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Panther Creek Ranch

Encompassing 108± acres in Kerr County just 25 minutes from Kerrville, Panther Creek Ranch is a beautifully unique live water property.

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MARKET

Texas Land Market Report

Research economist Dr. Charles Gilliland reports on Texas land markets for the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Five Questions About Wetlands Restoration

According to a 2023 article published in “The Texas Water Journal,” Texas has the fifth largest wetland acreage in the United States. Currently, the state has 3.9 million acres of wetlands, 2.3 percent of its total land area.

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Women of The Land

For the past 20 years, the Texas Wildlife Association’s Women of the Land program has delivered knowledge and camaraderie in equal measure. The women-only, one-day workshops and weekend retreats empower women with the tools necessary to become land stewards when they return home.

29,294± Acres in Jeff Davis County, Texas

758± Acres in Medina County, Texas

1,327± Acres in Wood County, Texas

1,100± Acres in Blanco County, Texas

466.52± Acres in Coryell County, Texas

2,541.86± Acres in Uvalde County, Texas

3,630± Acres in Bexar County, Texas

2,175± Acres in Hays County, Texas

8,499± Acres in Val Verde County, Texas

There are moments in life when change becomes impossible to ignore.

Recently, Facebook suggested one of those “Then and Now” posts. The “Then” photo was of me and my son, Ty, and the platform prompted me to find a current image for the “Now.” In the first photograph, Ty is seven years old—rain poncho too big, wide grin, a single-shot .410 slung over his shoulder, and the world still something to be discovered. The second photo, taken 15 years later, shows him at 22 confident, steady and carrying himself with a sense of direction that only time and experience can produce.

The difference between those two photographs is not simply age. It is growth. It is refinement. It is maturity shaped by seasons—some easy, some challenging, all necessary.

That contrast mirrors where Texas LAND stands today.

When we launched 15 years ago, our mission was clear: celebrate the land, the people who steward it, and the legacy that defines Texas. We focused on reach, presence, and establishing our voice in a crowded marketplace. Like a seven-yearold stepping into boots a size too big, we were ambitious and energetic, determined to claim our space.

But maturity changes perspective.

Today, our audience is better defined. Our relationships are deeper. Our understanding of what high-end land buyers, brokers, and owners truly value is sharper. With that clarity comes evolution

The redesigned Texas LAND you now hold reflects that growth.

You will notice cleaner typography, a more disciplined layout structure, elevated photography standards, and

a refined balance between editorial and advertising. This is not change for the sake of change. It is an intentional progression. A publication that speaks to serious landowners and discerning buyers must look and feel commensurate with the properties it represents.

Just as a young boy grows into his character, a publication grows into its identity. We are narrowing our focus and elevating our execution. Fewer distractions. Stronger storytelling. Higher production value. A design that respects both tradition and modern sophistication. Texas land deserves nothing less.

Change is often misunderstood as departure. In reality, though, it is alignment.

The heart of this magazine remains unchanged. We still believe in stewardship. We still believe land is legacy. We still believe Texas sets the standard. What has changed is our maturity in expressing those beliefs.

When I look at those two photographs of my son, I don’t see the loss of childhood. I see the fulfillment of potential.

And that is exactly how I see this new chapter for Texas LAND

Thank you for growing with us.

TOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

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Contributors

Cody J. Musick, RPLS, is the founder of Waymaker | Land Advisors & Surveyors, based in Fredericksburg, Texas. With nearly two decades of experience in professional land surveying, Musick and his team specialize in helping families, estates, and rural landowners navigate the complexities of dividing and developing land responsibly. After a successful career in the energy sector, he founded Waymaker in 2020 with a mission of bringing clarity, integrity, and intentionality to rural land planning. Musick’s work blends technical expertise with strategic advice to help families find clarity, protect peace, and preserve value around their greatest asset—land. Find out more at WaymakerLand.com

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Mary Carol Edwards founded Green Star Wetland Plant Farm in 2018 to meet a need for native aquatic species. Previously, she worked as the stormwater wetland specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Community Watershed Partners as well as TCWP’s freshwater wetland restoration program. Her other experience includes landscape design and landscape architecture firms and genetics research labs at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University. The Houston native, raised on Galveston Bay, has a BS in Biology and an MA in Architecture from the University of Houston. Edwards brings both disciplines together to create natural settings. Find out more at GreenStarWetlands.com

Dr. Charles Gilliland grew up on a cattle ranch and graduated from Regis College in Denver, Colorado. He currently holds an appointment as a research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University and an appointment as adjunct associate professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University. Dr. Gilliland is a 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 at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Find out more at RECenter.tamu.edu

The Texas Wildlife Association is a statewide membership organization that serves Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. TWA focuses its mission on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the land, and TWA concentrates on issues relating to private property, hunting and hunter rights, and conservation of our natural resources. The organization’s headquarters is located in New Braunfels, Texas. Find out more at Texas-Wildlife.org

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Panther Creek Ranch

Encompassing 108± acres in Kerr County just 25 minutes from Kerrville, Panther Creek Ranch is a beautifully unique live water property. The stunning ranch, located off Texas Highway 39, offers 1,187± feet of private access to both sides of the Guadalupe River paired with a high ridge that keeps the custom-designed home and outbuildings out of harm’s way during floods. as a corporate retreat or private hospitality ranch.

The land rises to the ridgetop and gently slopes to the parklike river bottom, which is accessible by vehicle to the riverbank. The front portion has been strategically cleared, the back portion is native wildlife habitat for white-tailed deer, axis deer and other exotics. Two deer feeders and a deer blind will convey with the property.

The ranch’s four-bedroom/four-bathroom custom-built, u-shaped, resort-style home encompasses more than 9,106± square feet, which includes all air-conditioned living, covered outdoor and patio space.

The home, which is situated around a magnificent courtyard anchored by an oversized Infinity pool, is sited to take advantage of the ridgetop view. The architect, inspired by historic dogtrot cabins, created a three-part home connected

Panther Creek Ranch is a beautifully unique live water property.

by covered porches. The master suite with a fireplace and the three-bedroom/two-bath guest suite sit on either side of the main living space that includes the kitchen and family room.

Oversized and floor-to-ceiling windows in combination with glass sliding doors allow the indoors and outdoors to blend seamlessly. Every room showcases views that are nature’s masterpieces. The juxtaposition of white limestone, warm wood, polished concrete, tile and subdued granite result in a tapestry of textures.

The kitchen, featuring a complete complement of top-of-the-line appliances, will satisfy the most discerning chef. Other features include a 200-bottle temperaturecontrolled wine fridge, a floor-to-ceiling double-sided limestone fireplace, statement light fixtures, hammered stone sinks and carefully chosen pops of designer paint.

Guests will enjoy the covered patio with its fully outfitted outdoor kitchen, gathering around the firepit or splashing in the lighted infinity pool. Of course, a splash in the lighted infinity pool is always an appropriate option. A nearby outdoor bath offers convenience.

A detached single-double garage with a covered pull-through carport sits nearby. A temperature-controlled mechanical building that contains pool equipment, a water treatment system and holding tank is easily accessible.

One water well, with a backup generator, supplies the home and the outbuildings. The home is serviced by fiber optic cable and supported by a backup generator.

A newly constructed metal barn with a concrete floor, measuring approximately 25' x 60', sits near the entrance of the ranch. Thanks to a series of improved ranch roads, Panther Creek Ranch is completely accessible. °

Texas Land Markets

TThe 2025 Texas land market retreat from the COVID and inflation inspired surge in sales volumes continued throughout the year to end at a preliminary volume count of 3,519 annual sales volume. That falls 42 sales shy of the 2024 yearend mark, but 4,980 short of the 2021 total. Although final numbers might modestly close those gaps, the final accounting will likely fall short of the 2023 volume which was less than half of the sums recorded in 2020 and 2021. Sales volume in 2025 comprised only 41 percent of the 2021 record representing a 59 percent drop in volume.

Despite noticeable increases in for sale signs amid the slowdown in sales volume, statewide prices moved up 6.8 percent to $5,224 per acre, having surpassed $5,000 in the second quarter. That pushes current statewide prices 70 percent higher than the 2020 year-end price. However, 80 percent of that increase occurred during two years between 2020 and 2022. Nevertheless, prices continue to increase statewide although some regional results show weaknesses. These developments indicate an unusual degree of variability in market dynamics across the state.

Panhandle and South Plains

Challenges to cropland profitability appear to be applying the brakes to prices in this region. With each quarterly price dropping short of the previous year’s result, the 2025 price of $1,835 per acre settled 1.45 percent below 2024 prices establishing a virtually flat market. At 340 sales, volume matched the 342 sales of 54,410 acres, approximately 2,247 more than 2024. That acreage increase pushed total dollar volume up 2.8 percent to $99.8 million.

Far West Texas

The meager volume of sales, only 24 over four quarters, yields little evidence of general market trends in West Texas. However, the price settled at $751 per acre, up 20.4 percent.

West Texas

Sales volume in West Texas ebbed 2.61 percent to 486 sales only 45 percent of the volume posted in 2021. Prices rose a remarkable 18.18 percent undoubtedly based on sales of superior quality properties. The meager volume resulted in an 11 percent decline

Fourth Quarter 2025

REPORT BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D. Research Economist, Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University

in total acres traded to 67,791 acres. The price increase drove total dollar volume up 5.19 percent to $203.2 million.

Northeast Texas

Sales volume dropped 6.83 percent in the Northeast to only 791 transactions, nearly 70 percent short of 2021 totals. In addition, prices barely moved, rising only 1.24 percent to $9,071 per acre. Total acres sold increased 9.27 percent to a total of 27,348 acres. Consequently, total dollar volume increased 10.62 percent to $248.1 million.

Gulf Coast –Brazos Bottom

Prices in this region continued to grow, up 8.19 percent to $11,248 per acre. However, volume dropped 8.08 percent to 489 sales, a 44 percent decline from 2021 year-end. A decline of 18.77 percent in total acres to 16,686 acres dragged total dollar volume down 12.12 percent to $187.7 million.

South Texas

Activity picked up in South Texas with volume increasing 14.01 percent to 358 sales resulting in a

12.99 percent increase in acres sold. The 28,170 acres posted a 6.21 percent price increase to $6,228 per acre. Those increases drove total dollar volume up $175.4 million, a 20.01 percent increase.

Austin-WacoHill Country

Recovering from several lackluster quarters, this region posted an 8.17 percent increase in price, rising to $7,913 per acre. The number of transactions expanded 1.08 percent to 1,026 sales. Those developments drove total acreage up 4.33 percent to 51,663 acres. Total dollar volume rose 12.86 percent to $408.8 million.

The Future

Drought plagues nearly all of Texas with broad areas of extreme drought. As the new year begins, the outbreak of screw worms in Mexico and weak prices for agricultural commodities loom as potential drags on market activity. However, a growing economy in a world awash in uncertainty suggests that land investment will continue to offer a safe haven for concerned investors. Markets should sustain current levels of activity with historically high prices. °

THE WAY FORWARD

Dividing Family Land Boundaries, Access & Functionality

Most family land divisions fail because motives and intentions go unexamined, not because of boundaries or acreage.

Successful family land division must identify which parties intend to retain land and which ones intend to sell. Once that distinction is made, the land can be portioned accordingly. A thoughtful division seeks to protect those who stay while maximizing value for those who sell.

Families are often emotionally tied to land through memory, tradition and legacy. Land investors, by contrast, tend to evaluate land through feasibility, constraints and long-term outcomes. Both perspectives deserve respect.

Boundary and Division Lines

In family land divisions, boundary lines are often driven by a desire for equitable value, a concept frequently confused with equal acreage. An investor, by contrast, evaluates tract boundaries based on net gain: buildable homesites, road constructability, utility placement, water availability and overall functionality.

Boundary lines that appear fair on paper often lose value if they ignore topography, access constraints, infrastructure costs or long-term usability. These considerations should matter just as much to families as they do to land investors.

Access and Easements

Clearly defined easements protect value.

People often utter the well-intentioned, but naïve sentiment, “We’re family—we don’t need to describe an easement for the ranch road we’ve all been using for 100 years.”

What many families fail to realize is that more disputes arise from access and easement issues than from boundary line disagreements. Easements are a critical element of a well-structured land division.

Before dividing land, families should determine whether access will be secured by a recorded easement or left implied, whether prescriptive rights are being relied upon, whether easements will be tract-specific or blanket, and whether access rights will transfer with the land or remain personal in nature.

Informal access arrangements that worked for generations often unravel once land is subdivided or conveyed outside the family.

Utilities and Routing

Utilities are often overlooked in land divisions. Rural power lines, transformers and telecom lines are rarely placed with future land division in mind. Infrastructure that works for a single homestead may be poorly positioned or insufficient once land is divided. Identifying existing utility infrastructure and reserving appropriate easement corridors early help avoid costly surprises and litigation later.

Water and Water Rights

Subdividing land typically means more water wells and increased demand for water. Many families underestimate statutory permitting requirements, groundwater conservation district rules, and legal constraints that govern surface water runoff.

As explored in Sharing the Common Pool by Dr. Charles R. Porter, surface and groundwater may carry private ownership rights, but they remain resources governed by law, geography and long-term stewardship. Treating water as an assumption, rather than foundational infrastructure, can undermine an otherwise sound land division.

Conclusion

Boundaries, access, utilities and water shape what is possible long before deeds are drafted. Next, we will focus on the rules and regulations that often surprise landowners when dividing land. °

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For a step-by-step guide about land division, scan the QR code.

By Cody J. Musick, RPLS Founder, Waymaker | Land Advisors & Surveyors

Caldwell Ranch

29,294± ACRES IN FORT DAVIS, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY KING LAND & WATER, LLC

Set high in the pine and oak covered Davis Mountains, Caldwell Ranch is one of the most iconic high elevation properties in West Texas. Located along the coveted Scenic Loop near Fort Davis and just minutes from McDonald Observatory, the ranch enjoys protected views, exceptional privacy, and some of the darkest night skies in the state. With more than 13 miles of shared boundary with the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve, Caldwell Ranch is surrounded by a vast, conserved landscape that ensures long term viewshed protection and enduring ecological value.

Originally established as a working cattle ranch in the early 20th century, Caldwell Ranch has been thoughtfully transformed into a private mountain retreat while honoring its agricultural and conservation roots. Elevations range from approximately 5,200 feet to more than 6,500 feet, creating a rare Sky Island environment with a cooler, wetter climate than the surrounding desert lowlands. Forested slopes, rolling grasslands, seasonal creeks, and dramatic canyons define the land, offering remarkable scenic diversity across the property.

Cherry Creek runs through the heart of the ranch, carving steep canyons and shaded ravines that serve as vital wildlife corridors. An extensive interior road system provides access to prominent

overlooks and remote areas, including Robbers Roost, Friend Mountain, and Three Points. The eastern boundary overlooks Madera Canyon, often called the “Bryce Canyon of Texas,” adding further enhancing the ranch’s dramatic setting.

Caldwell Ranch supports a rich and diverse ecosystem, including Rocky Mountain elk, mule deer, white tailed deer, aoudad, and an array of smaller wildlife. The ranch also lies within an important migratory bird corridor, making it a destination for birdlife throughout the seasons.

Improvements across the ranch are extensive and thoughtfully designed for comfort, recreation, and large gatherings while remaining visually discreet. A collection of guest houses, historic lodge, bunkhouse, and gathering spaces are complemented by a solar heated swimming pool, gym, pavilion, and supporting ranch infrastructure. A robust water system with multiple wells, miles of buried pipeline, and numerous water troughs ensures dependable access throughout the property.

Caldwell Ranch stands as a rare offering—an extraordinary blend of scale, elevation, conservation legacy, and refined improvements in one of Texas’s most scenic and biologically significant regions. °

Fossil Creek Ranch

2,541.86± ACRES IN CAMP WOOD, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY BOWNDS RANCHES

Encompassing approximately 2,541.86± acres, Fossil Creek Ranch wraps around the northern edge of the tranquil Lake Creek valley with rolling hills, scenic ridges, rich bottomland, deep draws and far-reaching vistas.

The ranch features 5,378± feet of privately owned, asphalt-paved, and lighted runway, ready to accommodate nearly any aircraft you choose to fly in. A double hangar with a pilot’s lounge and covered parking sits just off the strip, offering convenience and comfort from touchdown to takeoff. Arriving for a quick visit or an extended stay, the fly-in-fly-out access is first-class functionality right on the ranch.

Massive concrete drive-across dams back up the water, creating and showcasing acres of stunning, crystal-clear water, framed by

limestone ledges and ancient hardwoods. The waterway is exclusive, private and does not grant public access.

The live water is a defining feature of the ranch, flowing continuously through its heart, stretching roughly three (3±) miles from end to end, including both sides along its course. Beyond the main lakes, there are three additional spring-fed lakes, plus two that have flowed continuously and one that runs seasonally.

The ranch is well-watered with five functional shallow wells, including an irrigation well with 510± acre-feet of permitted water rights, which can be used to maintain lake levels and sustain a pecan orchard near the lower lake.

Welcoming improvements, including a native stone lodge and guesthouses, are

nestled along Lake Creek, visually stunning and accommodating to a significant number of guests.

A hunter and angler’s dream! The ranch is fully high-fenced and home to genetically improved wildlife, including Whitetail, Axis, Gemsbok, Addax, Blackbuck, Aoudad, Sika, and Fallow deer, making for incredible hunting opportunities season after season. For the fishermen, the lakes are stocked and ready year-round. Plus, with an on-site processing facility and a walk-in cooler, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy the full outdoor experience from field (or lake) to table. There’s no shortage of exceptional features that make Fossil Creek Ranch truly one of a kind, but words can only do so much justice. °

Keyes Ranch

2,175± ACRES IN DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY TEXAS RANCHES FOR SALE

Keyes Ranch is a true Hill Country standout, offering exceptional raw land with dramatic elevation changes, panoramic 360° views, and two rare, scenic lakes. This is a property where water and topography meet—creating a landscape as functional as it is beautiful. With rolling pastures, scattered hardwoods, and multiple natural water features, this ranch represents one of the best opportunities to secure premier acreage in a highly desirable area near Austin, San Marcos and San Antonio. This property is co-listed with Dave Ramsey and Danny Quinlan at NewQuest.

Prime Location

Located just 9± miles from Dripping Springs— known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country”— Keyes Ranch offers privacy with easy access to wineries, breweries, and wedding venues. Its central location makes it an ideal weekend

retreat or long-term investment, with short drives to Johnson City (27± miles), Blanco (28± miles), Austin (29± miles), San Marcos (41± miles), Fredericksburg (57± miles), and San Antonio (78± miles).

Expansive Land

Keyes Ranch is first and foremost, an extremely rare land offering—superior raw acreage with unmatched topography for this part of the Hill Country. Elevations range from 880’± to 1,180’± above sea level, creating multiple build sites with dramatic 360° views. Open pastures, wooded draws, and scattered live oaks, Spanish oaks, and black walnut trees create a quintessential Hill Country landscape and excellent grazing potential. A neighboring property under conservation easement protects two sides of the ranch, ensuring lasting privacy and unobstructed vistas.Large tracts of this size and quality are increasingly rare in this area, making Keyes Ranch an exceptional

investment and a unique opportunity to own a premier piece of the Hill Country.

Water Features

Purola Lake, a prominent attraction of the property, currently spans approximately 1.5± acres but has expanded to as much as 12± acres in wetter years—creating a spectacular focal point and natural gathering place. A second lake in the northeastern portion of the ranch, two additional surface tanks, and several wet-weather creeks add by the property’s character and provide year-round interest and beauty.

Wildlife

Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of white-tailed deer, turkey, dove and other native game. Four strategically placed feeders help sustain healthy game populations, making the ranch ideal for hunting, wildlife viewing, and recreation. °

Premier Farm & Ranch Real Estate Brokerage in the Heart of Texas

Hood Real Estate Inc. is a premier farm and ranch real estate brokerage located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. In 1992, Howard W. Hood founded Hood Real Estate Inc. with aspirations to turn his core family values and passion for real estate into a business legacy.

Over the past 34 years, he has established a specialty in premier, live water farms and ranches across the state of Texas, though he has also represented buyers from around the world. Howard’s son, Conner W. Hood, and brother, Jeffrey C. Hood, are also a part of the family business, enabling Hood Real Estate Inc. to expand and continue providing unparalleled customer service to clients around the globe. If you are looking for expertise, diligence, and world class customer service, Hood Real Estate Inc. is the best in the business.

Two Creeks Ranch

758± ACRES IN HONDO, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY HOOD REAL ESTATE, INC.

Two Creeks Ranch, 758± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination in the heart of natural Texas.

Previously used as a corporate retreat, it is equally suited as a private family getaway or a rental property.

Year-round Verde Creek courses through the low-fenced ranch for about 2.5 miles. Hondo Creek runs along the south border for about 1.85 miles. The 7-acre stocked lake is also a prized swimming hole. Wildlife includes doves, white-tailed deer, feral hogs and free-ranging exotics.

Two Creeks Ranch has six center pivots and five water wells including two Edwards Aquifer irrigation wells: one with 276 acre-feet of base Edwards Aquifer water and the other with 60 acre-feet of transferable Edwards water.

Two identical 3,130± square-foot dogtrot lodges include four downstairs bedrooms with private baths; the upstairs features two king suites with private baths.

The Party Barn, an 11,600± square-foot facility, puts entertainment, dining, storage and work space under one roof. It also has a 3,000± square-foot covered porch.

Two Creeks’ second compound is a short drive to the west and includes the newly renovated, two-story two-bedroom/threebath Casa Verde House (2,000± square feet); three-bedroom/ two-bath Ranchero House; and the three-bedroom/two-bath Bader House.

Other improvement include: five-stand Skeet Range; 945± square-foot Gun Room; the multi-purpose Two Creeks Outpost, 800± square-foot Laundry Building, 3,000± square feet of covered parking; 5,900± square-foot Maintenance Barn with a covered game cleaning station, a walk-in refrigerator, freezer, restrooms and additional storage; and the 22,500± square-foot Hangar Barn.

To experience the natural style of Two Creeks Ranch for yourself, call Howard W. Hood, Broker, at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $15,995,000. °

Red Barn Ranch on Lake Bob Sandlin

1,327± ACRES IN WINNSBORO, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY REPUBLIC RANCHES, LLC

Red Barn Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a substantial, welldeveloped ranch in the rolling piney woods of Northeast Texas, featuring exceptional frontage on Lake Bob Sandlin and immediate livability with multiple residences already in place. Located just east of Winnsboro, Texas, the ranch is less than two hours from the Dallas metroplex and approximately one hour from Tyler, combining peaceful seclusion with convenient accessibility.

The property showcases classic East Texas topography, with rolling hills transitioning into a diverse mix of mature pine and hardwood timber, scattered pastures, sandy-loam soils, and Post Oak Savannah terrain. Thoughtfully managed wildlife and wetland enhancements are woven throughout the ranch, creating outstanding

habitat for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and native wildlife. Gentle terrain and excellent FM road frontage offer significant potential for future lakeside homesites or other development opportunities, if desired.

Approximately 150–200 acres of floodplain and creek drainages have been strategically enhanced with shallow water impoundments, levees, and water-control systems to support premier duck habitat within the Central Flyway. Positioned along a major migratory corridor, the ranch benefits from consistent seasonal waterfowl movement, including mallards, gadwalls, widgeon, and various diving ducks. In addition, white-tailed deer hunting is a major highlight, supported by established food plots, feeders, and multiple enclosed deer blinds placed throughout the property. Wildlife improvements were designed with professional guidance from a respected wildlife biologist.

Water resources are abundant, with multiple wells drawing from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer, three live-water creek systems winding through the ranch, and more than eight stocked lakes and ponds providing bass fishing and additional waterfowl opportunities. Several newer fishing docks enhance the recreational experience.

Improvements include a comfortable main lodge overlooking Lake Bob Sandlin with four bedrooms and four baths, two private guest houses in serene settings, and two caretaker residences along the FM road. This diverse set of improvements allows for immediate use as a family retreat, corporate getaway, hunting operation, or legacy ranch. With roughly a mile of shoreline on one of Texas’s most scenic and lightly traveled lakes, Red Barn Ranch embodies timeless East Texas character and exceptional long-term potential. °

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Cypress Vista Ranch

1,100± ACRES IN CYPRESS MILL, TEXAS PRESENTED BY DULLNIG RANCH SALES

Cypress Vista Ranch is a premier Hill Country recreational estate ideally located minutes from Johnson City, and a pleasing drive from Lakeway or the capital of Austin. The main ranch is offered as 1,100± acres with another 900± acres available. This meticulously improved, high-fenced ranch offers an exceptional suite of amenities, including a main residence, guest house, barn, and numerous ranch improvements thoughtfully distributed throughout the property.

Designed and managed as a first-class hunting ranch, Cypress Vista Ranch features a well-established whitetail deer herd supported by the MLD Level 3 program and a DMP breeding pen, along with a successful upland bird operation. The property also supports Axis deer

and a small population of Blackbuck. A centrally located, scenic fishing pond with largemouth bass enhances both the recreational appeal and overall aesthetics of the ranch. A chukar, quail, and pheasant breeding facility sustains a strong upland bird hunting program.

The land showcases an outstanding blend of gently rolling Hill Country terrain, scenic elevation changes, and diverse native brush, providing both views and excellent wildlife habitat. A portion of the ranch is protected by a Conservation Easement held by The Nature Conservancy, preserving its natural beauty while maintaining recreational use.

The main residence is a 3-bedroom, 4.5bath home situated atop a prominent hilltop, offering sweeping views and including a swimming pool and outdoor grill kitchen. The guest house is near a

well-equipped barn that includes overhead doors, a bunk room, game processing and cleaning area and walk-in cooler. Nearby are dog kennels, an equipment shed and ranch support improvements.

Cypress Vista Ranch is exceptionally well watered, featuring four water wells and two windmill wells Several wells are interconnected and supported by ample water storage, ensuring reliable water distribution throughout.

Its classic Central Texas vegetation includes Live Oak, Post Oak, and other native hardwoods. Selective cedar clearing has created open fields, improved grasses, and diverse wildlife cover. Elevations range from 1,100 feet to 1,260 feet at the highest point, providing excellent topography and views plus privacy. °

Shipley River Ranch

466.52± ACRES IN JONESBORO, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY RANCH CONNECTION, LLC

Shipley River Ranch is one of those rare Texas offerings that feels less like a property and more like a legacy.

Spanning 466± acres in the rolling countryside of Coryell County near Jonesboro, the ranch is accessed through a gated entrance along Highway 36, opening to sweeping views across the Leon River Valley and the timeless Texas landscape.

Anchoring the ranch is one of its most coveted features: nearly three quarters of a mile of winding Leon River frontage. Living water defines the experience here, with deep fishing and swimming holes, shaded trails beneath towering oaks and pecan trees, and quiet stretches ideal for both recreation and reflection. Whether on horseback along the riverbanks or enjoying peaceful afternoons beneath the canopy, the setting feels both expansive and intimate.

Formerly known as the historic Homer Smith place, the ranch remained in the same family

for generations. When the current owners acquired it in 2005, they recognized not only its beauty but its potential. Through years of thoughtful stewardship, the land has been enhanced into a refined balance of scenic grandeur and working functionality.

The terrain is as diverse as it is striking, with approximately 120 feet of elevation change revealing rolling pastures, wooded ridges, seasonal creeks, and fertile pecan bottoms. Native oaks dominate the landscape, complemented by native and improved grasses that support both livestock and wildlife.

Selective cedar clearing and an extensive system of roads and trails provide excellent access throughout the ranch. Approximately 120 acres of cultivated farmland are currently in production, supported by well positioned cattle pens. A deep Trinity Aquifer well, along with the river and seasonal creeks, ensures abundant and reliable water.

Improvements on the ranch are equally impressive. Completed in 2011, the 7,022-square-foot main residence is a custom stone and brick home offering five bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths. Expansive windows frame views of manicured lawns, mature live oaks, and the river valley beyond.

The gourmet kitchen features GE Monogram appliances and opens seamlessly to an extraordinary outdoor living area with a full kitchen, swim up bar, dual fireplaces, and a private putting green. A luxurious primary suite, media and game room, and expansive covered deck further enhance the home’s appeal.

A renovated guest or manager’s residence, barns, equipment storage, and all weather roads complete the offering. With abundant wildlife, rich history, and exceptional privacy, Shipley River Ranch is more than a ranch—it is a legacy estate ready for its next chapter. °

Mount Solitude Ranch

BACK ON THE MARKET

3,630± ACRES IN HELOTES, TEXAS

PRESENTED BY ICON GLOBAL

Mount Solitude Ranch

offers the rare opportunity to own a sprawling 100-year Texas legacy ranch near San Antonio.

The 3,630± acre Mount Solitude Ranch, near Helotes, is back on the market. Located on State Highway 16, approximately nine and a half miles northwest of Scenic Loop Road just outside of San Antonio, the iconic ranch sits at the intersection of old and new Texas

Settled in the 1800s, the expansive ranch includes the site of one of Bexar County’s original German settlements, which now sits within 30 minutes of the San Antonio airport. The historic property, which adjoins

the 2,316-acre Ranch Sierra tract owned by the General Land Office offering additional elbow room, is less than two hours from Austin. The property is also well positioned for the possible future northern extension of Highway 211, which would connect the high-growth, northwestern San Antonio corridor to Boerne.

The legacy ranch’s ideal location is surpassed only by its diverse Hill Country beauty. Surrounded by 1,850 feet elevations, a pristine panorama of generational stewardship unfolds, showcasing lakes, creeks and giant oaks. Wildlife abounds as

does the opportunity for fishing, hiking and enjoying nature in many forms. The bucolic privacy hearkens back to an earlier, less harried time, offering a respite from the demands of modern life.

Whether you are seeking to claim a personal legacy or an unsurpassed investment opportunity, Mount Solitude Ranch is a rare jewel with a richly burnished past and a bright sparkling future. Experience the exceptional ranch for yourself. °

Mount Solitude Ranch

3,630± ACRES

Bexar County, Texas

Property ID: 13761902

$79,900,000

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Norsworthy Ranch

8,499± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY, TEXAS PRESENTED BY BLUESTEM RANCH GROUP

Norsworthy Ranch encompasses approximately 8,499± acres in Val Verde County, Texas, just 1.5 miles south of the historic ghost town of Pandale. Held in single-family ownership for more than 40 years, this exceptional legacy ranch offers a rare combination of accessible Lower Pecos River frontage, abundant wildlife, significant prehistoric history, dependable water infrastructure, and well-maintained improvements in an extremely private, untouched landscape.

The ranch’s defining is its approximately 2 miles of frontage along the Lower Pecos River, located about 2.7 river miles south of Pandale Crossing. Unlike many river properties characterized by steep bluffs and limited access, much of this frontage is gentle and usable. The river corridor includes deep, turquoise blue swimming holes exceeding 20 feet in depth, shallow rapids, dramatic limestone canyon walls, and remarkable accessible seclusion. This stretch of the Pecos is widely regarded as one of the cleanest natural freshwater rivers in Texas and offers outstanding opportunities for swimming, fishing, paddling, and quiet enjoyment.

The Pecos River region is one of the most archaeologically significant landscapes in North America. Caves located along a major rock canyon on the ranch show signs of possible prehistoric

habitation, reflecting thousands of years of human presence and adding a meaningful historical dimension to the property.

The ranch supports diverse wildlife habitat across rugged canyon country and native brushland. Native species include white-tailed deer, turkey, blue quail, mourning dove, javelina, and mountain lion, with non-native species such as aoudad sheep and feral hogs also present. Approximately 80 percent of the perimeter is low fenced, with high fencing along the northern boundary.

Water infrastructure is a standout asset in this arid region. The ranch is equipped with five functional domestic water wells, several additional serviceable wells, and two 30,000 gallon Pioneer storage tanks supporting residential and operational needs.

Improvements are centrally located near the main entrance off Langtry Road and include a 2,523± square-foot limestone main residence, a 1,660± square-foot secondary home, multiple barns, a modern horse facility with eight stalls and a residential bunkroom, and additional housing for a ranch manager.

Offered at $1,100 per acre, Norsworthy Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a generational river ranch defined by water, history, privacy and scale. °

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Five Questions About WETLANDS

RESTORATION

A Q&A with Mary Carol Edwards

INTERVIEW BY

LORIE A. WOODWARD

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HARWOOD TAYLOR

According to a 2023 article published in “The Texas Water Journal,” Texas has the fifth largest wetland acreage in the United States. Currently, the state has 3.9 million acres of wetlands, 2.3 percent of its total land area. As of 1990, there was an estimated 52 percent reduction in the state's original wetland acreage, but there has been no recent assessment of statewide wetland loss or gain since then.

In the 35 years since the last study, the state’s population has grown exponentially, pushing the boundaries of cities far into once-rural areas. Depending on the source and the counties included, it is estimated that the Houston Metropolitan Area now encompasses between 8,800 square miles and 12,500 square miles, an area larger than Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode Island combined. Using Houston, located at the junction of the Coastal Prairies, Piney Woods Forest and various bottomland forests, which are all home to a variety of wetlands, it is logical to assume that the state has fewer intact wetlands than ever.

Wetlands provide critical ecosystem services, including wildlife habitat, flood storage and control, aquifer recharge, water quality improvement, and pollutant breakdown and storage of greenhouse gases as well as human recreational opportunities including boating, paddling, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, hiking, and nature photography.

I sat down with Mary Carol Edwards, founding owner of Green Star Wetland Plant Farm in Alvin, Texas, to discuss the intricacies and ecological value of wetland restoration. To catch the entire conversation, listen to “Wild, Wet (Most Times) and Wonderful Wetlands” Episode 41 of the Land.com Podcast. 1

What is a wetland?

MCE: In its simplest terms, a wetland is where water and land meet. Over time the interaction of water and land develops certain qualities that define the area as a wetland. Just because an area is a wetland doesn’t mean there is water standing all the time.

In fact, the first indicator of a wetland is hydrology, the “behavior” of the water in that area. Is it present all year long or is it intermittent? Does it exist at or below the surface, or in the root zone?

The soil is the second indicator. Over time, the water modifies the characteristics of the soil. For instance, wetlands soil has lower oxygen than the surrounding uplands soil, and color changes like rusty streaks where roots extend into the soil.

The third indicator is the vegetative community that is specific to wetlands. Although some of these plants may appear in deeper water or on drier land, their presence generally indicates a wetland.

And like so many things in nature, wetlands are not all the same. In Texas, wetlands generally fall into these categories: forested swamps, freshwater marshes, playa lakes in the Panhandle/ prairie potholes in the Coastal Plains, riparian wetlands, and saline and brackish marshes.

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What role do wetlands play in the environment?

MCE: Wetlands offer multi-layered benefits, so whatever we can do to conserve them, reestablish them or create them is important. Wetlands help control flood water by slowing it down and spreading it out, allowing it to recharge aquifers. Wetland plant communities improve water quality

by trapping sediment and/or filtering out contaminants with their roots.

Wetlands are exceptional wildlife habitat because of their diversity. At least 50 percent of the birds in North America require wetland habitat for some portion of their life cycle. Estuaries, the saline and brackish marshes found along the coast, are often referred to as the “nurseries of the Gulf” because they are essential reproductive grounds for so many species of fish and shellfish as well as waterfowl, other birds and animals. Plus, wetlands can be hauntingly beautiful. Swamps are wetlands with trees. They are tranquil, serene and other worldly, despite their reputation for being forbidding.

What types of plants are foundational to wetland restoration efforts?

MCE : I’m going to give you the classic answer, “It depends.” The plant types are dictated by the type of wetland. As we’ve discussed, swamps are wetlands with trees, so a deepwater wetland requires trees, shrubs and other vegetation adapted to for life in standing water. Estuarine wetlands require plants that can survive where the salinity is higher. We work primarily in the freshwater wetlands of the Coastal Plains. Those wetlands generally don’t have a woody component unless you count plants like native hibiscus and button bush. They are primarily grasses, sedges, bulrushes and spike rushes. Again, depending on the specific wetland and its hydrology, these plants may be adapted to live in wet and dry conditions.

In some cases, where the water is permanent, the plants may include obligates like lotuses, waterlilies and other plants that have floating pads but are rooted beneath the water. Some

obligates such as coontail don’t have roots but just float in the water column. Regardless of whether they have roots or not, obligates must be underwater or they will die.

Some plants common in our area include cattails, pickerel, arrowhead, white waterlily, duckweed and grasses such as switchgrass, eastern grama grass and inland sea-oats.

What is green infrastructure and why are wetlands often important components of these solution-focused systems?

MCE : To really understand green infrastructure, I think we need to define gray infrastructure. Gray infrastructure is the traditional human-engineered systems. They use hard materials like concrete, asphalt, metal gutters and storm drains to manage things like stormwater run-off and the resulting flooding.

On the other hand, green infrastructure is using nature to help solve man-made problems. If you think about it, nature has its own infrastructure that protects the landscape against flooding or excessive heat or helps to improve air and water quality. Well-managed land covered with diverse vegetation is nature’s sponge for water and CO2. Those plants also produce oxygen, filter the air and filter the water.

To give you some idea of the effectiveness of nature’s infrastructure, I’ll use the prairie potholes that once dominated the Coastal Prairies where I work as an example. These potholes are small ponds that are maybe 2 feet deep and have very, very shallow margins. They’re easy to overlook and really easy for farmers to fill in and people to pave over without ever realizing what

we’ve lost. One of things we’ve lost is flood control because a prairie pothole covering an acre can hold almost 326,000 gallons of water. That’s a lot of water that’s not going through a neighborhood or someone’s living room.

As we’ve already discussed, wetlands, either natural, restored or constructed, provide a host of benefits ranging from slowing and absorbing flood waters to removing contaminants and providing wildlife habitat. These contributions are equally important in urban, suburban and rural environments.

The difference may be the project’s goals. In urban areas, green infrastructure may be used to address street or residential flooding while a rural project may be undertaken to help control erosion, manage excess nutrients in runoff, or improve wildlife habitat. The urban solution, which is engineered, will be designed to mimic the natural water cycle and can include man-made bioswales, wetlands and permeable cover as well as naturally occurring wetlands, sloughs and bayous to address run-off.

Green infrastructure offers a costeffective alternative to traditional gray infrastructure; it is more in tune with nature and provides a variety of ecosystem services.

What are the primary steps of a wetland restoration project?

MCE : Again, wetlands and their restoration are not one-size-fits-all. With that said, most projects follow a similar trajectory. The first step is determining the primary goal for the wetland and then ensuring that the goal aligns with the landscape, the ecosystem and the hydrology. The second step is generating the project plans. In this phase, the results of the site evaluation will be translated into any dirt

work and the specifics of that like grade, depth and the volume of water.

Project planning includes developing the plant list. Again, that is dictated by the goals and the ecosystem. For instance, a current project in Brazoria County is designed to benefit “shy” aquatic birds such as rails and give them the kind of marsh they like best. In this case, the plant list is dominated by grasses and sedges instead of shrubs, which would give predators a place to hide.

From my vantage point, I suggest using plant materials native to the area where you are working that are produced as close to the site as possible. Pickerel grows from Texas all the way up the East Coast. If I’m restoring a wetland in Harris County, pickerel grown in Alvin is going to be better adapted to Texas conditions than pickerel acquired from a nursery in Maine.

As a planting strategy, I generally choose fast-colonizing species that will drop seeds and send out runners. They cover the ground as fast as they can during the growing season and provide an almost “instant” wetland. Then, you can come back and plant slower growing species like irises, hibiscus and other flowering plants.

Another strategy is planting in zones, planting deepwater species as well as shoreline and upland species so that you get more extensive habitat than just planting the shoreline.

One final note, restoration work like everything involving nature is unpredictable. We do the best we can to choose the most appropriate plants, but we can’t control all the variables. Once I worked on a project and soon after it was finished, beavers built a dam downstream that changed the water depth and flow. Only about half of the plants we installed survived after conditions changed because of circumstances beyond our control. In the end, the remaining plants took over and are flourishing anyway.

It’s important to be flexible, be patient and to enjoy the satisfaction of making our world a little better. °

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Women of the Land

COMBINING CONSERVATION AND CAMARADERIE

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

TWA’s Women of the Land (WOL) program delivers knowledge and camaraderie in equal measure.

“Women of the Land invites women, both landowners and non-landowners, to gather and develop relationships with other like-minded women, who are on their own conservation journeys,” said Megan Pineda, Conservation Education Specialist for the Texas Wildlife Association

“Most importantly, though, we put tools in their toolboxes so they can go home to their ranches, homesteads, houses or even apartments, and put land stewardship practices into action.”

WOL is offered as part of Conservation Legacy, TWA’s education pillar that exists to instill stewardship values in Texans of all ages and experience levels.

“We help women understand what it means to be a land steward, whether they own land or not, and connect to conservation, hunting heritage and advocacy efforts,” Pineda said. “It opens doors for volunteering, deeper involvement and spreads conservation awareness through families and communities.”

With a 20-year track record of success, WOL sets itself apart from other womenonly events by keeping the group size small

and the interactions between participants, including instructors, personal. According to Pineda, the program’s one-day events are generally capped at 40 to 50 participants, while the retreat-style weekend events typically host no more than 20 women, depending on facilities.

“Many women feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging openly in a womanonly, small-group setting, so we create an environment that encourages exploration,” Pineda said. “We also build in downtime, so conversations happen naturally. And it’s those interactions that make these events so special and effective.”

Understanding that time is a precious commodity, the WOL offers two different formats requiring different levels of commitment. The one-day workshops are education-laden, in-and-out experiences lasting six or seven hours, while the retreats typically begin on Friday evening and last until Sunday noon.

The most recent one-day workshop was held at Texas State University’s Freeman Center, an almost 3,500-acre research ranch, located between San Marcos and Wimberley. According to Pineda, the subjects covered at any workshop are dictated by the location and range widely to appeal to diverse interests. At the Freeman Center, participants stayed busy learning about beekeeping from an area beekeeper,

mastering plant identification using plant id app with instruction from Texas Master Naturalists, listening to a wildlife biologist discuss backyard birding and creating native plant communities to attract birds and pollinators, and building nest boxes.

When it comes to subject matter, the weekend retreats are equally diverse, but the tempo is more measured.

“The weekend retreats are still educationoriented, but we slow the pace and include activities like bird and plant ID walks, property tours, demonstrations such as wild game butchery and cooking, and plenty of social time,” Pineda said. “The goal is for participants to learn, relax, connect and enjoy the place and the people.”

Attendees can count on learning from the best. Instructors come from a wide range of conservation and wildlife organizations. Organizers draw from a network that includes the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, universities, joint ventures and research institutes.

“If someone is presenting at WOL, they’re experts in their fields and our attendees get direct access to their knowledge and resources,” Pineda said.

Attending is easy. Participants need only to provide the appropriate clothing and footwear. Overnight stays require toiletries, personal items and perhaps linens, depending on the lodging. All other equipment is provided.

Just as participants don’t have to bring equipment, they don’t have to bring prior knowledge. The workshops and retreats are designed to meet women where they are, whether they are years into their conservation journey or these events are their first step on the trail.

“Land ownership and background experience aren’t necessary to attend. All it takes is an

The goal is for participants to learn, relax, connect and enjoy the place and the people.

interest in conservation and stewardship,” Pineda said. “We’ve had participants who lived in cities all their lives and had zero outdoors experience. In many cases, they are the ones who get the most out of being there because everything is brand new and they have no preconceived ideas.”

Demand for the program is high. Events sell out almost as soon as they are announced. Women want to make a difference. WOL is designed to help them do just that.

“Every woman should do herself a favor and attend one of these events,” Pineda said. “I promise you won’t be disappointed. It’s a program that is continuing to grow in a positive way, changing the landscape and people along the way.” °

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North Ranch

10,692± Acres premier hunting and recreation ranch

Zavala County

Located 5 miles north of La Pryor and 15 miles south of Uvalde in Zavala County, the North Ranch encompasses 10,692± acres and includes almost 6 miles of the Nueces River. The high-fenced ranch, which resulted from the consolidation of six properties, fronts on FM 1436.

It is home to exceptional white-tailed deer and some of the best bird hunting—Bobwhite quail, dove and Rio Grande turkeys—in the state. Oryx, axis deer, feral hogs and a host of non-game species reside here.

Mature trees line the river, while guajillo, black brush, white brush, mesquite, guayacan and other protein-rich brush species inhabit the uplands. Approximately 7 miles of five-wire cedar post fences have been installed as cross fences.

The North ranch possesses water rights from the Nueces, which is pocked with deep, blue, drought-resistant swimming and fishing holes. In addition, the North Ranch has approximately 1.5 miles of surface water, measuring about one-quarter mile wide.

More than 7.5 miles of 2-inch poly water line and an additional 7.5 miles of 4-inch poly water line have been laid and buried. The water distribution system also includes eight (8-feet in diameter) cement water troughs and two (20-feet in diameter) cement water; all with cement skirts.

Four irrigation wells (one = 120 gal./ min.; one = 300 gal./min.; two = 110 gal./ min.) are used, in part, to supply a 40-acre Reinke pivot and a 36-acre Reinke pivot. Domestic wells include two solar wells, six electric submersible wells and one well (60 gal./min.) connected to a 60,000gallon storage tank that supplies the headquarters.

The front one-third of the 11,600± square-foot Barndominium is wellappointed living space, while the remaining two-thirds provides storage.

The two-bedroom/two-bath Farm House encompasses 1,600± square feet of updated living space. The 2,500± squarefoot Dog Trot has four bedrooms and four baths. serves as a guest house. The twostory Chef House features two bedrooms, one full bath and one-half bath.

The six-bedroom/six-bath Cowboy Cabins lodge measures about 1,000 square feet. The River House, now used as storage, could be easily upgraded.

Infrastructure includes: a 700± square-foot laundry, a 500± square-foot secure gun room, a shooting range with a two-story, covered shooting deck and a five-station skeet range with an elevated shooting pavilion, cattle working pens and two (2,000 square feet and 4,000 square feet) equipment barns. All furnishings and deer blinds, corn and protein feeders convey with the sale. Existing hunting and grazing leases create an income-producing opportunity, if desired. Call Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $5,950/acre

$63,618,090 • Property ID: 24217594

Howard W. Hood , Broker 830-739-3815

Chimney Hill Ranch

paradise

Kerr County

Situated on 172± acres in Kerr County that front on Turtle Creek Road and Highway 16, Chimney Hill Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a live-water paradise near Kerrville, Fredericksburg and San Antonio.

The property boasts paved roads throughout as well full, private access to both sides of Turtle Creek for ¼ mile. The emerald-green creek is about 125 feet wide and ranges from 2 feet to 10 feet deep. The ranch also boasts a three-acre lake with a fountain as well as two water wells and a 6,000-gallon storage system. The ranch also enjoys pumping rights from Turtle Creek.

About 75 percent of the ranch is completely high-fenced and functions as an exotic wildlife production ranch focusing on Axis deer, Fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, scimitar-horned oryx and Grant’s zebras. Native wildlife including whitetailed deer, migrating ducks and resident Canadian geese call the ranch home.

Constructed from limestone and stucco, the 7,628± square-foot, open-floor plan, two-story, four-bedroom, four-bathroom custom home with a three-car garage is the property’s heart. The rustically elegant, open-floor plan house combines the solidity of stone construction and the warmth of centuries-old reclaimed longleaf pine floors.

Superlative details include imported Old World-style doors, architectural lighting featuring antler chandeliers, stone arches, four interior fireplaces, hand-crafted windows and millwork, a hidden butler’s pantry with a Sonic® ice machine, Viking and Sub-Zero appliances and electric sunshade awnings. An

opulent wet bar and two half-baths on the lower level add to the ease of entertaining. Downstairs is home to two master suites, while the two guest suites are upstairs. The primary master suite includes a sitting area and fireplace as well as a spa-like bath.

Outdoor features include a 2,000± squarefoot Saltillo-tiled terrace with an outdoor fireplace, a tranquility porch with French fountain and courtyard, a rock fire pit and IPE wood decks. The nearby 1,396± square-foot, open-design pool house, the heated indoor lap pool and hot tub sitting on the pool house deck are natural gathering spaces.

There is also a 1,196± square-foot, twobedroom/two-bath modular guest home with a kitchen, living room and new metal roof. An established raised bed garden sits nearby.

The ranch’s operational headquarters is divided into four main facilities. The guest stables include a restroom, a laundry, a

multi-use room that has been used as a pub, a guest room and storage, and several additional storage rooms.

The ranch offices (40’ x 20’) include a full bathroom and adjoin a covered parking area (60’ x 40’) that connects to an insulated, climate-controlled workshop (40’ x 40’).

The 11-stall horse barn features a tack room and wash rack as well as three-rail pipe fenced turnouts and lanes.

An equipment barn (170’ x 50’) with a concrete floor anchors an insulated, climatecontrolled, outfitted bus stall (70’ x 22’) and a covered equipment port (101’ x 25’).

Contact Howard W. Hood, Broker, at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $11,995,000.

$11,995,000 • Property ID: 24335550

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BW Ranch

1,899± Acres a natural hill country beauty

Bandera County

Sitting on the headwaters of year-round Myrtle Creek in Bandera County, BW Ranch offers live water and magnificent views. The BW Ranch showcases 24 peaks, expansive valleys and views that stretch to Bandera, Kerrville and Medina. The 1,899± acre ranch, featuring 25 miles of improved roads, is just 42 miles from San Antonio.

Cypress trees surround the main lake. Pecan trees shade the valley. Live oaks and Spanish oaks dot the native grasslands. Cedar has been aggressively cleared; prescribed burns have been used to clear and reinvigorate the land.

Whitetails that benefit from enhanced genetics, Rio Grande turkeys, dove and bobwhite quail are native. Other wildlife includes bison, aoudad sheep, blackbuck

antelope, axis, fallow and sika deer. Myrtle Creek feeds nine dammed ponds.

An 8-acre± stocked spring-fed lake is outfitted with a boat house. There is also a smaller, spring-fed, stocked lake.

Native limestone defines the three-bedroom/ two-bath ranch house’s exterior. The bright, airy home combines soaring ceilings, shiplap, limestone and warm wood accents, Saltillo tiles and oversized windows.

Building sites, with exceptional views, abound where the new owners can create their own livable masterpiece.

The comfortable three-bedroom/two-bathroom caretaker’s quarters is situated nearby.

An open-air pavilion with a full kitchen and large fireplace takes the party outside.

The main barn (approximately 40’ x 60’) features four horse stalls, an office, a tack room and a tool room. An equipment barn (approximately 20’ x 45’), with a game cleaning station and a walk-in cooler, completes the infrastructure.

BW Ranch is a Hill Country rarity that delivers live water and breathtaking scenery on a large scale close to San Antonio.

Contact Howard W. Hood, Broker, at (830) 739-3815.

$26,500,000 • Property ID: 16963854

Howard W. Hood , Broker 830-739-3815

WR Ranch

Kaufman County

WR Ranch is a premier ranch estate spanning approximately 55 acres in Forney, one of the Metroplex’s fastest-growing communities. It offers both privacy and convenience, with easy access to IH-20 and US Highway 80. Downtown Dallas is just 45 minutes away and Mesquite Municipal Airport is only 15 minutes away.

The ranch’s landscape is defined by gently rolling terrain, including 44 acres of improved Coastal Bermuda pasture and six ponds, some stocked for fishing. It borders a 4,000-acre ranch that is unsuitable for development, providing enduring privacy and a classic rural Texas atmosphere, complemented by Dallas skyline views.

Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the four-stall barn with a tack and feed room, a 110’ x 230’ uncovered riding arena, and a thoughtfully designed paddock system. The ranch qualifies for agricultural tax valuation.

The property’s heart is an 11-acre headquarters compound, half irrigated and enclosed by ornate iron fencing.

The main residence, constructed from brick, Austin stone, and cast stone, spans roughly 8,800 square feet and features six bedrooms and seven baths. Inside, the home impresses with marble floors, fauxmarble columns, and soaring ceilings up to 22 feet. Custom crown molding, granite

countertops, and expansive windows create a bright, luxurious ambiance. The formal dining room boasts a rotunda ceiling over 20 feet high, while the gourmet kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and a large island. The living room centers around a gas/wood burning limestone fireplace and custom cabinetry.

Additional amenities include a wine cellar with a dumbwaiter, entertainment bar and a master suite with patio access and a walk-in closet featuring a rotating rack. Modern comforts are ensured with enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, whole-home audio, Apple HomeKit integration, and exterior security cameras.

The upper level offers a living area, covered balcony, home theater, game room, and a flexible bedroom suite. Outdoor living is enhanced by a Mediterranean-inspired pool area, a 1,200-square-foot pool house, and a covered kitchen and entertainment bar.

WR Ranch blends luxurious country living with city convenience for the best of both worlds every day.

Contact Conner W. Hood, Broker Associate, (830) 928-2317. Listed for $3,995,000.

$3,995,000 • Property ID: 25813867

Conner W. Hood, Broker Associate 830-928-2317

West 1077 Ranch

Gillespie County

Nestled on 227.379± acres just minutes from Bandera, West 1077 Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a turnkey Hill Country retreat with exceptional versatility and natural beauty. Ideally suited for a corporate retreat, event venue, multigenerational family compound or scenic rural escape, the ranch blends rustic charm with modern functionality in a gently rolling landscape. Located within an hour of San Antonio, the property fronts Bandera Creek Road and borders the Hill Country State Natural Area, creating a remarkable sense of privacy while expanding recreational possibilities. Miles of nearby trails invite horseback riding, hiking, biking and bird watching, while the natural area provides a lasting buffer from future development.

Stands of oak trees, native grasses and shrubs define the terrain, supporting local wildlife and enhancing the ranch’s serene setting. Trails wind throughout the property, and a wet weather pond offers potential for enhancement into a year-round water feature. Several attractive building sites provide flexibility for future improvements.

West 1077 Ranch comfortably accommodates overnight guests with 13 cabins offering space for up to 63 people. Golden hued wood interiors and cedar furnishings create warm, inviting spaces throughout.

The cabins are complemented by a farmhouse style cottage, a one-bedroom apartment and a contemporary threebedroom/two-bathroom owner’s residence with expansive views.

dining hall, an assembly hall equipped for meetings and events, equestrian facilities, an office, laundry facilities, and a resort style swimming pool with deck and lounge areas. Reliable water systems, including three wells and two rainwater catchments systems, and fiber optic connectivity ensure convenience without sacrificing the authentic Hill Country experience.

Just 10 miles from Bandera and within easy reach of Lost Maples and Fredericksburg, West 1077 Ranch is ready for its next chapter. Contact Conner W. Hood, Broker Associate, at (830) 928-2317. Listed for $4,750,000.

Additional amenities include a ranch lodge with a commercial kitchen and $4,750,000 • Property ID: 26420159

Conner W. Hood, Broker Associate 830-928-2317

Hidden Valley Ranch

The most amazing, continuous live water features Bushwhack Creek, multiple hidden springs and flowing water to 12 private lakes, multiple waterfalls and aesthetic native rock edging, walkways and bridges. Grand oaks are scattered across rolling terrain that incorporates several strategically placed homes to provide flexibility for family and friends. The vast acreage, amazing water, habitat and dedicated management supports abundant wildlife, to include free ranging exotics plus bass and seasonal waterfowl.

3,290± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 22542487

Little Yoledigo Creek Ranch

Little Yoledigo Creek Ranch is a well-rounded ranch with the character, resources, and setting to be a very special place.

3,197± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 24758837

Drummond Creek Ranch

A turn-key hunters paradise with some of the finest quail and native free-range whitetail South Texas has to offer!

2,220± ACRES IN MCMULLEN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 23833450

Double Diamond Ranch

Meticulously maintained, highfenced hunting and working ranch. Incredible surface and sub surface water includes part of Blanco Creek.

2,445 ± ACRES IN BEE-GOLIAD COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 23723857

Criders on the Frio Resort

This unique property operating for over 65 years enjoys the serene Frio River with towering Cypress and room for expansion.

60± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 24068291

Terra Rosa Ranch

Set upon an elevated red clay mesa with a hawk eye's view of the wild and untamed land below, Terra Rosa serves as the quintessential Texas hunting ranch, with a herd of elk integrating with native mule, whitetail deer, turkey, quail, pheasant and more. Lodging is in two locations with the ‘Old Lodge’ including bunk houses, horse barn, holding pens, AI breeding facility and more, and a newer Lodge on a high mesa with impressive entertainment options plus three cabins, pigeon shoot, skeet trap and competitive rifle and pistol range.

29,954± ACRES IN COLLINGSWORTH-DONLEY COUNTIES • PROPERTY ID: 23269653

Bar Nothing Ranch

As the largest contiguous property in Fayette, the ranch becomes rarer with time.Bar Nothing is nothing but exceptional with sweeping pastures, towering hardwoods, lush creelkbottoms, well executed improvements and abundant surface and subsurface water, a landscape with both legacy and limitless possibilities.

1,845± ACRES IN FAYETTE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 26206154

Heart Rock Ranch

The ranch is a turn-key working and recreational ranch in a beautiful valley along Myrtle Creek, offering total privacy and seclusion with gorgeous views. The rock ranch house is enhanced with climate controlled storage and a large detached garage/barn. Nearby is a hunting cabin, and an incredible outdoor entertainment area with a party barn and two vintage cabins. Outstanding stewardship of the land is evident with years of cedar removal and pasture management plus a 500 acre, high fenced area with multiple exotic species.

Living Waters Ranch

A handsome lodge on a majestic bluff overlooks the Nueces River, an attraction for fishing, water sports, or exploration of the Indian caves.

705± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 13911558

Blue Mountain Farm

This property is a convenient, well-watered, fully operational productive farm while also having plenty of land for hunting.

709± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 24758856

Alta Mira Farm

This well watered, highly productive irrigated farm has a prime location and easy access, making it ideal for cattle or recreation with 240± acres of native brush.

598± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 24023579

Twin Lakes Ranch

The 50± acre Lake and a 26± acre Lake provide a sportsman’s oasis, with fine improvements, Edwards water rights, native deer hunting plus World-class bass and duck hunting.

823± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16746940

3 Creeks Ranch

Finely restored historic improvements blend with miles of springfed creeks, stunning views and fertile improved pastureland.

886± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 22991966

Trescientos Ranch

Permanent spring-fed water and a central Hill Country location provides a permanent or weekend retreat.

300± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 21440827

Rio Oro Ranch

This fabulous Live Water ranch is just outside town, centered by a custom limestone ranch house that overlooks a canvas of Live Oaks.

365± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 25781118

WNS Boerne Ranch

With move-in homes and limitless potential for land improvement, this property provides a great getaway or permanent home complemented by a historic red barn with office.

600± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 24496554

San Gabriel River Ranch

This beautiful recreation and working ranch has the north San Gabriel River flowing through, providing peaceful habitat for wildlife, birds and fish.

443 ± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 22825105

Last Buck Ranch

The East Prong of Big Creek flows through this ranch enhancing the fertile pastureland plus enhancing cover for wildlife for hunting and livestock opportunities.

386± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 25025308

Adams Creek Ranch

This ranch combines a rich history, abundant live water, prime location, impressive tree cover and thriving wildlife.

934± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 25953793

1897 James River Ranch

This historic ranch is set along the scenic banks of the James River with deep pools, fertile bottomland, dramatic elevation changes, and established infrastructure.

1,290± ACRES IN MASON COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 23668400

New Listing

$10,000,000

5,121± ACRES

TERRELL COUNTY

KC PECOS RIVER RANCH

KC Pecos River Ranch spans 5,121± acres along 4.3 miles of spring-fed Pecos River frontage. With rugged canyons, diverse wildlife, and historic roots, this rare property offers prime hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation bordered by The Nature Conservancy’s Independence Creek Preserve. Property ID: 25312864

$38,000,000

11,893± ACRES

CULBERSON COUNTY

KOEHN RANCH AND FARM

The Koehn Ranch and Farm is 11,893± acres and is one of the most important operating irrigated farms in the region with 14,202.5± acrefeet of permitted Agricultural water rights and 100± acre-feet of industrial water rights and with 20 circles located in a Basin and Range valley of leveled fields surrounded by area mountains.  A rare Far West Texas ranch blending crops, livestock, and hunting. Property ID: 23586888

Price Reduced

$9,997,500

19,995± ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

RANCHO VIEJO

Nestled beneath the Sierra Vieja Mountains in West Texas, Rancho Viejo is a 19,995± acre ranch that offers diverse habitats, stunning desert landscapes, and rich history. With natural spring water, extensive infrastructure, and prime hunting opportunities, it features a renovated headquarters and excellent wildlife, including mule deer, aoudad, and various bird species. Property ID: 22892667

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TAMMY KING, BROKER Tammy@KingLandWater.com JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-2821

HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102

$1,842,420

1,535± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

GODBOLD RIDEOUT RANCH

Godbold Rideout Ranch spans 1,535± acres in Presidio County’s Chihuahuan Desert, featuring rolling grasslands, desert wildlife, and panoramic mountain views. Located 25 miles south of Marfa off Casa Piedra Road, the ranch offers historic character, abundant groundwater, and access to Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Rio Grande. This is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. Property ID: 24506431

77,261± ACRES

HUDSPETH COUNTY

EAGLE & CARRIZO MTN RANCH

The Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches are actually two nearby distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/concrete private easement road linking the ranches with easy access. Similar to the Davis Mountains and the Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 7684861

$1,995,000

0.17± ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

THE PLATEAU HOUSE

A thoughtfully redesigned Marfa compound spanning a half–city block with a spacious three-bedroom/three-and-a-half-bath main house, guest casita, yoga house, pool and private gardens. Updated throughout with structural upgrades, custom kitchen and seamless indoor–outdoor flow, ideal for elevated living and entertaining. Property ID: 25759045

$5,720,000

5,200± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY New Listing

MOODY BENNETT RANCH

The Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches are actually two nearby distinct properties that are connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/concrete private easement road linking the ranches with easy access. Similar to the Davis Mountains and the Chisos Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert, this mountain range functions as a sky island habitat, with intermountain ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 25681102

$9,905,640

20,424± ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

DESERT MOUNTAIN RANCH

Desert Mountain Ranch name says it all. Tucked away within the solitude of the Chihuahuan Desert of Brewster County just north of Big Bend National Park and Black Gap WMA the ranch is rich in history, habitat, geology, and modern conveniences. Property ID: 13431082

Price Reduced Under Contract

$8,500,000

377± ACRES

BANDERA COUNTY

SPIRES CREEK RANCH

Located a few miles west of Bandera. This live water ranch is incredibly peaceful and protected setting on the banks of Rock Cliff Reservoir, Spires Creek, and the Medina River. The Headquarters, tastefully located on the cliffs of the Lake with impeccable cut limestone improvements and an architecturally unique airplane hangar and runway. Property ID: 22436314

$1,849,408

1,000± ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

OCOTILLO RIM RANCH

Located 35 miles south of downtown Marfa, just past the end of the pavement on Casa Piedra Road, Ocotillo Rim Ranch spans nearly 1,000± acres of elevated rim country with expansive views, wildlife habitat, and rich family history. Featuring electricity, water infrastructure, and dramatic terrain, it’s a rare West Texas legacy property with unmatched beauty. Property ID: 24151737

$2,995,328

568± ACRES

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

HUMMINGBIRD RANCH

Hummingbird Ranch is in the heart of the Davis Mountains, straddling Limpia Canyon adjacent to the Davis Mountain Preserve. A natural high elevation wooded private escape located in the DMR subdivision, provides a diverse habitat and abundance of game and non-game animals and wildlife. The ranch is named after the rich diversity of hummingbirds found here with at least 16 species documented including the Rivoli, White Eared, Rufus, Anna’s and Lucifer hummingbirds to name a few. Property ID: 19301951

| (432) 386-2821 HARRISON

RANCH 2810

Ranch 2810 is part of a million-acre Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands called the Marfa Grasslands. The ranch is 2,858± acres, a premier luxury home with six-bedroom/seven-bathroom, two-half-bath several pastures and new fencing as well as a water distribution system that provides water to the houses and grounds as well as for livestock and native wildlife, located only five miles west of Marfa, Texas. Property ID: 19721440

$2,246,400

7,520±

Mc MILLAN RANCH

McMillan Ranch has been in the same family since the 1940s and is due west of the Eagle Mountains which tower over the ranch creating breathtaking views. This ranch offers an easily accessible headquarters, three water wells, and several large surface tanks. Excellent hunting and recreational ranch and a mere one and a half hours from El Paso International Airport and one hour from Van Horn Airport. 7,520± acres Owned and Leased; 3,840± acres Fee Ownership, 3,680± acres GLO Lease. Property ID: 18414901

2,232±

COSTA GRANDE RANCH

Located at Exit 209 fronting on south side of I-10 east of Balmorhea at Highway 17 intersection. Built in 1996 and expanded in 2000. One of the largest warehouses in the region with 13 semi-truck bays, office and is divided into two large open floorplans. Property ID: 13712631

Costa Grande Ranch is located along the waterfront of the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Costa Grande Ranch lies within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Ecoregion and is part of the Ingleside barrier-strand plain geologic system, a unique Pleistocene coastal system. This ranch includes three distinct properties that offer opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Costa Grande is also available in smaller acreage configurations, contact for more information. Property ID: 15924875

LEGACY OAKS

Amazing, tree-covered tracts conveniently located between Burnet and Marble Falls, about one hour from Austin. For the first time offering estate size 10 plus acre tracts in a gated ranch community. Rolling hills, seasonal creeks, a variety of hardwoods and views in almost every direction, this is truly a unique opportunity. Put down your roots in Legacy Oaks Ranch.

FRIO COUNTY RANCH

Located in Northern Frio County is this hunter’s paradise. With irrigated farmland to the north, as well as the thick brush along the San Miguel Creek bottom, this low-fenced ranch offers some of the best hunting in South Texas. As you enter this ranch, you are greeted with rolling, brushcovered hills, giving way to a hidden Frio County gem.

LOST SPRING RANCH

This special hideaway ranch derives its name from a perpetual spring located on the property. Having reliable water is paramount for wildlife or livestock but the real bonus here is the 10+ acre lake! Big water is hard to come by, and this ranch boasts one of the best lakes in the area. A very quiet and private ranch located about ten minutes from Lampasas, an hour from Austin and about three hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

281.65± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY

$3,250,000

90-ACRE MILLS COUNTY RANCH

90 Acre ranch located 15 miles East of Goldthwaite on paved FM 574. This ranch boasts rolling native land with Hill Country Views and privacy. Abundant wildlife including white tail deer, turkey, dove, hogs and other native species. Gently rolling native land with Hill Country Views. Three ponds provide water for the wildlife. Ideal hunting ranch, 2/2 manufactured home/ hunting cabin, water well and electricity. There’s also a pole barn with working pens and a squeeze chute.

90± ACRE IN MILLS COUNTY

$675,000

QUITE TRACT OF COUNTRY LAND

This property is among the most picturesque tracts of land available in the area, offering an ideal location to construct a home on the bluff with serene long-distance views. Additionally, the large hardwoods provide several other attractive sites for a home or cabin. This tract offers ample space for biking, horseback riding or simply enjoying a peaceful walk in the country. The Lake Buchanan area is renowned for its unique bluffs and stunning terrain.

75.86± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY

$1,972,360

LAMPASAS RIVER RANCH

A beautiful ranch conveniently located about fifteen minutes from Lampasas or Copperas Cove and just a little over an hour from Austin.The land is mostly level but gently undulating towards the river with high bank frontage. The 900 feet of river frontage is easily accessible by ATV or foot and offers excellent fishing, swimming and recreation. Massive Live Oak, Pecan and Elm trees line the bank of the river providing the ideal place for a summer picnic.

62.95± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY

$975,000

GRANITE SAND RANCH

Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the property combines privacy, history and natural beauty in one exceptional package. A seasonal wet-weather creek winds through the property, enhancing the natural character and supporting abundant wildlife habitat. $4,522,500

301.5± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 25421065

4 PEAKS RIVER RANCH

This expansive property offers an unrivaled opportunity to own an untouched river retreat with boundless potential. Fronting the scenic Bear Creek Road with two separate entrances, 4 Peaks River Ranch captivates with nearly a combined two miles of pristine Guadalupe River frontage. This ever-changing river setting is ideal for kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. Two serene ponds further enrich the habitat by providing essential drinking water for wildlife. $15,000,000

345± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 22778598

BRAZORIA COUNTY RANCH

This 111 acre property offers a great mix of recreational and investment potential in a highly desirable area of Brazoria County. With a good blend of open space and wooded cover, it is ideal for hunting, weekend getaways or a future homesite. $1,298,700

111± ACRES IN BRAZORIA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 24303216

SWEET 16 RANCH

Located just 8 miles from Hallettsville, the property is surrounded on three sides by approximately 2.5 miles of the Navidad River and Mixon Creek, featuring big oaks, over 500 pecan trees, and open, improved and irrigated pastures. The Main house is 3,465 square feet, completed in 2023, and has four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths. $4,250,000

228± ACRES IN LAVACA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 24461967

SANDY CREEK RANCH

This 145-acre property is ideally located just 23 miles from the new Samsung chip plant under construction in Taylor, Texas, offering excellent investment potential and commuting convenience. It also sits just a few miles from the upcoming Sandow Ranch Resorts development, adding to the area’s future growth and appeal. $2,170,000

145± ACRES IN MILAM COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 23736132

ARROWHEAD 1635

Discover the unparalleled opportunity to own the prestigious Arrowhead Ranch, a sprawling expanse of premier South Texas land offering endless potential. This expansive tract boasts a perfect blend of breathtaking natural beauty, diverse terrain and unrivaled privacy. The Arrowhead Ranch paints an ideal canvas for ranching, hunting, recreation or a private retreat. $7,480,125

1,635± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 23883727

CJC RANCH

Conveniently positioned about 50 minutes from San Antonio and less than 20 minutes from Hondo, this South Texas property is both a practical cattle operation and an exceptional recreational getaway. Known for hunting, the ranch supports strong populations of native wildlife and has never been overhunted. $1,700,000

267± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 25042745

SEMINOLE RANCH

The Seminole Ranch is a high fenced property in far southern Kinney County, less than five miles from the Maverick County line. The ranch has miles of water infrastructure, a well-maintained road system and a diversified game population. Over the past years, clearing and other brush work has been a priority, and provided open space for both game and livestock. $3,307,500

1,323± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 24407446

TECOMATE RANCH

The renowned Tecomate Ranch is synonymous with trophy South Texas whitetails. This part of the Rio Grande Valley is known for its rich, fertile sandy loam soils and this property already has several food plots cleared and fenced off for growing summer and winter food plots such as lab lab and ryegrass or oats. Arrowheads and other Native American artifacts have been found on the ranch, plus there is an old hand dug well, 25 feet deep by 6 feet across, that is a unique historical feature. $6,192,800

2,158± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 21676040

VILLA NUEVA RANCH

Villa Nueva Ranch is a 340 acre property located just south of Hwy 90 along CR 303 in Uvalde County. The ranch offers a good balance of cattle and hunting opportunities, combined with a comfortable home and useful improvements. Its location and mix of farmland, brush, and native habitat make it a versatile place for both wildlife and recreation. $2,340,000

340± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 24602177

55 FARM

This Medina County farm is currently leased and holds an agricultural exemption. The property features fertile soil that supports consistent production of corn, milo, wheat, and oats. Its currently farmed by a local tenant who has maintained the land well. In addition to crop income, the farm also has active oil production. $660,000

55± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 23560779

CARR RANCH

The Carr Ranch is a prime South Texas located just 22 miles east of Laredo off HWY 359, placing it in the heart of some of the most renowned hunting country in the state. Whether you’re looking for a hunting property, a recreational getaway, or a raw piece of land to develop your way. $851,400

258± ACRES IN WEBB COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 25622973

UVALDE CO. 10

Stunning 10-acre estate minutes from Concan and the Frio River. Welcome to your dream retreat on the edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country and South Texas! This breathtaking property offers a blend of privacy, luxury and country living. $1,100,000

10± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 25135422

COW ROCK RANCH

Cow Rock Ranch is a rare Hill Country offering that combines a beautifully improved homestead with functional acreage designed for both enjoyment and productivity. This ranch provides privacy, scenic views and exceptional outdoor living. $1,290,000

114± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 25989486

KEYES RANCH

2,175± Acres in Hays County | Property ID: 25369315 | $65,250,000

Superior Opportunity—Keyes Ranch delivers exceptional Hill Country acreage with big views, privacy, and convenient access to Austin, San Marcos, and San Antonio. Rolling terrain and dramatic elevation create multiple prime building sites with long-range views, ideal for a homestead, retreat, or investment. Open pastures, barns, and a well-maintained road system support functionality, while two lakes, surface tanks, and wetweather creeks enhance the ranch’s natural appeal. Additional acreage and improvements may be available. This property is co-listed with Dave Ramsey and Danny Quinlan of NewQuest.

THREE PEAKS RANCH

309± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 20672926 | $8,750,000

New price—Don’t miss out! With soaring Hill Country views, this scenic ranch features rolling terrain, towering live oaks, pecans, mesquites and thriving native wildlife. A paved drive winds to the five-bedroom home atop the highest hill—complete with a covered porch and expansive deck, perfect for soaking in miles of breathtaking vistas.

BRP RANCH

132.56± Acres in Wilson County | Property ID: 24014330 | $1,186,400

Reduced—A prime opportunity to own a South Texas hunting oasis— BRP Ranch offers 130± feet of elevation change across the landscape, showcasing a beautiful mix of plentiful hardwoods and open hilltops. The 1.3± acre stock tank highlights the ranch, which serves as a magnet for wildlife. Whether you’re looking to hunt, escape for the weekend, or build a dream home overlooking captivating views, this property is now at a more attractive price!

SKYLINE MOUNTAIN

14± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 22436371 | $599,000

Motivated Seller—Hill Country Views That Will Leave You Speechless! Skyline Mountain is your chance to own a piece of the sky. Sitting at 1,838± feet, this breathtaking property delivers panoramic views, peaceful seclusion, and the perfect setting for your private Hill Country escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—seller is motivated!

TWIN MOUNTAIN RANCH

84.843± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 22697591 | $2,600,000

Priced to Sell—Serene Hill Country Living with Unmatched Views! Twin Mountain Ranch offers the ideal mix of comfort and scenery. A paved drive leads to the stunning 4,016± sf home, perfectly positioned for sweeping 360° Hill Country views. Enjoy a sparkling pool, detached garage, and multiuse barn—your dream ranch retreat awaits!

DOS ROBLES RANCH

342± Acres in Menard County | $1,575,000

New Offering—Dos Robles Ranch is a scenic Hill Country property just south of Menard, offering natural beauty and expansive views. Thoughtful cedar management has enhanced select areas, and existing infrastructure includes water wells, a pond, corrals, and well-maintained fencing. Conveniently located east of Highway 83 with frontage on FM 1773, the ranch provides excellent access and currently benefits from an agricultural exemption.

Taylor Development Property

Land south of Taylor near Samsung but outside the ETJ maximizes development options while minimizing development time and cost. Currently used for cattle and row crop farming. Improvements include selective fencing, several stock tanks, working pens, a barn and a brick home. Fronts CR 406 with access to CR 405. Additional acreage is available. Call for more details and price.

Taylor Development Property

Ideally suited property for development outside the ETJ near the Taylor Samsung plant. Frontage on two paved county roads contributes to about a half mile of options for ingress and egress to this agriculture tax-exempt property. Improvements include a brick home on concrete piers and steel I-beams with about 3,150 square feet under roof, a barn with about 10,000 square feet under roof, two sheds with about 3,200 square feet total under roof, and half acre pond.

66 Acres in Kenedy

Development opportunity on about 66 acres with frontage on FM 1145 (Flax Plant Road) and Highway 181. Access to utilities. Will divide. You’re not going to find a better deal in Kenedy.

TURTLE CREEK ESTATE

22± Acres in Kerr County

22.4 acres, five miles from Kerrville, Texas, with gorgeous Cypress-lined Turtle Creek with a dam and small lake for fishing and swimming. Very nice new rock home over 4,700± square-foot, 8,400 square-foot metal building, and many more amenities. A super nice live water estate only five minutes from Kerrville. Mark Meek, Broker.

$2,695,000 • Property ID: 17127367

DWIRE RANCH

70± Acres in Llano County

Dwire Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a well-located 70 acre Hill Country ranch just minutes from downtown Llano. With mature oak cover, scenic elevations, quality internal roads, water and power in place, and excellent wildlife habitat, this ranch is ideally suited for a weekend retreat, hunting property, or future homesite. Easy access off HWY. 71 combined with privacy, views, and usability makes Dwire Ranch a standout offering in one of the most desirable areas of the Texas Hill Country. Caleb Rightmer, Agent.

$1,260,000 • Property ID: 25954183

BAR H RANCH

240.41± Acres in Edwards County

The perfect retreat for family, recreation or premier hunting. Surrounded by large neighboring ranches, it offers exceptional privacy while still boasting over 5,000 feet of highway frontage for easy access. The ranch is home to Axis, Blackbuck, Whitetail and Turkey, thriving in diverse habitat of oak, shin oak and cedar. A large private lake serves as a focal point, attracting game and providing recreation such as fishing, kayaking and relaxing by the water. Dylan Warren, Agent.

$1,557,000 • Property ID: 24562236

HIGH FENCE FALLOW MOUNT RANCH

81± Acres in Kerr County

The High Fence Fallow Mount Ranch offers a great escape from the city. 81± acres with Hill Country views, fertile soil in the deep valley, paved road frontage, loaded with Live Oaks and high-quality game animals. The rolling terrain typical of the Divide Country provides a diverse setting while being gentle enough for family recreation. Unmatched free-range hunting for exotics and native species gives a quality year-round hunting experience. This is excellent recreational, ranching, or hunting property. Located in NE Real County, across the street from the historical Garven Store with easy access off of the intersection of 83 and 41, you won’t find a better ranch than this! Caleb Rightmer, Agent.

$849,950 • Property ID: 21977360

TROPHY EXOTIC RANCH

71± Acres in Kerr County

The Trophy Exotic Ranch offers 71± acres of lush, rolling hill country, with 6,500 foot of new high-fencing, new 20 GPM water well, lined pond, and a one bed/one bath Cedar cabin. Located in the heart of the Divide country, the 71 acres is easily accessible from all directions, with a private entry and access road. Flourishing Live Oaks and Shin Oak line the ranch, with some cedar left standing for additional cover for game animals. Relatively gentle for the area, the ranch is suitable for hunting, recreation and full time living. Just a 35-minute drive from Kerrville, 30 minutes from Junction and 25 minutes from Leakey. Marshall Burford, Agent.

$799,950 • Property ID: 21977914

Hill Country Estate

92.05± acres in Blanco, Blanco County

$3,850,000 • Property ID: 24497269

Located just over one mile east of US Highway 281, this remarkable 92.05-acre property offers unmatched privacy, beauty and functionality in the heart of the Hill Country.

This meticulously manicured ranch is a true oasis, featuring two fully lined lakes, including a stunning 2+ acre lake accented with dramatic boulders and a newly constructed stone lakeside shed. The entire property has been cleared of cedar, unveiling rolling pastures, panoramic views, and endless stargazing skies. Enjoy colorful sunrises and sunsets from elevated plateaus overlooking the water and the surrounding landscape.

The residential compound includes five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two fully equipped highend kitchens, spread across three beautifully finished structures ideal for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, or entertaining.

Additional property highlights:

• Extensive cross-fencing and multiple lush pastures

• All areas are easily accessible and highly usable

• Two water wells

• AG Exempt for lower property taxes

This turnkey property is ideal for a private family ranch, luxury retreat, or legacy estate. Quiet. Secluded. Refined. A rare find just minutes from town, yet worlds away.

Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker

Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Broker Associate, SRES

Zulma Cuevas, Realtor® • Brittany Langley, Realtor® Madisonville, Texas • (936) 348-9977

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Rockin J Food Park

2.38± Acres in Madison County Madisonville, Texas

$995,000 • Property ID: 26106121

Sitting in the heart of Madisonville, Texas, discover this newly renovated and built out, 710 S Main Street Business offering unique hospitality/retail suites infused with small town country charm and modern conveniences. Flexible food service, vending and storefront spaces allow entrepreneurs the ability to own and operate their business without being tied to long-term commitments. High visibility featuring ample-square-feet suites with direct S. Hwy 75 (aka S. May Street) and a second entrance on South St. boasts frontage that is ideal for customer-facing businesses seeking customer interaction and brand exposure. Currently operated as a pizza eatery, biergarten, retail clothing and food vendor park providing a place where it is all the things to do, in one place. Food-bar-pool tournaments-live music-games, food trucks and local, one-of-a-kind goods for sale. Operate this growing establishment as is or recreate to your business model while benefitting from the high traffic location, positioned to capture a regional audience. Located minutes from I-45 access, the Houston-Dallas Corridor and centrally located between Palestine and Bryan College Station. ML# 26000761

Lost Pines Ranch

186.95± Acres in Houston County Crockett, Texas

$1,600,000 • Property ID: 26022340

Spanning 186.95± Acres, the lost Pines Ranch is fully cattle-ready and thoughtfully improved for efficient livestock operations and country living. Make yourself at home full or part time with this 1,104 square-foot (CAD) metal home with utilities in place offering one bedroom, one full bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Outdoors there is a large barn and implement shed that provides ample space for equipment, hay and livestock needs. Presenting approximately 90 percent open and 10 percent wooded with native trees, the grass is a coastal mix and the acreage is mostly level. The property features secure perimeter fencing with cross-fencing to support rotational grazing. A creek crosses the property, and two ponds offer reliable water sources for cattle and wildlife. Well suited for ranching, recreation, or agriculture investment, this versatile property boasts functionality and long-term value.

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Diamond-EV Ranch

Old Sabine Bottom

211.72± Acres in Rains County, Texas | $749,000 | Property ID: 26123285

Old Sabine Bottom is an exceptional 211.72± acre hunting and recreational property located in the legendary Sabine River bottomlands of Emory, Texas. Held by the same prominent East Texas family for over 50 years, this rare offering combines fertile river-bottom soils, extensive water frontage, and classic East Texas character. The property features approximately 3,200 feet of Sabine River frontage along with roughly 2,250 feet on Little Slough and Yellow Steer Slough, creating a highly productive wildlife corridor. Rich alluvial black dirt soils support mature bottomland hardwoods including overcup, willow, and water oak, sweet gum, ash, and hickory. The sloughs and river frontage enhance recreation, waterfowl habitat, and offer strong potential for managed wetlands.

Hunting is outstanding, with trophy whitetail deer, abundant winter waterfowl, feral hogs, squirrels, and cottontails. Large neighboring tracts promote privacy and quality wildlife management.

Access is exceptional with approximately 2,500 feet of paved frontage on State Highway 19 and no dirt roads. Located just 75 miles from Dallas, minutes from Lake Fork, and near Canton Trade Days, Old Sabine Bottom is a rare opportunity for hunting, recreation, or long-term land investment.

CHRIS MALINOWSKI

214-991-2595 | ChrisM@MossyOakProperties.com View All Properties at Land.com/member/1986807

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