miles south of
downtown Kerrville, Texas. It consists of 305 acres with Guadalupe River frontage
overlooking and adjoining the Comanche Trace golf course. The main house on
top of the hill is a eight-bedroom, six-bath home that has spectacular views of
downtown Kerrville and the entire ranch itself. The property is divided into seven
pipe-fenced pastures with over 160 acres of coastal grass for horses or cattle.
Other improvements include three homes, two horse barns, two hay barns, an
equipment barn, and a workshop all easily accessible by the paved roads within the
ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, and blackbuck.
Pate Ranch
7,161± ACRES | DUVAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2804497
The Pate Ranch features a main lodge with 14,000 square feet, 10 bedrooms, 12 baths, and a
cabana with an outdoor kitchen, swimming pool, and hot tub. There are five additional homes
on the property including one at the deer breeding pens. Six water wells with miles of water
lines run throughout the ranch. Other features include six ponds, 30 water troughs, a 3,800-
foot paved runway, three 20,000-pound feed bens, walk-in cooler with game cleaning area,
four metal barns, and a five-stand, six-station skeet shooting range. The property has 21
deer breeding pens with an eight room working facility. Approximately 150 deer in pens will
convey. Wildlife on the ranch consists of several 200-plus class deer every year, bobwhite
quail, a handful of hogs, and a small population of javelina. No minerals to convey.
www.StranskyProperties.com | Stephen Stransky, Broker | (210) 254–7700 | Stephen@StranskyProperties.com
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Seven Oaks Ranch
82± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2816014
82-plus gorgeous rolling acres! 3,461-square-foot rock home. Plate
glass window views of countryside ample natural light, skylights. Large
living room, vaulted ceilings, two-sided fireplace. Spacious country
island kitchen, formal dining room, breakfast room. Master suite offers a
fireplace Three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, split-floor plan home.
Loft and bath upstairs, for additional bedroom. Perimeter-fenced, barn,
corrals, two ponds, wet-weather creek, pier. Price: $1,050,000
Tuscan Villa
45± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2722831
This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, 2,874-square-foot, tuscan
villa is perfectly appointed on 45-plus rolling acres in Washington
County. Home features formal dining, chocolate marbled/scored
concrete floors, granite counters, tankless hot water heater, alarm
system, sprinkler system; energy efficient, arched doors and windows,
and huge master suite. Pool, veranda, two-bedroom, two-bath guest
house, 40x60 barn, pond, creek. Ag. exemption in place. Price: $895,000
Twin Lakes Ranch
215.72± ACRES | GRIMES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2955562
A beautiful property with fantastic views. Two lakes, three wet-weather
creeks, and woods that are thriving with wildlife. A variety of Texas native
trees, such as live oaks, water oaks, elm, cedar, pine, and hickory. One
bedroom, two baths, a living room, and full kitchen. An antique barn and
round pen, original homestead (awaiting total renovation or removal),
and a large building with metal frame. Partial mineral conveyance is
available to the new owner of this stunning property! Price: $1,833,904
Timberland Ridge Ranch
205.25± ACRES | BURLESON AND MILAM COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3173493
This beautiful ranch is ideal for hunting or a recreational tract. The
ranch is heavily wooded with a large variety of native trees and features
an established gravel entry road and creek with bridge crossing.
Endless opportunities for this blank canvas! Load up your fourwheelers
and make this your weekend adventure, or clear an area for a
secluded homesite. Anything is possible on this tract! Price: $636,275
Boggy Creek
58.06± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3114049
Distant views, just minutes from downtown Brenham. Three gorgeous stocked ponds (10–15 feet
deep) for leisure fishing. Three separate water wells, well houses, and separate underground
electric to all three meters, each affording three separate building sites from which to choose.
Including a solar system of 19,600-watt direct current ground mount electrical system, covered
working pens, electric entry gate, 500-gallon propane tank, house pad site, and hog wire
perimeter-fencing. Minerals negotiable with acceptable offer. Seller will divide. Price: $973,700
www.5StarCountry.com
Shelly Moschak – Broker/Owner
Shelly@5StarCountry.com | (979) 830-5040
2668 Highway 36 South, #311, Brenham, Texas 77833
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www.AhernRanches.com
James L. Ahern Jr., Broker
(210) 827–0505 | James@AhernRanches.com
COLORADO RIVER RANCH
891± ACRES | MCCULLOCH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1181517
10 minutes from Brady. Colorado River frontage and Home Creek running
through it. Price: $3,738,000
450 ACRES ON SECO CREEK
450± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3235257
The perfect cattle and hunting ranch on Seco Creek! Price: $6,000 per
acre. 50 percent minerals.
NORTH LLANO RIVER RANCH
793± ACRES | KIMBLE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 920404
Seven miles west of Junction. 200± acres river bottom, 600± acres
mountain country. Price: $2,995,000
BIG MOUNTAIN RANCH
928± ACRES | PECOS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2850079
Own your own mountain! Great hunting for mule deer, whitetail, elk,
aoudad sheep, and blue quail. Price: $1,200 per acre
SECO CREEK RANCH
347± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3238001
Ideal hunting and cattle ranch south of Hondo on Seco Creek. Huge
live oaks, great native brush cover and two tanks. Call or email for more
information. Price: $5,000 per acre. 50 percent minerals.
PO Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831
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Jim Ahern, Agent
(210) 410–2170 | JAhern@AcornLand.com
EVANS CREEK RANCH
335± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1547552
Evans Creek Ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country about 18 miles west
of the town of Medina, just off scenic Highway 337, not far from Lost Maples
State Park, in Bandera County. The prime feature of this property is the lake
formed by a dam across Evans creek and lined with huge cypress trees. This
lake is over a quarter of a mile long and is as deep as 25 feet. It is stocked
with bass and catfish and has a floating dock to fish and swim from. We are
just finishing clearing some cedar on the far side of the lake to enhance the
park-look of the lake area and to develop an alternate home site in case the
new owner wants to build a new lakeside home or cabin. The views of both
the lake and the surrounding hills are just awesome from this site. Another
great feature is a rambling ranch house that is decorated in the Ralph Lauren
style (cowboys, indians, elk antler and wagon-wheel chandeliers, steer hide
rugs, and wood-plank ceilings) and has a long screened in sleeping porch as
well as four bedrooms and two baths. Most of the furnishings, including lots
of great antiques, will be available for sale individually or as a package deal.
Adjacent to the house is an old ceramic block barn with a huge high-fenced,
irrigated garden that is planted in everything from roses to cactus to peach
trees. Other out-buildings include a three-car garage with attached utility room
and attached shop as well as a small equipment barn and a hunters cabin.
The terrain is diverse and includes about 65 acres of flat fertile land as well as
canyons, bluffs, and mountain tops. This ranch would make a great weekend
retreat with lots of activities including hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, and
hiking. It would also make a great horse place or specialty farm (olives/lavender/
wine grapes). Contact Jim Ahern at (210) 410-2170. Price: $2,250,000
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www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com
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Irrigated Farm
1,176± ACRES | ZAVALA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3014819
An incredible farm with great water resources and 800 acres under pivot. There are three electric wells on the farm that are approximately 1,100 feet
deep. The pumps are set at 600 feet with the static water level at 260 feet. All pivots, pumps, and panel boxes are new. There are two barns on the
property. One is 60x120, the other is roughly 60x60. There are three man-made reservoirs on the farm for additional water and the entire farm is highfenced.
Three of the pivots are planted in permanent Bermuda and currently over seeded with wheat and rye grass. The remainder of the property is
planted in a wheat and rye grass mix. A newly constructed set of cattle pens are located at the front of the property and connected to the pastures by
a long alley. All interior and pasture fences are newly constructed as well. Price: $6,174,000
Uvalde County Farm
2,026± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3077367
This farm has 731 acre-feet of Edwards Base water. Included are three
wells as well as four pivots that cover 955 acres. Other improvements
include a home, barns, and newly constructed grain storage.
Price: $7,092,442
La Perla Ranch
1,000.34± ACRES | ZAPATA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2551941
The La Perla Ranch is a 1,001-acre jewel of prime South Texas Brush
Country. Located in Zapata County, Texas, it boasts a reputation of
having premiere whitetail genetics. This ranch has been featured on
multiple Outdoor Channel television shows. The property has a total
of three tanks, one almost 50 acres in size when full, and produces
largemouth bass up to 10 pounds. An eight-inch water line pumps at
a rate of 500 GPM an fills the large lake on the property. A series of
two-inch water lines fill troughs throughout the ranch. A well-managed
deer herd, thriving quail population, great fishing, and waterfowl hunting
make this a sportsman dream! Price: $2,397,295
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ChadFosterJr@gmail.com | (830) 776–3605
Chad Foster, Jr., Broker
Batesville Ranch
The Moos Ranch
2,268± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2266587
This ranch is in the transition zone between South Texas and the Hill Country, 10 minutes from Uvalde. It has over 3.8 miles of both sides of Cook
Slough lined with large stands of oak trees, lush bottoms, and intermittent watering holes. The remainder of the property is covered with a variety of
brush species and a thick grass cover. All-weather access and over 25 miles of interior roads make it easy to traverse. The entire perimeter is highfenced
featuring four water wells, over two miles of water lines, and several surface tanks. Wildlife includes turkey, seasonal dove, quail, and deer.
The native herd has been heavily culled over the past few seasons, doe from a well-established trophy ranch were TTT transferred to the ranch and
a DMP program has been put in place. A wildlife management plan is in effect, making it MLD-ready. There are six blinds and eight feeders that will
convey as well as a new cabin with a kitchen, living, and bunk room. There are no leases or mineral activity of any kind in the area. Some minerals are
owned and may be conveyed with the sale. Price: $5,205,060
376± ACRES | ZAVALA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3134128
100 percent of the minerals owned will convey. The ranch is located less than five miles south of Batesville and 85 miles from San Antonio. The ranch
is dissected by two deep draws lined with large oak and mesquite trees. These draws hold seasonal water and would be a great place to build a large
tank. The property is bordered by large neighbors and many
acres of farm land, providing excellent cover for game and bird
hunting. A former irrigation well has been converted and is used
for domestic and wildlife purposes. Three phase electric runs
along the county road and to the existing water well. This is a
great ranch for hunting and outdoor recreation. Price: $977,600
400 East Nopal Street, Uvalde, Texas 78801
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110-Acre Kerrville Estate
110± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2568570
Mediterranean-style home situated above a year-round creek
dammed into four lakes with breathtaking waterfalls. The main house
has high ceilings and a lot of windows to take in the pool and Hill
Country creek setting. Inside a gourmet kitchen that would delight
any chef and large media/trophy room. Your guests will feel welcome
in a separate duplex accommodation with a large patio overlooking
the creek. An abundance of Hill Country and exotic game roam this
secluded ranch.
Wolf Creek Villa
65± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3159320
The 65± acre ranch is ideally located between Kerrville
and Fredericksburg, with a private gated entrance off
North Highway 16. This luxury estate offers ultimate
privacy in one the most desirable areas of the Texas Hill
Country. The magnificent stucco custom-built home
features six bedrooms and eight fireplaces! Plenty of
room for entertaining and relaxing. The classic arches and
Spanish tile roof all add to the villa-spa feel. A large balcony
overlooks the pool and outdoor living areas. The two-car
garage has a full one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with
kitchen and fireplace. The gentle rolling hills and clear
flowing Wolf Creek create a perfect habitat for wildlife.
Pedernales River Retreat
5.15± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3156216
The five± acre river estate provides a beautiful spot for indoor and
outdoor living, just minutes outside historic Fredericksburg, Texas.
This early German-style rock home sits on five± manicured acres on
the banks of the Pedernales River. Inside the three-bedroom, two-bath
main residence nothing has been spared gourmet kitchen, separate
dining area, open living room with gas fireplace and a screened-in
porch all finished with unique rustic details that create an easy-going
elegance. The guest houses are as charming as the main house with
similar Hill Country-style. Your guest can enjoy the bunkhouse with
its open gathering area, kitchenette, and a separate bedroom. The
house also has a open living room and kitchen with a loft bedroom.
The outdoor living areas takes advantage of the distant views and
breezes, the pool and barbecue area overlook the gorgeous grounds
and the Pedernales River.
1209 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas 78028
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Silver Spur Ranch
275± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3224942
This 275± acre ranch is located in the heart of the Texas Hill
Country just 10 miles from Bandera, Texas. The 14,000±
square-foot, three-story western lodge was designed to
accommodate 50 guests. The layout and spacious indoor/
outdoor living areas offer you the best of togetherness in the
common areas complete with billiard tables, foosball, antique
oak piano. The gourmet kitchen allows cooks to easily prepare
meals for large number of guest, who will enjoy gathering in the
100-seat dining room. The property has six private cabins. The
Silver Spur is fabulous for the exercise-enthusiast with walking
trails and a junior Olympic-size pool. Guided horseback rides
through the country side and adjoining 5,000-acre State park.
The ranch is perfect for business or leisure travelers alike
having more than enough room to accommodate a business
gathering or a family retreat.
Guadalupe River Ranch
431± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 1349648
A one-of-a-kind ranch on the Guadalupe River. Lakes, seasonal creeks,
bottom land and hilltop views of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. This
ranch has a hilltop building site and two water wells. Great location just
minutes from the Kerrville airport and 45 minutes to San Antonio. A very
rare find!
West Sister Creek
270± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3224854
This fabulous ranch borders the town of Sisterdale, Texas. Sister Creek
flows through the property giving the owner enjoyment of live water
and creating a perfect location to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the
cypress-lined creek. Abundant axis, whitetail, and turkey roam freely on
this 270 acres full of native trees and grasses. A rare find bordering the
city of Sisterdale this property has easy access to the city of Boerne.
Doug Evans, Land Broker | (830) 895–0777 | Doug@TexasRanchLandForSale.com | www.TexasRanchLandForSale.com
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Chad Calhoun/Broker
chad@jimberryranchsales.com
(512) 756-9230
503 South Water, Burnet, Texas 78611
Krumm Ranch
414± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY
Located on FM 2147 just west of Marble Falls and
adjacent to Horseshoe Bay, this beautiful ranch is in
one of the most desirable areas in all of the Hill Country.
Being entirely high-fenced makes this a premier
recreational property that has great development
potential. A Fredericksburg-style rock home built in the
1800s, fantastic Lake LBJ views, year-round springs,
and a variety of mature trees add to the beauty and
charm of this ranch.
Sycamore Falls Ranch
206± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1793932
This is one of the most dramatic ranches in all the Hill Country. Multiple
hilltops afford stunning views in all directions. There is one main edge
that runs through the middle of the ranch with deep canyons on either
side. The canyons then rise up to additional ridges inside the boundary
of the ranch affording even more views. In the canyon bottoms, springs
generate forming beautiful Hill Country creeks with hidden treasure such
as waterfalls and grottos. The elevation changes approximately 300 feet
from the highest hill to the canyon bottom. This ranch is located about
10 minutes east of Marble Falls and within an hour of Austin at the end of
a private paved road. Despite this convenient location, the ranch is very
secluded and in an area of other large ranches. Price: $1,442,000
Pleasant Valley Ranch
56± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2675806
This is a rare opportunity to own a charming Hill Country home on 56.6 beautiful
acres while enjoying the peaceful, pristine water of the upper-end of Lake Travis
on the Colorado River. Located in a desirable area among large ranches and
estates in the Colorado River valley just east of Marble Falls, this property offers
both convenience and seclusion. The home is quintessential Hill Country design.
Featuring a limestone exterior with a standing seam metal roof and large porches,
the home is situated to maximize the river valley view. The interior features large
open spaces and wood ceilings. Even during extreme droughts when Lake Travis
may drop to historic low levels, this portion of the lake has constant and deep
water. Frequent hydroelectric releases from Max Starke Dam and large springs
just up river keep the river cool and fresh making this property perfect for fishing,
swimming and kayaking. As Lake Travis continues to rise with the return of normal
weather patterns, it won’t be long until the boat ramp on the ranch can be used
to launch your motor boat and jet skis. The land features excellent soil, perfect for
growing coastal Bermuda or even a vineyard. Price: $1,700,000
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Northfork Ranch
187± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2873331
This ranch has over one mile of Highway 281 road frontage. There is a
two-bedroom, one-bath farm house and a second recently remodeled
home. The beautiful rolling pasture has two ponds, a small lake on the
spring-fed Mesquite Creek with additional permanent water holes, large
oak trees, and an improved coastal field. Conveniently located 14 miles
north of Burnet. Price: $4,500 per acre
Lake Travis Estate
40± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3075751
This waterfront estate on Lake Travis offers everything one could hope
for bundled in a 40-acre package. The four-bedroom, three-and-ahalf-bath,
Fredericksburg-style home with large wraparound porches
affords beautiful views of the Colorado River valley and beyond. There
is a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor living. A fantastic pool and hot
tub just off the back porch provide plenty of relief during the hot Texas
summers while the multilayered view extends across a coastal Bermuda
field and towards the shoreline. Excellent beach access for 893 feet of
lake frontage. In addition to the main home, other improvements include
a lakeside guest house, a second guest house, detached 2,400-squarefoot,
four-car garage, barn with stables and tack room, pens and cross
fences, and much more. Price: $1,800,000
Hill Country French Villa
30± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3049581
Enter through a private gate, cross a concrete bridge over the spring-fed
stream and up the driveway lined by huge natural stone outcroppings.
The 3,756-square-foot home is designed to provide Hill Country views
from every room, even Lake LBJ and the city lights of Marble Falls. Wake
up to the sound of birds singing, turkey strutting across the yard, and
deer along the walking trails. Wildlife loves it here and provides the
agricultural valuation for tax purposes. Friendly neighbors just the right
distance away peaceful, secluded. Price: $1,665,000
Backbone Creek Ranch
183± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 68448
Located on scenic Park Road 4, this beautiful Hill Country ranch offers
dramatic home sites with spectacular views of Lake LBJ and the Colorado
River Valley. There is excellent cover for the abundant game. This is a
rare offering in one of the most desirable areas of the county, centrally
located within 10 miles of Marble Falls or Burnet. Price: $1,830,000
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Clover Mountain
388± ACRES | UVALDE AND REAL COUNTIES | PROPERTY ID: 3127412
Clover Mountain is a high-fenced ranch located in northern Uvalde County and southwestern Real County. Paved road access to front gate. Within
walking distance to Lake Nueces and the Nueces River. Five minute drive into Camp Wood, less than 30 minutes to Uvalde, and a one-and-a-half
hour drive to San Antonio. New high-fencing, 30x30 metal cover for storage, blinds, feeders, private water well, and electricity. Perfect habitat for
wildlife with level terrain, deep topsoil, minimal rocks, and areas of thick brush cover. Views from Clover Mountain overlooking the Nueces Canyon
River Valley. Vegetation includes mesquite flats, huge live oaks, and thick native juniper. MLD classification already in place. Wildlife exempt taxes.
Game includes more than 20 mature axis, 18 native whitetail, two trophy blackbucks, two trophy aoudad, six black Hawaiian rams, four Texas dall
sheep, and abundant turkey. This is your opportunity to own a first-class hunting ranch! Price: $970,000
Bluebonnet Arroyo
105± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3142932
Located 17 miles northwest of Rocksprings. Highway frontage on state
Highway 55, which makes for easy access. Beautiful, gentle rolling
live oak terrain. Minimal rock allowing multiple areas for large food
plots. Property has a great mixture of open areas and thick brush
cover making perfect habitat for wildlife and hunting. Earthen pond. Fenced on three sides. Great internal road system, no road easements through
property. Private water well and electricity. 800-square-foot, two-bedroom, one-bath cabin with new licensed septic system. Blinds and feeders in
place and convey with property. This type of terrain and access is a rare find. Set up and ready to enjoy! Price: $349,500
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Glynn Hendley, Broker
info@westernhillcountryrealty.com
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James Ranch
504± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3013573
This property sits in an area with some of the best wildlife that Edwards County
has to offer. Excellent management program in place provided by one of the
most renowned game biologists in the state. Program allows for abundant trophy
animals to include whitetail, axis, elk, aoudad, blackbuck, oryx, fallow, turkey,
and hogs. Densely covered live oak valleys with breathtaking mountain top views
make this property everything you would want in a Hill Country ranch. Large
draw sweeping through property with bottom area holding water year-round for
wildlife. Good topsoil in the live oak bottoms, spectacular rock outcroppings and
caves over looking draw. Indian artifacts all through property. Great trail system
throughout. Year-round protein feeders and watering troughs in place. Cabin with
electricity and own private water well. Wildlife exempt taxes. Price: $990,000
Retirement at its Finest
95.74± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3127004
Located 12 miles south of Rocksprings and only minutes from the
Edwards County Airport. Highway frontage with private entrance. This low maintenance custom-built house is the perfect place to get away from it all.
Well built with low energy usage. Large spacious rooms with nine-foot ceilings, tile and hardwood flooring, and cut polished stone in both bathrooms.
Exterior is very durable amera stone stucco. 35x8 foot veranda with double-pane glass and curtains. Clean gravel driveway. Telephone and internet,
T-Mobile nearby with complete coverage. Air compressor, work bench with pull-out upper drawer system, tool peg board with hand tools, automatic
double panel insulated garage doors. Private, excellent water well. Sloping terrain down to level canyon bottoms. Canyons contain a variety of large
oak species. ATV trails throughout ranch. Wildlife in area includes whitetail, turkey, hogs, axis, aoudad, and many other small native animals. Game
feeders and two wildlife water systems. Wildlife exempt taxes. Price: $699,000
(830) 683-4435
202 East Main Street | PO Box 856
Rocksprings, Texas 78880
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600 ACRES
4N RANCH
1,480± ACRES | MAVERICK COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2901348
This is a turnkey high-fenced hunting ranch, located in the heart of legendary country. It boasts a well-managed trophy deer herd consisting of all
native genetics, producing into the 180’s Boone and Crockett. The centerpiece of this ranch is a 20-acre lake, stocked with bass and catfish. Fed by
Las Chimeneas Creek, it is a great attraction for ducks and dove, during the season. The ranch headquarters include a 1,900-square-foot, threebedroom,
two-bath ranch-style home, built in 2007.
LAZY R RANCH
283± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2266738
The Lazy R Ranch encompasses 283
acres of the Texas Hill Country and is
situated in northern Medina County
just south of the Bandera County
line. The beauty of the ranch starts at
the entrance with its paved driveway
leading up to a bluff where the custom
rock home is situated. The entire back
of the house is wrapped in porches
that overlook some of the most
beautiful scenery Texas has to offer.
600± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2101469
This is a productive, income-producing, irrigated farm/dairy/ranch located in close proximity to town, making it very attractive from an investment
standpoint. The facilities and infrastructure in place will accommodate any number of future uses for this property.
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BOONE RANCH
725± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1728538
This South Texas ranch has plenty of potential with its diverse terrain, road
frontage, large neighbors, and proximity to San Antonio. The ranch consists
of a small home, barn, and an Edwards Aquifer well, which feeds water to one
of the three stock tanks and the water troughs. Also located on the ranch is
the Squirrel Creek that traverses the southern part from west to east. A must
see ranch in an area known for exceptional hunting and wildlife.
SMITH RANCH
235± ACRES
BANDERA AND MEDINA COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3182133
This 235-acre low-fenced ranch in the
highly sought after Texas Hill Country
is located in both Bandera and Medina
County. There are spectacular views
and great building sites overlooking this
scenic property. The close proximity
to Tarpley, Bandera and San Antonio
plus the hunting and hiking makes this
a great place to live or have a weekend
getaway ranch.
PIEDRA RANCH
721± ACRES | MEDINA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2509646
The high-fenced Piedra Ranch is located in an area of Southern Medina
County which is known for abundant wildlife and exceptional hunting.
The varied terrain, great location, and ease of access makes this a must
see ranch.
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Mark Meek/Broker | (830) 257–8881 | Info@MeekRanchSales.com
Lazy Valley Ranch
52.35± ACRES | KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2911849
52.35± acres in southern Kerr County with paved
road to private electric gate access, located between
Kerrville and Comfort, Texas. Beautiful property with
a little of everything! Huge oak trees, hunting, fishing,
hay production, trails, live water, and views. Custom
improvements include a two-year-old, high-end, threebedroom,
two-bath home with air conditioned garage
and a separate well-appointed multi-use entertainment
complex with one bedroom, one bath, pool table, internet,
audio-video and top quality appliances. A custom wine
cellar, fireplace, cabinets and Pella windows. Enjoy great
views, neighbors, breezes and privacy only 40 minutes
from San Antonio from this custom dream home. Axis,
whitetail, dove, and turkey hunting. Price: $1,225,000
Indian Springs Ranch
203.5± ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3013773
There are flowing springs on this ranch, a beautiful one-to-two acre spring-fed lake, Indian campground areas around the springs, and some small
caves. Beautiful scenic hills with views for miles and elevations up to 2,100-plus feet, good grass cover, and beautiful trees such as live oaks, Spanish
oaks, cedar elms, and black walnuts. The ranch fronts on a paved road and there is an interior asphalt scenic road that leads you through the
ranch, past the sparkling lake, and up to a dramatic hilltop where the house sits with views for miles. This is a very private ranch with no neighboring
easements through the ranch. Price: $1,831,500
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Bill Barton/Broker Associate | (830) 257–8881 | Info@MeekRanchSales.com
Edwards County
High-Fenced
Hunting Ranch
1,231.64± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2870486
This 1,231.64-acre high-fenced hunting
ranch offers end-of-road seclusion amidst
Hill Country beauty. Cliffs, oak trees, dry creek
bed, three submersible wells, a pond and an
old set of pens all meander throughout the
scenic road system. Whitetail deer, turkey,
axis, bobcats, hogs and dove provide plenty
of hunting opportunities throughout the year.
Situated in the rolling hills at the end of the
road off Highway 41. Price: $1,995,260
Intracoastal Waterway Oasis
55.1± ACRES | MATAGORDA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 1095074 AND 1095082
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway five miles east of Matagorda,
this 55.1-acre tract with 1,468 feet of waterfront is within sight of
the land cut into East Matagorda Bay providing easy access in some
of the Texas coast’s premier bay fishing. A short boat ride through
the Matagorda jetties to the Gulf of Mexico offers excellent offshore
fishing. If you have ever dreamed of building your own secluded
waterfront paradise and want to get away from the overcrowding that
has become prevalent along the Texas coast, this is the spot. Imagine
your compound with enough room for an airstrip, where you can
spend time with family and friends, entertain business associates or
just relax while watching sea birds at sunset. If you’re interested in
developing this property, Army Corps of Engineer permits are in place.
Price: $1,995,000
1845 Water Street, Kerrville, Texas 78028
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43 Acres
43± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3191251
This beautiful tract is ideal for recreation as well as residential use.
Located between Boerne and Sisterdale. Property has frontage on FM
1376 yet is private and isolated from highway noise. There are several
great building sites and long distance views. Property has minimal
restrictions that terminate upon sale making it essentially unrestricted
for a buyer. This gorgeous property is a must see! Price: $679,000
197 Acres
197± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2580564
Located in the hills near Leakey in Real County, this ranch offers fantastic
hunting and recreation for everyone! The ranch has a very nice and
modern 2,000± square-foot home with a large living area with fireplace,
full kitchen, and ample bedrooms. The outside of the home offers
porches, patio and fire pit for family gathering. Price: $749,900
300 Acres
300± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2638537
This little ranch is nestled in a beautiful valley surrounded by large oaks
and rolling hills. Great hunting tract or could be nice residential property.
Electricity. Price: $2,350 per acre
225 Acres
225± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2990053
Great tract for hunting, recreation or to build your dream home. Minutes
from Leakey with easy access, great views and an abundance of game.
Price: $2,495 per acre
Lem Lewis, Broker
(210) 275–3551 | Lem@LandAndRanchRealty.com
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1,000 Acres
1,000± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2638546
This ranch is located in a nice valley with large views of the Hill Country.
Wildlife on this ranch includes whitetail and axis, turkey, and numerous
exotic hoof stock as well as other smaller game native to the Texas Hill
Country. Property has electricity and good water well. Price: $2,250,000
500 Acres
500± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2638492
This beautiful ranch located near Leakey has some amazing views with
rolling terrain and nice oak trees. Electricity crosses the property there is
easy access. Price: $1,147,500
850 Acres
850± ACRES | WILLIAMSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3178255
The Rountree Ranch is an outstanding working, recreational, and
development ranch located within the prime growth coordinator of
Western Williamson County. School House Spring originates on the ranch
and School House Draw runs across the width of the ranch providing
water for livestock and a wide range of wildlife. The ranch also includes
six stock tanks and numerous other seep springs throughout the ranch.
There is also one well located at the house and a partially cased well
located towards the back of the ranch. This ranch offers easy access for
current enjoyment as well as a myriad of possibilities for immediate or
long term development. Price: $6,890,103
463 Acres
463± ACRES | REAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3222795
Fantastic hard to find private water property in Leakey, Texas! County
road frontage, Cypress Creek, several flowing springs, waterfalls, views
and fields. Must see! Property is located minutes from Leakey and the Frio
River. Excellent hunting and numerous building sites. Price: $2,495,000
314 Highway 83 South | Leakey, Texas 78873
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www.NixonRealEstate.com
Vic Nixon, Broker | (830) 997–2187
vic@nixonrealestate.com
1325 East Main Street | Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Skyline Ranch
190.06± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3004646
Outstanding bird lovers and hunting ranch located
near Horseshoe Bay and Willow City. Building site
with views for miles on ridge with a drop in elevation
of 150–200 feet, part of the cedar has been
removed, good tree cover, sandy soil, bluebonnets,
rainwater collection system, deer, turkey and hogs.
Price: $1,194.125
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Buena Vista Ranch
51.46± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2988900
Nice building site overlooking a pond seven miles from Fredericksburg.
This is a great spot for a weekend place or permanent home with good
deer and turkey hunting. Three other tracts are available with 15, 40, and
86 acres. Call Vic Nixon, (830) 889–2325. Price: $437,410

Pedernales Crossing
182± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3194563
Since the 1800s the Pedernales River Ranch has
been owned by two families. The original German
rock homestead was expanded with an artist’s eye
for blending original and contemporary styles and
features an expansive master suite, four bedrooms,
and two-and-a-half baths. The second large home,
built in 2009, has four bedrooms and an open
floor plan. Other structures include a guest house,
4,000-square-foot shop, and a large barn. The land
has been managed for wildlife and has approximately
800 feet of Pedernales River. Call Vic Nixon, Broker
(830) 889–2325 or Todd Lashley, Co-Broker/Owner
(830) 459–0605. Price: $3,300,000
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Anthony Simpson
Anthony@SimpsonRanches.com • (210) 854–6365
www.SimpsonRanches.com
Taylor Ranch
1,681± ACRES | REAL COUNTY
This ranch has it all! A huge custom home, a 3,200-foot air strip, Camp Wood Creek, three
live springs, lodging, barns, breeding facilities, white-tailed deer and loads of exotics
including elk. You can view all of it from the mountain tops that overlook the creek valley.
This stunning property is an absolute must-see.
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180 Ranch
180± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3043070
This is the perfect commuter ranch! Perfect for breeding and raising deer or just to have a place to hunt, fish and entertain family and friends. 200-
inch deer, axis deer, dove and turkey are on the property. Property is high-fenced and has good soil and good brush. A 70 GPM well provides water
for irrigation and keeps the stocked lake full. King Ranch blinds and feeders convey.
Dos Hermanas Ranch
1,274± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1021039
Newly improved lodge, barn and headquarter! New Carrizo water well.
Ranch is in coveted red sandy loam country. Good native and improved
whitetail deer, axis, and black buck antelope, and strong populations of
quail. Water lines feed all the tanks and watering system. Perimeter is
high-fenced. This is classic South Texas.
165 Ranch
165± ACRES | WILSON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3043134
Immaculate ranch property for hay, cattle and some recreational hunting.
60 percent of the property is in Tifton 85 irrigated pasture. Two Carrizo
water wells pumping 650 GPM (per owner) provide water for irrigation
and tank filling. The barn is concrete tilt wall and all of the improvements
on the ranch are top-notch.
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Matt Mann, Broker | matt@lgland.com | (713) 402–8827 | www.LGLand.com
Lampasas Ranch
353± ACRES | LAMPASAS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3014270
Located seven miles west of Lampasas, this 353 acres has it all. Highfenced
with all galvanized tightlock fencing, improved whitetail genetic
deer herd, nice lake, mature tree coverage, hunter’s cabin and old barn,
kleingrass fields, and three miles of underground water piping through
the ranch. 50 percent of the minerals will convey. Price: $1,394,350
or $3,950 per acre
Cuero Ranch
301± ACRES | DEWITT COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3076084
This beautiful 301-acre ranch is located on the eastern city limit line of
Cuero, Texas on Highway 87. This prime property is filled with huge live
oaks and native brush, as well as some open grazing pasture. There is
one mile of Oaxley Branch Creek that traverses the property, offering
rolling terrain with excellent home sites. 25 percent of the minerals
convey. Price: $1,775,900 or $5,900 per acre
Coleto Creek Reservoir Ranch
262.36± ACRES | VICTORIA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3076799
A 12-mile drive from Downtown Victoria, sits an outdoorsman’s paradise.
The ranch is 262.36 deeded acres, with an additional 119.63-acre
leaseback from the GBRA. The ranch has 7,800 feet of shoreline on
the 3,100-acre Coleto Creek Reservoir, home to some of the best bass
fishing in Texas. Loaded with hundreds of huge live oaks, the ranch
offers incredible hunting. 25 percent minerals convey. Price: $2,098,880
or $8,000 per acre
Cobbweb Road Ranch
160± ACRES | BEE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3075923
This 160 acres is an awesome hunting ranch, located between Berclair
and Beeville, with great access just one mile off of Highway 59. Half of
the ranch is thick native brush and big live oaks, and half of the ranch is
five-year-old mesquite regrowth and native grasses. Deer, turkey, hogs,
as well as dove and quail. 90 percent of the executive rights will convey.
Price: $720,000 or $4,500 per acre
Bedias Creek Ranch
150± ACRES | WALKER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2809163
This rolling 150 acres is located 85 miles from Houston, on the
Madison/Walker County line. Featuring one-and-a-half miles of
year-round Bedias Creek, four lakes, two homes, two barns, several
pieces of equipment, and 32 head of brangus cattle, this outstanding
property has much to offer. With over 70 feet of elevation changes,
there are several home sites with marvelous views. Price: $995,000
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Ragsdale Creek Ranch
1,558± ACRES | LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3213304
This 1,558-acre ranch has been in the same family for over 100 years.
It is located one-and-a-half hours west of Houston, eight miles south
of Sheridan, Texas. Tracts this large in Lavaca County are rare to find.
Covered in beautiful huge live oaks, this incredible hunting property has
1.7 miles of seasonal Ragsdale Creek running through it, 16 ponds, 11
water wells, and an all-weather road system.
Flying M Ranch
874± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1927119
This high-fenced 874-acre ranch is located five miles west of Dilley, Texas
on Highway 117. This prime hunting ranch is heavily wooded with diverse
native brush and bull mesquites, has rolling terrain with stunning vistas,
excellent water including a 300± GPM irrigation well, and four ponds.
The property offers a 1,500-square-foot house, barn, and working pens.
One-eighth minerals convey. Price: $2,796,800 or $3,200 per acre
Burke Road Ranch
172± ACRES | FAYETTE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3146547
This beautiful 172-acre ranch is located 100 miles from Houston, Texas.
The property is accessed off of paved Burke Road two miles north
of Flatonia, Texas. It is 25 percent wooded with a half-mile of creek
bottoms, with the balance being pastureland with improved and native
grasses. A one-acre pond, windmill, electricity, and abundant wildlife,
all contribute to making this an outstanding ranch. Price: $1,375,140
or $7,995 per acre
Sandy Creek Ranch
145± ACRES | LAVACA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3146423
Located 100 miles from Houston, this 145-acre ranch is heavily wooded
with massive live oaks. With a mile of seasonal Sandy Creek along the
western boundary, the ranch is highly traveled by deer, turkey, and hogs.
Tucked away among the oaks sits a very nice modern cabin with a wall
of windows and a wraparound porch. There are also two ponds stocked
with bass and catfish. Price: $870,000 or $6,000 per acre
Piney Hill Ranch
237± ACRES | COLORADO COUNTY
Located 45 miles from Katy, this 237-acre ranch is a Houston
hunter’s dream! This ranch is heavily wooded with huge pine,
live oak, post oak, and cedar, offering the feeling of being in
the middle of nowhere, yet so close to Houston for quick and
easy access. It’s extremely rare these days to find a wooded
tract this large in the highly coveted area between New Ulm
and Cat Spring. Great water, great access, abundant wildlife,
and surface control all make this beautiful ranch a rare find in
today’s market. Price: $9,500 per acre
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Andy Flack, Broker
Andy@HomeLandProp.com | (936) 295–2500
1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340
538 Acres — FM 787
538± ACRES | HARDIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2856700
Excellent paved access with good frontage. Natural forestry interspersed
with buffered creek drain. New growth or pasture convertible. Internal
road. Gated entrance to hilltop site—great for lodge, cabin, or home.
Price: $1,345,000
375 Acres — Hob-Warren Road
375± ACRES | HARDIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2999618
Well-managed forestry tract in pine and hardwood. Excellent internal
roads. Paved county road frontage. Adjoining Big Thicket National
Preserve. Gated entrance and managed hunting. Price: $899,993
289 Acres — FM 256
289± ACRES | TYLER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2602888
East of Woodville, Texas, with FM road frontage near Lake Tejas. Shape
to your desire. Great home or cabin site. Great recreational tract. 2005
pine plantation on southern 145 acres. Price: $794,750
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191 Acres — Glen Cathey Road
191± ACRES | TRINITY COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2602874
This is a deal! Excellent location with seclusion. Natural ranch in excellent
condition. Great mix of open pastures to scattered trees to dense
woods. Five ponds/lakes. High-fence candidate! Camp house is in good
condition with central air/heat and move-in ready. Price: $648,445

Andy Flack, Broker
Andy@HomeLandProp.com | (936) 295–2500
1600 Normal Park, Huntsville, Texas 77340
9,753 Acres — Trinity Forest
9,753± ACRES | TRINITY COUNTY
Trinity Forest is a historic and intensively managed forestry property with healthy varying ages of pine plantations and creek drains. Excellent public
road frontage and access with excellent internal road system for forestry operations and recreation. Well-located for access to forest product mills
ensuring top prices. Native species of whitetail deer, wild hogs, turkey, coyotes, fox, squirrels, and more. Texas Park and Wildlife MLD III managed.
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Coalson Real Estate
Mac A. Coalson, Sr. Broker | www.Coalson.com
Mac@Coalson.com | (817) 925–3333
McAllen Coalson, Broker | (817) 991–8300
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GCH Horse Facility & Cattle Ranch
618± ACRES | PARKER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2893481
This ranch is located 22 minutes northwest of Weatherford. High-quality
features include a show barn, covered arenas, quad-plex, lodge (home and two guest quarters), cabana, pool with bar, main home, lavish office with
storage and adjoining horse barn, extensive landscaping and outdoor décor, large truck, and horse trailer barn with adjoining power wash. Multiple
other barns for feed, equipment and tools, and shavings. Many paddocks and loafing sheds. Steel cattle facilities. Multiple hand living quarters.
Coastal Bermuda, cultivation land, native grasses, and game cover with a large creek. Extensive FM 52 paved frontage. Truly a one-of-a-kind facility!
A rich and famous place or an entertainer’s paradise! Many more improvements. Visit vimeo.com/147542853 for a virtual tour. Price: $13,997,500
Silverado South Ranch
995± ACRES | HOOD COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2659152
This ranch is located between Weatherford and Granbury, Texas.
With an outstanding location for future development with FM 51 and
Lake Country Drive frontage. The ranch features rolling to heavily
rolling terrain with scattered live oaks, post oaks, improved and
native grasses, game cover, four and 16-acre lakes, three homes,
water wells, excellent fencing, stone entry, and some minerals. Visit
vimeo.com/132039356 for a virtual tour. Price: $8,300 per acre
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Rocking W Ranch
1,435.75± ACRES | PARKER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2807090
As unique as Texas and loaded with diversity! Only 45 miles west of Fort Worth
via IH-20. Rolling with native hardwood timber and abundant game. Parklike
meadows with scattered hardwoods and good grasses. Beautiful Brazos
River frontage and large ponds stocked with fish! Mineral and water rights with
production. 250 acres in lush coastal Bermuda. An incredible fully customized
4,000-plus square-foot main home on a scenic ridge with gorgeous views. Guest
and laborers’ quarters, a nice 23-stall horse barn, covered arena, shops, barn,
many horse and cattle paddocks. Privacy gate and an extensive paved driveway.
Visit vimeo.com/136069764 for a virtual tour. Price Reduced: $16,500,000
Brazos River—Fortune Bend
4,416.58± ACRES | PALO PINTO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1544301
This awesome river paradise lays in a tear drop south of Possum Kingdom
Lake with approximately 45,000 feet or eight-and-a-half miles of pristine
river frontage with water rights. The river is wide and deep for miles. Native
rolling land with pecan, live oak, mesquite, and cedar are home to abundant
deer and turkey which have not been hunted in years. A beautiful rustic threebedroom,
three-bath lodge overlooks the river and high sandstone river bluffs.
Extremely private on a dead-end road. All minerals owned and some water
rights conveyed. Visit vimeo.com/139417675 for a virtual tour. Price reduced
to $5,000 per acre or purchase the northern 2,123 acres at $4,500 per acre.
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Cattle & Horse Ranches | Recreational Ranches | Hunting Ranches | Farms | Investment Properties | Mineral Properties | 1031 Exchanges | Auction Services
3P RANCH
778.96± ACRES | UVALDE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3157199
A turnkey South Texas hunting destination approximately five miles southeast of the Highway 83/Highway 90 intersection in Uvalde, Texas. The
well-appointed improvements on the 3P Ranch are refashioned remnants of an airport. The ranch compound includes a 4,800-square-foot lodge
which sleeps up to 20 guests, including a 1,050-square-foot executive suite above the main living area. Near the main lodge is a 2,400-squarefoot
cantina, which serves as the ranch’s entertainment headquarters. Adjacent to the cantina is a 4,600-square-foot covered pavilion, featuring a
separate kitchen area with a huge smoker and preparation area, a walk-in cooler, built-in fire pits, and restroom facilities. This property also features
a 6,000-square-foot workshop/barn, a 2,800-square-foot 1960s remodeled brick home with an enclosed backyard, five high-fenced deer pens, a
rifle and skeet range, and an archery range. Two large ponds and a dove pond make up the ranch’s surface water, all fed by one of the two large wells
servicing the ranch. The 3P Ranch has all the best qualities of the South Texas Plains Eco-region, including diverse brush, good soils in the low-lying
areas, and great hilltop views.
LA REATA RANCH
1,960± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2643705
La Reata Ranch on Paul Mountain is the perfect ranch for those seeking a
Texas-size ranch. This 1,960-acre square ranch includes Paul Mountain,
both sides of rock bottomed Meridian Creek and six ponds. The ranch
features a 3,400-square-foot main house, manager’s house, six ponds,
a separate office with full bath and kitchen, nine barns to include a
20,000-square-foot barn that was once home to a local rodeo. The
lower pastures are fenced and cross-fenced and include extensive steel
pipe corrals and covered working pens. La Reata has extensive carrying
capacity and plenty of room for a state of the art equine facility, covered
arena and landing strip.
FLAT ROCK CREEK RANCH
267± ACRES | BOSQUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1683789
Located a short 90 minute drive from downtown Dallas and minutes from
picturesque Glen Rose, Flat Rock Creek Ranch is Texas living exemplified.
Set in a remote, yet easily accessible area of northern Bosque County,
the 267-acre property has it all—a beautiful home, both sides of springfed
Flat Rock Creek, a stocked lake with waterfall, an outdoor living room,
dinosaur tracks, and much more! The spectacular 8,000-square-foot
Hill Country vernacular home effortlessly combines indoor and outdoor
living in gracious style. Venetian plaster walls, professional grade media
room, whole house generator, panic room, and even an infinity-edge
pool with a chiller for hot days are just some of the features that set this
ranch apart from the others! Additional acreage available.
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LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH
1,728± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY
Spectacular Hill Country game ranch convenient to Austin and Dallas/
Fort Worth. Visit TheRanchAdvisors.com for Photographs
KOPPERL FARM
212.84± ACRES | BOSQUE COUNTY
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VISTA RANCH
3,500± ACRES | ELLIS COUNTY
Gorgeous hunting and cattle ranch close to Dallas/Fort Worth.
Visit TheRanchAdvisors.com for photographs.
HICO RANCH
210± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY
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Metroplex Office:
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DREW COLVIN, GENERAL PARTNER
Drew@TXRanchBrokers.com
PO Box 1338, Burnet, Texas 78611
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PO Box 201330, Austin, Texas 78720
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Big Oaks Ranch
1,315± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 920666
An excellent investment and development opportunity that has tall oak
trees, running creek, several stock tanks, open grazing land for cattle
or horses, woods, native underbrush, a creek bottom for seasonal
planting, a comfortable frame house, and a set of working pens on the
property. Additional 900 acres available. Price: $3,945,000
Shields Ranch
230.15± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3172912
Once considered to be the best grazing ranch in the area, good for cattle or
a weekend hunting and fishing retreat. The headwaters of the San Gabriel
River run along the back of the ranch with three good stock tanks. It is
cross-fenced with good hay fields along the creek bottom. The deer and
turkey population are excellent. Price: $1,264,630
San Gabriel River Ranch
128.04± ACRES | MILAM COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2820219
Just off the banks of the San Gabriel River and shaded by massive
trees, is a 4,700-square-foot, custom-built Austin stone house and
guest quarters, professionally decorated and fully furnished. Includes
outbuildings, equipment shed, hay barn, warehouse, three tranquil
stock tanks, dense stands of native pecans, three-quarter miles of
picturesque river, and three lush coastal fields. Price: $2,150,000
Dry Creek Ranch
90.47± ACRES | CALDWELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3095911
This beautiful ranch has the potential to be a fabulous show place with
rolling hills and 4,000 feet of the deep creek lined with massive oaks, elms,
and other hardwoods. There are also a few nice tanks on the ranch. The
hilltop road frontage offers an ideal home site with views spanning the
property and creek bed below. Price: $451,932
Wolf Creek Ranch
2,591.29± ACRES | MORA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO | PROPERTY ID: 3115442
Wolf Creek Ranch is located on I25 near the town of Watrous, New Mexico. The terrain on the
western half of the ranch consists of rolling grasslands. Approximately two-and-a-half miles of
Wolf Creek and additional tributaries meander through the eastern portion. The creek bed is lined
with pinion, juniper, and ponderosa pine. Ample grasslands, perimeter and interior fencing, and
water supply make this an excellent cattle ranch and ideal habitat for the abundant elk, mule deer,
and antelope in the area. Mineral and water rights owned by seller will convey. Price: $2,591,290
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Latigo Ranch
248.93± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1762622
The Latigo Ranch is the perfect legacy ranch surrounded by dramatic
views and mountain sides. Hairston Creek meanders diagonally across
the entire property. Includes an updated rock home, guest house,
welded steel barn, working pens, storage, apartment, and 1,000 gallon
septic system. This is a true trophy ranch. Call today, additional acreage
available. Price: $1,995,000
Creekside Ranch
486.33± ACRES | CORYELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3084984
Gorgeous, quality ranch and absolutely incredible live water. Over 1.3
miles of clear flowing Coryell Creek winds through the ranch and three
concrete dams, a beautiful large lake stocked with bass, and a pond
on the hill. Varied terrain with over 150-foot elevation change plus 100
acres of improved pastures for cattle or horses. A remodeled twobed,
one-bath home makes a great weekend residence. Recreational
opportunities are endless! Price: $3,900,000
Big Lake Ranch
2,245± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3144042
A Hill Country ranch at a good value with many possibilities like
recreation, hunting, livestock, or future development. Located in the
fast growing corridor northwest of Austin with rolling topography and
elevation changes. There are big views from tree covered hilltops and
productive soil in areas along the creek. The land has good tree cover
and several open meadows of native grasses. Four ponds provide water
for game and livestock. The hunting is excellent and would be ideal to
high-fence. Price: $6,499,275
The Barn at Barkman Creek
72.5± ACRES | BOWIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3210997
Nestled among 72.5 acres of tall pines and hardwood trees is the
perfect combination of luxurious country living and established income
potential. The beautiful 3,450-square-foot custom-built home’s design
will accommodate family living, elegant entertaining and even a bed
and breakfast operation. From the antiqued brick pavers throughout 75
percent of the house to the safe room that also serves as a large walk in
pantry, this house has so much to offer! Price: $1,150,000
Chapperosa Ranch
1,422.76± ACRES | JIM HOGG COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2849471
The Chapperosa Ranch is a deer haven and historically
owned by a Texas Ranger during the original land grant.
High-fenced on two sides and partially on one other with
one-and-a-quarter miles of Highway 16 frontage and
surrounded by two highly improved ranches. There is an
old mobile home, electric driven water well, two storage
tanks, and a set of pens for working cattle. Almost offthe-grid
living, yet only 20 miles south of Hebbronville.
Price: $3,057,511
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REAL PROPERTIES
Each office independently owned and operated
14511 FM 32
60± ACRES | COMAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2767292
Hill Country ranch home on 60± agricultural exempt acres. The property
features a horse equipment barn with riding area, four bedrooms, two-anda-half
bathrooms, approximately 2,930± square feet, updated kitchen with
granite counters, stone-faced, wood-burning fireplace, and wood floors.
Enjoy a scenic Hill Country setting with live oaks and long distant views.
Abundance of wildlife with occasional exotics, wild turkey, whitetail deer,
and dove. Two water wells and a pond on property. Wonderful location, just
minutes from Canyon Lake. Recreational, hunting, or working ranch. Check
out the virtual tour at www.TourFactory.com/1398026. Price: $1,197,500
13764 South US Highway 83
1,700± ACRES | MENARD COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3077422
New price on this amazing ranch with 1,700± acres in the Texas Hill
Country, just minutes from IH-10 and Junction, Texas. An excellent
opportunity for hunting, recreation, and cattle. Abundance of wildlife:
whitetail deer, dove, wild turkey, and native songbirds with occasional freerange
exotics. Land has gently rolling hills with views, cleared pastures,
improved and native grasses, and majestic live oaks. This agricultural
exempt acreage has minerals available. Check out the virtual tour at
www.TourFactory.com/1082284. Price: $3,221,500
814 Hueco Springs Loop
70± ACRES | COMAL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2591490
Ranch listing near Gruene, Texas. Sprawling Hill Country custom-built
home with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, gourmet kitchen,
library, high ceilings, game room, bonus room, and a gated entry with
concrete drive and circle. Spacious workshop with oversized attached
carport. Barn with stalls and storage shed. Texas-sized covered back
porch and open deck area to enjoy the Hill Country views. Wet-weather
creeks and majestic live oaks. Great opportunity. Check out the virtual
tour at www.TourFactory.com/1358482. Price: $2,547,000
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886 Burnett Ranch Road
12.25± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2927368
Recently built and updated in 2010, this exquisite and meticulously-maintained,
custom Hill Country home and guest home features both sides of the Blanco
River. Ag. exempt acres with long distant views, beautiful interior with rock,
wood-burning fireplace, exposed wooden beams, arched entry detail, and openconcept
kitchen/living. Updated, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and
stainless appliances. Elegant master bedroom with resort-style en suite. Back
patio for entertaining overlooking the river. Detached three-bedroom, two-bath
guest house and one-bedroom, one-bath studio. End of road privacy with gated
entry. Great opportunity for a private retreat, bed and breakfast, or wedding venue.
Check out the virtual tour: www.TourFactory.com/1407371. Price: $1,995,000

Allison "AJ" Harwood, JD, MBA
Real Estate Broker and Attorney
www.AJsTexasRanches.com
AJ@REMAXRealProperties.com
Hill Country Direct: (512) 847–SOLD
Houston Direct: (713) 668–SOLD
Thinking of Selling? Now is the Time…Call AJ Today!
575 B Winding Trail
5.49± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3182708
Spectacular custom Hill Country home in River Mountain Ranch. Stunning and
meticulously maintained with detailed elegance on five± gated acres. Features
gourmet kitchen, custom cabinetry, granite counters, oversized island and fiveburner
gas cooktop. Grand main living, formal dining, private den, breakfast
room and study. Elegant master suite with private patio, double vanities, garden
tub and separate shower. Bonus room upstairs along with two bedrooms and
Jack-and-Jill bath. Detached work-out/flex-room adjacent to two-car garage.
Surrounding oaks make for an exceptional Hill Country setting. Rain water
collection tank on property. Enjoy the Blanco River with HOA Access. Check
out the Virtual Tour at http://www.tourfactory.com/1555968. Price: $697,000
000 Shade Road
22.42± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 957210
Just minutes from Downtown Wimberley sits this unique live water
property with approximately 300± feet of frontage on the crystal
deep water, sought-after Blanco River! Stunning and picturesque
views of the surrounding Hill Country! Local field rock was used
for the steps and patios that were built along the bluff for a natural
walkway to the river! Bring your horses and enjoy this tranquil,
approximately 22-acre ranch setting! Ag. exempt! Check out the
Virtual Tour at www.TourFactory.com/702831. Price: $1,200,000
222 Winn Valley
18.1± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2614179
Exquisite estate-like property in Wimberley, Texas featuring a beautiful creek
running through a park-like setting with an abundance of live oaks. Sprawling
four-bedroom, five-bath, custom-built Hill Country home with a meticulouslymaintained
interior, complete with wood beams, Texas rock walls, granite
counters, and master suite. Media room with kitchenette, standing seam
metal roof, multi-level patio, and horse facilities with corral, riding arena, barn
with stables and tack room. Gated entry and paved private drive. Check out
the virtual tour at www.TourFactory.com/1358446. Price: $1,275,000
2451 A Wayside Drive
11.96± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3204290
Beautifully situated estate-style home with four bedrooms, three baths on 11.96±
acres with sweeping Hill Country views from your Texas-sized covered porch.
Entertain large groups or a private get together in the open-concept great room
with vaulted ceilings, custom rock fireplace and wet-bar. Spacious master suite
with sitting room, his/hers walk-in closets, walk-in shower with double showerhead.
Park-like grounds with oversized carport/workshop, professional landscaping and
breathtaking views. Horses OK, RV hookups, no restrictions. Great opportunity.
Check out the virtual tour at www.TourFactory.com/1561571. Price: $747,000
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BUCKHORN MOUNTAIN RANCH
12,500± ACRES | MONTROSE AND OURAY COUNTIES
MONTROSE, COLORADO | PROPERTY ID: 2904584
Located 15 miles south of Montrose, this 12,500± (6,573± deeded)
acre working ranch supports 300 cows with 400± acres under
irrigation, two comfortable homes, and complete livestock facilities.
An easy drive to Telluride, this ranch doubles as an outstanding
hunting retreat for deer and elk. Contact Jeff Buerger for more
information, (303) 861–8282. Price: $29,975,000
LOBO RANCH
46,485± ACRES | CIBOLA AND SANDOVAL COUNTIES
LAGUNA, NEW MEXICO | PROPERTY ID: 2873435
Just over an hour’s drive west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Lobo
Ranch has a stunningly beautiful landscape. This working cattle ranch
has outstanding recreational attributes, including abundant wildlife and
plentiful habitat, on over 70± square miles of contiguous land adjacent
to the Marquez Wildlife Area. Contact Jeff Buerger for more information,
(303) 861–8282. Price: $25,575,000
ELK BLUFF RANCH
780± ACRES | JACKSON COUNTY | WALDEN, COLORADO
This scenic 780± acre ranch features outstanding big game hunting,
excellent wildlife habitat, abundant water, adjacent public lands, diverse
landscape, privacy, and rustic cabin within an hour of Steamboat
Springs. Contact Brian Smith for more information, (970) 879-5544.
Price: $2,700,000
LOST ELK RANCH—J BAR UNIT
1,378± ACRES | ROUTT COUNTY
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO | PROPERTY ID: 2873465
This picturesque Colorado high country ranch is nearly surrounded by
national forest and features 738± acres deeded plus 640± state lease
with excellent wildlife habitat, gentle topography, water resources,
and recently constructed custom home located less than 30 miles
south of Steamboat Springs. Contact Brian Smith for more information,
(970) 879–5544. Price: $9,950,000
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RED ROCK ELK RANCH
636± ACRES | LARIMER COUNTY
LYONS, COLORADO | PROPERTY ID: 2698292
Red Rock Wildlife Ranch provides extraordinary scenery in a secluded
valley setting that is complimented by a beautiful log home and
exceptional hunting. This multifaceted retreat is 22 miles north of
Boulder, Colorado and a short drive to Estes Park. Contact Mike Hall for
more information, (303) 861–8282. Price: $5,400,000
CASCABEL
318± ACRES | MONTROSE AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES
NORWOOD, COLORADO | PROPERTY ID: 2904588
28 miles northwest of Telluride lies one of the finest fishing properties in
the Rockies, situated along three miles of a key stretch of the fabled San
Miguel River. A lodge, home, and guest cabins are tastefully designed
and create an ideal family retreat. Contact Jeff Buerger for more
information, (303) 861–8282. Price: $9,750,000
LUCKY STAR RANCH
2,476± ACRES | WISE COUNTY | BRIDGEPORT, TEXAS
PROPERTY ID: 2873482
A unique 2,476± acre ranch with a spectacular residence in a private
setting on Lake Bridgeport, just one hour from downtown Fort
Worth. This working ranch is home to tremendous wildlife and offers
multifaceted recreational appeal. Contact Monte Lyons for more
information, (806) 438-0582. Price: $9,900,000
COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH
525± ACRES | LAPLATA COUNTY
DURANGO, COLORADO | PROPERTY ID: 2873497
An equestrian estate featuring a masterfully crafted 5,700± squarefoot
primary residence, 20,000-square-foot horse barn, and additional
ancillary facilities. Within minutes of Durango, Colorado this property
is a mixture of heavily treed areas interspersed with irrigated and subirrigated
land. Contact Jeff Buerger for more information, (303) 861–8282.
Price: $8,950,000
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Johnny Cavazos, Broker
Johnny@texasranchco.com
(210) 260–1897
Brandon Scott, Broker Associate
Brandon@texasranchco.com
(210) 421–8181
Live Oak County Ranch
677± ACRES | LIVE OAK COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2979546
An absolutely fantastic hunting property! This ranch has some of the best
wildlife habitat South Texas has to offer. The rolling topography offers beautiful views and the native brush diversity is outstanding. The ranch is all
low-fenced and there is one water well with two water troughs and one stock pond. The hunting on this ranch is excellent, with good numbers of
whitetail, turkey, hogs, javelina, dove, and quail. Blinds and feeders are in place and the ranch is ready to hunt.
625-Acre McCulloch County Ranch
625± ACRES | MCCULLOCH COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2499700
One of the finest high-fenced hunting ranches located in Central Texas!
Home to a top tier whitetail herd, numerous releases from the on-site
scientific breeding pens have greatly enhanced the genetics on the
property with bucks up to 220 inches being taken. The ranch is wellwatered
with two tanks, two wells and a city water meter located on the
property. Improvements are modest but nice, with a 2,000-squarefoot,
four-bedroom, two-bath home, a 60x80 barn and a 20x30 metal
building with walk-in cooler that serves as a game cleaning area. There
are approximately 120 deer in the scientific breeding pens from improved
genetic lines that will convey with the sale!
Frio County Ranch
360± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3102397
This beautiful 360-acre, high-fenced hunting ranch offers excellent
habitat with tremendous topography and great location. The brush
diversity and topography on this property is absolutely incredible for a
place this size. There are two water wells with water piped to three water
troughs and there are four nice food plots throughout the ranch. Wildlife
consists of whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, hogs, javelina, dove, and
quail. This is truly a must-see property if you are serious about buying a
ranch, this one will be hard to beat.
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Branding Rock Ranch
1,529± ACRES | FRIO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2639402
This would have to be one of the most unique ranches on the market in
South Texas. This turnkey property offers a magnificent combination of
awesome topography, excellent wildlife habitat, fantastic improvements
and convenient location. The main feature of the property would have
to be the overall diversity. The rolling topography offers beautiful views
from on top of the hills and the deep draws and low lands are loaded with
thousands of live oaks. The majority of property is mostly native brush with an excellent variety of species. There is a beautiful custom-built 3,800±
square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath ranch house, a 40x60 two bay metal barn with a 20x40 covered parking area and game cleaning area with
walk-in cooler. Three water wells and four stock tanks provide an ample amount of water to the property. This ranch is truly a game paradise and there
is an abundance of whitetail deer, turkey, bobwhite quail, hogs and dove.
Lazy S Ranch
1,124± ACRES | VAL VERDE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2665481
This ranch is a prime example of beautiful West Texas at its best. This
property offers awesome views, nice improvements and outstanding
hunting. Overlooking Indian Canyon, the view from the back porch is
amazing. The rolling hills and deep draws can be seen for miles. This
turnkey property is high-fenced and has been under game management
for several years. Along with great whitetail, there is also an abundance
of axis deer with the occasional spotting of aoudad sheep, black bear,
mountain lion and even a few elk.
South Texas Hunting Ranch
1,300± ACRES | FRIO AND ZAVALA COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3129468
Located in the rolling flint rock hills just north of Batesville, this relatively
unimproved property has a lot to offer for someone looking to develop an
excellent hunting ranch. There is a excellent brush diversity throughout
the property and good roads and senderos are in place. The ranch is
high-fenced and there is one carrizo water well with water piped to
several water troughs and one nice stock pond. This ranch has not been
hunted in several years and the game is plentiful. This property offers a
rare combination of great habitat and spectacular views. Priced to sell!
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Crawford L Bar Ranch
36,460± ACRES | SANDOVAL COUNTY | NEW MEXICO | PROPERTY ID: 3074008
The Crawford L Bar Ranch is an operating cattle ranch with the added bonus of outstanding hunting opportunities. The wildlife features on the ranch
are very impressive. Game species include elk, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, bobcat, barbary sheep, turkey and water fowl. The Crawford
L Bar Ranch is located in New Mexico Big Game Unit 9. In past years the ranch received approximately 30 bull elk rifle landowner authorizations,
eight bull elk muzzleloader landowner authorizations, 22 either sex elk archery authorizations and 56 cow elk authorizations. Elevations on the ranch
vary over an amazing 2,000 vertical feet. The ranch is improved by an operating headquarters compound which includes a manager’s home, barn
and pens. To the north is a metal hay barn and shop building with enclosed apartment. A beautiful owner’s home/hunting lodge is located on a high
elevated mesa point overlooking much of the ranch. Price: $21,390,200
Ewell Mimbres River Ranch
9,628± ACRES | GRANT COUNTY | NEW MEXICO | PROPERTY ID: 3071821
The Ewell Mimbres River Ranch has been under the same family ownership for over 40 years and this is the first time the property has been offered for
sale. The ranch has historically been operated as a cow/calf ranching operation with outstanding hunting and recreation. Grazing potential is superb.
The centerpiece of the Ewell Ranch is the extremely scenic Mimbres River frontage. Live water from the Mimbres River and several small tributary
creeks traversing the ranch provide reliable year-round water sources for both livestock and the abundant wild game calling the Ewell Ranch home.
A variety of wildlife flourishes within the Ewell boundaries. The property is located in Game Management Unit 24. Price: $7,221,000
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1507 13th Street Lubbock, Texas 79401
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Ford Ranch
31,788.87± ACRES | MCCULLOCH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3157611
The Ford Ranch is located in a very desirable ranching area with the added bonus of tremendous hunting. Serious big game hunters all over the world
are familiar with a legendary whitetail known as the Brady Buck. Genetics from the Brady Buck have made whitetail deer hunting on this ranch some of
the best in Texas. This monster buck is reported to be the largest free ranging whitetail the lone star state has ever produced, and the deer was killed
on the Ford Ranch. The ranch has never been offered for sale during the over 100 years of the current ownership. In this area of Texas, a 50 section
ranch, such as the Ford Ranch is considered to be of extremely large size. Without question, if you are searching for a large Central Texas cattle/
hunting ranch, the Ford Ranch deserves your immediate attention. Properties of this magnitude are seldom offered for sale. Price: $60,000,000
High Timber Ranch
3,400± ACRES | RIO ARRIBA COUNTY | NEW MEXICO
PROPERTY ID: 2679098
High Timber is located in north central New Mexico. It lies just below
the Brazos Summit and provides some of the best views New Mexico
can offer. The highlight of the ranch is the abundance of live water.
Springs on the ranch provide ample water for seven earth tanks
for livestock and wildlife. Three streams run through the ranch,
one ephemeral. The two main streams flow year-round. These
headwaters form Rio de Tierra Amarilla which ultimately drains into
the Chama River. Small wetland areas are found throughout ranch.
High Timber is located in GMU 4 featuring elk, mule deer, grouse,
black bear and mountain lions. Price: $7,276,000
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Stefanie Cobb, Broker (972) 989-5220 | CobbProperties@yahoo.com
Tai Cobb-Klam, Broker (254) 253-0157 | TaiKlam@yahoo.com
www.COBBRANCHPROPERTIES.com
Ranch 101
101.35± ACRES | ERATH COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2612531
Ranch 101 is located an hour and 45 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth,
Austin, Possum Kingdom, Lake Whitney, and just 15 minutes from historic
Hico. Wildlife includes deer, doves, turkeys, hogs, rabbits, and squirrels.
This log home with a metal roof features three spacious bedrooms and
a full bath. The master bedroom has a direct vent gas fireplace and a
beautiful view with a door exiting to the covered front porch. The bunk
room includes two custom sets of double size bunk beds and a king
bed. The concrete fortified storm shelter has a wet bar, dance floor, and
theater area. There is a 50/50 ratio between open fields and wooded area.
K Bar Ranch
226± ACRES | BOSQUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2987577
Enjoy the beauty and breathtaking views while entertaining your guests in
the 3,400-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home. The
home is privately located in the hills off Highway 6 with a gated entrance.
The ranch features a 1,300-square-foot newly remodeled guest home.
The ranch offers excellent cattle land with 45 acres of oats or coastal, 40
acres of native coastal, 80 acres of recreational land, and the property
has not been hunted in eight years. There are three improved stock
tanks, some stocked with fish, 120x50 storage shed with RV hook-up,
and a 40x60 insulated shop with electricity. The property is ag. exempt.
Double J Ranch
190± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1187657
The Double J Ranch consists of 190 acres of rolling terrain with beautiful
views of neighboring hills. Drive into the ranch off of a quiet county
road, and enter the property through a custom gated entrance, with
830 square-feet of concrete driveway lined with crepe myrtle trees,
to the impressive 4,469-square-foot custom Texas-style rock home
with two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. This property features a
great mixture of cover and open pasture, abundant wildlife, and original
farmhouse with working pens, water well, improved tank, and more.
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Nilsson Ranch
423± ACRES | BOSQUE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3053704
The Nilsson Ranch consists of 423± contiguous acres on Highway 6
South and 5.2 miles east of Hico and five miles west of Iredell, Texas.
Nilsson Ranch has excellent fencing and cross-fencing over the entire
ranch including 12 fences and gates. The property offers a 90 percent
completed grass airfield runway that is approximately 200x2,400 feet.
Most of the cedar and mesquite have been removed—except for the
top of the ridge—that leaves mature live oaks and post oaks, including
several oak clusters that cover
up to 15 trees trunks. The ranch
is capable of holding over 100
cow/calves and is capable of
harvesting 200 round bales of
coastal hay annually.
Justin Kelly | (254) 772-6905
Justin.Kelly@LoneStarAgCredit.com

Hidden Springs Ranch
592± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2753399
This ranch is located on Highway 22 approximately six miles west
of Cranfills Gap, and 11 miles east of Hamilton, Texas. This ranch is
highly improved and secluded, sits atop a mountain ranch with 160
feet of elevation change and panoramic views. Approximately 50
percent of the ranch is heavily timbered with live oak, Spanish oak, elm,
pecan, hackberry, mesquite, and cedar. The property has ravines and
spectacular limestone rock outcropping along the perimeter mountain
range. A natural spring flows from limestone rock down a rugged ravine.
Several good stock tanks and Trinity level water well provide abundant
water well for wildlife and livestock. The ranch offers native and improved
grass pastures.
Sweetwater Creek Ranch
620± ACRES | COMANCHE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3012640
This 620± acre, private, remote, and tranquil ranch is just 13 miles from
Downtown Comanche, Texas. This ranch is multi purpose for hunting,
ranching, farming and exploring. The ranch has a low-lying creek
bottom with beautiful mature pecan trees to rolling hills covered with
oaks, cedars, pecans and mesquite trees. There are several building
sites with outstanding views. There are two creeks that on the ranch, the
Sweetwater Creek and Copperas Creek, both creeks bisect the bottom
land that is excellent for hunting.
Slick Rock Ranch
95.66± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2450229
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of country living on this ranch located
just minutes from Downtown Hico, Texas. Parts of this ranch are wooded
with a wet-weather creek and a substantial four-acre lake stocked with
fish. The remaining part of the ranch is clean and cleared, mostly open
with sandy loam that has been seeded with native grasses. The property
features a 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath
custom home, a horse barn and
a shop/guest apartment with one
bedroom, one bath, and a kitchen.
Kay Jay Ranch
534± ACRES | BOSQUE AND HAMILTON COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 3201440
The Kay Jay Ranch is an excellent combination cattle and recreational
ranch, near Cranfills Gap, Texas. The Neils Creek meanders through
the ranch providing live water throughout the west portion. The ranch
has six tanks, two wet-weather creeks, excellent native and improved
grasses, and scattered wildlife including deer, turkey and other wildlife.
There are two living quarters on the ranch—main house and guest
house. The main ranch home is a historical Norwegian home. This
ranch has an excellent building sites, and beautiful large hardwoods.
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Justin Kelly | (254) 772-6905
Justin.Kelly@LoneStarAgCredit.com
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Becky Adkins, Agent
(512) 751-0533
“Personalized Service, Discriminating Clients”
Blanco River Ranch
665± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2700794
Halfway between Austin and San Antonio with beautiful views of the Blanco River Valley and one mile of river frontage. The high-fenced California
Vintner-style compound overlooks a four-acre lake with fishing dock and is shaded by age old oak trees. The ranch boasts irrigated coastal fields, olive
trees, fruit orchard, beautiful landscaping, eight water wells, and paved road. Custom, resort-style amenities can easily sleep 20 with a guesthouse,
pool, and barn. Perfect for your family retreat, vineyard, or development. Price: $9,950,000
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Foothills Farm
53± ACRES | HAYS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 457930
This fabulous gentleman’s ranch is just minutes from the charming village of Wimberley. This ranch boasts beautiful pastures perfect for horses;
gorgeous, 3,200 feet of Lone Man Creek is dammed up in three places; a high hilltop that has been left in its natural state; and game-fencing for
exotics. Strong wells irrigate approximately 15 acres of pasture. The ranch has a stately 5,900-square-foot house with all the the creature comforts
one could desire, Kentucky board fencing surrounding the custom-built Kentucky-styled horse barn shaded by age old oaks and situated just above
the creek and a deep swimming hole. Paved roads wind throughout the estate to connect the barn, main house and outbuildings. Price: $3,750,000
E-mail: BeckySellsRanches@gmail.com | Tel: (512) 751-0533
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www.HoddeRealty.com
Info@HoddeRealty.com | (979) 836–8532 office | (979) 836-1224 fax
Three Creek Ranch
394± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3080026
A truly unique offering in the historic Brenham-Burton area that makes you
feel as if you were in the heart of the Texas Hill Country yet still has the
rolling hills, live oaks and diverse terrain that is Washington County. The
Three Creek Ranch is 394± acres located near the highest elevation of
Washington County and features three creeks (two of which have numerous
rock outcroppings with waterfalls and deep pools), open meadows with
native grasses and wildflowers, ponds/lakes, hardwood trees and wildlife.
Timber frame barns of the late 1700s/early 1800s were used to create the
main residence which features a large great room with exposed beams
and stone fireplace and is open to the kitchen. There is a catering kitchen,
formal dining room, office nook and entertaining room with more exposed
beams, fireplace and bar area. The downstairs master suite offers the
spacious bedroom, gas fireplace, natural rock floor bathing room, walkin
closets, exercise room, nap area and view to the aviary. Other rooms
include an upstairs master suite, loft/bedroom over the great room, spa
room, loft over the entertaining room and large storage room. The outside
of the home offers numerous decks, open porches, flagstone screened
porch and beautiful landscaping. Other improvements include: carriage
house; two-bedroom, two-bath guest house; flagstone swimming pool
and gazebo; horse barn, equipment barn and two animal houses. Live
oak trees surround the homes and a split rail cedar fence encloses the
yard area. Located between Houston and Austin, close to Lake Somerville
and a short drive to Round Top and Bryan-College Station. This unique
offering gives you the rolling hills that Washington County is known for and
the feel of the Texas Hill Country that you may only find once in a lifetime.
Price: $7,250,000
112 West Main Street, Brenham, Texas 77833
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Diamond K Ranch
837.92± ACRES | WALLER COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2098369
Prime location between Houston and Bryan-College Station featuring road
frontage on three sides of the property (total frontage: 15,551) for future
investment opportunities. This premier ranch features rolling terrain with
scattered oak trees, wooded areas, 7.25-acre lake, four ponds, sandy loam
soil, and improved cross-fenced pastures. It offers a great hilltop home
site that overlooks the lake and rolling countryside and there is a network
of improved ranch roads for all-weather access throughout the property.
Improvements include three homes, ranch office, cattle/horse show barn,
covered arena, equipment barns, and cattle working facility. The lighted
covered arena features perimeter pipe fencing, holding pens, and roping
chute; ready for any equestrian discipline or to utilize for hay/equipment
storage. Easy commuting distances: 38 miles to Kyle Field; 52 miles to
Houston Galleria area; 24 miles to Brenham. This property offers endless
opportunities for future growth and at the same time can be enjoyed as a
large recreational ranch. Price: $12,750,000
Spanish Oaks Ranch
159.76± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2987771
Spanish Oaks Ranch features rolling terrain with great views of
the countryside, two country cottages overlooking a fabulous
five-plus acre lake and entertaining barn. There is a gated
entrance, towering live oak trees, and playground with treehouse,
suspension bridge, zipline, and custom slide. The homes offer
a combined total of five bedrooms and four baths and are
connected by a crushed gravel walkway leading to the outdoor
entertaining area with a stone pizza oven. The barn features living
quarters with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. The storage
area offers room for entertaining, complete with a service kitchen.
Other features include underground electric to homes and barn,
extensive landscaping with lighted walkways, and a tee box with
green on the edge of the lake. With the close location to Brenham
and easy access to Houston or Austin, this property is an ideal
weekend or permanent home. Price: $3,250,000
Seward Plantation
277± ACRES | WASHINGTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3226039
First time on the market in 166 years! Once the largest home in Washington
County and situated on 277-plus acres in Independence, Texas, this historical
beauty is a completely intact southern plantation home built in 1855. Recorded
as a Texas Landmark Home this architectural gem was built of hand-hewn
red cedar and pine and boasts 4,742± square feet, 11-foot deep porches,
a 10-foot wide central hall featuring a beautiful walnut and cedar staircase,
four fireplaces, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, basements, original cedar
and pine floors, walls and ceilings all sitting on a foundation of native shale.
Surrounded by a grove of 100-plus year old live oak trees other features
include a stone smokehouse, two original log-pen servant quarters (Uncle
Finn’s and Aunt Caroline’s), blacksmith shed, log-pen barn, hay mow and
corn crib, an outhouse, guest house with another barn and a mounting block
for the ladies in long skirts to easily get in and out of carriages. The property
is rolling featuring two ponds, woods, open pastures, rock outcroppings and
two creeks. A rare find, own a part of Texas history! Price: $3,500,000
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Elm Ridge Road
30± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3134796
This well cared for 3,100-square-foot custom home sits on 30
cedar cleared, lightly grazed acres. Road work, brush control, and
improvements are all completed. Home has high ceilings, stained
concrete floors, hand troweled walls, custom cabinets, stainless
appliances, water softener, trash compactor, master suite, two
bedrooms, loft, wood-burning stove, private office, metal roof, and
two balconies. There is a 30x40 metal barn with a 520-square-foot
apartment and heavy duty storage racks. Includes a casita, stone
fireplace, wet bar, stone pad, and outside fire pit for entertaining.
100 percent goat-fenced and holding pens are fenced with cedar
posts. Contact Mimi Bartel, (830) 889–2329. Price: $925,000
Thoroughbred Way
54± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3067639
Beautiful turnkey horse farm, training, and boarding facility. There are two
wells, two-acre pond with horse swimming chute and dock, four furlong
training track, round pen, eurociser, and riding arena. There are two barns
with 20 stalls and automatic waterers. The larger barn has a 1,200± squarefoot
apartment and separate wash rack, tack, vet, and feed rooms. The
smaller barn has a wash rack, palpation stock, a breezeway to foaling and
isolation stalls, tack and feed room. There are 20 paddocks and several
pastures fenced with pipe and vinyl horse fencing, a three-bedroom, twobath
manager's home, and several other buildings for storage and workshop
implements. An incomplete 2,585-square-foot home is framed and stubbed.
Contact Mimi Bartel, (830) 889–2329. Price: $1,899,999
Nottingham Lane
80± ACRES | KENDALL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1614951
This recreational land has great views overlooking Boerne Lake
with numerous building sites. Look north and watch the stars or
gaze to the south to see lights of Boerne and San Antonio. This is
a great place for your own hunting retreat close to San Antonio, or
live here and have an easy in and out access to I-10. Located in
the highly rated Boerne school district. Contact Dwight Oestreich,
(830) 889–0296. Price: $399,600
Ballinger Vineyard
63.82± ACRES | RUNNELS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3088995
Established Hill Country winery is selling its Ballinger, Texas location. The
vineyard is over 30 years old and has nine varieties of grapes on 36 acres.
There are five water wells and two 900-square-foot metal shops with
concrete floors. The property also features a large three-bedroom, twobath
home with over 2,200 square feet and three-car attached garage. Rural
water tap is in place. The property is conveniently located on Highway 67.
Contact Aaron Beeman, (210) 884–7654. Price: $450,000
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(830) 997–9591 | info@c21sunset.com
408 W. Main Street | Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
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Flag Creek Ranch
623.7± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3131940
Flag Creek Ranch is conveniently located with frontage along US
Highway 290 between Harper and Fredericksburg. This ranch boasts
gently rolling terrain and beautiful Flag Creek. The property is highfenced
with whitetail deer, turkey, wild hogs, and blackbuck antelope.
It also has working pens for a small cattle operation. The ranch
has electricity, private well, and two cabins. Contact Brad Mechler,
(210) 215-0968. Price: $2,869,020
ADJ Lane
110± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1668661
Just in time for hunting season! The perfect recreational property or
building site only 10 miles from town. A variety of trees, including post
oak, live oak, walnut, and blackjack. Good grasses make the perfect
retreat for an abundance of wild life. Rolling topography, wet-weather
pond, springs, and solar powered well. Owner financing with one-half
down and a five year pay out. Priced below county appraisal for 2015!
Contact Aaron Beeman, (210) 884–7654. Price: $693,000
Mason Vineyard
22.92± ACRES | MASON COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3089377
Dreaming of owning a vineyard or starting a Texas winery?
Peter’s Pairie Vineyard is a turnkey grower operation
with a 3,387-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath
home and and metal shops located approximately 10
miles north of Mason. Well-drained hickory sands soils
provide excellent terrior for hot climate Spanish, Italian,
and French varieties. Commands premium prices from
Fredericksburg vintners for grapes. Contact Aaron
Beeman, (210) 884–7654. Price: $650,000
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Lazy K Ranch
286± ACRES | COLORADO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2972782
A very rare find! 286-acre Colorado County ranch located near Frelsburg with 6,700 feet of Cummings
Creek frontage. Property is two-thirds wooded with many elevation changes. Approximately onethird
is improved pasture with scattered live oaks. Ranch has county road frontage on two sides.
Custom-built four-bedroom, four-bath with 3,800 square feet of living area and 5,800 square feet
under roof built in 2009. Home features a separate master suite, piano room/office, and a kitchen
with three islands. Abundant wildlife makes this a wonderful recreational place or a livestock
operation. Price: $3,490,000
Fulshear Equestrian Ranch
30± ACRES | FORT BEND COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2893163
Gorgeous ranch located on prestigious James Lane. Main barn has 13 stalls,
seven stall stallion barn, 120x80 covered arena plus beautiful pastures.
Awaits your dream home. Very special opportunity in bustling Fulshear.
Price: $2,490,000
www.TexasFirstRE.com
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Texas First Real Estate
1116 FM 109, New Ulm, Texas 78950
(979) 992–3425 office (979) 992–3427 fax
Tidwell Ranch
725± ACRES | AUSTIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3136783
Beautiful 725-acre ranch on FM 1094 between Cat Spring and New Ulm. Rare
find of a ranch this size in a highly desirable area this close to Houston and
Katy. Main home is over 6,600 square feet, manager’s house, two cabins, one
overlooking a pond and a bunk house. Barn with pipe cattle pens. Great mix of
open pastures and woods. There are trophy bass in the 22-acre lake plus seven
other ponds. Great cattle ranch with high-profile presence with over 1.75 miles
road frontage. Improved grasses in hay meadows. Perfect get away ranch with
many possibilities whether it be horses, cattle, hunting and fishing or corporate
retreat. Establish your legacy ranch. Price: $9,249,000
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1011 Hillcrest Drive, Vernon, Texas 76384
115 West Main, Suite A, Llano, Texas 78643
DANE MOUNT, BROKER
(940) 839–6247 | Dane@DavisVernon.com
KC RIVER RANCH
7,503± ACRES | FOARD COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2251018
The KC River Ranch is a great combination cattle and hunting ranch
available in Northwest Texas. With improvements already in place, this
ranch is ready for the new owner to start their operation on day one. It
has excellent perimeter and cross-fencing, water, wheat fields, and
native grass to support a cattle operation. The wheat fields scattered
throughout make the ranch a great yearling operation. This is a great
hunting ranch with the North Wichita River running through the middle.
MINERALS AVAILABLE! Price: $1,195 per acre
MCADAMS RANCH
2,480± ACRES | FOARD COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2675789
The McAdams Ranch has been in the same family since the 1800s. The
ranch has a tremendous amount of history with McAdams family and
the Indians. Boiling Springs is located on the ranch and provides water
for the livestock, settlers, and Indians in the early days. This a great
hunting ranch for whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, duck, geese, and
wild hogs. There are hardwood trees, creeks, good grass, and cover
for wildlife. It is a great cattle ranch with good fences, water, and native
grass. The McAdams Ranch has large neighbors and is very secluded.
Price: $1,295 per acre
MILLERS CREEK RANCH
1,340± ACRES | HASKELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3105314
The Miller Creek Ranch is located along CR 268 and CR 273 just
northeast of Haskell, Texas. The ranch consist of 940 acres of native
pasture and 400 acres of cultivation scattered throughout and currently
planted in wheat, a great food source for the wildlife such as whitetail
deer, turkey, and quail. This is an excellent hunting ranch with Millers
Creek running through it, lined with hardwoods and heavy brush. It has
two large tanks and several small tanks that provide water for wildlife and
cattle. MINERALS! Price: $1,295 per acre
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JEFFERS RANCH
1,370± ACRES | HASKELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3105330
The Jeffers Ranch is a variety of cropland, CRP, and native grassland.
The CRP pays approximately $25,000 per year and consist of 640 acres
expiring in 2020. The remainder is in native grass that is excellent quail
habitat, good deer hunting, and great grass for cattle. The ranch has
two water wells, wild plum thickets, excellent grass cover, and hardwood
trees that provide great turkey roost and cover. This ranch could be
divided into smaller tracts with the highway and country road frontage.
MINERALS! Price: $1,095 per acre
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JT & Jamie Haynes, Broker/Owners
www.TriangleRealtyLLC.com
(806) 367–8334 | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/209800
Coon Hollow Ranch
960± ACRES | GRAY COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2106721
This fabulous hunting property can be split into two 480-
acre tracts. There is a lot of cover for wildlife and the rolling
hills mimic the Hill County. There is a custom built 40x8
hunting cabin, including a garage for hunting supplies. The
ranch has two ponds with docks, three Texas Wildlife Supply
1,000-pound deer feeders with ladders and platforms, and
a 10-acre food plot that is great for attracting game. Coon
Hollow ranch has seasonal live water via a creek and two
steel water storage tanks. The isolated property is at the end
of a three-mile long county dirt road. The ranch boasts high
mesas that are reminiscent of Palo Duro Canyon featuring
rolling hills and deep draws. The landscape is very diverse for
the Texas Panhandle. The ranch also has one of the largest
pecan trees in the Texas Panhandle. Walnut and pecan trees
along with grape and wild plum shrubs abound. One could
easily make a batch of preserves or wine from the berries
located throughout the ranch. This unique location has it
all for the dedicated hunter and a weekend family getaway!
Price: $1,920,000
Monsimer Ranch
5,420± ACRES | SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
NEW MEXICO | PROPERTY ID: 3081399
This mystical ranch is located in the rolling
hills of New Mexico! Currently being used as a
cattle ranch, this property boasts wide, open
spaces, highway access, and close proximity
to Tucumcari, New Mexico. The mountainous
terrain, native grasses and water availability
make this property ideal for running cattle and
provides a natural hub for wildlife activity. The
ranch includes four water wells, two dirt tanks,
multiple windmills, cross-fencing and numerous
ranch roads. The ranch has ideal frontage
access on Highway 129 and Highway 104. The
property sits only about five miles southwest
of Conchas Lake, one of New Mexico’s largest
lakes. The La Manga Creek runs north and
south through the property, providing beautiful
views and seasonal natural water for livestock
and wildlife. Rolling hills, mountainous terrain,
and this beautiful landscape of acreage offers
prime hunting including mountain lions, mule
deer and antelope. Price: $2,303,500
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41 Ranch
670± ACRES | KERR AND REAL COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 2993607
The 41 Ranch is the prettiest ranch in the highly-desirable area known as
the Divide, which is known far and wide as a popular hunting destination
due to the large numbers of wildlife in the area. With loads of big live
oaks, beautiful grassy meadows and a gentle roll to it! The ranch is only
40 miles from Kerrville and one-and-a-half hours from San Antonio, with
approximately three-quarters of a mile of frontage on Highway 41. A water
well and electricity are present. Seller owns 100 percent of minerals on
most of the acreage, which are negotiable. Also available as 460 acres for
$1,259,500. Price: $1,990,000
Hatch Ranch
1,030± ACRES | REAL COUNTY
This is the perfect turnkey ranch in the heart of the Hill Country!
Loaded with native and exotic game including zebra, red deer, and
wildebeest! Great two-bedroom, one-bath log cabin, three wells,
three tanks, large neighbors, large raw sawn cedar barn on a slab, and
improved road system! High-fenced with two-and-a-half new sides.
Only 40 minutes from Kerrville and one-and-a-half hours from San
Antonio. Access is on Highway 41 via a 60-foot deeded lane, giving
you highway frontage and privacy. Price: $2,426 per acre
Piñon Pass Ranch
4,048± ACRES | EDWARDS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2500897
Piñon Pass Ranch headquarters has a good, “ranchy” feel to it! It consists
of: a three-bedroom, two-bath native rock ranch house; rock guest house
with bunk room and fireplace; barns; whitetail, turkey, and exotics; yearround
feeding; insulated stands, spin and bulk feeders; eight miles of
water lines; new and improved roads. Price: $1,200 per acre
Jane Bushong Brown, Broker Associate (830) 640–3254 | JaneBrown@hctc.net | www.PBushongRealEstate.com
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Taylor Place
170.27± ACRES | LLANO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3046847
About halfway between Llano and Mason, Texas,
is 170 acres of raw land with well over 200 feet of
elevation change from its low to its high points.
The stunning 360-degree views with a nice
supply of granite outcroppings, great combination
of tree cover, open areas, and two dirt tanks that
encourage the wildlife to hang around! The Taylor
Place has easy access with Highway 29 frontage.
No worries about getting water as the owner had
a well dug and all of the perimeter fencing is in
great shape. Pick from one of several beautiful
home sites to make your permanent place or keep
it raw and just move in a cabin to enjoy hunting
hogs, deer, and turkey. Looking for a sweet spot?
This just might be it! Price: $808,782
Hidden Wells Ranch
414± ACRES | LLANO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3136821
Hidden back in the rolling terrain of the Hill Country WSW of Valley
Spring, Texas, is a beautiful piece of property that can be your home
on the range or relaxing getaway. Raise animals, leave the cover for an
ideal deer and turkey hunting spot, or meander through your property
to the three-quarters of a mile of San Fernando Creek that traverses it
to see if the fish are biting. Underground water should never be an issue
as there are numerous wells and several windmills on the property and
the fertile land is perfect for growing a variety of things. The incredibly
diverse landscape includes some huge oaks, pecan, elm, and mesquite
trees. This property is off the beaten path and can be your own private
diamond in the rough! Price: $1,860,930
South Brady Creek Ranch
11,751± ACRES | CONCHO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3177895
If you are in the market for a solid investment in a prime cattle ranch in
West Central Texas, then look no further. Most of the ranch is in Concho
County with a bit in McCulloch but all of it has been managed with a long
term perspective and includes quality pens, barns, water system that
includes a deep hickory aquifer main well, several reservoirs, and two
homes and hunter’s cabins. The pastures and fields of improved grasses
are top-notch, excellent hunting for axis, whitetail, quail, and turkey, and
a beautiful rolling terrain. The current owners love the land and you will
too when you take a look! Price: $17,626,500
www.FrostyMiller.com
frosty@tstar.net
(325) 247–3997 | (325) 456–8844
1200 Ford Street, Llano, Texas 78643
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Boone Campbell, Broker
(940) 549-7700 | BOONE@CFANDR.COM
David Campbell, Agent
(254) 559-1017
Rafter D Ranch
252± ACRES | YOUNG COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2229759
This wooded acreage comes with deep Texas history and minerals. The
diverse topography creates great views, while producing a wide variety of
trees and cover along the creeks and draws. The fertile soil provides for
grass pastures with small ponds scattered throughout. Located on the west
boundary is the northwest corner of the Texas Lower Indian Reservation.
This land is just three miles from Graham, Texas and has been in the same
family for over 100 years. Price: $819,000
Lakeview Land
244± ACRES | STEPHENS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2998659
Land with beautiful views of Possum Kingdom Lake. This acreage is
heavily wooded with parts recovering from the 2011 fires. The deep,
wooded draws feed the large pond in the middle of the property.
The swamp has large post oaks in it which creates a majestic feel.
The acreage comes on paved frontage less than a mile from Possum
Kingdom and with a water meter in place. Price: $646,600
Post Oak Ranch
284± ACRES | STEPHENS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2790285
Post Oak Ranch is wooded hunting or grazing land with good fences
and road frontage. Large oaks run along the beautiful draw running to
the northwest. Large bodies of water are on the draw, as well as good
shallow waters for ducks. The old fields have mature mesquites and thick
grass cover. This land can be brushed up to make a beautiful getaway
retreat or left the way it is hunt and graze. Price: $566,021
Doc’s Place
305± ACRES | STEPHENS COUNTY
Doc’s Place is land designed for cattle. This acreage comes with a home
and large barns coupled with pens that were designed with many gates to
provide the ability to work cattle with ease. These grass pastures have been
well-managed and cross-fenced for rotation. The ranching improvements
and home sit on top of a oak-covered hill that provides views into the
countryside. The three ponds are brim full and stocked with bass and
catfish, and a running spring that held water throughout the drought is
located amongst the live oaks in the east pasture. Price: $671,000
PK Hunting Ranch
241± ACRES | STEPHENS COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2792425
PK Hunting Ranch is completely wooded with large hills providing a view
of Possum Kingdom Lake at the highest point. The acreage has ample
wildlife with very little pressure from the large neighbors. Deep draws
and a wet-weather creek create big water potential on this rugged land.
This raw land with a water well and electricity in place is an excellent
opportunity to custom build an amazing hunting property within minutes
of a major Texas lake and only 100 miles from Fort Worth. Price: $710,950
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SAM VESTER, BROKER (210) 844–3942
Venado Grande Ranch
4,438–12,158± ACRES | KNOX COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2955615
Venado Grande Ranch is an outstanding Northwest Texas hunting ranch known for excellent trophy whitetail deer, turkeys, doves, quail, ducks and
wild hogs. The ranch can be sold as one track of 12,158 acres or 8,103 acres or 4,438 acres. Two-thirds of the ranch has not been hunted in more
than 20 years. The majority of the land is rolling with scattered cedar and mesquite tree cover. There are eight pastures and 150 acres previously
planted in wheat. Most of the ranch is a strong red sandy loam soil...the best. The primary source of water for the ranch is from the King Cottle
Water Co-op. Five 10,000-gallon tanks store water which is distributed by pipelines to 26 cattle and wildlife troughs throughout the ranch. There
are many stock ponds with some being large and stocked with fish. Over six miles of Wichita River meanders though the northwest quadrant of the
ranch. Venado Grande is conveniently located approximately 180 miles west of Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, 102 miles north of Abilene, 119 miles
east of Lubbock and 215 miles southeast of Amarillo. From Benjamin, Texas proceed west on Highway 82 for eight-and-a-half miles the property
fronts the right side of Highway 82. NO CURRENT PRODUCTION ON RANCH. Half of seller owned minerals will be conveyed. Contact for price.
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Darling Ranch
77± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2549546
77± acres with approximately 2,800 feet of beautiful cypress-lined Pedernales River
frontage. It has a Texas Hill Country-style three-bedroom, three-bath house, two-car
garage, and a large metal barn. End-of-the-road privacy, easy access to the river,
sandy beaches, and huge cypress trees! Price: $3,200,000
Crider Ranch
218± ACRES | BURNET COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2634802
Crider Ranch is 218± acres of prime coastal fields, rugged Hill Country
terrain, and gorgeous views from the top of Backbone Ridge. Also
located on the property is a great barndominium, several stock tanks,
and one-of-a-kind rock formations all within minutes of Marble Falls.
Price: $2,500,000
Cowhouse Creek
184± ACRES | HAMILTON COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3160448
First-class 184± acres boasting both sides of Cowhouse Creek, two-acre
year-round lake, an immaculate three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath
Austin stone home, and a very cute cottage perfect for accommodating
guests. Some minerals and executive rights will convey. Price: $1,150,000
Todd Fox/Agent
(830) 693–8884 | (512) 755–4433 cell | Todd@MarkFoxRealEstate.com
www.MarkFoxRealEstate | Marble Falls, Texas 78654 | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/34157
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Triangle 3 Ranch
202.31± ACRES | AUSTIN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 2678297
This premier Austin County ranch consists of 202 beautiful, wooded acres between Cat Spring and New Ulm. This magnificent ranch is highly
improved and beautifully landscaped with significant infrastructure in place. Presently used as a corporate conference center and for the owner’s
private enjoyment, the ranch features many nice amenities, including a main ranch home, a caretaker’s home near the Barnmaster horse barn
complete with living quarters, and a matching equipment barn. The conference center features an office with an nice apartment and a two-story
guest cabin with a screened-in party room. The conference center is built on the shores of the rich, green water of the three-and-a-half-acre lake.
Manicured nature trails meander across the lake dam and around four ponds and continue throughout the 202 acres, providing an opportunity to
enjoy a quiet, relaxing, stress-free adventure with mother nature. Price: $3,790,000
Westview Ranch
227.51± ACRES | GRIMES COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3126721
Located 12 miles south of Navasota, the Westview Ranch has much to
offer its proud owner. After entering the ranch through a striking gated entrance the road meanders through a pasture with impressive native pecan
trees and continues to the top of the hill and the main ranch home. The custom home was built in 1996 on the highest hill on the ranch with beautiful
panoramic views. The home has 3,596 square feet of living area with 2,120 square feet of wraparound porches and features a large dining area,
living area, master bedroom, exercise area, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, and commercial appliances for a serious gourmet chef. The
exterior of the home is cedar siding with Austin stone and a green metal roof, overlooking a one-acre pond in the front and a three-acre lake in the
back of the property. The ranch has various barns and outbuildings consisting of a metal horse barn with stalls, a metal equipment barn, and an office
building or guest house with two bedrooms, two baths, and a kitchen. Price: $3,500,000
BELLVILLE OFFICE
420 E. Main Street | P.O. Box 1201
Bellville, Texas 77418
(979) 865–5969
NEW ULM OFFICE
424 Cedar Street
New Ulm, Texas 78950
(979) 992–2636
Kim Zapalac, Owner | www.BJRE.com | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/233191
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Jones Ranch Realty, LLC
Hye Ranch
Jay Jones, Broker
jay@jonesranches.com
501 n. Milam | P.O. Box 406
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
128.11± ACRES | BLANCO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3012778 AND 3012788
The entire ranch consisting of 128.11 acres will have 1,480 feet of frontage on
Highway 290, water well with 150-plus GPM, all of the frontage/both sides of
Williams Creek, estimated 3,490 feet, two fields of 30 acres and 40 acres of
improved grasses and the wooded area of 38 acres. The middle of the ranch is
park-like with creek and great trees. The 128.11 acres is priced at $2,145,842.
26.5-ACRE TRACT – This is a great property with commercial possibilities in
the wine corridor between Hye and Fredericksburg. It has an estimated 1,200
feet of frontage on Highway 290. There is 150-plus GPM well that has been
permitted to pump 2,000,000-plus gallons for agricultural purposes. Soils are
excellent. The property across from this ranch is owned by the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department. This 26.5-acre tract is priced at $927,500.
101.6-ACRE TRACT – This property has 2,600 feet of Williams Creek frontage
in the middle and an additional 890 feet of Williams Creek in back. It also will
have approximately 280 feet of frontage on Highway 290 East. The south
pasture is estimated at 40± acres. Pastures are currently planted in improved
grasses, klein, and tifton. The southern part of this tract that has higher
elevations between 1,400-1,440 feet, heavy tree cover, and views overlooking
the Pedernales River Valley. This 101.6-acre tract is priced at $1,270,125.
Home in Boot Ranch
2.54± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3156260
Early Fredericksburg-style rock home with
high-end custom features, spacious kitchen
with granite counter tops, extra large
pantry, wet bar, and dining area. The master
bedroom has wood-burning fireplace, large
closet, and bath. Two en-suite bedrooms
upstairs with spacious den. Guest house
includes fire place, roomy bath, and
kitchenette. Spacious great room has large
wood-burning fireplace and tall ceilings.
Back patio provides outdoor kitchen in a
natural setting. Price: $1,800,000
Middle Creek Ranch
46.46± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3077090
This is a great property about six miles from
Fredericksburg to build your country dream
home. Seasonal Middle Creek runs through
the property for about 2,850 feet on both sides
of the creek on the north side. The acreage has
small open fields with native grasses, great
soils for planting grapes, peaches, etc. and
the majority of the property has nicely wooded
areas. Great creek with many potential dam
possibilities to enhance the water features,
great hardwoods, all are present to build your
country home. Price: $952,450
Wild Rock Ranch
174.78± ACRES | GILLESPIE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3127000
This 175-acre ranch home with
breathtaking views is just 17 miles north
of Fredericksburg. Main home is 2,460
square feet with three bedrooms and
two-and-a-half baths. The views of the
surrounding mountains and landmarks from
the home at an elevation of 1,643 feet are
spectacular. There is also a 304-squarefoot
cabin with one bedroom and one bath,
a 1,365-square-foot guest house with two
bedrooms and two baths, barn, workshop,
and studio. Price: $2,800,000
Cell: (830) 456-9184 | Office: (830) 997-3577 | Fax: (830) 997-5301 | JonesRanches.com
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Matagorda Bay Pastureland
452.84± ACRES | MATAGORDA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2807469
This is a SPORTMAN’S PARADISE! Good pastureland located on Turtle
Bay and Matagorda Bay. There is water and game on the property, as
well as troughs, chutes, and gates. Price: $995,000
Port Princess
1± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3013618
Beautiful Mediterranean home perched atop the shore of Lavaca Bay. It
boasts panoramic views, a fishing pier, and an infinity pool. The home
itself, including the outdoor lanai, garages and storage areas, and
is hurricane resistant. It is energy efficient with security system and
outdoor lighting. Price: $1,250,000
Matagorda Peninsula
251.9± ACRES | MATAGORDA COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3143837
Undivided interest in 250-plus acres out of a larger tract on Matagorda
Peninsula. Property is located on a mile wide, 5,800-acre barrier island
with 11-foot elevation. There are approximately 200 current property
owners with some homes built on the bay side. A boat is needed to
get to and from the island. No roads, electricity, or water. It is a quiet
secluded area with beautiful sunrises and sunsets and great fishing.
Price: $1,000,000
Kamey Island
150.05± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3143868
Great waterfowl habitat! 150.05 acres located on Kamey Island, which
includes a 140-plus acre duck pond. There are a couple of duck blinds
and a partial pier on the property. Price: $750,000
www.russellcain.com
(361) 552–6313
Russell Cain, Broker
rc@russellcain.com
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505 Walsh, Austin, Texas 78703
Pedernales River Ranch
684.429± ACRES I BLANCO COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 3144512
Located just 45 minutes west of Austin, in the coveted
Cypress Mill community, the iconic Pedernales
River Ranch is situated off of CR 301 and accessed
by a paved and gated easement. The property’s
most remarkable attribute is the 725-plus feet of
Pedernales River frontage and the falls which are
shared with the State of Texas. Equally spectacular
are the approximately 13,300 feet of frontage on three
seasonal creeks that meander through the canyons
on the property and feed the Pedernales River. The
property has all that the best of the Hill Country should
—live water, pristine springs, dramatic views, fertile
fields, canyons, hilltops, oak and cedar and abundant
native game. The property also features a one-story,
three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house with a metal
roof that has been carefully restored. Co-Listed with
Martine Properties. Price: $11,977,525
Jonestown
300± ACRES I TRAVIS COUNTY I PROPERTY ID: 3186701
Jonestown is located along FM 1431 in Jonestown, Travis County, Texas
approximately eight miles west of the intersection with Highway 183.
The property is less than 30 miles from Downtown Austin and less than
a 20-minute drive from major technology and employment centers in
Cedar Park and Round Rock. This gorgeous 300-acre property features
Hill Country topography, panoramic views, a half-acre, spring-fed pond
and over 7,800 feet of creek frontage. Price: $2,850,000
Driftwood Ranch
522± ACRES I HAYS COUNTY I PROPERTY ID: 3086458
The Driftwood Ranch is located within 30 minutes of Downtown Austin
near the historic town of Driftwood, Texas. The property has over one
mile of frontage along FM 967 near the intersection at RR 1826. The
property is generally flat grazing land with less than 100 feet of elevation
change. The property is largely open range with scattered oak and elm
groves and 10,300± feet of frontage on two intermittent tributary creeks
that feed Onion Creek just south of the property. Price: $10,440,000
Carlotta C. McLean
CCM@RileyMcLean.com
(512) 960-4676
Tim W. Riley
TWR@RileyMcLean.com
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Brian Rigby, Auctioneer | www.BARigby.com
(800) 582-1206 | Brian@BARigby.com
959 South Mill Street, Rogersville, Missouri 65757
keller williams realty – broker lic 0535327
Cinch Ring Ranch AUCTION • MONDAY, JUNE 27 TH , 1PM • SADLER, TEXAS
555± ACRES | GRAYSON COUNTY
Cinch Ring Ranch in North Texas is the kind of ranch that rarely even becomes available. Comprised of 555
beautiful and well-maintained acres, Cinch Ring Ranch is built for the horse/cattle breeder, trainer, recreational
equestrian, or as a beautiful and private ranch retreat. The property features a beautiful custom ranch-style
home with 3,769 square feet of quality amenities, clay tile roof, a nearby 80x200 covered arena, 150-foot lighted
round pen, 50x100 nine-stall horse barn, equipment/hay storage and numerous livestock improvements
including quality fencing, loafing sheds, paddocks and larger pens. Large contiguous tracts of land like Cinch
Ring Ranch in North Texas are truly a rare find. With its convenient location near the Fort Worth and Oklahoma
City stock yards and show grounds, this will be a rare opportunity for even the most discriminating buyer!
This ranch is being sold in five individual tracts and the entirety: Tract 1: 63.71 acres, Tract 2: 22.38 acres,
Tract 3: 54 acres, Tract 4: 409 acres, Tract 5: 5 acres, The Entirety: 555 acres. Contact for more details.
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MUERTO CREEK RANCH
150± ACRES | JIM WELLS COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2936713
Almost perfectly square in shape, this jewel is best
utilized as a hunting and grazing combo ranch. Two
branches of Muerto Creek converge in the center of
the ranch creating a unique riparian area. This bottom
is a haven for wildlife and is lined with elm, hackberry,
persimmon, and bull mesquite trees that tower over
the landscape. Existing 2,500-square-foot brick home
surrounded by mature Live Oaks with two water wells.
Low-fenced with large neighbors. Paved road frontage
only seven miles from Alice. Ag exempt. RECENTLY
REDUCED! Price: $549,000
FM 2828–MEDINA
NEW TO MARKET
68± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
First time on market, this highly productive tract was part of
a larger ranch that has been in the same family for over 35
years. Arguably the most productive tract of its size for sale
in Bandera County. If you’ve got horses or livestock you
need to come see this place. Great location, ideal homesite
and new fencing. Ag exempt. Price: $524,000
BLUESTEM RANCH GROUP / BROKER
(830) 446–6145 | JOHN@BLUESTEMRANCHGROUP.COM | WWW.BLUESTEMRANCHGROUP.COM
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Big Dukes Ranch
191.97± ACRES | CALHOUN COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3182722
Imagine your home next to a wildlife preserve on scenic Matagorda Bay offering panoramic views.
Enjoy premiere fishing and while in season, hunting for waterfowl or alligator. Big Dukes Place is
191± acres of natural beauty. The property includes a spacious ranch house and two duck blinds
for hunting. Arrive on your private landing strip big enough to accommodate a King Air. Relish
private time with family and friends on your own stretch of Texas land. Call the Charlton Team
today to schedule your showing! Offered at $3,995,000.
Thomas Charlton Realtor|Team Leader
SOLD@charltonteam.com
www.charltonteam.com
Direct: (281) 786-7303 | Office: (281)376-9900
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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THOMPSON RIVER RANCH
4,765± ACRES | MITCHELL COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 3197406
Meandering for over nine miles through the Thompson River Ranch, the Colorado
River creates its own unique ecosystem of river bottom land, picturesque cliffs, strong
grassland, and numerous species of plants, wildlife, and natural beauty. This ranch
has abundant wildlife, improved bluestem pasture, and a picturesque colonial home.
From the front porch you can watch livestock graze, wildlife scamper, water fowl migrate, or enjoy a beautiful sunrise.
There are two small cabins adjacent to the main house. There is no comparison in this area of Texas to find water,
wildlife, grass, and relaxation. Please call for an appointment for your own piece of heaven. Contact for Price.
Dalton Maddox, Agent | (325) 242-1708 | DaltonMaddox@Hughes.net | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/4029
www.ShermanCo.com
Joann Faust, Agent (830) 329-2902 | Kelly Dooley, Agent (830) 459-0452
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Gentleman’s Ranch Close to Town
25 to 79+ ACRES | KERR COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1647682
Gorgeous, completely custom, one-owner, Tuscan home on
rolling fenced acreage suitable for livestock. 25-acre coastal field.
1,600-square-foot shop. Private well and septic. Not in subdivision.
No HOA. Approximately 4,570-square-foot home available with 25,
50, or 79+ acres. Also, 29+ raw acreage available without home.
Beautiful long-distance views. Call Joann Faust at (830) 329-2902
or Kelly Dooley at (830) 459-0452 to arrange your private showing.
NOW OFFERED AT:
Home and 25 acres: $1,100,000
Home and 50 acres (includes coastal field): $1,400,000
Home and 79+ acres (includes coastal field): $1,750,000
Raw Acreage 29+ acres: $355,000
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RECREATIONAL
RANCH
382± ACRES | BANDERA COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2637531
Beautiful recreational hunting and fishing
ranch with a 25± acre stocked lake and two
immaculate double-wides. Abundant exotic
and native game roam the area year-round. Four
wheel drive recommended to access the high
plateau hunting acreage. Low-fenced large
acreage neighbors. 30 minutes to Bandera or
15 minutes to Medina. Price: $3,950,000
John Shedd, Broker | (830) 796-1911 | John.Shedd@78003.com | view all properties: LandsofTexas.com/member/314079
The Sweetwater Ranch
441± ACRES | ERATH AND EASTLAND COUNTIES
PROPERTY ID: 2920476
The Sweetwater Ranch is a combination ranch full of character.
The land has high hills, bottomland, food plot areas, rolling hills, live
oaks, post oaks, mesquite, elms, pecans, cedar, and native brush.
There are many draws, nine surface tanks, over two-and-a-half
miles of Rush Creek, two water wells, barn, pipe working-pens,
and a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch home and bunkhome. Some
minerals convey with the sale. Tracts available: 47 acres, 105 acres,
106 acres or combined. Price: $1,653,750
Comanche Springs Ranch
460± ACRES | COMANCHE COUNTY | PROPERTY ID: 1982881
Water, water, and more water! Comanche Springs Ranch has three large
ponds, two lakes, and wildlife such as deer, turkey, dove and duck. There are
six water wells, metal barn with apartment, and cattle pens. The land has rolling
topography and cover with a mix of oaks, elms, pecans, mesquite, and native
brush. There is a new three-bedroom, two-bath home with two fireplaces,
concrete and wood scraped flooring, and an open concept. Price: $2,231,485
Teresa Stephens Lee, Broker | (325) 646-1229 | tlee@web-access.net | www.ranchhandrealestate.com | 500 Early Boulevard, Early, Texas 76802
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HAY PRODUCTION
403± ACRES | LEE COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2267117
Centrally located between Austin and Houston,
these three contiguous tracts of land total 403±
beautiful acres. Buy all three or split them up.
FM 1624 frontage. The property offers nice
returns on hay production and is meticulously
maintained. Both Lincoln and Lee County water,
multiple tanks, improved open land boasting high
quality coastal grasses. Perfect for continued hay
production, grazing or development. House, barns
with electricity, nice roads. Water rights convey.
Christen S. Steen, Broker
Christen@TxRealEstatePeople.com
TXRealEstatePeople.com | (512)-589-1315 | 1601 East Cesar Chavez #107, Austin, Texas 78702
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