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4M RANCH P R E S E N T E D B Y K I N G L A N D & WAT E R
BUYING
EXCURSION
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DESTINATION HILL COUNTRY
LAVENDER IN THE HILL COUNTRY
TAX RELIEF FOR TEXAS LANDOWNERS
With a business-friendly atmosphere, no income tax and fewer regulations, buying in the the Hill Country is tough to beat.
Cathy Slaughter with the Texas Lavender Association talks about the adventurous spirit of the lavender industry in the Hill Country.
If you own rural land in the Lone Star State, there are ways to reduce your property tax burden.
A world unto itself
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A world unto itself
10,955± Acres in Val Verde County Property ID: 9569427
The highly improved 4M Ranch is a world unto itself with an incredible suite of world-class improvements including a 5,000-foot paved runway, crushed rock roads, headquarters complex and, set out miles away on a limestone perch, a truly remarkable 10,000± square-foot home with infinity pool peering down at the four miles of Lower Pecos River frontage below. Stunning, complete and perfect are words that come to mind. Located 16 miles north of Langtry on county-maintained Pandale Road, the ranch includes a scenic, wild segment of the Lower Pecos River and its spring-fed, ginclear waters. 4M Ranch is a turnkey paradise.
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4M RANCH
The highly improved 4M Ranch is a world unto itself with an incredible suite of world-class improvements including a 5,000-foot paved runway, crushed rock roads, headquarters complex and, set out miles away on a limestone perch, a truly remarkable 10,000± square-foot home with infinity pool peering down at the four miles of Lower Pecos River frontage below. Stunning, complete and perfect are words that come to mind. Located 16 miles north of Langtry on county-maintained Pandale Road, the ranch includes a scenic, wild segment of the Lower Pecos River and its spring-fed, gin-clear waters. 4M Ranch is a turnkey paradise.
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PEBBLE RIVER RANCH
With 2,150± feet of the Guadalupe River’s South Fork and two year-round creeks, the 1,360± acre Pebble River Ranch is a live-water paradise awaiting your personal stamp. Located 15 minutes west of Hunt and five minutes from Crider’s Dancehall and Rodeo on FM 39, the water-rich ranch is ideally suited to become a recreational ranch, a corporate retreat or a summer camp in the time-honored tradition of the beloved encampments that dot the area. (following page 72)
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OWNING
EXCURSION
TAX RELIEF FOR TEXAS LANDOWNERS
Take advantage of ag-use valuations to lower your rural property taxes. If you own rural land in the Lone Star State, there are ways to reduce your property tax burden.
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DESTINATION HILL COUNTRY: WHERE SCENIC VIEWS AND WILDLIFE ABOUND
If you’ve ever thought about investing in the Hill Country, here are great points to consider. In 2020, Texas added more residents than any other state. Texas is home to 50 Fortune 500 companies and is the ninth largest economy worldwide. Throw in a business-friendly atmosphere, no corporate and personal income tax and fewer regulations—and the fact Texas also is home to advanced manufacturing and energy development—and it’s tough to beat.
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LAVENDER: ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT THE HILL COUNTRY
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Curated especially for the discriminating Texas land aficionado
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L A N D S P EC I A L I ST
In a recent interview with LAND, Cathy Slaughter, the interim president for Texas Lavender Association, talks about the adventurous spirit of the lavender industry in the Hill Country.
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LIFESTYLE
S A I N T T RY P H O N FARM AND VINEYARDS: RIDING THE WAVE
Silouan “Sil” Bradford founded Saint Tryphon (pronounced tree-fon) Farm and Vineyards near Boerne to ride—and redefine—the third wave of the Texas wine industry.
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W I L D L I F E 2 021: W E A R E FA M I LY
For 36 years, the Texas Wildlife Association has hosted the state’s best family reunion.
One-page snapshots of land specialists’ lives
LAND INSIDER
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M A R K E T R E P O RT
Research economist Dr. Charles Gilliland’s report on Texas land markets
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The Lands of America Comparable Sales Quarterly Sales Results
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T E X A S T WO - ST E P
Our pick of two outstanding properties that have us kicking up our heels
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E XOT I C E X P O S É
An up-close look at exotic wildlife
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Over the past year, I've felt a little bit like Alice after she tumbled down the rabbit hole.
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he found herself in Wonderland, where big was small, small was big, rabbits carried pocket watches and grinning, talking cats magically appeared in trees.
Nothing was as it had been. Nothing was as she had grown to expect. All of the agreed upon rules that had governed her life to that point seemingly vanished. In her journey, she moved from one changing, unexpected situation to the next, adapted and then moved on. Kind of like we, as a society and individuals, have been doing. . . . I can't speak for Alice, but for me it's tiring. Not long ago, I woke up flat-footed and bone-weary, so I do what I do when I need to recharge. I got away and got outside. There in Mother Nature's cathedral with a vaulted ceiling of blue sky and green carpet of terra firma, I was reminded of one of life's basic truths: land remains constant—and in its constancy there is peace. In a time of upheaval long ago, the author of Job, in chapter 12 verses 7–10 wrote: “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you;
and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind." Peace amid chaos. Confidence when others fear. Space and time instead of frenzied activity and arbitrary deadlines. Safety and security on many dimensions. Legacies that span generations. These factors, among others I'm sure, is why the Yellowstone Creators Group recently signed a contract to purchase the 266,000-acre historic 6666 Ranch listed for $347.7 million. The ranch, which the family had offered as a whole or for sale in three divisions, hit the market in December. The ranch, in its entirety, went under contract in early May. According to press reports, the new owners plan to continue running the ranch as a productive asset just as it has been since its founding in 1870. Consider the speed. Consider the beautiful urgency. It's telling. While the purchase's magnitude is obviously noteworthy, it's being repeated across the state at different scales. No matter who I talk with, no matter where they're tucked away in the Lone Star State, demand for rural land is outstripping available supply. I've been told—more than once—about clients who are putting offers on ranches sight unseen just to hold them long enough for a viewing. Interestingly, over the course of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Americans increasingly moved into cities. The move was spurred in large measure by industrialization. Eleven million people migrated from rural to urban areas between 1870 (the year the 6666 Ranch was founded) and 1920. During the same time, a majority of the 25 million immigrants who came to the United States moved into the nation’s cities. By 1920, more Americans lived in cities than in rural areas for the first time in U.S. history. Beginning in 2020, the tide appears to be turning. While people are not moving to the country to make a living, they are acquiring rural land to live. . . really live. As always in our pages, you'll find the best of Texas. Places where you'll be inspired to live—and where your living will be inspired.
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CONTRIBUTORS
LORIE A. WOODWARD
DR. CHARLES GILLILAND
KAREN DEGER MCCHESNEY
Lorie has worked as a writer and public relations practitioner exploring the intersection of agriculture, natural resources and public policy for almost 30 years. She is the president of Woodward Communications and co-owner of The Round Top Register, a regional magazine focused on life in the rolling bluebonnet hills of Central Texas where country meets city. Woodward was reared on a ranch near Lexington, Texas, but now makes her home in Brenham, Texas, with her two children, Kate and Will. Find out more→ RoundTop.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 Real Estate Center in the Mays School 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 in the Mays School at Texas A&M University. Find out more→ RECenter.tamu.edu
Growing up in Illinois, Karen’s favorite escape was to ride her bicycle to a forest preserve, sit under a tree and write stories. Her insatiable curiosity led her to work as a magazine writer, public relations practitioner and high school English teacher. Today, Karen teaches writing and storytelling to youth for Lighthouse Writers Workshop, Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities and Redline Contemporary Art Center. Find out more→ LighthouseWriters.org
PHIL PHILLIPS Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank that is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in rural America by using cooperative principles to provide competitive credit and superior service. Find out more→ FarmCreditBank.com
A native of the Rocky Mountain West, Phil grew up hunting, fishing and guiding. He ran a successful outfitting business for 15 years and was named SCI's North American Bowhunting Outfitter of the Year. For 15 years, he hosted outdoor television shows, receiving a coveted Golden Moose Award. Phil is now proud to sell land in both Texas and Colorado. Find out more→ HaydenOutdoors.com
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Property Guide U S E T H I S G U I D E TO F I N D YO U R P R O P E R T Y !
COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
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COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
PAGE
COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
PAGE
Aledo
60.2
190
Bosque
59
99
Coryell
11.4
191
Athens
1,300
180
Brazoria
130
90
Cottle
5,958
148
Austin
188
89
Brazos
Austin
925
78
Breckenridge
45,039
175
Brewster
Baca
550
89
Cottle
131,000
146
593.29
190
Crane
17,436
173
420,000
130
Crockett
13,809
160
Bandera
0.5
187
Brooks
362
153
Crosby
131,000
146
Bandera
29.33
166
Brooks
1,338
150
Culberson
12,000
134
76,185
131
347
183 146
Bandera
33.67
169
Brown
340
118
Culberson
Bandera
87
164
Brown
1,243
116
Dewitt
Bandera
120
186
Burnet
81.04
172
Dickens
131,000
Bandera
125.91
168
Burnet
367
154
Dimmit
91.51
153
Bandera
616
140
Burnet
1,003
126
Dimmit
370
163
Burnet
790
104
Bastrop
Bandera
54.41
113
Calhoun
Bastrop
279.28
184
Chambers
Bastrop
292
175
Cherokee
Bee
1,711
107
Clay
1,421
171
Dimmit
450
103
186.55
191
Dimmit
629
139
974
91
Dimmit
1,225
103
677
185
Dimmit
1,671
103
1,292.88
170
Dimmit
3,015
103
Bexar
91
145
Clay
1,961.04
170
Dimmit
5,008
137
Bexar
97
160
Clay
4,972.54
170
Donely
14,907.64
147
Bexar
170
119
Collin
100
95
Duval
246
161
Blanco
345
84
Colorado
104.78
91
Eastland
210
122
Blanco
715
184
Concho
19,900
135
Edwards
647
123
Bosque
3
191
Cooke
248
92
Edwards
869
91
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Goofy Ranch 2,355 Acres
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COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
PAGE
411
165
1,722
152
Edwards
6,570
106
Kent
3,060
149
Erath
100
129
Kent
5,693.06
148
Erath
184
162
Kerr
12
141
Fayette
476
83
Kerr
15
141
43
159
112
123
Floyd
131,000
146
Kerr
Foard
6,651
148
Kerr
Fort Bend
48
86
Kerr
116
158
Gillespie
47
82
Kerr
305
164
Gillespie
54
186
Kerr
552
162
716
104
735
161
Gillespie
100
107
Kerr
Gillespie
194.16
113
Kerr
Gillespie
208
176
Kerr
1,039
138
Gillespie
345
84
Kerr
1,360
72
Gillespie
630
76
Kerr
1,791
74
134
111 149
Goliad Graford Gray
890
104
Kimble
18.84
159
King
3,570.8
429
107
King
20,617.6
147
1,268
190
Kinney
542
128
960
149
Kinney
605
127
662
106
Grimes
49.48
144
Kinney
Grimes
2,100
147
Kinney
2,963
137
Guadalupe Hall Hays Henderson Hidalgo
121
163
Knox
6,651
148
3,413
114
La Salle
735
172
102.99
184
La Salle
800
117
99.25
115
Lamar
860
117
415
151
Lamar
1,658
118
Hudspeth
2,963
135
Lampasas
30
156
Hudspeth
35,000
183
Lampasas
39.81
156
Hudspeth
47,700
132
Lampasas
165
157
76,185
131
Lampasas
171
174
Jack
6.89
188
Laneville
250
190
Jackson
Hudspeth
1,172
90
Lee
65
129
Jeff Davis
92
132
Madison
20
182
Jeff Davis
578
133
Madison
71
90
148.16
182
Jeff Davis
113,650
131
Madison
Jim Hogg
3,817
85
Marion
200.76
109
Jim Hogg
8,100
70
Mason
3,439
104
Jim Wells
3,970
127
Matagorda
161
151
66
145
Matagorda
550
90
1,150
152
766
151
Karnes
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Gillespie
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Kendall
0.28
129
Matagorda
Kendall
53
140
Maverick
Kendall
57
187
Maverick
1,455
153
Kendall
85
107
Maverick
2,355
183
Kendall
268
158
Maverick
3,000
102
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ACRES
McCulloch
19,900
135
Nolan
4,576
183
Val Verde
10,955
62
106
150
Nueces
150
165
Val Verde
13,809
160
23,500
106
60
110
478
185
Medina
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COUNTY/CITY
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PAGE
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PAGE
Medina
191
73
Palo Pinto
520
148
Val Verde
Medina
320
121
Parker
108
189
Van Zandt
Medina
490
150
Parker
130
94
Walker
1,223
99
Walker
514
185
675
133
Webb
640
122
Medina
741
139
Pecos
Medina
1,588
101
Presidio
Medina
1,689
120
Presidio
9,580
135
Webb
1,050
102
Menard
425
112
Presidio
14,502
134
Webb
2,976
102
Menard
4,200
105
Presidio
113,650
131
Webb
3,881
88
Menard
7,800
105
Real
4,365
186
Webb
4,989
102
Menard
19,900
135
Red River
2,500
121
Webb
8,988
100
Mercury
350.71
190
Rockwall
265
87
Wharton
1,640
151
215
157
San Patricio
201
119
Wharton
3,189
152
3,600
149
San Saba
345
172
Wilson
1,008
125
Mills Mitchell Montague
265.62
114
San Saba
1,350
105
Zapata
845
115
Montague
415
108
San Saba
1,573
96
Zavala
880
152
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800
181
Montgomery
17.7
142
San Saba
3,500
105
Montgomery
23.7
143
Starr
510.6
150
131,000
146
Starr
1,906
153
Nacogdoches
257
185
Starr
8,100
70
STATE
COUNTY/CITY
ACRES
PAGE
Navarro
335
98
Stonewall
5,275
111
Alaska
Kodiak Island Borough
29
174
Navarro
530
97
Stonewall
5,938
112
Alaska
Kodiak Island Borough
-
175
Sutton
1,505
128
Arizona
Cochise
108
174
Sutton
1,840
126
Colorado
Dolores
760
174
Sutton
2,006
186
Colorado
Jefferson
239
174
Sutton
2,685
124
Colorado
Montezuma
318
88
Motley
P A R K E R
Dolce Vita Ranch
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130 Acres
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Tarrant
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160
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Colorado
Routt
107
175
Terrell
6,500
135
Missouri
Osage
955
116
Terrell
7,410
133
Missouri
Saint Clair
3,054
175
Terrell
10,500
106
Montana
Bozeman
163
179
Trinity
9,737
60
Montana
Fergus
640
174
Tyler
405
91
Montana
Gallatin
2,268
175
Uvalde
324
80
Montana
Geyser
30,974
178
Uvalde
404
168
Montana
Glendive
9,108
178
Uvalde
480
169
Montana
Jackson
2,937
178
Uvalde
715
155
Montana
Manhattan
79,582
179
Uvalde
741
139
Montana
Wilsall
13,414
179
Uvalde
742.65
186
Nebraska
Dawes
1,188
174
Uvalde
2,275
130
Nebraska
Merrick
580
174
Uvalde
2,900
138
Nebraska
Sioux
1,789
174
Uvalde
3,656
101
New Mexico
Catron
18,807
174
Uvalde
4,000
136
New Mexico
Uvalde
5,892
120
Oklahoma
Val Verde
6,570
106
Wyoming
Torrance
3,200
174
Okmulgee
5,600
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Carbon
322
174
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CONTENTS
Broker Guide U S E T H I S G U I D E TO F I N D A B R O K E R ! BROKER
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BCP Real Estate
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Swan Land Company
178
Bownds Ranches
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Tara Stark Real Estate Group | Keller Williams DFW Metro SW
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Texas LandMen
158
146
Texas Ranch Brokers
171
DBL Real Estate
182
Texas Ranch Sales, L.L.C.
116
Dullnig Ranch Sales
100
Texas Ranches For Sale
124
Foster Farm & Ranch Real Estate
150
The duPerier Texas Land Man
136
Fredericksburg Realty Group | Texas Ranch Realty Team
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Treadwell Ranch & Recreation
188
Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
174
Turner Country Properties
170
Burgher-Ray Ranch Group | Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
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Chas. S. Middleton and Son LLC
HomeLand Properties
60, 185
Hood Real Estate, Inc.
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Hunt Real Estate
187
Icon Global
180 58, 62, 130
King Land & Water
TX Ranches Real Estate | Burt Ladner Real Estate
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Whitetail Properties Real Estate
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D I M M I T
Land InvesTex, LLC
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Full Draw Ranch
Lee, Lee & Puckitt Ranch Sales and Appraisals
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370 Acres
Meek Ranch Sales
186
Ranch Investments
154
Republic Ranches, LLC
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Riley-McLean Land
184
Russell Cain Real Estate
191
Stransky Properties
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Bond Ranch 2,685 Acres
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LANE PUCKITT Broker & Partner
Lee, Lee & Puckitt Ranch Sales and Appraisals Where do you live? San Angelo, Texas Where do you work? Our firm is licensed in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. We mainly work the western half of Texas, but we have sold property all over the state. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? Being a fifth generation rancher and a second generation ranch broker, it is what I grew up with and loved. The people I get to meet doing the job I love is pretty special to me. What makes the corner of the world where you work special? The people! I’ve been fortunate enough to travel quite a lot, and there is just something special about the big/small-town feel that San Angelo and the Concho Valley offers. What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? A sound pickup, an iPhone and great network of people definitely are a must! If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Why? No question, I would pick the Concho Valley area. . . it is home. Both my wife and I get to raise our three boys with both sides of the family, and to me that is important. It takes a village!
"Work hard, play hard, be kind and love life."
What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? Love Jesus with all your heart and tell others about Him. It’s always humbling and a huge responsibility to work with His land and the animals He created. Listener or talker? I try to be a listener, but others may say otherwise. If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? Spend it with my wife and three boys. Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? That is a no brainer. . . Internet! If you could give one sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? Because Jesus died for us so that we can spend eternity with Him, try to live life serving Him by being a servant to others. Describe your perfect work day. I love land conservation, so my favorite day is showing a close friend a really pretty, well-preserved ranch. What is your most memorable deal to date? I once was meeting a broker and his client at a ranch and they never showed. So to get cell phone service, I climbed to a top of a hill to call the broker. He was at the rural airport to pick them up and he said his client never showed up and he was worried. About an hour later he called back and said his client’s plane had crashed and both died. They had flown into some fog, got disoriented and crashed. That is a memory I will never forget! It always reminds me that life is precious and be thankful every day for the blessing I have in my life.
Learn more about Lane & Lee, Lee & Puckitt Ranch Sales and Appraisals at LLPRanchLand.com or call 325-655-6989
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STEPHEN TURNER Real Estate Agent & Appraiser Turner Country Properties
Where do you live? Just south of Wichita Falls, Texas Where do you work? Turner Country Properties, officing in Wichita Falls, Texas. We cover several counties across North and West Texas. What drew you to ranch and recreational real estate? After graduating college in 2009, I went to work with my father at Turner Appraisal Company. I obtained my Certified General Appraiser License in 2015 and was primarily appraising farm, ranch and recreational properties. Overtime I grew a passion for land. Shortly after, I obtained my Sales Agent license and began selling land. What makes the corner of the world where you work special? The quality and diversity of land still at reasonable prices. What are the three most important tools in a ranch broker’s kit? A side by side or UTV to be able to efficiently tour properties; MapRight, a high-quality mapping software with endless features; being a creative problem solver. If you could call anywhere on the planet home, where would it be? Wichita Falls, Texas; it’s where I was born and raised. It’s where I live and am raising my family. What’s the most profound lesson you’ve learned from the land or its people? Never judge a book by its cover. There are all different types of land and land owners. Listener or talker? Definitely a listener. If you had one extra hour of time per day, how would you use it? I would spend more time with my wife and three kids. Would you rather be without Internet for a week or your phone? I could live without internet; my phone is a crucial part of my business. If you could give one sentence advice about how to live life, what would that be? Be honest, don’t tell people what they want to hear. Describe your perfect work day. Spending all day touring ranches for the first time, whether they’re new listings or if I am showing to a client. What is your most memorable deal to date? The large sales always stand out. A few years ago, I had a Reverse 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange client with a strict deadline of February 14th. I listed their ranch and had very little interest. We finally were able to get the property into contract the first part of February and closed it on February 14th. Every Valentine’s day I remember this deal.
Learn more about Stephen & Turner Country Properties at TurnerCountryProperties.com
"Live life like you left the gate open."
Tax Relief for Texas Landowners TA K E A DVA N TAG E O F AG - U S E VA LUAT I O N S TO LOW E R YO U R R U R A L P R O P E R T Y TA X E S . STORY FARM CREDIT BANK OF TEXAS | FINDFARMCREDIT.COM
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enjamin Franklin observed that “. . . nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Today, that prophetic statement still applies in Texas, where property taxes are a major source of revenue for the state. Fortunately, if you own rural land in the Lone Star State, there are ways to reduce your property tax burden.
Assessing Land for Productive Value
The Texas Constitution provides special property valuation methods to help rural landowners. Instead of being taxed on its market value, your agricultural land may be taxed on its productive value. The difference can be significant. That’s because the price you pay for the land
is usually much higher than the income it generates. Ag law expert Tiffany Lashmet gives the example of a 1,200-acre northwest Texas ranch. It produced $30,000 in gross revenue from cattle and hunting leases in 2015. The tax bill would have been $45,880 based on market value. Because of open space valuation, the owner paid $1,687 in property taxes. “Without these special valuation methods, farmers often would owe more in taxes than they could generate from agricultural production,” says Lashmet, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialist in agricultural law.
Helping First-time Landowners Newcomers to rural Texas may not be aware of these property tax relief options— often called agricultural tax exemptions.
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“If it’s their first time buying rural property, a lot of customers we work with don’t know about ag exemptions. They don’t realize how much they can reduce their taxes,” says Barbara Golden, credit office president with Lone Star Ag Credit in northeast Texas.
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Brett Riff of Capital Farm Credit says his team makes a point to explain ag use valuations to new customers. “An ag exemption is part of the value proposition of becoming a rural landowner,” says Riff, who’s vice president of lending strategy management. “If you’re moving from an urban area, you may lose some traditional city services, which are funded through taxes. But it is very possible to gain a larger real estate asset base while lowering your ad valorem taxes.”
Qualifying for Ag Valuations To make the most of special-use ag valuations, find out if you and your property qualify under the Texas Tax Code. Section 1-d appraisal or “agricultural use valuation” This valuation method is for farmers and ranchers who earn their living from agriculture. Both the land and landowner must qualify. The owner’s primary occupation and income source must be agriculture. And the owner must intend to use the land for agriculture in the coming year. For the previous three years, the land must have remained in continuous agricultural use. An annual application is required. Section 1-d-1 appraisal or “open space valuation” This method is for landowners who use their property for agriculture, timber or wildlife management—but don’t necessarily rely on the land as their primary income source. The property must have been used primarily for agriculture in five of the past seven years at the intensity level common for the area. Only the land qualifies. For an open-space ag valuation, land use may include: Crops • Livestock • Poultry • Fish • Cover Crops Certain Exotic Animals • Beekeeping • Timber Wildlife Management Qualifying land also can be left idle for rotation or government programs. Timberland can only be used to produce wood for ag improvements or construction, such as barns and fences, on the owner’s adjacent open-space land.
Managing for Wildlife Agricultural land can be managed for wildlife and still be valued at the agricultural tax rate. To qualify, it must be used to propagate or maintain a sustaining, breeding, migrating or wintering population of
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indigenous wild animals for human use. The landowner must implement at least three of these seven practices: 1. Controlling habitat 2. Controlling erosion 3. Controlling predators 4. Providing supplemental supplies of water 5. Providing supplemental supplies of food 6. Providing shelters 7. Making census counts to determine population Before the primary land use is changed to wildlife, the property must have qualified for open space use the previous year. When applying for this land use change, the landowner must submit a Wildlife Management Plan for Agricultural Tax Valuation. The plan details the intended management practices and native species to be managed. Species may include migrating or wintering birds and animals. Feral species don’t qualify.
Maintaining the Valuation When a property with an ag exemption sells, the new owner must reapply for the exemption. But some commercial mortgage lenders ask the buyer to remove the existing ag exemption before they’ll finance the property. Not Farm Credit. “At the loan closing, I always remind customers to stop by the county appraisal office to notify them of the change in ownership, and request continuation of the ag exemption,” says Golden. “You don’t want to let it lapse, because it can be difficult to reinstate.” That’s not the only reason. Riff warns that when land use changes or the ag exemption is lost, a tax rollback may occur. When this happens, the landowner is billed for the difference between the taxes paid and the taxes that would have been owed at fair market value for the last three years—plus interest. “This is why it’s important to work with a lender who understands the value of exemptions,” Riff says.
Applying for an Ag Valuation Applications should be submitted to your county appraisal office before May 1. You can get application forms, Wildlife Management Plan documents and more details online from the Texas Comptroller’s Office and/ or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. You also can speak with your Farm Credit lender if you have questions about agricultural property valuations. °
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ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT THE HILL COUNTRY STORY KAREN DEGER MCCHESNEY
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magine fields of lavender. . . . Now, look at a map of Texas. The Hill Country is lush with fields of this beautiful aromatic purple herb. Surprised? Lavender festivals, farms, and entrepreneurs abound in this region. Over 20 years ago, lavender cheerleader Cathy Slaughter started connecting Texas lavender growers with growers all around the world.
In a recent interview with LAND, Cathy, the interim president for Texas Lavender Association, talks about the adventurous spirit of the lavender industry in the Hill Country.
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KDM: You grew up outside of Dallas. Where do you grow lavender? CS: I live outside of Georgetown (north of Austin), east of rolling hill lavender country. We have a wholesale nursery, Gabriel Valley Farms, where we grow a lot of lavender. KDM: Is lavender a major part of your business? CS: My husband Sam and I founded Gabriel Valley Farms and we grow a full range of herbs, vegetables, and perennials. Of all the herbs we grow, lavender is the biggest top-selling one we grow. We grow lavender in a four-inch pot. Farmers tell us what varieties they want, how many, then, buy them from us and plant the lavender in their field. They either buy replacements or plants to add to their lavender fields. KDM: How did lavender make its way to the Hill Country? CS: In the U.S., lavender started out on the West Coast— California and Washington. They were ahead of the times. It seemed like up in Washington, they had direct contact with growers in Australia, New Zealand, and other European countries. That’s where they got their plant starts. It has worked its way over to Texas over the years. There was a (Texas) National Geographic photographer who was doing an article on the perfume industry in France, and while in France, they were profiling a story about lavender. He started looking here at soil and climate and thought lavender would work. A couple other people were experimenting with lavender growing around that time. National Geographic photographer Robb Kendrick was one of the first lavender growers in the Texas Hill Country and founded Hill Country Lavender in 1999. In 2006, he sold it to a former employee, Blanco native Tasha Brieger. Becker Vineyards was also an early player in lavender farming.
KDM: You have watched lavender sprout all over Texas. CS: Lavender has been catching on. Lavender growing is
still a relatively new industry in Texas—about 20 to 25 years. In agriculture, that’s a pretty short time! Everybody seems to be very mesmerized by lavender. You can say you’re going to grow rosemary or basil and it doesn’t have near the same effect as if you say you’re going to grow lavender.
KDM: How many lavender plants have you sold to date? CS: If I had to guess, we have sold 500,000 lavender plants. Our largest single order was for 10,000! KDM: So, why did you start growing lavender? CS: We grew a little bit of lavender. It has been a trial and error of learning from folks around the world, particularly people from France, which seems to be a major growing region. When the photographer came back from the photo shoot in France, he started looking around for lavender plants. The nursery owner he was working with gave him our name. He bought our lavender plants retail and decided to try growing lavender. 36
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He got mesmerized by it and wanted to up the ante and buy thousands of plants. We started growing lavender for him and a few others.
KDM: Thousands! It sounds like lavender growers rely on your nursery. CS: As more and more people were interested in lavender, most didn’t know anything about it. So, people started contacting us. People didn’t know how to prune it, fertilize it, market it. A lot of people that buy our lavender plants want to retire, move to the Hill Country and buy property. Some are looking for an agriculture exemption. Some people buy from us, then sell our lavender plants in their gift shops. KDM: Then, you decided to teach your customers and learn with them. CS: I am a school teacher by degree. I want people to know more about lavender growing. Around 2005, when we were getting into growing lavender and more people were buying plants from us, I realized most knew nothing about what they were getting into. They didn’t know anybody else doing it. That was my main motivation. If people were going to jump into lavender growing, they ought to know what they’re doing. KDM: What led you to start lavender conferences? CS: No one knew what to do with lavender after you grow it. I had lavender contacts in New Mexico, and that led to sharing their knowledge and expertise. The whole idea was bringing people together so they would feel they weren’t the lone soldier. Lavender growers need to get together and learn from each other. Gabriel Valley Farms sponsored the first two Southwest Lavender Conferences. After that, the Texas Lavender Association sponsored one, and another one was held in New Mexico where TLA partnered with New Mexico State University. Most conferences featured bus tours to local lavender farms, as well. KDM: Obviously, you grow and sell lavender for more than just the income. CS: I could take your money and sell you lavender, but I’d rather see you be successful at it. I don’t want to sell snake oil here! People need to know a little about what they’re getting into. I don’t know anybody that gets into any kind of farming that doesn’t know something about the crop they’re going to grow. Except lavender! (laughs).
KDM: Do you and Sam still personally deliver the plants? CS: That was when we were smaller! Now, we have drivers who deliver all of our plants to the retail nurseries as well as to the lavender farmers. Our trucks have racks built in them and can accommodate about 350 flats, which translates to 7,000 individual plants. KDM: You said Texas is known for corn, cattle, and cotton. Why is lavender a good fit for Texas? CS: Lavender is a drought tolerant herb and we live in a hot state. It provides alternatives to people who want to get into growing lavender, but not on a large scale. And, lavender is very versatile. It’s edible, fragrant, ornamental; attracts bees and pollinators. . . . People can make products from it; distill it for essential oil; use in culinary projects. KDM: Is lavender profitable? CS: I don’t see many people say, ‘I want to be a lavender grower and be a millionaire’! Some just want it as a secondary income or part-time income or supplemental. KDM: What species do best in Texas? CS: Lavandula x intermedia, Provence, and Grosso Lavandula x intermedia is also called Lavandin. It’s a hybrid cross between English Lavender and Portuguese Lavender and tends to grow larger and produce more flower spikes than other Lavenders. Known for its scent, Provence is a tall, aromatic variety and a favorite among soapmakers. Grosso is a French hybrid loved for its richly fragrant flowers and best in perfumes, sachets, culinary projects.
KDM: Do you have a story or fond memory from all your years in the lavender business? CS: At our first conference, there was a lady who had just written a cookbook and won awards about cooking with lavender. She opened up people’s eyes as another potential use for growing lavender. We had the lunch catered and used every recipe out of her book! KDM: What’s your advice for beginners?
CS: Do your homework first! Texas is a big state; it’s going to work better in some regions than others. There is a lavender that you can grow just about anywhere in Texas. In East Texas, I suggest a Spanish Lavender. Further south, I suggest Sweet Lavender, French Lavender or Fern Leaf. Sometimes called “rabbit ears,” Spanish Lavender is known for its fragrance. Despite its name, Sweet Lavender is not for cooking; rather, it’s used in fresh bouquets. French Lavender has the traditional purple lavender-style blooms. Often grown in herb gardens, Fern Leaf attracts butterflies and is used in oils.
KDM: What keeps you in the lavender business? CS: It’s a very magical, mystical experience. I remember being up in Washington for their lavender festival. A lady walked out into a lavender field, laid on her back and spread her arms out and took it all in. Lavender has that kind of magical feeling, that magic effect on people. No other herb does that. It’s kind of amazing. °
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Riding the Wave STORY LORIE A. WOODWARD PHOTOS SAINT TRYPHON FARM AND VINEYARDS
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ilouan “Sil” Bradford founded Saint Tryphon (pronounced tree-fon) Farm and Vineyards near Boerne to ride—and redefine—the third wave of the Texas wine industry.
“To sit shoulder to shoulder with fine wines around the world, Texas winemakers, in my mind, have to embrace what grows well here and reflects the state’s own unique terroir,” Bradford said. “To me, the fascinating thing about wine is how the character of the land and the people combine to express something completely different in every corner of the world.”
Catching a Wave
First wave winemaking pioneers laid the foundation in the early 1990s by commercially producing wines where none had been produced before. In their efforts to establish an industry, they often purchased grapes grown elsewhere, bottled the wine here and presented it as Texas wine.
Bradford, a level III sommelier, spent 12 years in the retail and wholesale wine industry managing a portfolio of 10,000 fine wines from around the world with an emphasis on high-end offerings from Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa. As he globe-trotted, he kept an eye on the Texas wine industry.
As the industry matured, second wave pioneers began searching for grape varieties that would thrive in Texas. They also sought out growers who were interested in focusing on quality over quantity. “Grapes are an agricultural commodity and for families whose livings have been based on mass producing cotton, wheat or corn, it’s a major philosophical and operational shift to transition from quantity to quality,” Bradford said. Winemakers and growers responded to the challenge. Today, Tannat, a red varietal associated with the Madiran in France, and Mourvèdre, a red varietal originating in the South of France, are now a part of the lexicon of Texas wines. With the availability of high-quality, Texas-centric grapes, third wave pioneers including Dr. Bob Young at Bending Branch Winery near Comfort and William “Bill” Blackmon and Chris Brundrett at William Chris Vineyards near Hye made their mark on the industry; they began producing wines that reflected the character of the Lone Star State and turned heads within the broader wine industry.
“I was always curious about the wine in my own backyard,” Bradford said.
“Their wines aren’t pinot noirs and Chardonnays wrapped in a Texas flag, their offerings say something about these people and this place,” Bradford said. “And Texas, with its vast geography and different climates, has a lot to say.”
Periodically, he’d taste through the state’s offerings. Early on, the Texas wines left him underwhelmed because for the most part they were “adequate but not compelling.”
He continued, “It’s the wild west of the wine world because there are so many places within the state that have untapped potential.”
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LO C AT I O N : Saint Tryphon Farm and Vineyards 24 Wasp Creek Road Boerne, Texas 78006 SaintTryphon.com Silouan@SaintTryphon.com (830) 777-6704
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Counterintuitively, the rise in craft brewing has assisted the Texas wine industry. The burgeoning interest in new, locally grown food and drink is serendipitous for Texas winemakers. According to Bradford, Texans are the fourth largest consumers of wine in the U.S. and yet less than five percent of their purchases are Texas wines. “In Texas, we just have so much room for exploration, discovery and growth,” Bradford said.
Riding the Wave at Saint Tryphon
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*Reservations are strongly recommended for individuals and small groups. Parties of 8 or more require a reservation. **Saint Tryphon is available for private events and industry tastings.
In 2011, Bradford’s own quest for new tastes and techniques took him to La Cruz de Comal, a small winery near Canyon Lake operated by Lewis Dickson, a criminal defense attorney turned winemaker. In Dickson’s wines and his tasting room, Bradford found his inspiration and a muse.
“The property is beautiful, but it is the wine that got my attention,” Bradford said. Dickson produces his wines without adding sugar, yeast, tannins or sulfites. It is unfiltered and unfined, a process for removing unwanted materials from wine in the cellar. “His process is hands-on and I was really drawn to his techniques that highlighted terroir by highlighting the fruit through minimal intervention,” he said. Bradford’s personal Texas winemaking journey began in 2013 when he purchased a six-acre property with a circa 1890s farmhouse just nine miles north of Boerne en route to Sisterdale. His dream, owning and operating a boutique winery, was clear. The timeline wasn’t. “Ours has been a self-funded, bootstrap operation,” said Bradford, noting that when the winery began, both he and his ex-wife were working full-time. “Even so, Saint Tryphon came together faster than any of us imagined.” In 2014, they erected a high fence to protect the vineyard from hungry deer. That year and the next, they planted cuttings of Blanc du Bois and Black Spanish grapes. “Our goal is to be part of the land instead of just sitting on top of it,” Bradford said. Bradford sought out fellow grape growers who share his passion for quality and sense of place. In 2016, Saint Tryphon produced its first wine using Mourvèdre and Tempranillo grown by Farmhouse Vineyards near Meadow in the Texas High Plains. The first bottle was released in February 2018. Today, Saint Tryphon uses Mourvèdre, Tannat, Tempranillo, Albariño and Cinsaut, among others from the Texas High Plains. High-quality, expressive fruit allows Bradford to produce European-style wines with “balanced ripeness and acidity and a wild character that when nurtured in the bottle will continue to develop over time.”
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W H AT ’ S I N A N A M E ? “Saint Tryphon is a Third Century Christian martyr who is the patron saint of hunters, horsemen, gardeners and grape growers. Although he is more well-known in Eastern Orthodoxy than in the West, we related to him on many levels. We are hunters, our land is home to horses and we came to grape growing through gardening. Plus, we wanted to honor someone other than ourselves with our work and our wine.” —Silouan “Sil” Bradford
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"Our goal is to be part of th e land instead of just sitting on t op of it." —SILOUAN “SIL” BRADFORD Saint Tryphon Farm and Vineyards
To achieve this authentic character, the grapes must be harvested at just the right moment to provide the right acidity and color. To further express the terroir, Bradford draws on the techniques of ancient winemakers and uses wild yeast, which occurs everywhere. The abundance and types of wild yeast depend on the variety of grapes and the growers’ farming techniques. “In my opinion, wild yeast paired with minimal intervention strengthens a wine’s sense of place and gives it a rawness and freshness that is lacking in wines that have been inoculated with cultivated yeasts,” Bradford said. By design, Saint Tryphon will never be a mega winery. At full capacity, Bradford anticipates Saint Tryphon will produce between 5,000–8,000 cases per year. “We believe that production level is what our property can sustain responsibly and well,” Bradford said. Saint Tryphon’s tasting room, which opened in February 2018, is as authentic as the wine it showcases. It is nestled in the midst of the 19th century homestead with its chickens, horses and raised bed gardens. The space was designed to be simple and rustic with touches of modern elegance. Pretense is as foreign to the experience as added sugar and other additives are to the wines. “We love people and hospitality so we created a place where we would like to hang out ourselves,” Bradford said. “We stay out of the way of the warm, welcoming vibe we’ve created and let people enjoy themselves.” Guests come from all walks of life and all levels of wine knowledge and interest. All are welcome. “If our guests want to talk wine and learn wine, we can do that, but we don’t ever preach wine,” Sil said. “If they just want to spend time with friends, we can do that too. We want the experience to be what they want it to be.”
Silouan Bradford, Proprietor and Wine Maker
Self-expression, be it for people or wines, is the reason Saint Tryphon exists.
(right) and Tres Brown, Assistant Wine Maker (left)
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“We don’t believe in manipulation,” Sil said. “We’re letting Texas be what Texas wants to be.” °
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I If you’ve ever thought about investing in the Hill Country, here are great points to consider. STORY PHIL PHILLIPS
n 1976, the same year that Hayden Outdoors was founded, my folks bought a small motel on Lake of the Pines, Texas, just outside the town of Ore City. I spent two summers and one school year loving life on the lake, catching big bass and helping my 70-year-old friend, “Catfish John,” run his trotlines. I wish it were mandatory for every 15-year-old boy to spend at least one year of school in a small Texas town. That’s where it was ingrained in me to say, “Yes sir,” “yes ma’am” and treat everyone with respect. Lessons started on my first day in class as my science teacher, Mr. Shellnut, walked me outside and down the sidewalk, passing by the windows of every classroom from Grade 1 to Grade 12, to the library where the librarian could be a witness to him using his custom-made paddle on me. The cute girl sitting in front of me in class had turned back to introduced herself and I answered, considering the Texas motto is “friendship.” Shellnut took the opportunity to set an example with the new kid. It turned out to be one of my best school years ever. I knew when we moved back to Colorado it would be a matter of time before I returned. Over the years I had a lot of hunters from Texas in my Colorado “Phil’s Bowhunting Adventures” guide and outfitting camps and was fortunate to hunt all over the Lone Star State while hosting outdoor television shows for the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Chanel and Pursuit Channel. I met some great people in the quaint Texas cities and towns along the way and learned why Texas is famous for its barbecue. As I witnessed the pride Texans felt over standing on Texas soil, I thought about how this place delivered real estate opportunities from small parcels to as big as you could dream. Then in 2016, I met up with Dax Hayden of Hayden Outdoors, who invited me to join his family’s farm, ranch and recreational real estate company to work Colorado’s Western Slope. Hayden operated in nearly 20 states—now it’s 22—so there was always the opportunity to get a second license. Already blessed to be a part of its tight-knit family of brokers and sales agents, in 2019 I was asked if I wanted to help open Texas. I jumped at the chance. Texas is big enough and diverse enough to be its own country, and there are beautiful ranches across the entire state, some better for grazing, some better for hunting and some excellent for both. Texas serves up wide open spaces for pursuing “life on the land,” which, by the way, fittingly is the name of the Hayden Outdoors TV show on RFD-TV. SUMMER 2021
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Of course, being a Rocky Mountain boy, born and bred, I loved the Texas Hill Country—the scenic Central and South Texas countryside with signature rolling hills, spring-fed rivers, fish-packed lakes and pastures full of bluebonnets. And then there is the climate that produces unique vegetation and the fact native and exotic big-game species thrive around every corner. Spanning 31,000 square miles, it is the fourth largest region in Texas, boasting everything from traditional livestock to high fences holding some of the most interesting wildlife from around the world, and there are some areas that produce fantastic wine.
A M E R I C A’ S FRIENDLIEST S TAT E The word “friendship” was adopted as the Texas state motto by the 41st Texas Legislature in February 1930. Perhaps there is no better word that is more indicative of Texans’ character or spirit—or that better explains why it’s the place so many enjoy life on the land.
As my wife, Karen, and I narrowed down our landing spot, we took an extra close look at Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Comfort. We chose a place eight miles east of Boerne with easy access to the San Antonio airport and an easy drive in any direction to hundreds of fantastic cattle and hunting ranch properties. We joined Boerne’s Clubs of Cordillera and immersed ourselves in a community featuring small-town charm despite being one of the fastestgrowing places in the state. I was excited to get up and running in 2020, just as COVID-19 hit, but not even a pandemic can keep Texas down for long. The real estate market was on fire as people traded in their city life for a new lifestyle and put their money into land—something Texas Governor Greg Abbott refers to as “the tidal wave.” But there is never a bad time to invest in land. As Mark Twain said, “Buy land, they aren’t making it anymore.” It’s the American dream to yearn for a parcel to call our own. Plus you may qualify for an exemption that decreases property taxes by the thousands if your land is used for agriculture, grazing land, timberland or wildlife conservation. All that said, people are increasingly buying land more for recreation in the midst of COVID-19, and that works too. As for why Texas, in case you missed the news reports, the Texas Economic Development & Tourism
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Office, Gov.Texas.gov/business/page/why-texas, notes it leads the nation in job creation and population growth. In 2020, Texas added more residents than any other state, with 237 new relocation and expansion projects since the pandemic. Texas is home to 50 Fortune 500 companies and is the ninth largest economy worldwide. Throw in a business-friendly atmosphere, no corporate and personal income tax and fewer regulations— and the fact Texas also is home to advanced manufacturing and energy development—and it’s tough to beat. But again, for me it’s the Hill Country for its business and year-round outdoor opportunities. This sportsman’s paradise offers great fishing and hunting for whitetail and mule deer, turkey, javelina, mountain lion, waterfowl, small game, dove and quail. Then there are all the free-range exotic wildlife species, such as the axis deer, which beats just about anything else you put on your plate. While racking up the Hill Country miles in my Ram 1500 checking out properties to list or sell, I’m always on the lookout. So while some in North Texas get to call the town of Paradise home—so-named for being a “cowboy’s paradise”—the heart of the Hill County maybe goes one better for hunters, who get to hang their hat in the town of Hunt. No wonder I’m more excited than ever to help Hayden Outdoors expand here. The company not only specializes in total real estate services, including water and mineral rights, land development, hunting leases and habitat consultation, but proven results include more than $700 million in land sales and 55 percent growth in 2020, over 1,200 transactions and 750 properties sold annually, over $1 billion in inventory and over 400,000 acres for sale. Our land brokers and agents know the lands we represent, make client service a priority, and do what we say we will. This is what put Hayden Outdoors on the map and why it has remained successful for 45 years. °
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For 36 years, the Texas Wildlife Association has hosted the state’s best family reunion.
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ildLife, our annual convention, is actually a statewide reunion for people who love wild things and wild places,” said David Brimager, TWA’s Director of Public Relations. “Although everyone comes from different walks of life, we’re all kinfolks because of our shared passion for conservation and stewardship.”
WildLife 2021 is slated for July 15–18 at the luxuriously spacious JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa (23808 Resort Parkway) in San Antonio. The premier event attracts more than 1,500 wildlife enthusiasts from across the state each year.
“Our convention delivers three days of education, top-notch networking and fun,” Brimager said. T H U R S DAY, J U LY 1 5 The event kicks off on Thursday with the 8th Annual Private Lands Summit. The day-long seminar brings in top experts and leading practitioners to provide an in-depth look at a specific topic. This year, the speakers will explore alternative income streams for landowners that run the gamut of experiences ranging from ecotourism to photography and camping. “Private land stewards voluntarily bear the costs of conservation as they care for their land,” Brimager said. “This year’s Private Lands Summit is designed to showcase successful complementary land use strategies that strengthen the bottom line.” F R I DAY, J U LY 1 6 The convention picks up speed on Friday with a host of events including the TWA Foundation Luncheon keynoted by Steve Rinella, host of the Netflix series MeatEater and author of six books on wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking. After an afternoon of association meetings, the evening is chock-full of fun. The TWA Trade Show will open its doors, giving outdoors enthusiasts access to almost 100 vendors. The artisans, merchants and SUMMER 2021
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LUNCH WITH STEVE RINELLA Steve Rinella, host of the wildly popular Netflix series MeatEater, author of six books on wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, and influential podcaster, keynotes the annual Texas Wildlife Association Foundation luncheon on Friday, July 16. "Bringing a message that is equal parts hunting, conservation, education and land-to-table eating, Steve Rinella has reinvigorated outdoor media— and created quite a following that encompasses a diverse audience," said Greg Simons, Immediate Past President of the Texas Wildlife Association Foundation. "Instead of a 'rah-rah' pep talk, Steve delivers pure, deep, knowledgeable conversations on all aspects of our hunting heritage, including the spiritual." Simons continued, "He, like TWA, uses hunting as a platform to provide conservation education to people who otherwise might overlook the natural world. We've obviously got a lot in common, but Steve also has a unique perspective on hunting, its challenges and our shared heritage, that we're excited to bring to this year's annual TWAF luncheon." T I C K E T S A R E $150/P E R S O N A N D AVA I L A B L E AT W I L D L I F E2021.C O M. A L L P RO C E E DS W I L L B E N E F I T T WA F'S E D U C AT I O N E F FO RT S. ABOUT TWAF: TWAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing ethical environmental education about wildlife and habitat conservation to Texans of all ages. The activities and programs, all of which are conducted by the Texas Wildlife Association, include hands-on classroom experiences and presentations, distance learning, science curriculum for middle school students, leadership camps, youth hunting opportunities, teacher training and adult education seminars. In 2019, TWA programs reached more than 800,000 Texans with TWA's message and mission.
service providers offer the latest in wildlife management tools, hand-crafted knives, jewelry, accessories and eye-catching fashion. “We have a waiting list for vendors who want to participate in our trade show,” Brimager said. “There is something unique for everyone.” All of the shopping helps attendees work up a big appetite for the TWA Family Reunion Dinner. The casual dinner features a sprawling buffet that allows attendees to mix-and-mingle and connect with friends—old and new. The reunion dinner immediately precedes the Statewide Texas Big Game Awards Sportsman’s Celebration sponsored by Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships. The TBGA program, which includes white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, javelina and bighorn, recognizes the hunters who harvested the qualifying animal during the past season and the land managers whose efforts produced the habitat necessary to sustain the animals. “Some of the state’s most spectacular specimens of wildlife are on display during the celebration,” Brimager said. “It’s easy to see why we say, ‘Hunting Equals Habitat.’” S AT U R DAY, J U LY 1 7 The convention’s busiest day begins early with the TWA Family Breakfast sponsored by the San Pedro Ranch. Arguably the most important meal of the day is even more important as attendees need fuel (and caffeine) to take in all of the information at the Education Seminars. This year’s topics provide important information on wildlife and habitat management, current issues in conservation, and many other topics of interest to TWA members. (Visit WildLife2021.com to check out this year’s featured topics.) After a morning of education, attendees gather for lunch and to hear the latest from the TWA’s incoming president and to witness the presentation of TWA’s most prestigious awards: TWA Ray Murski Friend of Wildlife, TWA Charly McTee Outdoor Media Award, TWA Sam Beasom Conservation Leader Award, as well as the TWA Volunteer of the Year. The event culminates with the Grand and Silent Auctions, which generate about 25 percent of the nonprofit’s operating budget for the year. “The Grand Auction is the granddaddy of them all,” Brimager said. “Our members donate hunts and experiences that generally are not available through any other source.” A partial list of Grand Auction items includes: • Exclusive hunts for trophy whitetails, mule deer, quail, nilgai and other species on private ranches; • A custom-outfitted hunting jeep by South Texas Outfitters; • A three-day Córdoba, Argentina Dove Hunt; • An all-inclusive trip to Belize; • A Del Mar Racetrack Experience; • A Kentucky Bourbon Trail Trip; • And much more. “We realize these offerings are one-of-a-kind and highly sought after—and that sometimes people’s schedules don’t allow them to attend the convention—so we’ve created opportunities for proxy bidding by phone or through an online bidding format, which anyone can sign up for on the TWA website,” Brimager said. The Silent Auction offers a wide range of unique, high-quality items ranging from feeders, blinds, optics and firearms to clothing, jewelry and art. Also included in the silent auction is an array of other hunts, fishing trips and vacation packages. “The auctions are big fun—and big fundraisers that allow TWA to make a difference for Texas wildlife day after day, year after year,” Brimager said.
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WildLife 2021 will continue the association's long-standing tradition of throwing the "family-friendliest party in Texas." All ages are welcome, and often many generations of the same families attend. "Stewardship and conservation are part of the TWA family legacy that are passed from generation to generation," David Brimager said. "It's never too early to take part." To that end, TWA staff hosts the TWA Range Riders Program for attendees' children ages 4–12 during the Friday and Saturday night events. "Range Riders is designed to show the kids a great time while teaching them the importance of conservation and introducing them to the majesty of Texas' wild places," Brimager said. "We want to encourage their future stewardship of the state's natural resources." °
Don't Miss It! Register Now! CONVENTION REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW AT WILDLIFE2021.COM
Full Member Registration = $325/person Children (18 and under) = Free Private Lands Summit = $120/person TWA Foundation Luncheon with Steve Rinella = $150/person *Partial event and special event table reservations are also available. ROOM RESERVATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE AT WILDLIFE2021.COM
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exas land markets exploded in the first quarter of 2021, posting a preliminary total of 8,147 transactions, a 33.17 percent surge over 2020 levels. (All figures reflect annualized quantities in four-quarter moving averages.) Urban dwellers fleeing cities and investmentdriven buyers led the charge into the countryside, snapping up nearly everything offered for sale. This frenzied demand drove prices 9.43 percent higher than 2020 first quarter prices. The remarkable rush of activity engulfed nearly all markets for both small and large properties. In Far West Texas, the Trans-Pecos region bucked the trend where large property sales continued to languish in the doldrums inspired by collapsed oil prices.
Northeast Texas: Volume of sales expanded 27.18 percent while prices escalated 12.63 percent to $5,448 per acre. Total acreage increased 22.15 percent to 82,329 acres. These results drove total dollar volume up 37.58 percent to $448.5 million. These developments reflect strong demand emanating from the cities and engulfing the entire region.
Gulf Coast – Brazos Bottom: The volume of sales jumped 44.75 percent from 2020, but the total acres sold only increased 5.88 percent, suggesting a large number of smaller tracts in the current market. Price increased a solid 10.62 percent to $7,031 per acre. The high price but low acreage led to a modest 17.12 percent increase in total dollar volume at $275.1 million.
Statewide prices settled at $3,249 per acre, an all-time high for rural properties. Many smaller properties sold, causing the typical tract size to fall 21.63 percent to 1,051 acres. A total of 585,372 acres changed hands, a 20.76 percent increase over 2020. The flood of transactions pushing up prices produced a record total dollar volume in the market of $1.90 billion, up 32.15 percent from last year.
South Texas: Activity increased substantially in the region to the south of San Antonio with sales volume increasing 27.71 percent and prices remaining steady at $3,952 per acre, virtually unchanged from 2020. Total acres grew 31.29 percent driving total dollar volume up 30.89 percent to $240.9 million.
Panhandle and South Plains: Activity moved modestly up in this region with sales increasing 13.87 percent. Prices actually fell 4.51 percent to $1,122 per acre continuing a trend toward lower overall prices. However, the decline decelerated from 2020 results and the total acreage increased 56.42 percent. That increase in acreage cause a 49.37 percent rise in the total dollar volume.
Austin – Waco – Hill Country: Markets in this region posted a solid 7.02 percent increase in price to $4,422 per acre accompanied by a 36.44 percent increase in sales volume. The 23.15 percent increase in total acres sold contributed to the 31.80 percent increase in total dollar volume to $548.8 million.
Far West Texas: Activity in the Permian Basin oil play had driven this market for the past several years. When oil prices collapsed in 2020, so did demand for large properties in this region. The number of sales dropped 22.61 percent with acreage falling 65.69 percent. The market focus switched from desert rangelands for energy exploration to desirable mountain properties. So, the region posted few sales at very high prices. The lack of activity makes it difficult to find reliable pricing information.
The desire to escape problems in the urban environment as well as a search for a safe haven for capital has sparked a stampede to the countryside. Undoubtedly, the pandemic and urban unrest prompted this invasion. Many observers fear that market activity at these levels will not last. However, nothing on the horizon points to a diminution in demand for safe space in the countryside. The coming months will likely see a continuing scramble for land with increasing upward pressure on prices. That trend seems likely even if the pandemic does not fade as currently expected. Legions of workers have discovered that they can do their jobs from remote locations, prompting them to seek out places that they prefer to live. At some point, the demand inspired by current societal developments may wane, but no current developments seem poised to cause buyers to retreat. °
West Texas: This region experienced robust activity with a 47.46 percent increase in the number of sales and a 2.24 percent increase in price to $1,691 per acre. Total acreage sold exploded up 79.50 percent to 135,556 acres, contributing to the 83.52 percent increase in total dollar volume to $229.2 million. The market was very active with increasing demand pressure.
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23. Icon Global Group
Reported Sold Price: $11,950,000 1,369± Acres | Henderson County
24. Williams Trew Real Estate
Allen Crumley Reported Sold Price: $11,700,000 99.8± Acres | Denton County
25. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $10,950,000 1,559± Acres | Johnson County
26. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $10,856,575 9,085± Acres | Edwards & Kinney Counties
27. Monning Ranch Group
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Compass Real Estate Wright Monning Reported Sold Price: $10,500,000 210± Acres | Henderson County
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty
28. Ranch Investments
Reported Sold Price: $10,253,250 3,255± Acres | Lampasas County
James Sammons III Reported Sold Price: $31,645,378 9,154.78± Acres in Jeff Davis County
2. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $25,000,000 7,300± Acres | Zavala County
3. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $22,000,000 41,000± Acres | Cochran County
9. Compass Real Estate Texas LLC Gary Dolch Reported Sold Price: $17,500,000 475± Acres | Gillespie County
10. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s
International Realty James Sammons III Reported Sold Price: $17,500,000 4,772± Acres | Jeff Davis County
29. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC 16. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $14,300,000 1,508± Acres | Bexar County
17. La Gloria Land Company
Matt Mann Reported Sold Price: $13,925,000 3,016± Acres | Live Oak County
18. Land Advisors Organization
4. FindARanch.com
11. Chas S. Middleton and Son
5. Republic Ranches, LLC
12. Republic Ranches, LLC
6. Republic Ranches, LLC
13. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
20. Whitetail Properties Real Estate
7. Hodde Real Estate Co
14. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC
21. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
Tyler Wright Reported Sold Price: $22,000,000 19,840± Acres | Menard County
Reported Sold Price: $20,100,000 5,076± Acres | Jackson County
Reported Sold Price: $20,000,000 298.57± Acres | Nueces County
Randy Hodde Reported Sold Price: $19,200,000 89.05± Acres | Washington County
8. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $18,874,334 31,721.57± Acres | Briscoe County
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Reported Sold Price: $16,250,000 5,000± Acres | Brooks County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $16,000,000 6,963± Acres | La Salle & McMullen Counties
Cash McWhorter Reported Sold Price: $16,000,000 1,833± Acres | McLennan County
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Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $14,750,000 9,754± Acres | Hutchinson County
Hall Guggolz Reported Sold Price: $13,654,125 1,057± Acres | Burnet County
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TT Ranch Group Reported Sold Price: $13,500,000 1,571± Acres | Henderson County
Joey Bellington Reported Sold Price: $13,200,000 14,500± Acres | Stonewall County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $13,200,000 1,200± Acres | Blanco County
22. Dan W. Kinsel III Ranch Broker, LLC Dan W. Kinsel III Reported Sold Price: $12,500,000 2,600± Acres | Falls County
Reported Sold Price: $10,000,000 2,383± Acres | Mitchell County
30. Hoffman International Properties Marilyn Hoffman Reported Sold Price: $10,000,000 50± Acres | Denton County
31. Newland Real Estate
Everette Newland Reported Sold Price: $9,975,240 88.73± Acres | Denton County
32. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $9,900,000 400± Acres | Washington County
33. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $9,700,000 1,578± Acres | Llano County
34. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $9,550,000 1,600± Acres | Jackson County
35. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $9,495,000 1,423± Acres | Palo Pinto County
36. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $9,249,000 718± Acres | Austin County
37. Newland Real Estate
Everette Newland Reported Sold Price: $8,944,784 30± Acres | Denton County
38. Chas S. Middleton and Son
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $8,919,541 8,145.7± Acres | Fisher, Jones & Stonewall Counties
39. Whitetail Properties Real Estate Joey Bellington Reported Sold Price: $8,900,000 593.61± Acres | Fayette County
40. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $8,563,800 2,676± Acres | Uvalde County
41. Texas Ranch Brokers, LLC
Drew Colvin & Mike Bacon Reported Sold Price: $8,449,824 1,626± Acres | Burnet & Lampasas Counties
42. West Pole Partners, LLC
Sonny Allen Reported Sold Price: $8,028,000 2,676± Acres | Uvalde County
43. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,929,775 14,035± Acres | Val Verde County
44. Ekdahl Nelson Real Estate
John Ekdahl, Broker Reported Sold Price: $7,850,000 1,753± Acres | Wise County
45. Lee, Lee & Puckitt
Ranch Sales and Appraisals Reported Sold Price: $7,850,000 3,416.08± Acres | Tom Green County
46. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,670,000 200± Acres | Comal County
47. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Jordan Shipley Reported Sold Price: $7,600,000 608.51± Acres | Blanco County
48. TexasLand.com
DMTX Realty Group Reported Sold Price: $7,490,000 305± Acres | Hays County
49. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,370,750 294.83± Acres | Nueces County
50. Realty Austin
Craig Van Engelen Reported Sold Price: $7,368,000 205.19± Acres | Hays County
51. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,243,600 3,500± Acres | Liberty County
52. Carlisle Real Estate
Ryan Koonsman Reported Sold Price: $7,222,456 1,367.9± Acres | Bosque County
53. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
69. Williams Trew Real Estate
54. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
70. Ranchland Real Estate
Patrick McNamara Reported Sold Price: $7,016,749 655± Acres | Hays County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $6,995,000 1,472± Acres | Frio County
55. Lee, Lee & Puckitt
Ranch Sales and Appraisals Reported Sold Price: $6,971,875 11,155± Acres | Kent County
56. Superior Land Network
Superior Land Auctions Jenni Winegarner Reported Sold Price: $6,894,000 4,500± Acres | Ward County
57. West & Swope Ranches
Reported Sold Price: $6,800,000 1,075± Acres | Smith County
58. Stransky Properties
Stephen Stransky Reported Sold Price: $6,675,000 310± Acres | Kendall County
59. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $6,575,000 4,344± Acres | Kinney County
60. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $6,500,000 2,000± Acres | Brown County
61. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $6,052,267 13,468± Acres | Pecos County
62. Wildlife Land Co.
James Preston Reported Sold Price: $6,025,000 531.45± Acres | Llano County
63. Coldwell Banker
Mark Campbell & Associates Reported Sold Price: $6,000,000 2,000± Acres | Brown County
64. Keller Williams Land
Robert Pahmiyer Reported Sold Price: $6,000,000 68.13± Acres | Travis County
65. Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate Teresa Stephens Lee Reported Sold Price: $6,000,000 2,000± Acres | Brown County
66. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,985,000 3,000± Acres | Maverick County
Allen Crumley Reported Sold Price: $5,750,000 407± Acres | Parker County
Reported Sold Price: $5,750,000 381.88± Acres | Hays County
71. Whitetail Properties
Bryan Ray Reported Sold Price: $5,725,000 2,616± Acres | Sutton County
72. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $5,709,951 8,459± Acres | Val Verde County
73. Plumley Realty
Sammy or Cody Plumley Reported Sold Price: $5,702,763 4,570± Acres | Edwards County
74. Keller Williams
Gary Steele Reported Sold Price: $5,666,497 363.23± Acres | Hays County
75. Foster Farm & Ranch
Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,651,750 2,405± Acres | Zavala County
76. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,623,730 2,254± Acres | Zavala County
77. Lake Life Team brokered by
eXp Realty, LLC Tony Pippenger Reported Sold Price: $5,600,000 940± Acres | Llano County
78. Keller Williams Land
Robert Pahmiyer Reported Sold Price: $5,525,000 1,066± Acres | Burnet County
79. Superior Town & Country LLC Bobby Hunt Reported Sold Price: $5,500,000 577± Acres | Travis County
80. Gillispie Land Group
Shawn Gillispie Reported Sold Price: $5,460,000 3,852± Acres | Parmer County
81. Rocking K Realty & Auctions
Ryan Busse Reported Sold Price: $5,456,500 1,559± Acres | Cameron County
82. Russ and Company Real Estate Investment LLC Reagan M Singer Reported Sold Price: $5,453,339 898± Acres | Blanco County
85. Kuper Sotheby’s
International Realty Amy Dutton Reported Sold Price: $5,300,000 134± Acres | Gillespie County
86. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,300,000 134± Acres | Gillespie County
87. United Country Real Estate
1836 Realty Group Dustin Ray Reported Sold Price: $5,270,000 475± Acres | Kendall County
88. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,250,000 750± Acres | Medina County
89. HHH Land Co. LLC
Hunt H. Hellums Reported Sold Price: $5,223,276 654.3± Acres | Williamson County
90. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,200,000 809± Acres | McMullen County
91. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,165,000 2,292± Acres | Bowie County
92. Turner Country, LLC
Stephen Turner Reported Sold Price: $5,130,000 3,206.82± Acres | Clay County
93. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $5,099,895 2,081.59± Acres | Trinity County
94. Foster Properties Real Estate Margot Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 2,264.81± Acres | Hill County
95. La Gloria Land Company
Matt Mann Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 1,200± Acres | Live Oak County
96. Stanberry and Associate
Scott Daves Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 287.74± Acres | Hays County
97. David O Faust, Broker
David Faust Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 445± Acres | Gonzales County
98. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,000,000 460± Acres | Anderson County
67. Century 21 Harvey Properties
83. Navasota Realty
99. Williams Trew Real Estate
68. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
84. Oldham Goodwin Group, LLC
100. HomeLand Properties
Rusty Lowe Reported Sold Price: $5,900,000 1,046± Acres | Red River County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,873,872 1,676± Acres | Frio County
Nancy Perry Reported Sold Price: $5,447,000 419± Acres | Grimes County
Jay Tjoelker Reported Sold Price: $5,368,585 1,309.41± Acres | Falls County
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Allen Crumley Reported Sold Price: $4,997,500 13± Acres | Tarrant County
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $4,976,115 780± Acres | Montgomery County SUMMER 2021
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F I RS T Q UA RT E R 202 1 20. Compass Real Estate Texas LLC Gary Dolch Reported Sold Price: $7,500,000 343± Acres | Gillespie County
21. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $7,250,000 645± Acres | Kendall County
22. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,250,000 645± Acres | Kendall County
23. HomeLand Properties
Andy Flack Reported Sold Price: $7,019,180 2,005± Acres | Walker County
24. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $7,000,000 1,400± Acres | Bosque County
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25. Markham Realty, Inc.
Reported Sold Price: $7,000,000 2,608± Acres | Houston County
Chas S. Middleton and Son
2. TT Ranch Group
Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $26,350,000 5,980± Acres | Bosque County
3. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $25,500,000 9,252± Acres | Frio County
4. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $24,000,000 10,000± Acres | Brewster County
5. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $13,500,000 3,048± Acres | Montague County
6. Horseshoe Bay ONE Realty
8. Stillwaters Land Co.
Clayton Leverett Reported Sold Price: $12,500,000 1,375± Acres | Llano County
9. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Karen Gulick Reported Sold Price: $12,348,000 2,058± Acres | Medina County
10. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $11,777,700 913± Acres | Llano County
11. Topper Real Estate
Laura Smith Reported Sold Price: $11,350,000 60± Acres | Blanco County
12. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $9,950,000 1,330± Acres | Bandera County
Diana Wright Reported Sold Price: $13,200,000 0.71± Acres | Llano County
7. TT Ranch Group
Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $12,850,000 2,974± Acres | Bosque County
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26. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $6,942,780 4,644± Acres | King County
Sam Middleton Reported Sold Price: $40,385,000 41,000± Acres Haskell, Jones & Stonewall Counties
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Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $9,650,613 4,838± Acres | Kerr County
27. Republic Ranches, LLC 14. Bill Johnson & Associates
Real Estate Company Kim Zapalac Reported Sold Price: $8,800,000 718± Acres | Austin County
Reported Sold Price: $6,900,000 1,150± Acres | Lee County
28. Compass Real Estate Texas LLC Gary Dolch Reported Sold Price: $6,750,000 10.85± Acres | Travis County
15. Dan W. Kinsell III Ranch Broker, LLC 29. Coldwell Banker Commercial LRG Dan W. Kinsel III Reported Sold Price: $8,496,000 2,832± Acres | La Salle County
16. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Karen Gulick Reported Sold Price: $7,950,000 1,289± Acres | Atascosa County
Tommy Lewis Reported Sold Price: $6,700,000 1,475.25± Acres | Hudspeth County
30. Ranch Investments
Reported Sold Price: $6,608,175 783± Acres | Burnet County
17. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
31. TT Ranch Group
18. Turner Country, LLC
32. Mark Hubbard Ranch Properties
19. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
33. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $7,900,000 645± Acres | Kerr County
Stephen Turner Reported Sold Price: $7,653,375 3,401.5± Acres | Clay County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $7,502,350 2,270± Acres | Uvalde County
Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $6,164,693 725± Acres | Henderson County
Mark Hubbard, Broker & Jared Capt, Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $6,000,000 1,779± Acres | Jim Wells County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,999,550 1,739± Acres | Uvalde County
34. Hood Real Estate Inc
50. Green and Associates
67. HomeLand Properties, Inc.
84. Frazier Ranch Sales
35. Foster Farm and Ranch
51. Coldwell Banker, Mark Campbell
68. Ranch Investments
85. Markham Realty, Inc.
36. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
52. Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited
69. Cunningham Real Estate
86. Behrens Ranch Sales
Howard W. Hood Reported Sold Price: $5,995,000 388± Acres | Grimes County
Chad Foster Reported Sold Price: $5,882,400 1,548± Acres | Zavala County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $5,850,000 3,100± Acres | McMullen County
37. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $5,850,000 554± Acres | Hays County
38. Christie’s International
Real Estate - Ulterre Eric Walsh Reported Sold Price: $5,764,000 880± Acres | Palo Pinto County
39. Lewis Whitaker Real Estate LLC DBA Whitaker Real Estate Lewis Whitaker Reported Sold Price: $5,700,000 5,412.64± Acres | Armstrong County
40. Williams Trew Real Estate
Stephen Reich Reported Sold Price: $5,650,000 341± Acres | Parker County
41. Texas Luxury and Land
Haley Holden Reported Sold Price: $5,477,172 1,505.9± Acres | Bosque County
42. Fore Premier Properties
Laura Fore Reported Sold Price: $5,437,965 249.28± Acres | Kerr County
43. TexAg Real Estate Services, Inc. Larry Kokel & Ron Leps Reported Sold Price: $5,412,312 568± Acres | Bastrop County
44. Trinity Country Real Estate
Matt Milligan Reported Sold Price: $5,399,000 553± Acres | Palo Pinto County
45. Horseshoe Bay ONE Realty
Diana Wright Reported Sold Price: $5,305,800 717.94± Acres | Llano County
46. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Marc Sherron Reported Sold Price: $5,136,000 428± Acres | Blanco County
47. Mock Ranches, Keller Williams Realty Mock Ranches Group Reported Sold Price: $5,105,269 308± Acres | Hays County
48. Chip Cole & Associates,
Ranch Brokers Chip Cole Reported Sold Price: $4,800,000 1,938.6± Acres | Menard County
49. King Land & Water LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $4,750,000 202± Acres | Gillespie County
Hal Bazar Reported Sold Price: $4,692,450 313.37± Acres | Montgomery County
& Associates Kimon Faubion, Land and Ranch Team Reported Sold Price: $4,652,417 1,358± Acres | Mills County
Colt Haack Reported Sold Price: $4,600,000 64.02± Acres | Harris County
53. TX Lake & Land Real Estate Group Matt Wood Reported Sold Price: $4,550,000 494± Acres | Henderson County
54. T2 Real Estate
Troy Corman Reported Sold Price: $4,487,000 965± Acres | Lavaca County
55. TT Ranch Group
Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $4,470,000 657± Acres | Henderson County
56. Hunt Real Estate
Rochelle Hunt Reported Sold Price: $4,400,000 973.46± Acres | Bandera County
57. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $4,394,500 1,100± Acres | Kendall County
58. RE/MAX Kerrville
Reported Sold Price: $4,300,000 1,649± Acres | Kerr County
John Paul Lampson Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 424.89± Acres | Walker County
Reported Sold Price: $3,887,000 338± Acres | Hays County
Reported Sold Price: $3,835,929 670.56± Acres | Milam County
70. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,833,250 1,644± Acres | Duval County
71. Scott Land Company, LLC
Ben G. Scott Reported Sold Price: $3,811,368 2,628.53± Acres | Castro County
72. Burgher-Ray Ranch Sales
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Harlan Ray & David Burgher Reported Sold Price: $3,800,000 254± Acres | Grayson County
73. Republic Ranches, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $3,750,000 274.53± Acres | Williamson County
74. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $3,709,450 1,483.78± Acres | Coryell County
75. Topper Real Estate
Rodney Topper Reported Sold Price: $3,702,965 200.28± Acres | Blanco County
59. Homestead and Ranch Real Estate
76. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
60. Longhorn Realty - A Texas
77. Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC
Ryan Smith Reported Sold Price: $4,250,000 1,331± Acres | McMullen County
Land Brokerage Don Honeycutt, Broker/ALC Reported Sold Price: $4,245,614 161.63± Acres | Travis County
61. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Reported Sold Price: $4,200,000 234± Acres | Gillespie County
Randy Cadwallader Reported Sold Price: $3,692,500 1,055± Acres | Uvalde County
Blake Hortenstine Reported Sold Price: $3,659,767 1,190.95± Acres | Stephens County
78. King Land & Water, LLC
Tammy, James & Harrison King Reported Sold Price: $3,648,000 7,296± Acres | Pecos County
62. JVL Farm and Ranch
79. Craig Hanley
63. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
80. Walker Land & Cattle Co.
64. Dullnig Ranches | Kuper Sotheby’s
81. Capital Ranch Sales
Jerrett V. Lamb Reported Sold Price: $4,200,000 965± Acres | Bandera County
Robert Dullnig, Director/Broker Assoc. Reported Sold Price: $4,177,250 1,085± Acres | Frio County
Marc Sherron Reported Sold Price: $3,995,000 890± Acres | Gillespie & Kimble Counties
65. Risinger Realty
Kelli L. Risinger Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 693.44± Acres | Live Oak County
66. TT Ranch Group
Tyler Thomas Reported Sold Price: $3,950,000 436± Acres | Smith County
Reported Sold Price: $3,562,500 95± Acres | Williamson County
Michael Hess Reported Sold Price: $3,523,800 850± Acres | Lee County
Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 1,906.46± Acres | La Salle County
82. Texas Ranch Sales, LLC
Gene Palmieri Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 454± Acres | Robertson County
83. JB Ranch & Land Group
Compass Real Estate Brenda Moerschell Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 26.5± Acres | Collin County
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Kenny Frazier Reported Sold Price: $3,500,000 1,186± Acres | Shackelford County
Reported Sold Price: $3,378,049 965.16± Acres | Walker County
Blake Behrens Reported Sold Price: $3,360,000 1,920± Acres | Schleicher County
87. Corey Lehmann
Reported Sold Price: $3,335,000 2,081± Acres | Edwards County
88. Swope & Young Land Company Reported Sold Price: $3,270,000 817± Acres | Robertson County
89. Ranch Investments
Reported Sold Price: $3,250,000 500± Acres | Burnet County
90. West & Swope Ranches
Reported Sold Price: $3,240,000 432± Acres | Comal County
91. Wendy Cline Properties Group Wendy Cline Reported Sold Price: $3,225,000 131.12± Acres | Harris County
92. RES-Real Estate Services
Charles B. McKissick Reported Sold Price: $3,205,000 160.25± Acres | Collin County
93. Mossy Oak Properties of Texas Northeast Texas Division Steve Baxter Reported Sold Price: $3,200,000 1,346± Acres | Kaufman County
94. Simpson Ranches & Land LLC Anthony Simpson Reported Sold Price: $3,159,715 486.11± Acres | Bexar County
95. Don Quick & Associates, Inc. Zachary Flores Reported Sold Price: $3,100,000 81.69± Acres | Williamson County
96. Ranch Investments
Reported Sold Price: $3,066,800 447± Acres | Burnet County
97. Chip Cole & Associates,
Ranch Brokers Chip Cole Reported Sold Price: $3,030,000 3,425± Acres | Presidio County
98. Stephens Ranch Hand Real Estate Teresa Stephens Lee Reported Sold Price: $3,025,000 100± Acres | Brown County
99. Mock Ranches, Keller Williams Realty Chad Andrus Reported Sold Price: $3,006,960 750± Acres | Liberty County
100. Clayton - Waggoner Properties LLC Tim McGinty Reported Sold Price: $3,000,000 786± Acres | Bosque County SUMMER 2021
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B R E WS T E R R A N C H E S Brewster Ranches is an assemblage of 22 properties (420,000± acres) in Brewster County that have been carefully acquired over decades to include some of the most amazing and important habitats and land features outside the one million acres of public lands to the south in Big Bend. This complex includes historic ranches such as Bullis Gap, Rancho Verde, San Francisco Creek, Chaney, Cow Creek, Slaughter, Asa Jones, Gage Holland, Tesnus, Dove, South Pope, YE Mesa, Bear Creek, Ocotillo and Love Dog Canyon, all of which make up this expanse of West Texas. PRESENTED BY KING LAND & WATER
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T R I N I T Y FO R E S T Own a piece of Trinity Forest through a selective breakup of this 9,737-acre historic forestry tract in Trinity County. In a great location, this property has excellent public road frontage and access and as well as an internal road system for forestry operations and recreation. There is extensive frontage on State Highway 94 (a state-maintained paved highway) and Fountain Creek Road (a county-maintained rock road). Big rolling hills to water-filled creeks can be found here in addition to beautiful views. Take your pick from convertible young timber to mature pine/hardwood trees. PRESENTED BY HOMELAND PROPERTIES
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A world unto itself
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he highly improved 4M Ranch is a world unto itself with an incredible suite of world-class improvements including a 5,000-foot paved runway, crushed rock roads, headquarters complex and, set out miles away on a limestone perch, a truly remarkable 10,000± square-foot home with infinity pool peering down at the four miles of Lower Pecos River frontage below. Stunning, complete and perfect are words that come to mind. Located 16 miles north of Langtry on countymaintained Pandale Road, the ranch includes a scenic, wild segment of the Lower Pecos River and its spring-fed, gin-clear waters. 4M Ranch is a turnkey paradise.
4M Ranch was home to the Pecos culture of hunter/gatherers dating back 4,000 years, who left a legacy of extensive rock art over 8,000 square miles. The area was also known for pioneers of the late 1800s such as Judge Roy Bean at Langtry, and his “law West of the Pecos,” as well as Lieutenant John Bullis, commander of the Seminole Indian Scouts fighting in the Pecos River skirmishes in 1870. Today, the Pecos River is a ranch and recreation neighborhood with a wilderness multi-night, world-class canoe and kayak experience to enjoy. Cross through high canyon walls in a series of rapids and pools with world-class, clear-water fishing in one of the most unique float trips in North America.
Main Lodge & Guest House
Past the headquarters complex, three miles along a flat ridge on a beautiful winding road, is the stunning main house and guest house. The site, out on a limestone knife point towering over the river canyon 400 feet below, takes your breath away. Electricity all the way from the headquarters to this homesite is buried, protecting the landscape views. The main house is a 10,000± square-foot custom rock home with impeccable landscaping and interior finishes. The large master has two bathrooms, one containing a glass shower with a stunning river view. Four guest suites all have large, private full baths, views and separate outside entrances, and an upstairs bunkroom has four queen bunks, two full baths and a laundry room. The office has a custom desk set into a window nook with river views.
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4M Ranch has a conservation easement on 90 percent of the property with the ability to divide the ranch into five tracts with five large building envelopes. This is part of a regional conservation effort to help maintain the wild character and spring flow of this important river stretch. 4M Ranch has completed the tasteful construction and creation of one of the finest improved live-water properties in Texas. The Lower Pecos River is fed by a series of springs starting south of I-10, the largest, Caroline Spring, being located on the 19,500-acre Independence Creek Preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy 50 miles upstream. This protected outflow of the EdwardsTrinity Aquifer changes the river into a spring-fed reach with water quality rivaling the Devils River to the east, although here it is much more private!
The kitchen has many amenities including a large, custom island with barstools for 10 and namebrand appliances. The kitchen and a bar area have pass-through windows to the outside patios. The game room has a surround sound entertainment center, fireplace, large view windows, shuffleboard and sliding doors to a private outdoor patio overlooking a canyon which feeds into the Pecos River. Huge outdoor covered porches around the back of the house provide a variety of sitting areas, dining areas and bars, all with steps down to multi-level limestone patios surrounding a pool and fire pit. The custom infinity pool/hot spa is bordered by custom stonework providing stunning, unobstructed views of the Pecos River below. A separate, cantilevered wine and cigar building with glass doors and outside porch looks into the confluence of Goat Canyon and the Pecos River. The guest house has two large bedrooms, a great room with bar and a kitchen. Wall-size sliding doors open onto a large, covered porch with views of the river canyon. A covered shooting porch and skeet range has seven remote-controlled throwers
contained in all-weather housings and a rifle range toward the river with multiple targets reaching out to 800 feet.
are covered and have a concrete foundation to accommodate vehicles, tractors, hunting trucks and various equipment.
Headquarters Complex
There is also a paved, 5,000’x80’ paved airstrip (48TE) with a covered, drive-through airplane or jet steel shade structure on the taxiway and a high fence for deer protection.
Living quarters include a foreman’s house, a ranch worker’s house and an overflow house for ranch guests with a large covered porch.
The four miles of river frontage on 4M Ranch is one of a kind on the Lower Pecos, which generally is shrouded with huge limestone bluffs and cliffs. Here, there is an all-weather road that gently falls off the hill at the main house to the river’s edge. With over a mile of Pecos River accessible by vehicle to water’s edge, you can literally drive within the flat limestone riverbed where you can easily load and offload canoes and kayaks. There are incredible swimming areas with shallow runs and deeper natural pools. Large yellow limestone bluffs on the opposite riverbanks capture light for incredible sunrise and sunset colors. There is also easy access into the mouth of Goat Canyon where you can hike to hanging fern springs and miles of tributary canyon bottoms.
The Headquarters complex is the working hub of the ranch and contains a variety of quality improvements accessed through a private electric high-fence gate on a crushed rock road.
Other improvements include an electric-pump water well with an indigenous rock tank swimming pool and deck, a dog kennel and game bird aviary. A large metal barn and equipment shop boasts state-of-the-art deer cleaning facilities and a walk-in cooler. Overhead doors provide easy access into the shop. The barn has two secondstory exterior efficiency apartments, and below the efficiency apartments is a two-bedroom, fullkitchen bunkroom for extra hunters or pilots visiting the ranch. The north and south of the barn
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Deer Hunting Amenities
The remaining ranch has over 30 miles of easyaccess crushed rock roads with culverts that give access to a diversity of habitats for hunting. Improvements here include 23 elevated deer blinds with 23 protein and 23 corn feeders as well as water troughs and bird waterers fed by a poly pipe system from six high-capacity solar wells and elevated storage. Three year-round water surface tanks are also fed by well water. There are five+ plowed food plots for dove and deer feed. Whitetail deer genetics and enhanced breeding bucks and does were introduced in 2000, and deer have been intensely bred for release on the ranch. There are six whitetail breeding pens with water and shade structures as well as a high-fence large trap next to the pens. A 1,758-acre high-fenced mule deer pasture has three breeding pens. The “Promontory,” the highest point on the ranch, is in the mule deer pasture and has a rock patio/wind break/sundowner pavilion with firepit, stone picnic table and cooking grill. A high-security fence runs along three sides of the ranch, excluding the river.
Habitat & Wildlife
The ranch is situated at the convergence of three biologically distinct eco-regions in Texas; the Texas Hill Country to the east, the Chihuahuan Desert to the west and the subtropical Tamaulipan Brushland to the south, creating one of the
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most unique wildlife habitats in the state. From ocotillo and sotol to oak and juniper woodlands, to persimmon and ceniza, the ranch represents a crossroads of diverse habitats. The property’s browse and grasslands are in excellent condition as the ranch has focused on its wildlife resources with today’s recreation uses of hunting, fishing, canoeing and enjoyment of the scenic beauty in mind. Native grasses, forbs, browse, brush, cacti and trees not only provide excellent habitat for game species such as mule deer, quail, dove, turkey, mountain lion, aoudad, bobcat and fox but also for non-game species such as bear, Texas horned lizard, neotropical songbirds, Texas tortoise, Rio Grande beaver and native fish species. Elevations are between 1,300 and 2,000 feet with numerous steep carved limestone canyons, some with 200-foot sheer faces. The combination of river, canyons, topography, browse and habitat creates a wildlife-rich environment for both the hunter and wildlife watcher. This ranch has a special significance in the large deer harvested each year, and through its carefully implemented MLD Program with TPWD, the size and numbers are flourishing and second to none in this region of Texas. Deer harvested on the ranch over the past three years have included several bucks that have scored in excess of 240 and one over 300. The river itself is an important body of water for the region with its native fish and fauna, as well as
game fish like small and largemouth bass, black bass and catfish. From fly fishing in the shoals and riffles to bottom fishing the clear deep holes, this ranch is an angler’s dream.
Water
The Lower Pecos River, much like the nearby Devils River, is supported by area springs as outflow from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer and is located in one the most intact river environments in Texas, offering unique streamside habitat such as willow, live oak, hackberry, mesquite, river cane and many riparian plants, including a wide diversity of flowers and blooming cacti. Much of the Lower Pecos is hidden behind dense stands of river cane, but not this property. You can walk for miles along the river frontage with hundreds of swimming holes and areas perfect for canoeing, fishing or just lying on the smooth rocks next to its shallows. It is recreation at its best. The Lower Pecos River area is all private land with limited access for launching canoes, creating a wilderness quality usually found only in our country’s largest national parks. Along with the four miles of river frontage, there are four solar-powered and two electric wells serving 16 water toughs and 40 small ground tanks for birds as well as three supplemented surface tanks. Tinajas in the deep canyons are abundant, and a series of springs within Goat Canyon and along the Pecos provide year-round natural water. °
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Estrella Ranch
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8,100 Acres
camaraderie & privacy.
Jim Hogg & Starr Counties Recent price reduction. With its combination of rugged South Texas brush and grassland savannahs, the Rancho Estrella, located 42 miles southwest of Hebbronville, is like two ranches in one. Encompassing approximately 8,100 acres in Jim Hogg and Starr Counties, the ranch provides incredible hunting and superlative privacy for its owners and their guests. Water for wildlife and livestock is plentiful. The Rancho Estrella has nine water wells, two of which are run on solar pumps and the remainder on electric submersible pumps. There are also four stock tanks, three of which are supplemented by water from the wells; the other relies on rainwater. Plus, there are more than 30 wildlife waterers scattered throughout the property. Managed for wildlife for almost three decades, the Rancho Estrella is home to white-tailed deer, bobwhite and scaled quail, Rio Grande turkeys, javelina, dove and feral hogs. While quail hunting occurs regularly on the ranch, the native population has been supplemented with pen-raised birds to keep the numbers stable. In addition to healthy populations of native game, the ranch has a full complement of desirable exotics: sable antelope, scimitarhorned oryx, axis and zebras, blackbuck, aoudad, eland, buffalo, addax, gemsbok, blesbok and warthogs. In addition to wildlife, the ranch is well-suited for cattle. Rancho Estrella is designed to entertain large numbers of family, friends, colleagues or clients, providing opportunities for both camaraderie and privacy. There are two separate compounds to house guests, one in the Brush Pasture and one in the House Pasture. At each location, there is a combination of a main lodge as well as apartments and casitas. The ranch’s infrastructure is also designed to support ranch work and entertaining. The ranch has been both a hunting destination and a corporate retreat. If the new owner chooses, Rancho Estrella could easily be transformed into a commercial hunting operation. Brush country. Grassland savannahs. Camaraderie. Privacy. Rancho Estrella provides an opportunity for the best of all worlds.
8,100 Acres — $28,000,000 Property# 30 61902
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Super A Ranch
1,791 ACRES IN KERR COUNTY $26,865,000
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JEFFREY C. HOOD
CONNER W. HOOD
HOWARD W. HOOD
1,360 acres | kerr county $17,500,000
Pebble River Ranch
a live-water paradise.
The water-rich ranch is ideally suited to become a recreational ranch, a corporate retreat or a summer camp.
1,360 Acres — $17,500,000 Propert y# 10803130 With 2,150± feet of the Guadalupe River's South Fork and two year-round creeks, the 1,360± acre Pebble River Ranch is a live-water paradise awaiting your personal stamp. Located 15 minutes west of Hunt and five minutes from Crider's Dancehall and Rodeo on FM 39, the water-rich ranch is ideally suited to become a recreational ranch, a corporate retreat or a summer camp in the time-honored tradition of the beloved encampments that dot the area. The trickle and burble of crystalline water provides a constant soundtrack throughout the ranch as the Guadalupe River runs on the eastern portion. Cherry Creek and White Oak Creek add their own rhythms to the symphony as they meander through the majestic Hill Country landscape. Three water wells, ranging from 25 gallons per minute to 100 gallons per minute, expand options for water sources. Post oaks, live oaks and wild cherry reach for the sky throughout. Cypress trees are scattered along the banks of both creeks. A recent planting has added 148 pecan trees to the mix of hardwoods. Cedar has been strategically cleared to encourage regrowth of native grasses, forbs and other diverse vegetation. The native habitat is home to trophy whitetails and axis deer as well as turkeys. The formal wildlife management program is in its early stages; superlative South Texas whitetail genetics have been introduced. The majority of Pebble River Ranch boasts new fencing, a mix of six-foot Tight Lock and eight-foot game-proof. Built early in the last century, the ranch house, which features a wood-burning fireplace, has been completely renovated. From the expansive screened back porch, family and friends can look down on the Guadalupe. Or, they can step outside to the rock patio and fire pit to enjoy the same stunning view.
Pebble River Ranch is a live-water paradise awaiting your personal stamp.
1,360 acres | kerr county | $17,500,000 | property# 10803130 Learn more at HoodRealEstateInc.com
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191 Acres
live water.
Medina County
Verde Creek Farm Located 30 minutes west of San Antonio, the 191±
on the property; both could be renovated to modern
acre Verde Creek Farm in Medina County offers the
standards, or a new dream home could be built on
best of Hill Country living within easy reach of big city
sites throughout the ranch. In addition, the ranch
amenities. To make access easy, the ranch fronts on
includes a small barn with an attached carport and
FM 2676. With 1,893± feet of Verde Creek, the low-
one water well with a submersible pump as well as
fenced ranch is home to the sparkle and splash of live
two Yancey water meters to supply the property.
water. Overall, the terrain is very gently rolling with several cultivated fields. The fields could be converted to food plots to supplement the native whitetails and dove. In addition to the existing farmhouse, there is an old Alsatian rock house dating to the late 1800s
191 Acres — $2,101,000 Propert y# 7971688
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1,791 Acres
high-style ranch living. Kerr County
Super A Ranch 1,791 Acres — $26,865,000 Property# 5020319 Recent price reduction. The 1,791± acre Super A Ranch, the largest live water ranch for sale in Kerr County, is located just 10 miles southwest of Kerrville, providing high-style ranch living with easy access. Crystalline water, cypress-lined creek banks and groves of pecan and walnut trees, with hidden clearings that have been maintained in a beautiful park-like condition, bedeck the landscape. The land includes both spectacular hills and open pastures; all easily accessible by good ranch roads. Numerous springs eventually flow into Turtle Creek. Several impoundments, including one five-acre lake stocked with bass, deliver abundant surface water as well as recreational opportunities. Two working windmills offer additional water.
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The high-fenced ranch is home to native white-tailed deer that have been improved by genetic introduction and selective harvest, turkeys, elk, fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, blackbuck antelope and aoudad sheep. The main house’s expansive, elevated cherrywood deck provides a seamless transition between outdoors and indoors living. The threebedroom, three-and-a-half-bath house is refined and welcoming. A spring-fed swimming pool and waterfall, known as The Grotto, is the perfect gathering place. A state-of-the-art outdoors kitchen as well as a large outdoor fireplace and a fire pit set the stage for entertaining. In addition, a three-bedroom, two-bath guest house with a large dining area and great room gives friends and extended family their privacy. Water wells with submersible pumps supply the main and guest houses. A large detached game room offers indoor fun as well as additional accommodations. The wildlife infrastructure includes eight deer blinds, eight corn feeders and six protein feeders, which will convey with the sale, and a processing shed with both a walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. There are also two equipment barns (40’x130’ and 25’x100’), a horse barn with stalls and livestock pens.
630 Acres
hill country possibilities. Gillespie County
Comanche Rock Ranch 630 Acres — $11,250,000 Property# 8059654
Located in Gillespie County just 15 minutes north of
Enchanted Rock dominates the viewshed. The Hill
Fredericksburg with frontage on Ranch Road 965, turnkey
Country icon is showcased from many different locations
Comanche Rock Ranch offers a full range of Hill Country
and perspectives throughout the property. The majority
possibilities on 630 beautiful acres adjacent to Enchanted
of the ranch is high fenced and easily accessible on a
Rock State Natural Area.
network of improved roads.
Its proximity to Enchanted Rock ensures high traffic and
Sandy Creek runs through the northwest corner of
visibility for those interested in generating income. Its size
Comanche Rock Ranch, and six stock ponds provide
ensures privacy and seclusion for those seeking respite
surface water. Several active springs along the drainage
and relaxation.
areas hold water throughout the year.
Moving from the south to the north, the terrain changes
The ranch features a north and south headquarters which
from gently rolling open fields and hay meadows dotted with
offer limitless potential for a private or commercial retreat.
majestic oaks to craggy granite rock outcrops and ridges amidst native oak trees and browse species that make up exceptional wildlife habitat. The ranch has several agricultural fields that have been utilized as wildlife food plots; one has been converted to a test vineyard that appears to be very promising.
The centerpiece of the north headquarters is the customdesigned home, built in 1998–99, and located on a ridge to take full advantage of the views of Enchanted Rock. At the southern headquarters, the five-bedroom, threebath main house is built on the limestone bones of a circa-1900 German farmhouse and nestled into a grove of oak trees. For the past 10+ years, hunting has been limited to family and friends. Prior to that, the ranch was a commercial hunting operation and could be easily transitioned back. The southern section, which encompasses 208 acres, is home to axis deer, rare white elk, trophy whitetail deer, a small goat herd as well as many acres of lovely hay fields.
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Comanche Rock Ranch’s potential as a personal retreat or a commercial enterprise is limited only by the new owner’s imagination. Come make the most of Hill Country living.
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925 Acres
huge commercial potential. Austin County
LoMaRo Ranch LoMaRo Ranch, which straddles the Austin
recreation, or commercial investment,
access to the entire ranch which has been
and Fort Bend county line, is a productive,
the potential is limitless. While LoMaRo is
cross-fenced into six separate pastures.
diverse, Texas-sized ranch with huge
convenient to urban amenities, its a world
commercial potential. The 925-acre ranch
away when it comes to privacy. The stars
The front portion of the ranch features
is located less than an hour southwest of
still shine big and bright here.
improved Coastal Bermuda pastures and
downtown Houston near Wallis.
hay meadows. Here, the terrain includes Tracing its lineage to the original
flat meadows and rolling hills.
The ranch includes more than 1.5 miles of
Stephen F. Austin land grant, the low-
Brazos River frontage and fronts Highway
fenced ranch has been in the current
The back portion slopes down into
36 for seven-tenths of a mile. An active
family since 1871.
the rich Brazos River bottom. Legacy
railroad, with a perpetually maintained
oaks, pecans and cottonwoods provide
crossing, parallels Highway 36 adding
Early on, some fields were broken out for
shade. Native grasses and brush create
another appealing commercial feature.
cotton fields, but the LoMaRo Ranch has
superlative wildlife habitat. While the
been a working cattle ranch throughout
ranch has not been actively managed for
For a discerning buyer interested in
much of its multi-generational history.
wildlife, game abounds. The ranch has
agriculture and livestock, wildlife and
Traditional ranch roads provide easy
never been hunted commercially.
White-tailed deer, migratory waterfowl, feral hogs and sandhill cranes, as well as small game, are plentiful. Quail have also been spotted. Diversity. Productivity. Proximity. Privacy. Access. Convenience. History. Water. Wildlife. Livestock. Endless opportunities. LoMaRo Ranch is home to it all. Claim its abundance for yourself.
925 Acres — $8,787,500 Propert y# 9623553
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Leona River Farm
324 Acres
premium productivity. Uvalde County
Plentiful water ensures premium productivity on the 324± acre Leona River Farm located 15 minutes south of Uvalde. The well-watered farm, situated on Farm-to-Market 140, boasts 1,785± feet of Leona River frontage that courses along the farm’s west side. Two 63-foot irrigation wells that produce about 1,000+ gallons a minute and four state-of-the-art Reinke pivots guarantees crops, hay, winter grazing or food plots will receive adequate moisture. A domestic well rounds out the complement of water sources. The original white frame farm house, which provides strong bones for a thoroughly modern update, sits in a grove of stunning legacy live oaks. An eight-foot game-proof fence surrounds the entire perimeter. The farm fronts Farm-to-Market 140 on the east and has direct access to County Road 369 on the north.
324 Acres — Call For Price
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Still Waters Ranch 47 Acres — $2,200,000 Property# 9089733
47 Acres
superlative river living. Gillespie County
With 1,300 feet of Pedernales River frontage, the Still Waters Ranch, located just 12 miles southwest of Fredericksburg, provides superlative river living in the heart of the Hill Country. It offers the highly sought combination of seclusion and accessibility. The Gillespie County Airport is nearby. The 47± acre, low-fenced ranch, which fronts on White Oak Road, sits near the headwaters of the Pedernales, so the river runs clear year-round. The land, which features native Hill Country habitat ranging from live oaks, cedar and mesquite to endemic grasses and wildlife-sustaining browse plants, rolls gently. The elevation rises about 100 feet from the river bottom to the highest point. The ever-present water attracts white-tailed deer, wild turkey, feral hogs as well as free-ranging exotics. Hunting has been limited to family and friends. The three-bedroom, two-bath house, finished with stucco, encompasses 1,850± square feet and overlooks the river valley. For those who envision a dream house, the ranch features several suitable
Conner W. Hood, Sales Associate 830 928 2317 Conner@HoodRealEstateInc.com HoodRealEstateInc.com
building sites. Privacy. Accessibility. Year-round live water. Located in the heart of the Hill Country. Still Waters Ranch is a dream property waiting to be claimed.
476 Acres
convenience & privacy. Fayette County
Coyote Creek Ranch 476 Acres — $2,737,000 Property# 9883967 Coyote Creek Ranch, located near Flatonia, is a 476± acre canvas of opportunity positioned less than 90 minutes from Houston, Austin and San Antonio. The heavily wooded property, with easy access to I-10, is ideally situated to deliver both convenience and privacy. For the past 50 years, the owners have maintained the land’s native character and used the low-fenced ranch as a natural haven for hunting and camping. Three ponds offer fishing for bass and catfish as well as stopover water for migrating ducks. In wet weather, Pin Oak Creek cuts across the property. The gently rolling terrain offers a variety of potential building sites for a dream home or an expansive family compound with guest houses. An 800-square-foot, off-the-grid cabin provides a housing option for those who like to live close to the land or for people seeking a temporary camp as a larger home is being constructed. The current agriculture tax valuation could be converted to a wildlife tax valuation if the new owners so choose. Regardless of your vision for life in the country, Coyote Creek Ranch provides a beautiful, flexible canvas on which to make your dream a reality.
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Dolce Vita Ranch 130± Acres | Parker County | $7,950,000 | Property ID: 9208344
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Spring Creek Ranch 1,573± Acres | San Saba County | $4,950,000 | Property ID: 8450989
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Big Lake Ranch 335± Acres | Navarro County | $1,695,000 | Property ID: 8265439
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Bosque Ranch Estate 59± Acres | Bosque County | $1,699,000 | Property ID: 8592839
Bull Elk Ranch 1,223± Acres | Pecos County | $1,193,000 | Property ID: 9426310
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Covenant Ranch A rich history of being one of the most famous hunting ranches in South Texas 8,988± ACRES IN WEBB COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 8214491
High Places Ranch One of the largest ranches offered in the scenic Frio River Canyon 3,656± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 10105179
Milstead Ranch A unique cattle and recreation ranch just west of metro San Antonio 1, 588± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNT Y • PROPERT Y ID: 6533035
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San Carlos Ranch In the ‘Big Deer Country’, well maintained and improved for years by the same family 4,989± ACRES IN WEBB COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 8472140
La Garita Ranch Prime ranch showcases managed deer herd, road system and good improvements 2,976± ACRES IN WEBB COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 8039210
JJJ Ranch Here is a turnkey hunting ranch located in the famed ’Golden Triangle’ 1,050± ACRES IN WEBB COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9302436
El Tesoro Ranch Great brush, strong native whitetail deer and large surface tanks 3,000± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 6157314
Paloma West Ranch Premier cattle and hunting ranch has additional irrigated farmland 3,015± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 4398158
Salt Creek Ranch Attractive improvements enhance this cattle and hunting ranch 1,671± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9301143
Holliday Ranch Ready-to-go for hunting, ranching and entertaining, with grazing and quail habitat 1,225± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9858077
Little Salt Creek Ranch Home, guest house, pool, barns and storage are in place to enjoy immediately 450± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9857917
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Hidden Spring Ranch The most serene setting in the Blue Mountain Range of the Hill Country, with a live-water spring 3,439± ACRES IN MASON COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10606594
CLT Ranch Historic natural beauty with live water, rolling terrain and vintage rock home 890± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 7322690
Pristine Valley Ranch Owned since 1961, this ranch includes a scenic meadow, pond and hilltop retreat 790± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10596969
Nube Nueve Ranch High-fenced recreation and hunting ranch with serene 360-degree views 716± ACRES IN KERR COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9412202
San Saba River Ranch An impressive three± miles of sparkling San Saba River runs through it 7,800± ACRES IN MENARD COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 7135369
Picnic Bend Ranch Water features include San Saba River frontage plus Taylor Branch Creek 4,200± ACRES IN MENARD COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 8307047
Treaty Stone Ranch An exceptional location for a premier, historic Hill Country ranch 3, 500± ACRES IN SAN SABA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9242971
Wallace Creek Ranch Scenic views, gorgeous large trees and live-water Wallace Creek 1, 350± ACRES IN SAN SABA COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10524498
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High Lonesome Ranch This historic cattle and recreational ranch has been owned since the 1800s 23,500± ACRES IN VAL VERDE COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 9302473
Big Lozier Canyon Ranch Abundant potential for use for ranchers, hunters and explorers 10, 500± ACRES IN TERRELL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 9283238
Rancho El Mirasol Attractive improvements combine with good water and diverse terrain 6, 570± ACRES IN EDWARDS & VAL VERDE COUNTIES PROPERT Y ID: 9714814
SOE Ranch A hunting ranch with exceptional wildlife herd, plentiful water and great improvements 662± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 7415077
Williams Creek Ranch Ideal size acreage near historic Stonewall, Fredericksburg or Johnson City 100± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10606460
Shooting Star Ranch Handsome improvements for cattle, hunting or entertaining 1,711± ACRES IN BEE COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 8252607
Twisted Oak Ranch Gorgeous oaks add to the beauty of this land that is ideal for cattle or native hunting 429± ACRES IN GOLIAD COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 10236022
Ranger Creek Estate Finely improved land with privacy and luxury just minutes from historic Boerne 85± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERT Y ID: 8059383
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BOND RANCH 2,685± Acres in Sutton County | $7,500,000 One of the finest game ranches available in the western part of the Hill Country, Bond Ranch is comprised of 2,685± acres and is home to the SCI record’s #1 and #6 low-fence axis harvests. The ranch offers thick live oak and shin oak-covered draws, large mesquite flats, and several draws bisecting the property. The main attraction is the 3,400± square-foot four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath main home built in 2016. The home has vaulted ceilings in the great room, a large kitchen, and a master suite with a sitting area. Nearby is the “Bunkhouse,” with three bedrooms and four baths, which can sleep up to 12 comfortably. Other improvements include a game cleaning area. This MLDP III ranch offers whitetail, axis, blackbuck, oryx, turkey, and feral hogs. This ranch is a must-see!
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MO JO RANCH 1,008± Acres in Wilson County | Property ID: 10606905 | $6,495,000 The Mo Jo Ranch, located between Seguin and Stockdale, is a combination hunting and cattle property with a good mix of hardwood, abundant wildlife including native and exotics, and well-improved grasses for cattle. Improvements include a primary home, hunters lodge, foreman’s home, and several barns. The ranch is very well watered with several large tanks supplemented by the larger water well located on the property.
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BROWNLEE RANCH 1,003± Acres in Burnet County | Property ID: 9292844 | $7,750,000 With springs that have been dammed up to form nice pools of water, to the views of the Hill Country, this ranch is a must-see property! Located between Marble Falls and Burnet, with frontage on HWY 281 and Park Road 4, Brownlee Ranch is easily accessible from Austin and San Antonio. Owned by the same family for decades, this is the first time it has been on the market.
WOLF RANCH 1,840± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 9250352 | $3,300,000 The Wolf Ranch is located between Junction and Sonora just south of IH-10 and is a combination hunting and cattle ranch with rolling terrain and nice bottomland. The property has good underground water with five submersible water wells located throughout the ranch. Call us today to schedule a tour of this property.
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DOUBLE R RANCH 605± Acres in Kinney County | Property ID: 10606790 | $1,569,975 Minerals Available! Located between Brackettville and Uvalde, this is a perfect hunting ranch with good brush and several nice building sites. Arenosa Creek provides a large drainage area with a tributary bisecting the property. Large oaks and mesquite trees are located on the property. Call us to set up a showing!
EMBLETON FARM 3,970± Acres in Jim Wells County | Property ID: 107 79297 | $11,100,000 One of the largest contiguous tracts of dryland farmland to hit the market in many years, the Embleton Farm is a long-time owned farm that has been in production for many decades. It is located approximately four miles north of Alice with frontage on both Highway 281 and Highway 359. Soils are very fertile, and the ranch has a small roll in topography. No improvements are located on the property being marketed; the seller is retaining 100± acres on the western portion of the property with the improvements. Call for more information!
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DOUBLE R RANCH 542± Acres in Kinney County | Property ID: 10396634 | $1,400,000 Minerals Available! Located between Uvalde and Brackettville, this is a perfect hunting ranch with good brush and several nice building sites. Good water well at 50± GPM, per the seller. Call us to set up a showing!
DUNBAR DRAW 1,505± Acres in Sutton County | Property ID: 8283735 | $2,851,975 Dunbar Draw Ranch is a 1,505± acre property with long-range views and an abundance of game for hunting. Rolling terrain, a wooded draw, and frequent sightings of turkey are highlights of the ranch. The headquarters includes a nice pond, a rock house, a guest house, and a barn with working cattle pens.
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BAR H RANCH 65± Acres in Lee County Property ID: 10484761 | $645,000 The 65.48± acre Bar H Ranch is ideally located between Austin and Houston, just southeast of the quaint town of Giddings. With a nice roll and wooded areas and a pond, this property is the perfect getaway. Electricity runs through the property in several areas. Perimeter fences are low fenced.
SALVAGED SOULS 0.28± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 9038260 | $685,000 Nicely restored vintage building on a major street in historic Comfort, Texas. This 3,279± square-foot building has original hardwood floors and trim, built around the 1920s per the prior owner. The outdoor deck provides a relaxing, park-like setting for extra seating for customers. Parking is available in front of the building and along Seventh Street. The current business, Salvaged Souls, operating in the building, can be purchased separately. Please contact the listing broker for more information. Listing broker can provide additional financial information regarding income and expenses.
SCHOOL HILL 100± Acres in Erath County Property ID: 10630601 | $339,000 School Hill is a 100± acre property just a quick 30-minute drive to the heart of horse country in Stephenville, Texas. According to the family, this family-owned property offers three small stock tanks, one that stays full through the seasons. Electricity is on the property as well as an old well that needs some attention.
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DRIPSTONE R ANCH Dripstone Ranch is uniquely located in the geographic transition area between the rugged Hill Country Balcones Fault, the Chihuahuan Desert and the topography of the South Texas Brush Country. Ranching and nature come together here, with areas of wildlife habitat and river combined with agricultural areas designed into improved pastures, amazing ranch infrastructure and the famous karst limestone caves found within the ranch. Property ID: 10489862
Contiguous $319,957,696 420,000± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
BREWSTER R ANCHES Tesnus Ranch: 19,814.23± Acres, Brewster County, $15,554,170.55 • Rio Texico Ranch: 117,000± Acres, Brewster County, $85,995,000 Dove Mountain Ranch: 196,000± Acres, Brewster County, $149,940,000 • Horse Mountain Ranch: 34,123± Acres, Brewster County, $28,151,475 Y.E. Mesa Ranch: 52,022± Acres, Brewster County, $40,317,050 • Property ID: 7641014
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HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102
$60,567,075 76,185± ACRES HUDSPETH & CULBERSON COUNTIES
EAGLE & CARRIZO MOUNTAIN R ANCH 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 ridgelines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration. Property ID: 7684861
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10,000± ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY
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CATHEDR AL MTN R ANCH
This ranch has some of the best all-around hunting opportunities in the West Texas area as it combines the mountain habitats with the grassland and desert habitats. Abundant mule deer, herds of pronghorn, white-tail deer, mountain lion and occasional elk can all be found here. Property ID: 8062130
Iconic Cathedral Mountain Ranch is 10,000 acres only 13.5 miles south of Alpine with 5.3 miles of both sides of spring-fed Calamity Creek. The ranch has a 3,000-square-foot owner’s lodge set up facing south framing Cathedral Mountain, a three-bedroom, two-bath foreman’s home, large stocked lake, trees, rock outcrops and elevations up to 6,868 feet. Property ID: 7608905 SUMMER 2021
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PIÑON R ANCH Piñon Ranch is tucked away into an isolated part of the Eagle Mountains where you have extreme privacy. Ranching heritage abounds as the Overland Trail passes through this ranch where stagecoaches used to stop at Eagle Spring, located on the ranch. Property ID: 8126796
$1,695,000 92± ACRES JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
WRIGHT R ANCH Secluded 92± acres with a 3,000± square-foot luxury home make this Texas ranch a rare find. Located 10 minutes north of Fort Davis, the dramatic views of the Davis Mountains serve as the backdrop for this one-of-a-kind property in the heart of West Texas cattle country. Property ID: 8269816
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HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102
$1,012,500 675± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY
ALAMITO VISTA R ANCH Alamito Vista Ranch is the perfect small Presidio County ranch located just 15 minutes south of Marfa, in Far West Texas. The ranch has been recently spiked for creosote and grubbed for mesquite, and the results are already amazing. There are four water wells on the property, some shallow, making this one of the best watered ranches near Marfa. There is an excellent road system and many of the fences are new. Property ID: 8167470
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FORT DAVIS HEIGHTS
H BAR H R ANCH
Located just east of Fort Davis at the end of Compromise Street is a broad sweeping high grassland with some of the most spectacular views in the entire Davis Mountains. Water is readily available for additional wells with good groundwater. Chihuahua Creek keeps water in pools on the property most of the year. Property ID: 8390005
H Bar H Ranch is located “West of the Pecos,” a region full of history, natural habitat and wildlife. Comprised of hill country and rugged wild canyon country, the ranch also has 1.75 miles of frontage on the Rio Grande accessible by vehicle. This turnkey ranch has a restored historic furnished home, outbuildings and hunting blinds with feeders. Property ID: 7269910 SUMMER 2021
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FARMER R ANCH The Farmer Ranch is one of the original farming operations developed in the Van Horn area and is now a working cattle and hunting ranch set within the vast scenic landscape of Far West Texas. The majority of the ranch consists of gently rolling high-desert grasslands, draws and flats with spectacular views of the towering area mountains, providing for excellent hunting opportunities. Property ID: 7582746
$13,414,350 14,502± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY
BANDER A R ANCH Sixty miles south of Marfa, the “Art Hub” of West Texas, and just north of Big Bend Ranch State Park where the east branch of Casa Piedra Road dead ends into a cul-de-sac of heritage ranches, lies Bandera Mesa, the geologic landform from which the 14,502± acre Bandera Ranch gets its name. The ranch is rich in native grasses, canyons, rims, cliffs and wildlife; the desert mule deer size and populations are second to none. Property ID: 9407466
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JAMES KING, AGENT James@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-2821
HARRISON KING, AGENT Harrison@KingLandWater.com | (432) 386-7102
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FORD R ANCH Ford Ranch is a famous working cattle and hunting ranch comprised of a combination of Edwards Plateau limestone hills and valleys and Central Rolling Plains fields with numerous drainages of mesquite and oak-lined wooded banks and grassy draws. Property ID: 7019790
9,580± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY
CHARCO LARGO R ANCH Located a short drive south of Marfa in the classic “Cattle Country” of the Old West, Charco Largo Ranch is part of the Marfa Plateau, a mile-high desert grassland of basin range topography between the Davis Mountains and the Chinati Mountains and Rio Grande River. The ranch has excellent groundwater, and with a distribution of wells, pipelines and troughs, there is excellent water available throughout the ranch. Property ID: 8063194
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TERRELL AIRFIELD R ANCH With gently rolling limestone hills on the west end overlooking diverse habitat along small creek bottoms and open, gently sloping flats, this ranch abounds with hunting and recreation opportunities. The area is a mecca for both whitetail and mule deer hunting or just prowling the draws in search of adventure. Property ID: 8197297
2,963± ACRES HUDSPETH COUNTY
EAGLE PINON R ANCH This high Chihuahuan Desert ranch has elevations ranging from 4,600 feet to 5,800 feet and is a series of canyons, peaks and valleys. Sunrises and sunsets on this ranch are stunning, and you can see into the distance for 100 miles. Property ID: 2450171 SUMMER 2021
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Rockin’ T Ranch 17.7± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 9333507 | Call for Price Seventeen± manicured acres with about 730 feet of frontage on McCaleb Road at Austin McCombs Road. Lovely, spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home overlooking the horse and longhorn pastures. Variety of horse facilities; stables, arena, covered circular wheel. Indoor/outdoor dog pens, tool shed and man cave are among the other improvements on the property. An inviting one-bedroom, one-bath guest house is near the main house and pool. This property offers immense potential for horse owners, recreational buyers or developers. Just 1.2 miles down the road from HWY 105 and Lake Conroe. Will divide. Come see this beautiful property and all it has to offer. Seller is motivated.
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Summit Riding Academy Ranch 23.7± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 9223374 | $1,600,000 This 23-acre horse property has premium equine facilities. Improvements include a 20x40-meter covered dressage arena with eight-foot training walls and viewing stands, 13 horse stalls with two tack rooms, feed room and bathroom, horse jumps throughout the property, several hay barns, equipment barn, 30’x70’ garage with attached apartment and a beautiful four-bedroom, two-bath home with pool nestled among lush greenery. The back pasture and pond are a picturesque view from the back patio of the home. Located in a rapidly developing area with easy access: four miles east to HWY 45, four miles west to Lake Conroe and just 50 miles north of Houston. This property has a number of possibilities for horse owners. Come see all this equine ranch has to offer.
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LL Ranch 49.48± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 10473044 | $618,500 49.48 acres of beautiful, rolling land features just eight miles east of Navasota and a couple miles north of where the Aggie Expressway will meet HWY 105. A short 20 minutes to College Station and less than an hour from Houston. Great 50/50 mix of open pasture and tree coverage, and a wet weather creek meanders through the middle of the property. There are multiple ideal homesites among the live oaks, post oaks, red oaks, elms and mesquite trees. Electricity and water well are on site. Come see the potential this property has to offer!
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Leon Creek Ranch 91± Acres | Bexar County | Property ID: 7752919 | Call for Price
Old family property with over a quarter mile of HWY 16 frontage, about two miles south of Loop 410, just a few miles west of Toyota operations. Building sites 30 to 40 feet above a beautiful section of Leon Creek. Great for recreational use, development, cattle or full-time rural residence.
66-Acre Development Land in Kenedy 66± Acres | Karnes County | Property ID: 1754872 | $840,000
Development or personal use land with 600± feet of frontage on FM 1145 and about 0.4 miles of frontage on Highway 181 in Kenedy. All or part.
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PACHANGA RANCH
TECOMATE WEST RANCH The Tecomate West Ranch lies within the “South Texas Brush Country.”
The Pachanga Ranch is a rare find only 45 minutes from downtown San
This specific area is characterized by ranchland consisting mostly of native
Antonio. It is a property composed of rolling hills, South Texas brush and large
vegetation. The ranch is bordered on the east by The Tecomate 457 Ranch,
oak trees with a significant amount of topographical relief. The secluded ranch
to the north by the Guerra Ranch and the west by Highway 649. This is an
is completely high fenced and accessed by a well-maintained county road. The
agricultural area which is highly regarded for its excellent productivity,
whitetail herd and water system are also highlights of the property. $2,290,750
long growing season and quality whitetail deer hunting. $2,029,635
490± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 9817511
510.6± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 8214813
SAN GERONIMO RANCH
LA ESCONDIDA RANCH
The San Geronimo Ranch is 106± acres with over a half mile of PR 37
The La Escondida Ranch is comprised of 1,338 high-fenced acres in the center of
frontage and is just off of Highway 16. The property has beautiful Hill
Brooks County just north of Encino, Texas. Located in the heart of the South Texas
Country views along with multiple open fields. It is a great hunting property
Sand Sheet, the La Escondida is situated in the highly-sought-after oak belt with large
with numerous home sites and future development potential. $1,500,000
neighboring ranches surrounding it just west of U.S. HWY 281. Contact for price
106± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 8139584
1,338± ACRES IN BROOKS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7667566
BANKER RANCH
CANEY CREEK RANCH
This is a working cattle ranch with outstanding deer and
This beautiful property has 2.4 miles of Caney Creek frontage that curves
duck hunting, 1,640± acres only 65 miles from downtown
in a horseshoe shape. This property has great access, wild deer and hogs as
Houston in Wharton and Brazoria Counties! Huge oak and
well as huge beautiful pecan trees scattered throughout. There are three water
pecan trees are spread across the property. $4,920,000
wells on the property, and it is cross fenced with working pens. $2,334,500
1,640± ACRES IN WHARTON COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 9358914
161± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 8045186
PRADON RANCH
SAN PEDRO RANCH
The Pradon Ranch is 766± acres located along the Rio Grande river in southern
The San Pedro Ranch has been in the same family for close to 200 years. There are
Maverick County. The property is a combination of a working cattle ranch
several senderos transecting this rectangular-shaped property, and the neighboring
and sportsman paradise. Multiple irrigated fields, stock ponds, river and creek
ranches are large in size. There is an abundance of nilgai, whitetail deer, quail and
frontage and improvements make this a unique South Texas ranch. $2,299,890
turkey, and other native species of game can be found on the property. $1,245,000
766± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7803341
415± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7713663
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STONEWALL RANCH
CATTLEMAN’S RANCH
This 1,722-acre ranch in western Edwards County is the perfect blend of
A cattle operation located at the intersection of FM 187 and FM 140, this
Hill Country scenery and West Texas views with remarkable topography.
property is a great mix of native brush and highly productive tillable
Multiple species of exotic game are found both in the high-fenced
ground. There are multiple older Carrizo irrigation wells on the property
pasture and outside in the larger low-fenced portion. The 4,000-square-
which are not being used at this time. The 700± cultivated acres are
foot main barndominium comes fully furnished. A large deck at the
currently being dry land farmed. This is an attractive property in a great
rear of the home overlooks a beautiful valley below. $2,800,000
area, only miles from Sabinal, Batesville and Pearsall. $2,860,000
1,722± ACRES IN EDWARDS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 6657665
880± ACRES IN ZAVALA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 2959552
SAN BERNARD RIVER RANCH
WADSWORTH RANCH The Wadsworth Ranch is a great property that is south of HWY 35. Just
This is a working cattle ranch with outstanding deer and duck hunting!
under 10 minutes from Bay City and a 15-minute drive to well-known
There are 2.7 miles of San Bernard river frontage, and Linville Creek runs
Matagorda Beach. Big Boggy Creek runs through the property and
through the property. The property can be split into two tracts. The property
provides a great place for duck, dove and deer hunting. The property also
comes with a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house, barns and working pens.
has a bridge and low water crossing for easy access to any part of the
Huge oak and pecan trees are spread across the property. $10,341,512
property. Great farmland with rice base and grain base. $4,025,000
3,189± ACRES IN WHARTON COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7865866
1,150± ACRES IN MATAGORDA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 8442374
SAN TOMAS
J FARM
The San Tomas is the perfect blend of improved grass, manicured
The J Farm is 91.51± acres located just north of Carrizo Springs in Dimmit
pastures and exceptional native beauty. The ranch is a short 45-minute
County, Texas. This superb irrigated farm comes equipped with a working
drive from Edinburg, Texas. A highly improved property in a very
irrigation well and pivot. About 50 acres is under pivot with additional
desirable area, the San Tomas is a rare find. $1,303,200
acreage being dry land farmed. Nice tank. Great dove hunting. $457,500
362± ACRES IN BROOKS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 7659169
91.51± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 9443683
2M RANCH CENIZO RANCH
Conveniently located just 40 minutes from restaurants and shopping in the Edinburg/McAllen metroplex, the historic 2M Ranch provides some
The Cenizo Ranch is 1,455 acres lying in the north central portion of
of the finest hunting in South Texas as well as income-producing, State
Maverick County. The low-fenced ranch is generally flat with a few wooded
classified minerals. The entire property is completely high fenced with
draws and wet-weather creeks traversing the property. This area is known
miles of well-maintained cross fences, lush Buffel grass pastures with
for its strong native whitetail genetics and large numbers of quail. This is
strips of virgin brush interspersed and a great well-managed deer herd.
a very raw and unimproved ranch with lots of potential. $2,546,250
Quail are everywhere and the dove hunting is fabulous. $5,498,810
1,455± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 8156247
1,906± ACRES IN STARR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 9300737
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XXL RANCH An amazing turnkey ranch ready for the next owner to step in and enjoy. Decades of stewardship are evident as you drive the 367+ acres bordered by the North San Gabriel River. A custom home, a barndominium, multiple barns and outbuildings and a seven-acre lake—there is nothing left undone. With a game-proof boundary fence and extensive pipe fencing, the ranch operates as a multi-use property. From the propagation of cattle and exotic wildlife to equestrian sports, the possibilities are endless.
Property ID: 8463646
367± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $7,900,000
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DOUBLE DROP RANCH A turnkey South Texas hunting property with outstanding whitetail. Just a short drive from Uvalde, this high-fenced game ranch boasts over 400 genetically superior whitetail deer with an estimated ratio of 1 to 1. Years of management have gone into the deer herd which has flourished on the multiple species of high-protein brush present on the ranch. A spectacular lodge for entertaining and separate hunters’ cabins for large groups. This ranch is complete with barns, handling facility and breeder pens.
715± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • $3,650,000
Property ID: 8320785
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LAMPASAS RIVER Are you looking for river frontage? Look no further. This property boasts more than 400 feet of the Lampasas River. Located just 18 miles from Lampasas, two miles north of Adamsville, the property has over 800 feet of U.S. Highway 281 frontage. This 39.81-acre parcel has a lot of potential. The open field has a gorgeous pecan tree, and along the river, you can find huge pecan, oak, elm and post oak trees.
39.81± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $597,150 Property ID: 8455803
SULPHUR CREEK RANCH Near Kempner with over 1,700 feet of Sulphur Creek frontage, this property is perfect for a permanent home or weekend getaway. The river bottom along the creek is covered by majestic trees, and the bottom field has been primarily used to grow coastal hay but can include wildlife food plots to attract native wildlife to the low fence property. There are several home sites with hundreds of live oak trees. A well and electricity are located on the property. This property is ag exempt.
30± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $596,700 Property ID: 9132504
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165± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $1,295,250
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HANNAH VALLEY RANCH A gorgeous half-mile stretch of the Colorado River is the highlight of this highly productive ranch. The river is easily accessible, offering both shallow areas and deep pools. The majority of the property is level with fertile soils in native grass. Improvements include a three-bedroom, two-bath house, workshop and one water well, making this the perfect weekend getaway. In addition, there is the added value of 125 acre feet of adjudicated water rights to irrigate from the river.
215± ACRES IN MILLS COUNTY PRICE ON REQUEST Property ID: 10724466
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Thunder Mountain Ranch Kendall County • 268± Acres
Airport Ranch Kerr County 116± Acres
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This 268± acre ranch offers crazy views from the Kendall County landmark known as Thunder Mountain. This historic property was once owned by Hondo Crouch, The Luckenbach Legend. The ranch offers scenic hills, rich fertile valleys and tons of trees. The water on the property could easily be developed into a beautiful lake for both ranching and recreation.
In a growing corridor of the thriving Hill Country community of Kerrville exists this unique opportunity. The city limits border the front of the property as does the Kerrville Municipal Airport. Diversity abounds on the 116± acres, from rolling fields to a 250+ foot rise in elevation, with plenty of trees and views for miles. With no substantial vertical improvements, your slate is clean and ready to create your commercial or residential development, or build your homestead.
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Guadalupe River Lake Lodge Kerr County • 43± Acres
Oak Tree Meadow Goliad County 18.84± Acres
Wake up to the rolling fog and sunrise over one of the first major impoundments on the beautiful Guadalupe River. The large rustic lodge takes in the best views and encourages entertaining with the pool, spa and outdoor fireplace and kitchen area. Retreat to one of two identical, restored historic tobacco barn cabins from Kentucky. A third newer custom home overlooks the manicured fields. Approximately 1,100 feet of lake/riverfront, three docks, boat slip, gazebo, creek, springs, pond, garage/shop, recreational facilities, two wells and a great variety of hardwood trees and wildlife are just some of the amenities at the Guadalupe River Lake Lodge.
Custom-built 2,500-square-foot home, large oak trees, outdoor kitchen and more, all sitting on 18.84 ag exempt acres ready to be called your new home. This private retreat is a beautifully puttogether property that abuts to a 200-acre low-fence property and that allows you to hunt and watch the wildlife. This property will not last long!
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Cool Creek Ranch Bexar County 97± Acres
Eagle Claw Ranch Val Verde & Crockett Counties 13,809± Acres
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This 97-acre live-water property is located within 20 minutes of downtown San Antonio, less than 15 minutes to the Forum shops, and is located in the SCUC ISD. The property is very private yet close to all the major amenities of San Antonio.
Sprawling across 13,809± acres in Ozona, Texas, lies the Eagle Claw Ranch. A newly constructed threebedroom, two-bath barndominium is on site. Electricity covers most of the ranch, which is truly a great benefit to have on a property this size. With a number of water wells established on the ranch, you’ll be stepping into a ranch that has the fundamentals intact.
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Forde Ranch Duval County 246± Acres
Lazy Hills Retreat Kerr County 735± Acres
The Forde Ranch has taken the necessary steps to become a professionally-run exotic game hunting ranch! It is equipped with 195± acres that are high fenced and stocked with: bison, oryx, ibex, axis, rams, blackbuck, fallows, aoudad and red stag.
Lazy Hills Retreat is 735± acres located in Kerr County, Texas. Highlights of the property include soaring views from desirable topographic change with over 200 feet of relief. Manicured grounds with wellgroomed grasses and meadows give rise to prime Texas Hill Country oaks and views. Water is highly improved with concrete spillways and dams built along a spring-fed creek. Water clarity is impeccable.
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STEPHEN STR A NSK Y, BROK ER (210) 254-7700 • STEPHEN@STRANSKYPROPERTIES.COM View All Proper ties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/331575
WINN'S TORTUGA RANCH The Winn’s Tortuga Ranch on Turtle Creek has some of the best trophy whitetail deer hunting you can find along with some exotics which are protein-fed year round. The ranch is mostly high fenced, and both sides of Turtle Creek run through the north side of the property making for great swimming and fishing. The main lodge has a pool and outdoor entertainment cabana with great views. The ranch has three additional homes, a 20-acre soft release deer pen, four-stall horse barn, workshop and three water wells, and it is being offered turnkey. 552± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2976664
WILKINS RANCH The Wilkins Ranch is conveniently located 4.5± miles northeast of Stephenville, Texas. The ranch has about half a mile of frontage on HWY 377 and also fronts on paved CR 180 and paved CR 474 (Roadway Road). There is over 1,500 feet of paved road leading into the ranch to all of the improvements which include a three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home completely rocked with standing seam roof and front and back rock porches, hay barn with tack room, shop with drive-through bay and overhang, implement storage barn and small storage shed. Other improvements include two water wells, net wire cross-fencing and 97± acres of improved coastal hay fields with the remainder of the ranch in dense brush and native grasses. There are also five ponds that hold water in normal rain conditions. This ranch has great elevation changes creating long-range views, and it has wildlife native to the area including whitetail deer and hogs. 184± ACRES IN ERATH COUNTY
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FULL DRAW RANCH The Full Draw Ranch is any hunter’s dream, but it is the ultimate for bow hunters and really offers a great opportunity for an investor to run a first-class hunting operation! Located just a short drive west down HWY 85 from Dilley, Texas, in Dimmitt County and being 370± high-fenced acres of thick South Texas brush located in the Golden Triangle, this ranch offers superior deer and quail hunting with firstclass accommodations. Because of the thick native brush and numerous winding roads, this ranch drives like it is much bigger than the acreage states. Every amenity and tool you may need is already in place and being included with this turnkey ranch sale so that the new owners just need clothes and their weapon of choice to begin their own experience. 370± ACRES IN DIMMIT COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 8292749
MID-TEX CATTLE COMPANY Currently being used as a pre-conditioning yard for cattle and located only three miles from Seguin, the Mid-Tex cattle company fronts on three roads, HWY 90A, Biecker Road and Weber Road, with adequate frontage on all three. The property has good exterior fencing with numerous cross fences and improved coastal hay pastures. There is one private water well and also public water which currently serve the property. Both sides of wet-weather Saul Creek go through the middle of the property lined with very large trees. There is also piped water to several tanks scattered throughout the property. This property could be developed today into tracts as small as one acre since it has a public water source or just used as-is and be a good investment for the future. 121± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY
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STEPHEN STR A NSK Y, BROK ER (210) 254-7700 • STEPHEN@STRANSKYPROPERTIES.COM View All Proper ties: LandsofAmerica.com/member/331575
RIVER RIDGE RANCH On Highway 173 approximately four miles south of Kerrville, Texas, this ranch consists of 305 acres with Guadalupe River frontage overlooking and adjoining the Comanche Trace golf course. The main house on top of the hill is an eight-bedroom, six-bath home that has spectacular views of downtown Kerrville and the entire ranch itself. The property is divided into seven pipe-fenced pastures with over 160 acres of coastal grass for horses or cattle. Other improvements include three homes, two horse barns, two hay barns, an equipment barn and a workshop, all easily accessible by the paved roads within the ranch. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis and blackbuck. 305± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 2976515
PICKENS RANCH The Pickens Ranch is a total of 27± acres fronting on HWY 16 just five miles south of Bandera, Texas, all in Bandera school district. The property is mainly an open field with good soils and a few trees in the southeast corner and 830± feet of visible frontage on HWY 16. This property has been in the same family for several decades and used for agricultural purposes, but with the growing population, several properties adjoining this are now being used for commercial purposes. The ranch has three-phase power with a pipeline running through it and good perimeter fencing. 87± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY
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CHAPMAN RANCH This South Texas ranch, 25 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi, is the perfect getaway for the executive outdoorsman to unwind after a long day at the office. This ranch is being offered turnkey, including over 30 head of cattle, and gives a buyer the opportunity to come home and go on an afternoon quail hunt, take a large South Texas whitetail deer or fish for redfish or bass in one of the two lakes on the property. The highlight of this property is an eight-acre lake sitting directly behind a 4,300-squarefoot home with a huge back porch to sit and enjoy a morning sunrise or an evening of wildlife viewing. This ranch has many more amenities, improvements and details which can be found at StranskyProperties.com. 150± ACRES IN NUECES COUNTY
PROPERTY ID: 7171768
WELFARE RANCH 411 acres sitting at the Welfare exit on Interstate 10 West with over 2,000 feet of highway frontage. This property is just six miles from downtown Boerne in Kendall County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. The property has incredible 360-degree views, with elevation changes of over 300 feet all the way down to the fields on both sides of Zinke Creek which runs right through the property. This will not only make someone a great place to raise their kids, but also a great investment when they get ready to sell it in a few years. Asking price is $15,000 an acre. 411± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY
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Bell Scott River Ranch
Hammon River Ranch
1,292.88± Acres in Clay County ˙ $2,415,000
1,961.04± Acres in Clay County ˙ $4,105,050
The Bell Scott River Ranch consists of 1,292.88 acres with 1.5 miles of Red River Frontage. It is primarily heavily-wooded river bottom with approximately 35 percent being farmland and improved Bermuda pastures. Improvements consist of a frame house, workshop, equipment shed, hay barn, two sets of corrals, fencing and cross fencing, two water wells and electricity. It’s located between Charlie and Byers with easy access from FM 171 to Airport Road, to Raymond Evans Road. This is a well-rounded recreational property. Property ID: 7163113
The Hammon River Ranch is prime recreational land located on the Red River in northern Clay County. It consists of 1,961.04 acres, being primarily wooded river bottom along with several food plots and a 170-acre cultivated field. It has nearly 2.5 miles of river frontage and a large oxbow that holds water year round. The property is fenced and cross fenced. There is a water well, and electricity is on the ranch. This is a very nice large recreational ranch on the Red River; you won’t find another like it. Property ID: 7009734
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East Jolly Ranch
Broday Ranch
4,972.54± Acres in Clay County ˙ $8,425,500
3,401.5± Acres in Clay County ˙ $8,078,500
This is prime ranch land located between Jolly and Henrietta, Texas, in Clay County. The land consists of rolling grassland with moderate mesquite coverage, over 550 acres of improved grasses, 12 pastures with several grass traps, 25+ stock ponds, an outstanding interior road system, great fences, two sets of working pens, a brick ranch house, a windmill and rural water to the ranch house and main pens. Minerals are available. Property ID: 9691863
The Broday Ranch is a pristine cattle ranch located in North Texas in Clay County. Open rolling grassland with hardwood-lined creeks, minimal mesquites, good perimeter and cross fencing, three sets of cattle working pens, two with scales, adequate surface water throughout, two houses, nice workshop on a slab with electricity, horse barn with tack room, stalls and turn-out pens, equipment/hay barn, great access, 15 minutes east of Wichita Falls. Property ID: 6807845
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DBLREALESTATE.COM M a d i s o n v i l l e , Te x a s • (9 3 6) 3 4 8 - 9 9 7 7 • D B L R e a l E s t a t e @ s b c g l o b a l . n e t Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker • Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Realtor®,SRES • Zulma Cuevas, Realtor®
DBL REAL ESTATE • TEXAS LAND, TEXAS PROUD!
Tanyard Retreat
FM 2158 Acreage
148.16± Acres in Madison County
20± Acres in Madison County
$575,000 • Property ID: 9984138
$325,000 • Property ID: 10435381
Midway, Texas 75852
Midway, Texas 75852
Secluded acreage that spans over Madison and Leon County. Access this property through a deeded easement to get away and enjoy the quiet. The 148.16± acres are approximately 20 percent open and 80 percent wooded with varying ages of pine plantation intermixed with some hardwoods. This property has two tracts in Madison County with an agriculture exemption in place while the Leon County tract has a timber exemption in place (per seller). Cobbs Creek winds through a portion of this sandy loam property with sloping to rolling topography offering beautiful views. There are two water wells (one has not be used in over 10 years), and electricity is already in place; there is fencing, cross fencing and a pond. Currently used for cattle, hunting and a retreat, there are plenty of sites for cabin building. Do not miss this opportunity to own a larger tract of land in the country. MLS #40275083
This beautiful acreage is located in eastern Madison County on FM 2158, Midway. In Madisonville ISD, the 20± acres are approximately 50 percent open and 50 percent wooded with several mature oak trees, paved road frontage and evidence of abundant wildlife. The property features a new driveway and entrance, new perimeter fence, new water well and underground electric. There are several nice homesites available as well as room for recreational activities and raising some agriculture. There is enough acreage to have some space between you and your neighbors, and there are light restrictions (no HOA). Build your dream home, a barndominium or a cozy cabin to enjoy full time or as a weekend retreat in the country. MLS #5658176
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35,000± ACRES DEEDED | 35,000 ACRES TXP LEASE HUDSPETH COUNTY | $13,216,080
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347± ACRES IN DEWITT COUNTY | $3,450,000
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ANTELOPE SPRINGS RANCH 4,576± ACRES IN NOLAN COUNTY | $6,630,850
GOOFY RANCH
2,355± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY $6,947,250
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CCM@RileyMcLean.com
715± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY | $15,000,000
Cypress Mill Ranch is a beautiful and private Hill Country property with stellar views only 40± miles from downtown Austin. A private, gated lane enhances privacy and limits road noise yet retains the ability to subdivide in the future. The ranch is high fenced and home to a managed deer herd. A recently completed three-acre lake will provide ample recreation and hunting experiences. Basic yet quality ranch improvements including good roads, a barn, corral, windmill and cistern in place leaving the property ready for the new owner to select the most desirable building locations for future improvements. The property has dramatic hilltops with rolling topography dropping to cultivated fields. From numerous locations on
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the ranch you will enjoy majestic and panoramic views of the Pedernales Valley. The property has been well maintained and cleared of most cedar with scattered oak and elms throughout. Property ID: 10467793
279.28± ACRES IN BASTROP COUNTY | $7,000,000
Double J Ranch is a spectacular property located just 22 miles from downtown Austin in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County. A true equestrian’s dream, the property features a 5,600-square-foot main house, guest quarters, pool, detached garage, gated entrance, office, paved driveway, etc. Extraordinary turnkey horse facilities include a custombuilt lighted riding arena, round pen, custom-built horse barn, miles of riding trails, six-horse walker, two portable horse stalls, open pastures, excellent fencing and more. All of the equestrian facilities have water, electricity and lighting. The property has one large fishing pond and two smaller ponds. All land and structures are well maintained and offer tremendous privacy. The land offers both open pastures and wooded areas with varied topography. Soils found throughout the property include sandy loam and clay. Property ID: 10170221
Double J Ranch 99.37–102.99± ACRES IN HAYS COUNTY | $1,890,000+
Liberty Ranch, consisting of 1,559 acres divided into 15 private ranches, is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own land in the heart of the Texas Hill Country while enjoying close proximity to Austin. Four lots remain. Located in Driftwood, Texas, on FM 967, Liberty Ranch is only 20 minutes from downtown Austin and is adjacent to over 15,000 acres of pristine Hill Country land that will never be developed. Owners will enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Hill Country or skyline views of Downtown Austin depending on their orientation. Liberty Ranch is the perfect place to create a refuge from the bustle of Austin, as a primary residence, a vacation home or just some land
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on which to escape. One can enjoy the rural Texas Hill Country while just minutes from everyday necessities and minutes from Discovery Land Driftwood golf development site. Property ID: 9569710
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Diamond M Ranch WALKER COUNTY | $7,837 PER ACRE
This high-fenced deer ranch with rolling hills is hidden just off HWY 190. Opportunities for recreation, frontporch sittin’, and timber investment. The ranch features a sally port entrance with the main home overlooking a stocked pond, a large guest house and a pull-through barn. You will find trophy whitetail, axis and black buck!
Gum Branch WALKER COUNTY | $4,500 PER ACRE
First-time, open market offering. Low traffic frontage on FM 247 and easy access to I-45. Sloping to rolling topography with many potential lake sites.
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Tucker Farm NACOGDOCHES COUNTY $5,250 PER ACRE
Located within six miles of downtown Nacogdoches. A vintage-style home is located on the crest of a hilltop. Partially wooded with undulating terrain and livestock pastures. Great for hunting, farming or recreational use.
Bonus Land CHEROKEE COUNTY | $2,995 PER ACRE
Big recreation on this family state land with bonus acreage fronting U.S. 69 on the outskirts of Wells, Texas. An abundance of merchantable timber remains. Great investment, recreation and timber opportunity.
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M E E K R A N C H S A L E S .C O M (8 3 0) 2 57- 8 8 81 • I N F O @ M E E K R A NC H S A L E S .COM VIEW ALL PROPERTIES: L ANDSOFAMERICA.COM/MEMBER /5594
4 -AC E S R A NC H 4, 365± ACRES IN RE AL COUNT Y C O N TA C T F O R P R I C E • P R O P E R T Y I D : 7 9 4 2 9 5 8 Just 30 minutes from Kerrville, Leakey, Junction and Rocksprings, the 4-Aces Ranch is in the center of the best hunting in the Texas Hill Country. As the gate from HWY 41 opens, a scenic three-mile drive winds to the headquarters. Rolling hills, wet-weather creeks and fields abound with wildlife. Ranch improvements include the lodge, game-proof fencing, a new steel barn on slab, five wells with cisterns that gravity feed water to troughs throughout the ranch, two large feed bins, walk-in cooler, set of working pens and foreman’s house. A superb hunting ranch full of game for your enjoyment. Bill Barton, Broker-Associate.
S A B I NA L R I V E R I N DI A N CA M P R A NC H 12 0 ± A C R E S I N B A N D E R A C O U N T Y $1, 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 8 0 15 8 3 7 120 acres located in Bandera County between beautiful Utopia and Vanderpool, Texas. Approximately 1,000± feet of gorgeous cypress-lined, crystal-clear Sabinal River! Confirmed Indian campground! Paved frontage on HWY 187. $12,500 per acre. Mark Meek, Broker.
GILLE SPIE COUNTY HIDEAWAY 54± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNT Y $ 9 9 7, 5 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 1 0 6 5 0 17 2 54 acres of scenic valleys, lush bottomland and a wide variety of hardwoods make the Gillespie County Hideaway a rare find. Located just 25 minutes from Fredericksburg and 15 minutes from Kerrville along a paved county road. The private driveway leads to the three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house overlooking the deep valleys to the southeast. Perfect for a hunting retreat, weekend getaway, full-time living or a vacation rental. Marshall Burford, Broker-Associate.
PA L OM AV I L L E : A D OV E H U N T E R’ S PA R A DI S E 74 2 . 6 5 ± A C R E S I N U V A L D E C O U N T Y C O N TA C T F O R P R I C E • P R O P E R T Y I D : 5 3 1 0 114 A dove hunter’s paradise! Scenic views, great water, minerals, and loaded with wildlife. Ranchero Creek passes through the ranch and is lined with giant live oaks. There are permanent water holes on the creek and big Indian camp grounds that have never been disturbed. The ranch is high fenced with trophy whitetail and has 20-mile views! Located halfway between Uvalde and Hondo puts this ranch right in the flight zone of the best dove hunting Texas has to offer! Joel Meek.
T R I P L E R R A NCH 2, 0 0 6± ACRES IN SUT TON COUNT Y $ 3 , 70 0 , 0 0 0 • P R O P E R T Y I D : 678 3 49 2 The high-fenced Triple R Ranch is loaded with dense oak tree-covered valleys offering smooth bottomland and lush grasses with over 270-foot elevation rises to the hilltops. Loaded with great genetics. Includes quality improvements with ample sleeping arrangements. Being sold turnkey with all heavy equipment, ranch vehicles, blinds, feeders and furniture. Marshall Burford, Broker Associate.
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1106 Sisterdale Road Own more than a mile of Sister Creek live-water frontage with excellent horse facilities and a Texas winery as your neighbor! Ranch house, guest cottage, paddock house and 22 exceptional horse stalls with covered walker sit high on a bluff overlooking lush, sunlit grassy pastures and creek below.
57± ACRES | KENDALL COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 557 7631
11th Street Cowboy Bar In the Cowboy Capital of the World, Bandera, Texas, 11th Street Cowboy Bar is an iconic, wood-framed building with a porch out front prime for shooting the bull. The 11th Street Cowboy Bar is a world-famous destination. Come for the good brew, an array of top-tier live music acts and, of course, the good times!
0.5± ACRES | BANDER A COUNT Y PROPERT Y ID: 7233817
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Synterra Stables & Cutting Horse Facility 6 . 8 9 ± AC R E S I N J AC K C O U N T Y | $ 5 2 8 , 0 0 0 Just on the western edge of Jacksboro sprawls a peppy horse production facility with a 2,800-square-foot barn with indoor and outdoor covered stalls, plenty of storage areas with covered trailer parking, a massive 4,800-squarefoot enclosed barn, covered round pen, large round riding arena with lights, 3,600-square-foot residence with an indoor pool, three watered outdoor paddocks with loafing sheds, chicken coop, live oaks, landscaping, pipe fencing, blacktop driveway and water well—everything you need. Just bring your horses. Location, location and improvements. A must-see property with too many upgrades to list. Property ID: 10652856
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The Burt Ladner Texas Ranches group is a team of experienced realtors who have a passion for country living and a strong appreciation for the entire farm and ranch community. When you work with our team you get just that — the entire team and their knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to serving you. We know how unique each piece of land can be, and understanding what makes each property valuable is what makes our team so successful.
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000 E FM 1187
Aledo, Texas 76008 60.2 acres | $8,950,000
1011 E FM 2231
Breckenridge, Texas 76424 593.29 acres | $2,499,000
CR 1159
Sulpher Springs, Texas 75420 164 acres
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Coastal Estate
$ 5, 9 0 0,0 0 0 Waterfront! Country living at its finest on the beautiful coast of Texas. 186.55 acres of pastureland with a 4,250-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car garage stucco home with an in-ground pool overlooking Carancahua Bay. Several outbuildings include a 38-stall stable, a 23,000-square-foot metal barn with storage, shop and offices and a hangar with a workout room and sewing room. Helicopter pad and grass runway. 18 6 . 5 5 ± ACRES I N CALHOUN COUN T Y Proper ty ID: 82 6 9 0 53
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Bosque County Recreational Getaway
Gatesville HWY 36 Prime Commercial
3± ACRES • BOSQUE COUNTY • $495,000
11.4± AC R ES • CORYELL COUNTY • $1,250,000
Swimming Pool • Party Barn
Prime Commercial Real Estate in Gatesville, Texas
Property ID: 10541600
Property ID: 9918383
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