Texas LAND Fall 2024

Sweetwater Springs Ranch

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SWEETWATER SPRINGS RANCH

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SWEETWATER SPRINGS RANCH

The 3,668± acre Sweetwater Springs Ranch is a private oasis that fronts the Lower Pecos River. The secluded hunting and water paradise sits downstream from Independence Creek in Terrell County.

3,668± Acres TERRELL COUNTY, TEXAS Property ID: 20855054

$9,169,125

In This Issue

Getting the kids in your life involved is time well invested not only in their future, but in the future of our land.

I’m fortunate to work for an organization that supports good groups doing good work. One of these is South Texas Ranch Brigade (STRB), which is one of nine conservation leadership camps operating under the umbrella of Texas Brigades. The Land.com Network proudly underwrites STRB’s scholarship program.

For more than 30 years, Texas Brigades has been using intensive species-specific curricula combined with communication and leadership training to achieve its ambitious vision of “conservation ambassadors in every community.” High school students, ages 13-17, apply to participate in five-day camps focusing on bass, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, white-tailed deer, saltwater fish and cattle as the conduits for conservation and land stewardship. The instructors are well-respected professionals, who are leaders in their own right.

Camp is a misnomer. The experiences, held on private land around Texas and for the first time this year in North Dakota, are more akin to a college mini-mester on steroids. You won’t find any swimming pools, downtime or much sleep, but you will find plenty of sweat, hands-on education, competition, encouragement and high expectations. Relationships—between the cadets themselves and the cadets and the adult leaders— aren’t just made, they’re forged.

The adult volunteers commit to a year of preparation that culminates in five days away from their jobs and families. In the case of STRB, they sleep on the floor. Days start before 6 a.m. and often stretch past midnight.

I asked Lorie Woodward, our resident wordslinger who teaches what she calls a “communication bootcamp” at STRB, why she does it. Without hesitation she—and this is a woman who has volunteered with kids for more than 30 years, answered, “Every year, I come home completely poured out. . .and filled up. It’s like nothing else I’ve ever done.”

She then regaled me with tales of teenagers, who when given the opportunity and safe space, pushed themselves so far beyond their comfort zones that their former self-imposed limitations were just dots in the rearview mirrors of their lives. There was the teenager with a speech impediment who refused to speak at the beginning of camp, but five days later stood before the group and made a Power Point presentation. She can’t forget about a soft-spoken, conservation-minded city-dwelling vegetarian who had never been on a ranch, but after five days in the brush determined that a degree and career in sustainable agriculture would be her contribution to the planet. And on. . .and on. . .

If you’re interested in learning more about these camps, so you can send one of your fledgling adults or support the organization’s efforts, you could ask a staff member or a volunteer—but brace yourself for an hourslong conversation—these people are passionate. If you’re on a timeline, check out www.texasbrigades.org

Rest assured, learning about this organization is time well spent. And getting the kids in your life involved is time well invested not only in their future, but in the future of our land.

TOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

1 Charles Gilliland

Dr. Charles Gilliland grew up on a cattle ranch and graduated from Regis College in Denver, Colorado. He currently holds an appointment as a research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University and an appointment as adjunct associate professor of agricultural economics at Texas A&M University. Dr. Gilliland is a Helen and O.N. Mitchell Fellow of Real Estate and a clinical professor of finance teaching real estate investment analysis for the master of real estate program at the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Find out more at RECenter.tamu.edu

2 Philip Walker

Philip Walker, who serves as South Texas Regional Manager for DarkSky Texas, is past president of the Ozona Chamber of Commerce in Ozona, Texas. Walker’s experience includes 13 years as a tour director leading people through spectacular natural areas in Alaska, Central America and the western U.S, as well as leading the transformation of his family’s 7 Oaks Ranch in Crockett County, Texas. The ranch was honored with the TPWD Lone Star Land Steward Award for the Edward’s Plateau in 2021. Walker’s introduction to dark skies came in 1997 while living in Sedona, Arizona, an International DarkSky Certified Community. Find out more at DarkSkyTexas.org

3 Texas Wildlife Association

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

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SWEETWATER SPRINGS RANCH

3,668± Acres in Terrell County, Texas

By King Land & Water

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Sweetwater Springs Ranch is a world unto itself, an oasis, located downstream from Independence Creek fronting for 1.3 miles on the west bank of the spring-fed Lower Pecos River. Once part of the historic Banner Ranch, this 3,668± acre ranch is centered around Sweetwater Springs flowing 2,000 gal/min into a clear bassfilled lake, which is the source of an elaborate irrigated pasture system and three tree-lined spring runs flowing into the Pecos. The property is located 25 miles south of Sheffield and I-10 off Highway 349 on well-maintained caliche roads that dead end at the ranch.

This area of the Lower Pecos 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 also was 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 known for its wilderness multi-night world-class canoe and kayaking experience. Crossing through high canyon walls in a series of rapids and pools with world-class, clear-water fishing; one of the most unique float trips in North America.

Description & Headquarters

The Lower Pecos River is fed by a series of springs starting south of I-10. Five miles upstream, the largest, Caroline Spring, is on the 19,500-acre Independence Creek Preserve, and is owned by The Nature Conservancy. This protected outflow of the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer changes the river into a spring-fed reach with water quality riveling the Devils River to the east, although here it is much more private.

The ranch is characterized as plateau country on top with steep, deep wooded canyons cutting through fortress limestone cliffs toward the river. The river here is easy to access by vehicles and the canyons and high country recently have had most of the roads improved.

When entering the headquarters area, the temperature drops 15 degrees under the

heritage pecans and other century-old shade trees. Sweetwater Springs at the Headquarters creates a clear reservoir or lake framed by a high limestone bluff on one side and giant trees on the other.

The lake is not only a reservoir for irrigating the 18 acres of farmland, but it’s the center for outdoor recreation including a rope swing and swimming, picnic area. Three spring runs come from the reservoir and disperse in different directions feeding irrigated pastures but eventually meander all the way to the river. It’s a water paradise, secluded, and private. It’s your own Barton Springs!

The Headquarters has a three bedroom/ three bath home with a series of shops and barns and an amazing pipe pens system with spring water running through several paddocks.

Other improvements are a hunting camp along Geddis Canyon where there is another spring nestled into a side canyon pouring out a huge volume of crystal-clear spring water with native fish. There are three wells on the ranch with two storage tanks and multiple water troughs. A recently improved road system provides access up and down the high mountains and along the river into the two large side canyon systems.

Habitat

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 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.

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.

The abundance of live water along the spring runs and the Pecos River provides an opportunity to grow some of the largest oak and pecan trees in the region. Along the banks of

Geddis Creek is a large live oak mott providing habitat for migrating monarch butterflies and roosting areas for turkey.

Wildlife

The combination of river, canyons, topography, browse, and habitat creates a wildlife-rich environment for both the hunter and wildlife watcher. From whitetail population, Rio Grande turkey, dove, quail, mountain lion, and aoudad to neotropical songbirds, osprey, beaver, butterflies, fox, rabbits, and ringtail cat, the upland and riparian diversity of wildlife is unrivaled. The river itself is an important body of water for the region with its native fish and fauna, as well as game fish such as small and large mouth 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. The river is located in one of 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.

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. You can put into the river on this ranch and take out at Pandale further down stream, which is a two-night trip.

Sweetwater and Geddis are recorded huge springs on the ranch that flow into the Pecos River. The lake and the spring runs provide miles of additional live water to the ranch. The 18-acre agricultural fields are watered by the 2,000 gal/min Sweetwater Spring where at one time the Banner family grew alfalfa. There are unlimited opportunities to create orchards, vineyards and gardens. °

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Over the past 32 years, he has established a specialty in premier, live water farms and ranches across the state of Texas, though he has also represented buyers from around the world. Howard’s son, Conner W. Hood, and brother, Jeffrey C. Hood, are also a part of the family business, enabling Hood Real Estate Inc. to expand and continue providing unparalleled customer service to clients around the globe. If you are looking for expertise, diligence, and world class customer service, Hood Real Estate Inc. is the best in the business.

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Twin Creeks Ranch

best of the Hill Country within one fence

858± Acres Kerr County, Texas

Twin Creeks Ranch, 858± acres located approximately 11 miles from Kerrville in Kerr County, is an opportunity to stake a claim on a large-scale, live water property in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch fronts on Eagle Ridge Road.

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Twin Creeks Ranch Property ID: 19757797

The Land and the Wildlife

The land is iconic gently rolling Hill Country terrain with a 300-foot elevation change from the highest point on the southeast corner to the lowest point on the northern boundary. Bottomlands, with deeper soils, encompass about 150 acres of the ranch, providing strong pastureland.

The landscape is pockmarked with small canyons. Between 50 and 75 acres of cedar have been strategically cleared along the ridgelines. Disturbed areas have been re-seeded with native grasses to further enhance the habitat.

The overstory features mature post oaks and live oaks, while the understory is comprised of a mix of native brush, browse and forbs that serve as a buffet for wildlife.

White-tailed deer and a small number of feral hogs call the ranch home. Both mourning doves and waterfowl pass through in their migratory seasons. Hunting has been private and limited.

The perimeter is high fenced. Improved roads make the entire ranch fully accessible.

The Water

In Texas, live water is a rare, highly sought after treasure. Twin Creeks, as the name implies, enjoys a bounty.

Stretching from the southern boundary to the northern boundary, year-round Fall Creek runs across the ranch for approximately one mile, providing crystalline water for wildlife and recreation. Wolf Creek, which meanders onto the ranch and converges with Fall Creek, just enhances the land’s natural ambiance and its options.

A 5± acre lake in close proximity to the main house is stocked with bass and outfitted with floating docks. It is the perfect place for angling, paddling or even jet skiing. The ranch also has two water wells.

The Living

The two-story, 3,700-square-foot main house, displaying a statement-making mixture of limestone, stucco and cedar posting, is the perfect backdrop for Hill Country living. The fourbedroom/4.5-bath house blends design touches from Texas, Mexico and the southwestern U.S. making it perfectly suited to its locale.

The well-appointed interior is a study in rustic elegance with solid wood cabinetry and beams, a mix of stone and wood floors, an oversized limestone fireplace, soaring ceilings and plenty of windows to bring the light inside. The kitchen is anchored by a butcher block island and its own fireplace.

It’s easy to take any gathering outdoors. Guests can congregate on either the front or back porch to enjoy the long views or they can make their way to the back patio. The creek, which runs right behind the main house, provides the soundtrack for life. In addition, there is a covered sitting area as well as a barbecue area where guests can relax and watch the pitmaster’s magic, along with a fire pit.

The main house has a detached two-car garage with two apartments above. The apartments can be individually accessed and used for staff or overflow guests.

In addition, the property features a two-bedroom/two-bath house built in the same style as the main house. Encompassing 1,800± square feet, the house, which includes a kitchen, a living area and a sunroom, could be purposed as guest or staff housing. It also has a porch on the front and carport in the back.

Twin Creeks Ranch is also outfitted with a four-stall limestone and wood horse barn that measures about 4,600 square feet. The barn includes a veterinary room/lab, an office, a tack room and two storage rooms. The barn also has a game-processing area out back with running water and a winch system.

The Opportunity

With elbow room, long views, plentiful wildlife and live water, Twin Creeks Ranch puts the best of the Hill Country within one fence. Stake a claim on an extraordinary life. . .

To experience Twin Creeks Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $17,160,000.

Comanche Rock Ranch

630± Acres in Gillespie County, Texas

Presented By Hood Real Estate, Inc.

Located 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg

Enchanted Rock dominates the viewshed

Managed for wildlife since the mid-90s

Located in Gillespie County just 15 minutes north of Fredericksburg, Comanche Rock Ranch neighbors Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The 630± acre ranch, which fronts Ranch Road 965, is ideally suited as a secluded private retreat or an incomegenerating destination.

Moving from south to north, the terrain changes from gently rolling open fields and hay meadows dotted with majestic oaks to craggy granite rock outcrops and ridges amid native oak trees and browse species that make up exceptional wildlife habitat.

The high-fenced ranch is easily accessible on a network of improved roads. The ranch has several agricultural fields including a vineyard, hay fields and wildlife food plots.

The 208± acre southern section boasts a horse barn, stalls and a round pen. The northern section, which includes 422± acres, is home to white-tailed deer, axis deer and blackbuck antelope.

Recently, an eight-stall horse barn with a tack room, feed room and bathroom was

added to the northern section. The new barn measures 70 ' x 75 ' with 12-foot overhangs.

Sandy Creek runs through the northwest corner of Comanche Rock Ranch and six stock ponds provide surface water. Several active springs along the drainage areas hold water throughout normal rainfall years.

In addition, Comanche Rock Ranch has water rights to a deep well across RR 965 and has eight water wells. There also is a limestone rock-lined underground water cistern on the north property. Five large-capacity aboveground water storage tanks serve the compounds and several water troughs provide additional watering holes for animals.

The ranch features a north and south headquarters. The centerpiece of the north headquarters is the custom-designed home which takes full advantage of views of Enchanted Rock. It features an open kitchen, a huge living room with a soaring fireplace, a glassed-in corner room, a screened porch dining room overlooking the yard and pool areas. The master suite not only includes a bath, but a screened sun porch with windows framing Enchanted Rock.

The hunting lodge, which is a converted vintage barn, anchors a separate compound. In addition to three downstairs bedrooms with three private baths, the second-story bunkhouse can sleep up to eight people.

The lodge has a large downstairs living room/game room and full kitchen as well as an outdoor gathering area with a gazebo, barbecue area, swimming pool, fire pit and games.

The original farmhouse dating back to the early 20 th century delivers additional lodging.

An old country store transported from Central Texas has a game processing area as well as a walk-in cooler and provides ample storage space.

At the southern headquarters, the four and a half-bedroom/three-bath main house is built on the limestone bones of a circa 1900 German farmhouse and nestled into a beautiful oak grove. The home was recently refreshed with new floors, paint and a bathroom remodel.

Comanche Rock Ranch’s potential as a personal retreat or a commercial enterprise is limited only by the new owner’s vision. Come see a life beyond the ordinary. . . °

James River Ranch

1,960.67± Acres in Kimble County, Texas

Presented By Hood Real Estate, Inc.

Located 30 minutes from the town of Harper River banks run through 800± acres of the property

Managed under an MLDP-3 permit

Located on 1,960.67± acres in eastern Kimble County, the James River Ranch provides a secluded haven of peace, quiet and rugged Hill Country beauty that inspires a deep connection with nature. The current iteration, which is about 30 minutes from Harper, was created by combining three separate parcels.

Within the high-fenced boundaries, the topography ranges from jagged limestone cliffs to rolling hills and a fertile river bottom. From the ridge tops, the views encompass the James River valley and far beyond. All-weather roads make every corner of the ranch accessible.

The Water

Both banks of the James River run through about 800 acres of the property, flowing from south to north. In the summer, the year-round river disappears beneath the gravel bottom but never stops flowing. Two dams create two impoundments, measuring 1± acre and 2± acres.

Jim Little Creek enters the property on the far southwest corner coursing through the center of the property before exiting on the north. In the summer, it too disappears, but continues to flow.

Arrowheads and other artifacts of the region’s earliest nomadic residents can be found along the waterways.

An 8± acre lake, fed by groundwater, enhances surface water options. The lake, outfitted with five docks, is stocked with Florida largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass as well as bluegills and hybrid perch.

James River Ranch also boasts 11 wells, three of which are irrigation wells. Twentyone water troughs have been strategically installed throughout.

The Land and the Wildlife

Cedar has been strategically cleared and managed. Now, it only remains in a 30 –40-yard-wide swath around the perimeter ensuring privacy and on the steep slopes where it controls erosion and provides nesting habitat for rare songbirds.

In the cleared areas, native grasses reappeared. Even some of the ridgetops have been cleared and replanted in native grasses and Kleingrass. Several hay fields, watered by sub-surface irrigation, deliver winter feed for the cattle and under good conditions grow a saleable excess.

Live oaks anchor the uplands while native pecan trees shade the James River and Jim Little Creek. Nutritious brush and forbs sustain the wildlife. Eighteen protein feeders supplement nature’s bounty.

The native white-tailed deer population has been managed under an MLDP-3 permit. Hunting has been limited.

Wild turkeys abound. Quail, dove and migrating waterfowl are present. Feral hogs, coyotes, bobcats, ringtails, raccoons, porcupines, foxes and the occasional mountain lion call the ranch home. Every spring bald eagles return.

The Living

The main house, which is about 2,100 square feet, contains two bedrooms, two and a halfbaths and two-studies that could be used as bedrooms. The “bones” were built in the 1960s and remodeled for the current owners’ use. Updates included adding an expansive, modern kitchen and an inviting wraparound porch, creating an open billiard room above

the great room and installing large windows that illuminate the interior.

A large, covered patio connects the bunkhouse to the main house. Designed to give guests privacy, but easy access to the main house, the bunkhouse features two bedrooms each with a private bath.

The main barn features a second-story loft with two private bedrooms and two private baths.

In addition, a historic lodge built from an early schoolhouse sleeps 12. Two private queen suites with private baths that are attached to the lodge by a large, covered patio accommodate six guests. The patio is outfitted with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and heaters, so the party can continue year-round.

Three small cabins, three hay barns, two equipment barns, two vintage barns, two sets of cattle working pens, two game processing facilities with walk-in coolers and a 400-yard rifle range round out the ranch’s infrastructure.

To experience the James River Ranch for yourself, contact Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $15,950,000. °

BRAZOS BLUFF RANCH | 780± ACRES | BLUM, TX | $11,900,000

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Bosque Mountain Ranch

282± Acres in Bosque County, Texas

Presented By ICON GLOBAL

Located one and a half hours from Dallas

Upscale equestrian facilities

Abundant range of wildlife

Bosque Mountain Ranch is an idyllic opportunity for an incredible private family retreat one and a half hours south of Dallas-Fort Worth.

The property offers a quick and easy, peaceful retreat in the highly desirable Hill Country of Bosque County. One hour from Waco and two hours from Austin, Bosque Mountain Ranch provides easy access from larger surrounding cities as well as the town of Clifton, which offers five-star dining, necessary services, and the Clifton Aero Airport.

This modern ranch is perfect as an upscale private family retreat or an ideal event venue. It has been privately utilized in the past for celebrity and corporate guests. It is also a perfect offering for multi-family ownership and boosts incredible and thoughtful amenities, spaces and features.

The ranch offers state-of-the-art facilities and upscale amenities throughout the main compound, including a 6,900 square foot main house with incredible entertaining, dining, den, and kitchen areas, and two master bedroom suites, as well as two additional large bedrooms.

The 4,200-square-foot pool house/fun house offers a game room, dance floor, full bar, and additional accommodation for family and guests, with two large bunkrooms incorporating 16 double-sized bunk beds.

A fully self-contained luxurious casita features an additional private master and bathroom suite. There is a 3,550-square-foot living and entertaining area on the second floor above the equestrian dream horse barn, which contains a separate kitchen, bar, fireplace, and three more large bedrooms.

Other amenities include a huge barbecue, outdoor pool pavilion, meticulous hobby shop and equipment barns, a sports shack with a lake to shoot skeet over, a fishing cabin and more.

With an elevated architectural design and interior finishes, this ranch stands alone in its class. Details such as reclaimed beams from an old barn sourced through Homestead Heritage in Waco and custom brackets fabricated onsite. The limestone exterior finishes, along with detailed herringbone brick patios, make this ranch home feel warm and welcoming yet modern, efficient and luxurious.

Attention to detail, organization and operating efficiencies are notable throughout

the ranch as well as significant additions and upgrades to all aspects of security, power and independent infrastructure. The ranch operates on a private water well, incorporates underground electrical lines, security systems, and provides complete Wi-Fi, all backed up by two independent generators. Each generator has a designed enclosure matching the compound’s aesthetics.

Wildlife is abundant and ranges from whitetail deer and quail to turkeys, hogs, foxes, bobcats and other game that come regularly to the feeders. It is a true animal haven.

Recreation options are numerous at Bosque Mountain Ranch and in the surrounding area. Endless ranch activities range from trail rides and fishing to enjoying the pool and outdoor kitchen in the pavilion. Jeep rides and walks to the top of the mountain are an incredible ending to a day full of adventure to capture the endless sunsets over the valley.

Bosque Mountain Ranch is a rare opportunity that encompasses everything a family would want in a ranch. It offers incredible nature, tranquility, topography, and easy access, only one and a half hours from Dallas and Fort Worth. It’s a true Hill Country mountain escape. °

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Peaceful Habitations Ranch

Frequent wildlife sightings on the

309± Acres in Kendall County, Texas Presented By Texas Ranches For Sale

Located 7± miles north of Boerne

Rolling hills and abundant large-mature trees

ranch

Peaceful Habitations Ranch stands in a league of its own, offering breathtaking long-range views just north of Boerne. Encompassing 309.65± acres, this ranch features a five-bedroom, three-bathroom main home atop the highest hilltop, providing an excellent vantage point to admire stunning sunset views. With abundant large-mature live oak, pecan, and mesquite trees, native grasses, and diverse wildlife, this ranch is the perfect serene getaway. The property also benefits from an agricultural exemption.

Prime Location

Peaceful Habitations Ranch is conveniently located about seven± miles from Boerne, seven± miles from Sisterdale, 17± miles to Comfort, 23± miles to San Antonio at the Rim, 34± miles to Fredericksburg, 39± miles from Kerrville, and 80± miles to Austin,

making it easily accessible from several key Texas destinations.

Impressive Improvements

The centerpiece of Peaceful Habitations Ranch is a 3,488± square-foot home built in 2003, featuring five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Strategically perched on the highest hilltop, the home boasts an inviting front covered porch and a large balcony deck, perfect for enjoying long-range views. The open floor plan, spacious kitchen, expansive windows and fireplace create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere.

Other improvements on the ranch include a paved driveway for easy access to the home, a well-maintained road system throughout the property, good cross fencing, and functional cattle pens, enhancing the ranch’s usability and charm.

Expansive Land

The ranch offers substantial road frontage, with

4,400± feet on Sisterdale Road and 3,350± feet on Seewald Road. The rolling terrain is covered with native grasses and large mature trees, including oak, pecan, cedar, and mesquite. There are several large fields with a good mixture of native grasses, providing excellent grazing areas. The ranch features significant elevation variations, with three prominent hilltops. The highest hilltop at the headquarters reaches an elevation of 1580± feet above sea level, and the second highest at 1560± feet above sea level.

Water Resources

Water resources on the ranch include two water wells with a storage tank near the home, a rainwater collection system with storage tanks, and two surface tanks for livestock and wildlife located in the northwestern region. The rainwater collection system efficiently gathers water from the roof of the home. °

Wilson Carlsbad Ranch

Located 12 miles from San Angelo

Large hillsides with “killer views”

Genetically superior whitetails

7,005± Acres in Tom Green and Coke Counties, Texas Presented By Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.

LLocation

ee, Lee & Puckitt is very honored and excited to represent the Wilson Carlsbad Ranch to the ranch market.

This beautiful ranch is just outside of San Angelo, off of US HWY 87N then north on March Road (paved all except to about the last mile. All Tom Green County maintained) then approximately a half mile on an easement (caliche road) to the ranch entrance.

Terrain

This gently rolling northern Tom Green County and southern Coke County ranch is extremely scenic! Lots of big, deep soiled valleys with many seasonally dry creek beds rising up to the large hillsides with “killer views.” Much care has been given over the years to mesquite, cedar and prickly pear control. Also, the interior roads are considered good. This gorgeous property is completely high fenced with high-tinsel wire/ steel posts. Most of the fences are considered

in very good condition with many built within the past few years. Lots of cover for deer and other wildlife and considering our dry range conditions, this ranch has good range conditions.

Improvements

The only house on the ranch is used by hunters. It is a small concrete cinder block structure with comp shingles, small kitchen & bathroom. There is a very large barn used for storage of ranch equipment and supplies. There’s also a nice barn that was built several decades ago but still in fair condition. A large set of steel corrals for working livestock is next to the barn. There is another set of corrals toward the center of the ranch.

Pastures and Water

This working ranch is divided into six main pastures, and three traps. There also are some deer holding pens and a soft relief trap for deer. All of the deer improvements are in the most southern pasture. There are reportedly nine solar wells and two windmills. This is considered to be a very well-watered ranch.

Wildlife

Being a high-fenced ranch, the whitetail deer hunting is considered to be very good with many years of management. As previously mentioned, the south pasture has been used for years to grow and raise some high genetic deer with bucks in the 200” + class. Occasionally the owners have released some of these better genetic deer to the other pastures to improve the bloodlines within the whole ranch. Lots of turkey, dove, and even some quail! Another option would be to add exotics.

Minerals

Some mineral rights are negotiable.

Opportunity

Very seldom does a ranch of this size and quality in this excellent location near San Angelo come on the market. This is an opportunity to purchase one of the premier ranches in West Texas, which has been in the same family since 1914. °

Second Chance Ranch

108± Acres in Gillespie County, Texas Presented By Texas Ranches For Sale

Located 15 miles east of Fredericksburg

Beautifully crafted Spanish-style home

Abundant native wildlife

Second Chance Ranch is a sprawling 108± acre property located just 5± miles north of Stonewall and 15± miles east of Fredericksburg in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The focal point of this serene estate is a beautifully crafted Spanish-style home perched on a hilltop with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

A Welcoming Arrival

Upon arrival, a granite gravel road guides you through the ranch, passing a charming pond beneath an old windmill. The landscape, dotted with native grasses and live oaks, offers a tranquil atmosphere. As the elevation rises, distant hilltop views become increasingly breathtaking. Amongst the trees, a small Spanish-style chapel encircled by an old rock fence adds historical charm.

The Main Residence

The stunning Spanish-style home, at one of the highest points on the property, offers unmatched views of the Texas Hill Country. Surrounded by meticulously landscaped grounds, including flower beds and a variety of trees, the residence greets visitors with superior craftsmanship and tasteful details, such as textured walls, archways, wooden

beams, and a Spanish-style tile roof. The entrance features a lovely courtyard with brick pavers and a custom-made front door. Inside, the home boasts stained concrete floors and antique doors, giving it a timeless and elegant feel. The spacious kitchen and dining area feature top-of-the-line appliances and a large walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a gallery with a custom-built tile bar. The great room, with beautiful archways, massive wooden beams, and large windows, showcases captivating views of the Hill Country.

Luxurious Outdoor Amenities

The large back patio transitions into stone pavers, leading to an infinity-edge pool with majestic views. For golf enthusiasts, a topnotch 2,100± square foot five-hole putting green provides a resort-like feel. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the well-kept fourstall horse barn, equipped with water and electricity and featuring three connected turnout pastures.

The Bunk House

The bunk house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and is connected to the main residence by a covered walkway. This space is ideal for overflowing guests, children or grandchildren. It has a nice-

sized living room and a large back porch with access to the backyard and pool area. It also has a microwave, beverage center, sinks and dishware cabinets. Both bedrooms are currently outfitted with two full beds and each has ensuite bathrooms with ample cabinet storage.

The Man Cave

The man cave is 1,340± square feet and features two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Completed in 2014, it has a stone and wood beam exterior, giving it a historic look and feel. A large, covered wooden porch captures great views. The inside has beautiful wooden floors throughout, and a large fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. There is a nice wood-top bar with limestone siding. The bar also includes a beverage center, sink, and microwave.

Natural Beauty and Wildlife

The ranch’s landscape is diverse, with rolling hills, valleys, and long-range vistas of the Texas Hill Country. Live oaks and post oaks dot the countryside, and native grasses cover the terrain. The property, under a wildlife exemption, is home to abundant native wildlife, including axis deer, whitetail deer, turkey and dove. °

Texas Land Markets

Second Quarter 2024

REPORT BY CHARLES E. GILLILAND, PH.D.

Research Economist, Texas Real Estate Research Center

at Texas A&M University

Sales volume in Texas land markets continues to recede with the number of sales in the four quarters ending in June 2024 at 3,171 falling 65 percent from the 2021 record of 9,055. The 2024 volume even fell 1.4 percent below the first quarter total. Still, at $4,737, the second quarter price did rise 4.48 percent from 2023 second quarter prices and 36.5 percent higher than the 2021 second-quarter price. Reflecting the drop in the number of sales, total acres changing hands declined to 223,433 acres, a 34.94 percent decline from 2023 second quarter results with total dollar volume falling 32.03 percent short of 2023 second quarter totals, settling at $1.1 billion well shy of the $4 billion record registered in the first quarter of 2021.

The continued increase in statewide price occurred despite price declines in two Texas regional markets. West Texas saw prices drop 6.21 percent while Gulf Coast-Brazos Bottom prices slid 2.44 percent. Given these market realities, land values may have actually declined. Markets have begun to adapt to the new high-interest rate environment with good properties continuing to sell while lesser tracts find no buyers. Despite the headwinds overall prices still appear to be rising despite weakened conditions.

The Preliminary Total Acres Declined to 223,433

Panhandle and South Plains

Second quarter prices bounced back to a 9.98 percent increase to $1,797 per acre. A total of 39,156 acres changed hands down 44.42 percent from a year ago. A total of 282 sales marked a 32.54 percent drop from the 2023 annualized volume. Total dollar volume dropped 38.77 percent to $70.4 million.

Far West Texas

Price increased to $593 per acre a 20.77 percent increase. The region reported only 13 sales for the fourquarter period, down 15.97 percent. Typical size was 7,878 acres.

West Texas

West Texas continued to see market participants pull back as activity fell another 24.63 percent to 412 sales despite prices falling 6.21 percent to $2,279 per acre. Acreage transferred at 65,502 acres declined 22.16 percent. Total dollar volume slipped another 26.99 percent to $142.4 million.

Northeast Texas

Prices in this region shot up 10.25 percent to $8,473 per acre. However, at only 910 sales, volume declined by 31.22 percent. Total acres fell 37.68 percent to 27,437 acres. In addition, total dollar volume declined 31.30 percent to $232.5 million.

Gulf Coast–Brazos Bottom

Prices in this region fell to $9,401 per acre a 2.44 percent drop. Volume also slipped 22.48 percent to 438 sales while total dollar volume sank 28.86 percent to $151.6 million. Total acreage slid 27.08 percent to 16,121 acres.

Source Texas Real Estate Research Center

Preliminary Number of Sales Dropped to 3,171

Overall Volume Dropped

1.4%

Second Quarter Price Increased

4.48%

South Texas

South of San Antonio prices strengthened again, up 6.03 percent to $6,122 per acre. Sales volume plunged 35.15 percent to 273 sales dropping total dollar volume down 46.45 percent to $115.9 million. Total acreage plunged 49.45 percent to 18,934 acres.

Austin-Waco-Hill Country

Prices recovered from a lackluster first quarter, climbing 6.01 percent to $7,496 per acre as buyers continued to shun formerly active urban areas owing to changed investment expectations following interest rate hikes. The number of sales totaled of 843 sales. Total dollar volume declined 18.71 percent to $298.1 million. Total acres fell 23.32 percent to 39,770 acres.

The Future

Markets still appear to be weak as uncertainty abounds with a presidential election and continuing battles with inflation Potential sellers recall the golden sellers’ markets of 2021-2022 and expect higher prices for their offerings. Meanwhile, many wouldbe buyers, faced with prices substantially higher than they were a few years ago, have adopted a wait-and-see attitude in the face of the uncertainty. These conditions point to a market with likelihood of some weakening in prices in the months ahead. °

Texas

Water

Today and Tomorrow

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

Demand for water in Texas is increasing as the supply is decreasing, creating a potentially life, environmental and economicaltering shortfall, but researchers and innovators are developing promising solutions.

“It’s no secret that water is one of Texas’ most significant challenges for the 21st century,” said TWA CEO Justin Dreibelbis, noting this is the reason the recent Private Lands Summit, held in conjunction with TWA’s 39th Annual Convention in San Antonio, was dedicated to the critical subject. “The good news is that the best and the brightest are working to create alternative sources that can enhance our water supply.”

He continued, “These technologies are still in their formative stages, but they provide reason for cautious optimism.”

His optimism comes with a caveat.

“Emerging technologies do not cancel the need to carefully consider and ensure water availability before we, as a state, move forward with future growth,” he said.

Growth cannot be ignored. It is estimated that 1,400 people are moving to Texas every day. At this rate, the Lone Star State, currently home to more than 30 million people, will see its population surpass 50 million people by 2070. The average Texan currently uses 80 gallons of water per day.

If current projections hold up, the state will be contending with higher temperatures and longer, more intense droughts as the population swells. Less total rain means higher demand for water and less infiltration into underlying aquifers, which currently provide 75 percent of the state’s drinking water. Less rain also means less run-off into rivers, streams and lakes, while higher temperatures mean higher evaporation rates and diminishing surface water supplies and in-stream flows.

“We currently have a water shortfall, which likely will only get worse without some far-sighted and far-reaching changes,” Dreibelbis said.

The Situation

To set the stage for his overview of Texas’ current water situation, Dr. Robert Mace, executive director at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, quoted author James A. Michener who wrote, “Water, not oil, is the lifeblood of Texas.”

Currently, Texas relies on groundwater and surface water to meet the state’s needs. About 75 percent of the state’s drinking water

is groundwater pumped from nine major and 22 minor aquifers that form a subterranean labyrinth lying beneath most of the state.

With the invention of the centrifugal pump, groundwater became much more accessible. Pumping began its rise to prominence in the 1950s, which happened to coincide with Texas’ drought of record—and triggered the ongoing decline in aquifer levels, particularly the Ogallala.

Today, the largest declines in underground water levels are seen in confined aquifers, where water lies between layers of impermeable material. As examples Mace cited water level declines in several cities ranging from 500-600 feet around Houston and 800 feet around Waco to about 1,000 feet around Dallas.

Declining groundwater levels not only require deeper wells and more energy to retrieve water, but they also impact the flow and availability of springs. In 1975, researchers identified 273 springs in Texas. By their tally, 40 of them or 15 percent were dry. Today, 62 springs or 23 percent of the 273 springs are dry. Springs feed rivers.

Lower groundwater levels also impact surface water. Studies have shown that about 40 percent of flow in rivers and streams comes from groundwater discharge. Obviously, rivers and large streams are water sources for humans and wildlife, but they are also critical conduits of freshwater inflows into estuaries and bays necessary for a myriad of marine species.

“More municipalities are reusing a larger percentage of their wastewater,” Mace said. “The more efficiently we use our water, the less water goes back into our rivers and streams diminishing in-stream flows.”

Land subsidence is another issue arising from significant groundwater level declines. When water is pumped from an aquifer, the pressure inside decreases. If the aquifer is in an area where soils are “loose,” the loss in pressure causes soil compression which results in land subsidence. In the Houston area, the surface, depending on the location, has subsided 6 feet to 10 feet. Even inland locations such as the Brazos Valley are experiencing land subsidence.

“There’s more subsidence than we know about,” Mace said. “And changes in elevation can change the way water flows across the land, realign flood-prone areas and affect structural stability.

“When you do anything with water, maybe you should step back and see how it impacts something else.”

When you do anything with water, maybe you should step back and see how it impacts something else.

New Water Sources

The State Water Plan, based on regional plans crafted by 16 regional water planning groups on a five-year cycle, is the Bible of water management in Texas. The plan addresses the needs of all water user groups in the state— municipal, irrigation, manufacturing, livestock, mining and steam-electric power—during a repeat of the 1950s drought of record.

In the most recent version of the State Water Plan completed in 2022, the Texas Water Development Board relies on two strategies: water supply and demand management. Water supply includes existing sources and identifies needs for the future. Demand management is a myriad of conservation strategies.

“While every bit of effort helps, we can’t conserve our way out of this long-term shortfall,” Mace said.

As a result, obtaining new water sources is a crucial component moving forward. Traditionally, new supplies meant reservoirs. Right now, there are 23 new reservoirs in various stages of development across Texas. While reservoirs are a time-tested solution, they have significant environmental impact, carry huge price tags and place an undue burden on landowners whose property lies within their footprint.

Because of these issues as well as the skyrocketing construction costs, planners are looking beyond tradition. In fact, by 2070 planners have expanded strategies to include reuse, seawater and aquifer recovery and storage.

According to the Texas Water Code, aquifer storage and recovery is the storage of water in a

suitable aquifer through a well during times when water is available, and the recovery of water from the same aquifer during times when it is needed.

The San Antonio Water System is already using this as part of its long-term strategies to meet the city’s ever-growing water needs.

Marine desalination, removing salt from seawater to create freshwater, falls under the umbrella of seawater. Currently, there are 50 inland municipal plants that are converting brackish groundwater to freshwater, but no marine plants. A marine desalination plant has been proposed by the City of Corpus Christi but has been stalled because of environmental concerns.

“If we’re not seriously talking about marine desalination, we’re kidding ourselves,” said Dr. Greg Stunz, senior executive director of the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi. “At the Institute, we see marine desalination as a viable way to help protect the freshwater flows that are essential to the estuaries as long as desalination plants are sited properly.”

Proper siting addresses intake, the number of fish and other marine life taken into the plant along with the saltwater, and the discharge of the by-products.

The process’ primary by-product is highly concentrated brine. When the brine concentrate is introduced to an estuary, where freshwater and saltwater mix to create a unique environment, it can raise the salinity so much that the estuary is no longer suitable habitat for the fish and marine life that rely on it. Estuaries are often called the “nurseries of the sea” because they are home to so many species that reproduce and spend their early lives there.

Seawater naturally is more saline than estuaries. Because of wave action that mixes the brine, the expansiveness of the Gulf and the salt tolerance of the deep-sea aquatic life, the environmental impact would be minimized if the briny by-products were disposed of offshore. Stunz suggested locating marine desalination plants at least 1 mile from shore, but preferably farther.

“Ten miles offshore would be ideal, but obviously cost prohibitive,” he said. “The longer the distance, the bigger the price tag.”

Produced water, a by-product of hydraulic fracking in the oil and gas industry, offers another promising supply side solution that falls under the reuse strategy. According to Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, who chairs the state Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs in the Texas Legislature, produced water is a win-win solution.

“The oilfield has a PR problem because of injection wells and the related seismic shifting,” Perry said. “If we could repurpose that water and reduce the amount that has to be disposed of underground, it will solve two problems.” In fact, if the process proves to be viable, it could cut the amount of water disposed through injection by 75 percent, he said.

Perry co-sponsored SB 601 that created the Texas Produced Water Consortium at Texas Tech University. The consortium, under the leadership of Executive Director Rusty Smith, is leading the effort to determine whether the process which relies on both membranes and high heat is scalable, affordable and safe.

“The technology to desalinate brackish water is farther along than people think, but we’ve still got a way to go,” Smith said.

The list of obstacles is noteworthy but not insurmountable. For instance, the brackish water found throughout the Permian Basin often measures 125,000 ppm salt and other mineral components. In comparison, drinking water is 500 ppm.

The process’ thermal portion requires an extreme amount of energy. The membranes currently used in the reverse osmosis process lack the durability to withstand the hypersalinity of produced water. To be a viable alternative, the state would need to develop massive treatment capacity. Only about 50 percent of the water that passes through the process would be rendered drinkable.

Of course, the financial motivation to explore the process is significant. The discharge from the process is being evaluated for valuable components that could be extracted and sold for a profit. In the case of the oil and gas industry, produced water offers the chance to reclaim a waste product and convert it into a revenue stream. The opportunity to create another water market might prove to be lucrative for entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.

“Texans have always been big, bold thinkers who seized opportunities to solve problems and build industries,” Dreibelbis said. “Successfully meeting the state’s water challenges will be another milestone in our ongoing journey of innovation.” °

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Questions About 5

DARK SKIES

A Q&A with PHILIP WALKER

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

With its exploding population, Texas is experiencing a host of growing pains. Some are obvious, like urban sprawl and increasing water scarcity, while others like light pollution and its disruption of our once dark night skies escape notice. That is changing, though.

Every year scientists are discovering more roles dark night skies play in the healthy functioning of plants, animals and humans. As the importance of dark skies has become increasingly obvious, it has prompted efforts to actively conserve them. In Texas, the charge to keep “the stars big and bright” is being led by DarkSky Texas.

I sat down with Philip Walker, a conservation-minded West Texas rancher who also serves as South Texas Regional Manager for DarkSky Texas, to shine some light on the importance of our night skies. (continued on next page)

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What is DarkSky Texas?

PW: DarkSky Texas, a non-profit organization that has been operating for 25 years, is the Lone Star State’s only chapter of The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). DarkSky Texas exists to promote the use of better lighting to help restore our view of the nighttime sky and save energy, while improving the safety and well-being of both people and wildlife.

Why are unpolluted night skies important?

PW: All life on the planet evolved with a twophase day: one governed by the sun and light and the other governed by the moon, stars and darkness. As such, darkness plays a role in our heritage, our health and our quality of life.

From earliest times, humanity’s literature and music have celebrated the mysteries of the night. We used the North Star and constellations to navigate the unknown seas. Humans, like animals, are regulated by circadian rhythms. We need sleep as surely as we need activity. Because we, as a species, developed under the moon and stars we feel a longing for those familiar guideposts when they are obscured and unavailable.

In the wildlife world, animals, birds and insects rely on dark skies to guide migration. Artificial light disrupts their inner navigation systems. Scientists have found birds dead on city sidewalks where the artificial light attracted them and prompted them to circle the buildings instead of flying through the night. Artificial light can prevent hatchling sea turtles from making their way from the sand into the surf. And the list goes on and on.

Are there any other benefits to properly managing artificial light?

PW: The key, as your question pointed out, is proper management. We need artificial light, but by properly managing that light we can save money, avoid light trespass, improve our aesthetics and enhance our personal security. Approximately 35 percent of light is wasted by unshielded or poorly aimed outdoor lighting shining up into the sky, which adds up to about $3 billion in energy lost to light pollution. To make matters worse, about 15 million tons of carbon dioxide is emitted by powering that wasted outdoor lighting causing direct harm to the environment. It is estimated that billions of dollars in energy costs are wasted each year in outdoor lighting that shines into the sky

instead of onto the ground where it is useful. Using the right fixtures, directing the right type of light in the right direction and using devices such as motion detectors can not only save money but reduce artificial light’s negative impacts.

All property owners deserve to enjoy their property without neighboring light sources intruding. The simple fixes I mentioned above can help prevent light trespass.

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Warm, non-glaring light pointed at the ground is more welcoming and appealing than cold, blue lights glaring into the sky and into people’s eyes. Plus, warm light directed into the shadows provides better security because it helps illuminate those spaces instead of creating a harsh, glaring contrast that our eyes struggle to overcome because we are temporarily blinded.

As a property owner, how can I do my part to conserve our night skies?

PW: The good news is that light pollution is the easiest type of pollution to remedy. It just takes adherence to the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting, which can be summarized as useful, targeted, low-light levels, controlled and color.

Light should be useful, meaning it should have a clear need and purpose. Before installing any additional light consider how it will impact the area including wildlife and the environment.

Light should be targeted and directed only to where it’s needed. Point lights down and ensure they don’t spill beyond where they’re needed. Use low-level light that is no brighter than necessary. Be aware that some surfaces may reflect more light into the night sky than intended.

Light should be controlled and used only when it’s necessary and useful. Use controls such as timers or motion detectors to ensure light is available when it is needed, dimmed when possible, and turned off when not needed.

Choose the right color light, which means warmer color lights—2,700 Kelvin or less— where possible. In other words, limit the amount of shorter wavelength (blue-violet) light to the least amount needed.

If I take the steps to protect our night skies are there any advantages other than the satisfaction of having done my part?

PW: You could earn our BE A STAR Award, which rewards landowners who contribute to conservation efforts by protecting the night sky. The self-assessment program encourages

Scientists are discovering more roles dark night skies play in the healthy functioning of plants, animals and humans. As the importance of dark skies has become increasingly obvious, it has prompted efforts to actively conserve them.

landowners to evaluate their outdoor lighting using the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting to keep the light they need while eliminating glare, light trespass and excess light on their property.

In recent years, dark skies have become an effective and recognized attraction for nature tourists. This designation can be another facet in landowners’ ecotourism efforts. People are drawn to places where the stars at night, shine big and bright. . . deep in the heart of Texas. °

Over half a mile of both sides of Left Bear Creek.

BW Ranch

1,874.83± Acres a natural hill country beauty

Bandera County

Sitting on the headwaters of Myrtle Creek in a ruggedly beautiful box canyon in Bandera County, BW Ranch offers live water and some of the most magnificent views in the country. The 1,874.83± acre ranch, which fronts FM 2828, is just 12 miles from Bandera, 17 miles from Kerrville (and its airport with two runways up to 6,000 feet), and 42 miles to San Antonio.

Land, Wildlife and Water

In Texas, it is rare for a ranch to include a stunning viewshed as a primary asset. The BW Ranch showcases 24 peaks, expansive valleys and views that stretch to Bandera, Kerrville and Medina.

The ever-changing landscape is enhanced by diverse vegetation. Cypress trees surround the main lake. Pecan trees shade the valley. Live oaks and Spanish oaks dot the native grasslands. A lone bull mesquite shades the pavilion. Cedar has been aggressively cleared

and prescribed burns have been used to clear and reinvigorate the land. As a result, desirable native Hill Country browse provides a nutritious buffet for wildlife.

Whitetails that benefit from enhanced genetics, Rio Grande turkeys, dove and bobwhite quail are native to the ranch. A herd of bison, numbering upwards of 50, graze the flats and hillsides. Auodad sheep along with blackbuck antelope, axis, fallow and sika deer also call the ranch home. Other wild denizens include coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and a host of other nongame species and songbirds.

Year-round Myrtle Creek brings life-giving crystalline water to the property. It feeds nine dammed ponds, making water for wildlife easily accessible throughout the ranch.

An 8± acre spring-fed lake, stocked with largemouth bass enhanced by Florida bass genetics, blue cats, blue gills and sun perch is arguably the recreational focal point.

Anglers have landed some bass that tipped the scales at more than 14 pounds. A boat house, with a bathroom, a fish cleaning station and a pontoon boat, ensures that family and friends can make the most of the clear, inviting water.

The ranch boasts a second spring-fed lake, which is smaller. It, too, is stocked with desirable fish for additional angling fun.

Living

The three-bedroom/two-bath ranch house reflects its setting. Native limestone defines the exterior and interior flourishes including the impressive fireplace. Built with an eye to simple, comfortable elegance, the bright, airy home combines soaring ceilings, shiplap, warm wood accents, Saltillo tiles and oversized windows. In the sunroom, which overlooks a pond surrounded by a bounty of native vegetation, the line between outside and inside is seemingly invisible.

In addition, the home’s open floor plan includes a well-appointed kitchen, living room and trophy room. Its aesthetic and design invite gathering.

Building sites, with exceptional views, abound. The possibilities for creating a livable masterpiece built to the new owner’s taste and specifications are limitless. A nearby open-air pavilion, reminiscent of old-time Hill Country dance halls, takes the party outside. The pavilion, which follows the architectural theme of the main house, includes a full kitchen and large fireplace.

The comfortable three-bedroom, twobathroom caretaker’s quarters with a full kitchen and large porches, front and back, is situated nearby. Currently, it is used for employee housing, but could host overflow guests.

Infrastructure

More than 25 miles of improved roads stretch to the highest peaks and most far flung corners providing complete, easy access.

The main barn (approximately 40x60foot), which is constructed from metal and insulated, features four horse stalls, an office with a shower, a tack room and a tool room. Twelve-foot-tall doors on both ends keep equipment access simple.

An equipment barn (approximately 20x45foot) with a game cleaning station that includes winches, running water and a walk-in cooler rounds out the infrastructure.

The Opportunity

The Hill Country is known for its live water and breathtaking scenery, but it’s rare to find a ranch that has both with plenty of elbow room. The fact that BW Ranch is also conveniently located to small towns and San Antonio makes it one of one.

$29,997,280 • Property ID: 16963854

Howard W. Hood , Broker 830-739-3815

Howard@HoodRealEstateInc.com

Two Creeks Ranch

ultimate recreation destination

758± Acres

Medina County

Two Creeks Ranch, 758± acres located just 30 minutes west of San Antonio in Medina County, is a live-water destination deep in the heart of natural Texas. The ranch has frontage on County Road 451 and 455. Ranch roads are improved.

Two Creeks offers the beautiful live water and legacy oaks of the Hill Country and the varied brush of South Texas. The ranch has been managed primarily for doves, but whitetail deer, feral hogs, free-ranging exotics abound. A variety of varmints, small game and non-game species also call the low-fenced ranch home.

The creeks border the ranch on two sides. Verde Creek, which is a year-round creek, courses through the ranch for 1.7± miles on

the east, providing private access to both banks. Hondo Creek runs along the south border for about 1.85 miles. A 7± acre stocked lake that measures about 22 feet deep offers angling fun.

In addition, Two Creeks Ranch has two center pivots supplied by an Edwards Aquifer irrigation well with 60 acre-feet of transferable Edwards water. There is an additional well on the property.

Guests can sharpen their shooting skills at the five-stand skeet range outfitted with six movable trap houses. They can congregate at the nearby Gun Room, a 945± square foot gathering space, or in the nearby 1,850± square-foot covered porch area. A set of two identical 3,130± square-foot

dogtrot lodges with spacious porches serve as the main compound’s focal point. Each lodge sleeps up to 12 people. The downstairs encompasses 2,072± square feet and includes four bedrooms with two double beds and a private bath. The upstairs features two king suites and a private bath.

A short walk brings guests to the ±11,600-square-foot Party Barn, featuring a custom commercial kitchen and a dining hall that can accommodate up to 50 guests for special events. For more entertaining options, the Party Barn also has a 3,000± square-foot covered porch.

An outdoor pass-through transitions into a 3,600± square-foot work barn, which includes a gym and loft storage area. In addition, there are three small apartments.

A second compound, featuring the Casa Verde House, the Ranchero House and a large storage barn, is easily accessible.

The newly renovated, two-story Casa Verde House encompasses 2,000± square feet with a wraparound porch. The downstairs includes a wet bar, shuffleboard and a restroom. The upstairs features a full kitchen and laundry room as well as a king suite with a private bath, a second bedroom and full bath.

The nearby three-bedroom/two-bath Ranchero House includes a kitchen office, laundry room, porches, covered carport and detached game room.

Ranch infrastructure includes: the 5,900± square-foot Maintenance Barn with a covered game cleaning station; the 800± square-foot Laundry Building; 3,000± square feet of covered parking at the main compound; the 22,500± square-foot Hangar Barn that provides storage rooms. Ranch roads are caliche or improved, built-up dirt roads.

All furnishings with the dogtrots as well as the entertainment area and commercial kitchen transfer with the sale. Additional acreage available

To experience the natural style of Two Creeks Ranch for yourself, call Howard W. Hood at (830) 739-3815. Listed for $19,612,500.

$19,612,500 • Property ID: 21191274

T&C Ranch

5,698± Acres secluded oasis of tranquility

Edwards & Kinney Counties

The 5,698± acre T&C Ranch, located in Edwards and Kinney counties, provides complete privacy in a ruggedly beautiful setting. Neighbored by large ranches and nestled between Rocksprings, Brackettville and Barksdale, the ranch is a secluded oasis.

The ranch’s terrain encompasses bottomlands, majestic bluffs and Indian Mountain, the area’s highest peak. Three observation decks, one outfitted for skeet shooting, are placed at prime locations. Most ranch roads are improved. Cedar has been strategically removed. Several oak varieties, elm, sycamore and other native tree species as well as native grasses, forbs and brush comprise the diverse vegetation.

The majority of the ranch is high-fenced, but a few select sections have been lowfenced to maintain Boone & Crockett Club eligibility. Native white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey as well as free-ranging exotics including elk, auodad, red stag, addax antelope and axis, fallow, and sika deer are spotted regularly.

In recent years, T&C Ranch has been managed solely for wildlife. Approximately 24 box blinds are set up on the ranch.

Nine water wells (one solar and eight electric) and several stock ponds are scattered throughout. During wet years, Sycamore Creek and Little Sycamore Creek run.

Lodging, Living and Entertaining

With nine bedrooms and four baths, the lodge can accommodate large groups. Outside gathering spaces include covered porches, a rock patio with fire pit, a barbecue area and the thatch-roof African Palapa. Pole-mounted kerosene lanterns illuminate the night.

The rock lodge features a stone fireplace, custom mesquite furniture, a fully equipped commercial kitchen as well as a media room, office, utility room and walk-in cooler.

The 8,500± square-foot saloon’s focal point is an antique-style bar reminiscent of the Old West. In addition, the saloon boasts 16 custom wooden lockers, a bandstand, custom

mesquite furniture, commercial kitchen, numerous game tables well as a merchandise room. The nearby trophy room, with a wine grotto, accommodates life-size game mounts. For overflow lodging, T&C Ranch provides three cabins and an RV park complete with five full hook-ups. The four-bedroom/fourbath main house with a sleeping loft boasts multi-level decks, including a hot tub deck.

Ranch Infrastructure

The primary ranch entrance provides access via a private easement road. The second entrance fronts on Cedar Creek Road, a county road.

The T&C Ranch has a 4,000’ x 75’ paved runway, a grass landing strip and a lighted, concrete helipad.

Other ranch infrastructure includes a covered game processing area with walk-in coolers, two mobile homes, an equipment barn, a workshop, an overhead grain storage bin, two grain buggies, two overhead fuel tanks, a set of livestock working pens, a 2± acre chain-link dog kennel, three gun safes and three large ice makers.

$15,950,000 • Property ID: 14753605

New Listing

$3,875,000

1,108± ACRES

ARANSAS COUNTY

STELLMAN RANCH

Stellman Ranch is located along the Texas Gulf Coast on the Live Oak Peninsula and Port Bay. This is a one-of-a-kind combination of a working cattle ranch and a resource-rich recreation property. The combination of these natural habitats provides for a huge diversity of wildlife alongside a continued ranching heritage.. Property ID: 20180578

$895,000 235 ACRES

ARANSAS COUNTY

EGERY ISLAND

Egery Island and its surrounding waters are part a critical coastal ecosystem that is the beating heart of Texas’ great Bays and Estuaries. Pockets of coastal prairie uplands, vast intact wetlands, accessible and expansive beachfront, and a range of tidal fishery habitats create an unparalleled Coastal Recreation experience. Property ID: 19332510

$10,799,250

2,805 ACRES

CALHOUN COUNTY

COSTA GRANDE RANCH

Costa Grande Ranch is located along the waterfront of the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun County just three miles west of Port O’Connor, 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Costa Grande Ranch lies within the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Ecoregion and is part of the Ingleside barrier-strand plain geologic system, a unique Pleistocene coastal system. Property ID: 15924875

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1,099 ACRES

CALHOUN COUNTY

KELLER BAY RANCH

Keller Bay Ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind property, with its extensive coastal prairie, intact wetlands, expansive beachfront, and a range of fishery habitats. The combination of these natural habitats has provided for a huge diversity of wildlife alongside a rich ranching heritage. Property ID: 17623178

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

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

$9,169,125

3,667.65± ACRES TERRELL COUNTY

SWEETWATER SPRINGS RANCH

The 3,667.65± acre Sweetwater Springs Ranch is downstream from Independence Creek in Terrell County, fronting on the Lower Pecos River. Steep wooded canyons and amazing limestone bluffs. Sweetwater Springs on the ranch run 2,000 gals per minute into a clear lake with irrigated fields, large pecan trees, and three spring runs that flow into the Pecos. Sweetwater Springs Ranch is a hunting, water paradise, secluded, and private oasis. Property ID: 20855054

$56,915,020

77,260 ACRES

HUDSPETH COUNTY

EAGLE & CARRIZO MTN RANCH

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

$11,495,000

2,858± ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

RANCH 2810

2,858± acres in Presidio County. Five miles west of Marfa, Texas. Premier luxury home designed by Carlos Jimenez with six bedrooms/ seven baths and two-half-bath located just minutes into town, but with the privacy of being on your own ranch. Property ID: 19721440

$245,678,330

353,494 ACRES BREWSTER COUNTY

BREWSTER RANCH

Spanning over 353,494± Brewster Ranch is true “Big Bend Country.” From the Shely Peaks to the clear waters of San Francisco Creek, down to the wild and scenic river canyons, and up into Dove, Santiago, Pine and Black Mountains. Big horn sheep, elk, desert mule deer and blue quail abound. Recreation and adventure in your own National Park! Property ID: 11213121

Sold

34,480 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

Y.E. MESA RANCH

YE Mesa is an elevated high mountain volcanic structure sitting high over Big Bend National Park’s north entrance along and includes 10 miles of the Santiago Mountains that form Persimmon Gap to the south. Rugged, wild, secluded, and amazing are just a few words to describe this true mountain ranch. Property ID: 11214568

Under Contract

$25,900,000

66,000 ACRES

PRESIDIO COUNTY

LELY RANCH

Situated on 66,000± acres of topography-rich land, the Lely Ranch offers miles of diverse terrain including everything from breathtaking cliffs to expansive canyons. It is located approximately 30 minutes south of the legendary Marfa, Texas. It is truly the last frontier. In collaboration with Icon Global Property ID: 19775545

$2,246,400

7,520± ACRES

HUDSPETH COUNTY

Mc MILLAN RANCH

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

$9,905,640

20,424 ACRES

BREWSTER COUNTY

DESERT MOUNTAIN RANCH

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

| (432) 386-2821 HARRISON

7,076 ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

EL CAÑÓN RANCH

31 miles south of downtown Marfa on paved Casa Piedra Road you turn east past the Alamito Creek bridge onto a private deeded easement road for 5 miles to the front gate of Ocotillo Ranch. The ranch is comprised of 10,438 acres of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands making for excellent hunting opportunities. Property ID: 17325625

$3,295,328

568 ACRES

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY

HUMMINGBIRD RANCH

Hummingbird Ranch is in the heart of the Davis Mountains, straddling Limpia Canyon adjacent to the Davis Mountain Preserve. A natural high elevation wooded private escape located in the DMR subdivision, provides a diverse habitat and abundance of game and non-game animals and wildlife. Property ID: 19301951

2,450 ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

PASCASIO RANCH

Located only 31 miles south of downtown Marfa. Pascasio Ranch is comprised of 2,450± acres of vistas, plateaus, mountains, canyons, igneous outcrops, and sweeping grasslands. This is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. Property ID: 17325722

$13,414,350

14,502 ACRES PRESIDIO COUNTY

BANDERA RANCH

Comprised of some of the most well-cared-for acreage in Far West Texas. With sweeping vistas, plateaus, mountains and canyons, abundant grass and water, this is Chihuahuan Desert hunting land at its best and a nature lover’s dream. This ranch has it all. 60 miles south of Marfa. Property ID: 9407466

KKW Ranch

For over 70 years, the family has thoughtfully improved this well-watered ranch that includes a 45± acre lake, 15 tanks and irrigated fields.

4,207± ACRES IN UVALDE AND MEDINA COUNTIES • PROPERTY ID: 20742255

Lake Creek Ranch

In the Nueces River Valley, this alluring ranch includes a 15± acre lake, grand trees, views and supreme privacy.

4,000± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19502267

Dry Frio River Ranch

Live water ranch offers river frontage on both sides, grand oak and pecan trees and utilities in place for new construction.

162± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20600008

Ring Rock River Ranch

Over a two-thirds mile of Dry Frio River frontage, modest improvements, a metal barn and an opportunity for year around water activities.

156± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20593403

River Springs Ranch

A charming home overlooks the live water Dry Frio River and beautiful trees, the ideal sanctuary for native wildlife and birds.

112± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20592827

Pailing Creek Ranch

A wet weather creek and beautiful improvements minutes from the Frio River, ideal for hunting, grazing or recreation.

543± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19604172

G.K. Paloma Ranch

This historic ranch offers the best free range, low fence, premier whitetail deer hunting in the state.

8,996± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 1 6603474

Caliche Ranch

Ideal hunting with infrastructure of a road system, perimeter fencing, lakes plus Mustang Creek.

2,986± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19903540

Palo Blanco Ranch

Ample water, including Palo Blanco Creek and great brush are in the best hunting area the state has to offer.

1,713± ACRES IN MAVERICK COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16134208

M. H. Wheeler Ranch

This turnkey hunter’s paradise has been under top wildlife management for exceptional quail and whitetail deer hunting.

2,960± ACRES IN MCMULLEN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17183390

River Oak Ranch

Inspiring Pedernales River frontage offers year-round enjoyment while the stunning main home offers privacy and luxury while capturing sweeping views.

1,560± ACRES IN BLANCO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 18872790

Rust Ranch

Flowing Johnson Creek, hilltop views, stunning canyons and natural springs enhance this family-owned ranch established in the 1940s.

1,442± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 18260795

Twin Lakes Ranch

Extraordinary improvements overlook the most unique water features of 50± acre and 26± acre Lakes.

823± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16746940

Double Lake Ranch

Resort atmosphere permeates this exceptional ranch with amenities for a personal or commercial recreational operation.

1,228± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19282583

Sueltenfuss Ranch

A rare ranch, owned since the 1890s, features vintage homes, Hasenwinkel Creek and two ponds.

891± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19503552

Las Catarinas Ranch

This superb hunting and recreation getaway offers modest improvements and water for exotic and native wildlife.

657± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19711476

J-Bar River Ranch

Both sides of the Guadalupe River, grand trees and an attractive stone residence provide a weekend getaway or full-time retreat.

260± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17925855

Cloud 9 Ranch

A nature lover’s paradise is a gorgeous blank canvas owning numerous build sites with jaw-dropping views and proximity to charming historic towns.

362± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20219809

Lake View Canyon Ranch

Phenomenal potential only 30± miles from Loop 1604/San Antonio offers hilltop views, wet weather creeks and thriving wildlife.

308± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20973688

Contigo Ranch

Historic and modern improvements add hospitality along with live water, wildlife, pastureland and current income potential.

296± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 14425897

Pathways Ranch

This stunning live water ranch offers privacy and seclusion, but is just minutes to the town’s Main Street.

263± ACRES IN GILLESPIE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17130701

Little Montana Ranch

Springs, live water Little Creek, plus both a newer home and an 1860s rock home make this ranch unique.

163± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 14563233

Eatwell River Farm

Amazing water, natural beauty surrounding a main house, guest houses, barns and fertile pastures.

797± ACRES IN GONZALES COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19658326

Hanley Creek Ranch

Family owned since 1949, this beautiful retreat, featuring ‘Little Creek’ and three ponds, would make a great weekend spot or full-time residence outside Austin.

284± ACRES IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20536506

Darlene River Ranch

With 2.25± miles of flowing Guadalupe River and plenty of gentle land outside the floodplain, this is a rare find!

200± ACRES IN GUADALUPE COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 17600952

Arroyo Vista Ranch

Outstanding improvements in an ultra-private setting are complemented by live water and are minutes from historic Boerne.

138± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 14235188

Padgitt Ranch

A historic ranch boasts over 10± miles frontage on Lake O.H. Ivie, and offers excellent hunting, established farm and cattle operations and trophy bass fishing.

5,900± ACRES IN COLEMAN COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 16348894

Llano River Ranch

Endless recreation and beauty ideally one hour from Austin, offering Llano River frontage and immense potential for improvements of choice.

335± ACRES IN LLANO COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 20889179

House Mountain Ranch

Ideal set up for grazing or hunting, features gently rolling terrain, good water infrastructure and finely maintained improvements.

206± ACRES IN MASON COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19088593

Altgelt Farm

This inviting private retreat has historic improvements, usable terrain and year around Cherry Creek.

188± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY PROPERTY ID: 19784770

PEACEFUL HABITATIONS RANCH

309± Acres in Kendall County | Property ID: 20672926 | $9,750,000

With impressive Hill Country views, this ranch displays rolling hills and abundant large-mature live oak, pecan, mesquite trees, native grasses and wildlife. A nice-paved driveway leads you to the main house, perched atop the highest hill. The five-bedroom/three-bathroom home offers an inviting covered front porch and a large balcony deck that serves as an excellent vantage point to sit back and enjoy long-range views.

SECOND CHANCE RANCH

108± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20682970 | $5,950,000

The focal point of the ranch is a beautifully crafted 4,874± squarefoot Spanish-style home resting on a large hilltop overlooking tremendous Hill Country vistas. The tastefully appointed home is an architectural masterpiece and includes amenities such as multiple guest quarters, an infinity-edge swimming pool and turf putting green. For the equestrian enthusiast, a well-kept fourstall horse barn is located nearby as well.

RED GATE RANCH

132.75± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20332386 | $4,600,000

Strikingly beautiful and well located—this ranch is only 6± miles from downtown Fredericksburg. A beautiful historic German rock home originally built in the 1860s is the quintessential centerpiece of the ranch. Middle Creek meanders through the property on both sides for 1,500± feet and is a stunning attribute.

COUNTY LINE RANCH

680± Acres in Mason County Property ID: 20566195 | $3,395,000

Ideally located off State Hwy 29 between Mason and Menard— this ranch runs along the Menard and Mason County line, offering diverse landscapes, rich history and excellent wildlife habitat. The ranch features a nice blend of northern sandy loam soils at the bottoms and hills that display exceptional views, creating an all-around unique and picturesque setting.

SPRING BRANCH RANCH

150± Acres in Comal County Property ID: 20710611 | $4,495,000

This long-time family-owned land is on the market for the first time. The ranch offers easy accessibility and stunning longrange views. The ranch is in a prime area close to Spring Branch, New Braunfels, San Antonio and Canyon Lake amenities, all while enjoying the tranquility of country living.

H2 RIVER RETREAT

2± Acres in Llano County Property ID: 21014729 | $1,350,000

TWELVE MILE CREEK RANCH

354.5± Acres in Mason County Property ID: 19390583 | $2,925,000

A very well-located and scenic property situated, just 6± miles north of Art, Texas, between Mason and Llano. The ranch encompasses 3,500± feet of Twelve Mile Creek, which offers several seasonal spring areas with pockets of water that flow across slabs of picturesque granite. The ranch offers a ranch house, a small cabin, several barns, and several storage sheds.

Llano River frontage with astonishing views—The property boasts approximately 218± foot of Llano River frontage, featuring rocky outcrops and a manicured, sloping grass lawn. There is a well-appointed newly built home with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home is perfect for entertaining with an abundance of large windows, an open-floor plan, and a spacious-upper deck and serves as a great vantage point to admire the amazing views of the river.

VERDE CREEK RANCH

38.62± Acres in Kerr County

Property ID: 19774766 | $1,670,000

BEAR CREEK RANCH

17± Acres in Comal County Property ID: 20044677 | $2,125,000

With 927± feet of both sides of Bear Creek frontage—this ranch offers stunning views and well-manicured land ready for immediate enjoyment. This perfect-sized ranch includes essential amenities such as a double-wide modular home and an equipment barn. Owned by the same family since the late 1990s, this ranch offers a serene country feel, yet close to all the amenities of New Braunfels and San Antonio.

Situated conveniently between Center Point and Camp Verde, Verde Creek Ranch boasts 1,750± feet of Verde Creek frontage. This appealing property includes a charming farmhouse, scenic cypress trees, and an 11± acre coastal field. Embrace the charm and natural beauty of Verde Creek Ranch, offering an ideal location for a permanent residence or weekend getaway.

GUADALUPE RIVER RANCH

85± Acres in Kendall County

Property ID: 18551871 | $3,250,000

Guadalupe River Ranch is a captivating 85± acre property between Boerne and Fredericksburg, offering 560± feet of serene river frontage adorned with towering cypress trees and a picturesque rock-faced bluff. This recreational haven provides endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting activities like kayaking, swimming, hunting, camping and exploration on recreational vehicles. With stunning hilltop views and abundant wildlife, this property is a must-see!

DRAGOO DRAW RANCH

11,610± Acres in Sutton County

Property ID: 18496905 | $28,950,000

This property features pure secluded beauty with stunning views. Improvements include a 4,000± square-foot main house, a 3,000± square-foot lodge, a foreman’s home, a hunter’s house, and two fully-enclosed barns with multiple sheds.

CRABAPPLE VALLEY RANCH

57.03± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 19614743 | $1,450,000

Crabapple Valley Ranch stands apart with its breathtaking views and extraordinary landscape. At its heart, a charming 1,342± square-foot Bavarian-style cottage graces the main hilltop, offering an enchanting perspective of the expansive valley stretching for miles.

CYPRESS CREEK RANCH

110± Acres in Kerr County Property ID: 21026156 | $4,900,000

Cypress Creek frontage, great fertile farmland, and stunning views— Cypress Creek Ranch showcases 1,625± feet of creek frontage with majestic large mature cypress trees on its northern perimeter. Lazy Creek flows along the northwest boundary of the property with several springs. Features a main house, a guest cabin, two barns and multiple sheds.

HIGHVELD RANCH

4,365± Acres in Real County

Property ID: 18509241 | $19,950,000

Highveld Ranch is an elite Tecomate Signature Property with exceptional hunting. Improvements include a 6,900± square-foot newly-renovated lodge, a newlyrenovated foreman’s home, a game processing facility with a walk-in cooler and a deluxe rifle range.

SOUTH FORK

GUADALUPE

RIVER RANCH

16± Acres in Kerr County Property I D: 19184250 | $1,650,000

Located southwest of Hunt, off paved Highway 39, The South Fork Guadalupe River Ranch features both sides of the Guadalupe River stretching through the property 750± feet. Upon entering the ranch, a concrete bridge crosses the river and a concrete road continues through the middle of the property, climbing up to a beautiful hilltop. The hilltop has several potential build sites with nice valley views.

NUECES RIVER COVE RANCH

81.95± Acres in Live Oak County

Property ID: 18679912 | $819,500

This rare river/lake frontage property offers the new owner very convenient access, a dense forest of habitat, a planted tree orchard, great hunting opportunities, and a feeling of peacefulness. The ranch has frontage along the lower Nueces River feeding into the north end of Lake Corpus Christi. This great opportunity is ready to enjoy as is, build to your preference, or subdivide.

105 OLEANDER RD

4.691± Acres in Kendall County

Property ID: 18532046 | $859,500

Perfect opportunity for a permanent residence—105 Oleander Road is south of the charming town of Comfort, Texas. With over 200± feet of pristine waterfront along the Guadalupe River, it offers a unique opportunity to embrace a waterfront lifestyle and the serenity of the Texas Hill Country.

CHERRY MOUNTAIN RANCH

21.75± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20149188 | $975,000

Turnkey and income-producing—Cherry Mountain Ranch has two fullyfurnished farmhouses overlooking a stunning pond that are currently serving as active B&Bs. Great for an investor or an end-user desiring a private ranch located 12± minutes from downtown Fredericksburg.

4C RANCH

90± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 18679912 | $1,295,000

A nicely rectangular-shaped property—4C Ranch is ideal for recreation and hunting in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch is easily accessed along Friedrich Road, with approximately 1,050± feet of county road frontage. The ranch features rolling terrain with about 60± feet in elevation change. There are several wet-weather creeks that host beautiful hardwoods and limestone outcroppings.

HIGH POINT RANCH

57.16± Acres in Kerr County Property ID: 19651064 | $1,143,000

High Point Ranch is an incredible opportunity to own a blank canvas ranch, conveniently located just 9± miles west of Harper. The ranch consists of 57.16± acres and is located off paved FM 479 with 700± feet of frontage road. There are several nice build sites with stunning Hill Country views. There is tremendous potential to build a weekend getaway cabin or full-time residence.

OAK VIEW DRIVE

10± Acres in Kendall County Property ID: 20428766 | $1,250,000

Scenic views of Boerne and a prime location—Oak View Drive offers 10± acres nestled in the Hill Country. This blank canvas is found at the end of a cul-de-sac and features ideal build sites for a permanent residence or a charming getaway. The property is bordered on three sides by a large ranch. Electric runs along the front perimeter of the property.

CLEAR VIEW RANCH

20± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 20014202 | $760,000

Beautiful Hill Country views—Clear View Ranch features 20± enjoyable acres. This raw-land property is primed and ready for its next owner to build their dream home or weekend getaway residence. It is conveniently located 11± miles north of Fredericksburg, Texas.

HILLTOP RANCH

40± Acres in Gillespie County Property ID: 19866359 | $1,000,000

A stunning raw-land property only 15± minutes from charming Fredericksburg. Beautiful hilltop views provide impressive long-range vistas for a future home or weekend getaway residence. A wellmanicured ranch in a peaceful setting surrounded by beautiful post oaks and live oaks. Endless opportunities to hunt, hike, and explore.

Property ID: 18670502

MORGAN CREEK RANCH

A one-of-a-kind property in the Texas Hill Country! Ideal Hunting and Recreation Ranch. Great Building Sites, Lake View Sites. Breathtaking Views all around! Morgan Creek is spring-fed, providing water to the Ranch throughout the year. Several water wells are situated throughout the ranch. PEC electric already in place to several areas of the ranch.

774± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • CONTACT FOR PRICE

ANCIENT OAKS

A rare opportunity to obtain a large tract lying between Hoovers Valley Road (FM 3509) and Park Road 4 South of Burnet. Mud Creek, Peters, and Honey Rock Creek cross the ranch. Improvements include a homestead, various barns and outbuildings. This spectacular ranch is covered in live oak, post oak, elm, mesquite and very little cedar. OWNER WILL DIVIDE.

2,395 ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $37,721,250

Property ID: 19110346

Property ID: 20778480

RIVER CLIFF RANCH

The River Cliff Ranch is aptly named for the limestone cliffs cut by the San Gabriel River, which flows through the property for nearly a mile and a half. The river and limestone cliffs combine to offer a rare-to-find water feature. The tree-lined river bottom provides a lush habitat for wildlife and songbirds alike. Extensive improvements include main house, guest house and foremans house, two barns, workshop, horse stalls and a 12 acre lake.

443± ACRES IN BURNET COUNTY • $9,900,000

WEISER RANCH

Conveniently located a short distance from Highway 281, minutes North of Lampasas, this gorgeous property has one mile of paved County Road frontage and over half a mile of Little Lucy Creek. Improvements include a mid-century ranch house, a metal barn and a good set of cattle pens. There are two wells and four stock tanks that provide water for livestock and wildlife alike. Lush hardwoods are established in the low-lying areas along Little Lucy Creek and provide outstanding wildlife habitat.

826.64± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY $7,439,760

ROLLING OAKS RANCH

Conveniently located just over an hour NW of Austin, Rolling Oaks Ranch offers the perfect weekend retreat from the city or private oasis for your everyday escape. Stretching across acres of untouched land, Rolling Oaks Ranch features ranches ranging from 10 to 35 acres. Sensible deed restrictions and access to municipal water and utilities allow residents to build the hill country home of their dreams while maintaining the land’s natural state and allowing wildlife to prosper.

15-83 ACRE TRACTS IN MILLS COUNTY PRICE STARTING AT $145,000

ZB RANCH

This turn-key property features a two-bed/two-bath home, both pasture and brush, and multiple ponds. With everything in place and well taken care of, this ranch is perfect for cattle ranchers, hunters, a weekend getaway, or a primary home on land close to San Antonio! $1,925,000

ACRES IN WILSON COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19390353

TEXAS FARM PATCH

The Texas Farm Patch is a highly productive produce farm located in northern Atascosa County, just minutes south of San Antonio. It is one of the state’s largest organic fruit and vegetable greenhouse farming operations. The turn-key production facilities and three established distribution chains to statewide grocers make this an extremely rare, income-producing property. $7,950,000

380± ACRES IN ATASCOSA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18606203

JAC RANCH

The JAC ranch is a high-fenced outdoorsman’s paradise only a few miles outside Uvalde, Texas. This well-maintained ranch has everything you want in a recreational and investment property. A 4,000-squarefoot barndominium is the highlight of the ranch. $4,548,600

1,140± ACRES IN UVALDE COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17142744

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HOUSE PASTURE RANCH

This historic and majestic ranch includes 1,360 acres of land and has served as the headquarters for the Historic Arrowhead Ranch for decades. The luxurious main house includes mesquite wood floors and fabulous furniture and is extremely well custom-built. Get all this and the very best in south Texas wing shooting, as well as trophy whitetails and exotics, including oryx, axis and blackbucks. $4,617,200

1,360± ACRES IN HIDALGO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 19228725

OVERLOOK RANCH

As the name suggests, this 145-acre ranch has breathtaking views overlooking Kerrville, Texas! As soon as you enter the ranch, you will see numerous home sites with incredible views looking southwest, setting up for a perfect spot to look at the Hill Country sunset off your back porch. A spring-fed pond sits in the valley of the property, providing a wildlife haven! $2,950,000

145± ACRES IN KERR COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 20523602

LITTLE JOSHUA CREEK RANCH

Located just 20 minutes outside of town and enter the gates of Little Joshua Creek Ranch, where live water meets long-range views and the ideal location meets quiet serenity. A few things this magnificent ranch has to offer are Boerne ISD, private ponds, spectacular bluffs and the headwaters of Little Joshua Creek! The property is also available as 134 acres and 125 acres. $5,980,000

260± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 20590660

CANYONS RANCH

Located on the southwestern portion of the Edwards Plateau, 42 miles south of Ozona, Texas. Canyons Ranch is characterized by multiple deep canyons, grassy plateaus, and long vistas in every direction. The beautiful views and vast landscape are just some of the many outstanding features of this Southwest Texas ranch. $3,995,000

6,283.95± ACRES IN CROCKETT COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18451926

HINES RANCH

Located in southern Medina County is the 212-acre Hines Ranch. This ranch is in a unique geographic area that is covered in oak trees of all sizes. With year-round feeding, this ranch can bring in abundant South Texas native animals. The combination of elevation on this ranch gives you some great viewing or building sites. $1,650,000

212± ACRES IN MEDINA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18662931

SOLDIER’S GAP RANCH

Soldiers Gap is named for the historic natural crossing point on the ranch and used by Cavalry soldiers at Fort Clark, crossing the west prong. This low-fenced property has over 400 feet of elevation change, transitioning from flat bottoms dotted with oaks to high peaks. The diverse topography, fertile soils, and breathtaking river valley views make this ranch a unique opportunity for the investor or end user. $7,680,600

3,012± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 16972359

HIDDEN CREEK RANCH

Where live water meets long-range views and the ideal location meets quiet serenity. A few things this magnificent ranch has to offer are Boerne ISD, private ponds, spectacular bluffs and Little Joshua Creek running much of the eastern edge! The property also has an additional 125 acres available that can be purchased separately or all together for a total of 260 acres. $3,484,000

134± ACRES IN KENDALL COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 20613065

CROSS CREEK RANCH

The Cross Creek Ranch checks all boxes—A Dream Ranch, Weekend Retreat, or even a Developers Dream! The ranch is currently used for cattle grazing and hunting purposes. The improved pastures offer cross-fencing, as well as grasses with nutrient-rich feed, a tree-lined creek, a 3± acre lake, and three additional ponds— this is the ideal habitat for livestock and wildlife. $3,450,000

288± ACRES IN NAVARRO COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 17642751

SAN MATEO RANCH

The San Mateo Ranch is just west of Brackettville on Highway 90. The ranch has an abundance of water with a brand new well, pond, water trough, and wet weather creek. The whitetail herd has been well managed with trophy class deer. Some axis and sika can also be found on the ranch. $1,490,000

386± ACRES IN KINNEY COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 20035264

LAMPASAS RIVER RANCH

A live water ranch just minutes from Lampasas and Copperas Cove. The ranch features over 800 feet of Lampasas River and over 1,600 feet of a wet weather creek that snakes through the middle of the property. With over 1,300 feet of County Road frontage and its proximity to two beautiful Hill Country towns and the city of Austin, the possibilities are endless! $1,450,000

63± ACRES IN LAMPASAS COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 18430097

WILDLIFE PRAIRIE RANCH

The Wildlife Prairie Ranch is a 50-acre income-producing, turnkey homestead or vacation property just outside Bandera, Texas. The ranch features a beautiful 3,484 square-foot home, a 1,872 square-foot cabin, as well as two fully enclosed shops and cross fencing for cattle. $1,750,000

50± ACRES IN BANDERA COUNTY • PROPERTY ID: 20344197

3,266± Acres in Baylor County, Texas • $13,800,000

PROPERTY ID: 18277202

917± Acres in Johnson County, Texas • $16,047,500

PROPERTY ID: 20625878

349± Acres in Hamilton County, Texas • $2,995,000 PROPERTY ID: 20113403

550± Acres in Marion County, Texas • $4,600,000 PROPERTY ID: 15964872

227± Acres in Hopkins County, Texas • $3,950,000

Acres in Lampasas County, Texas •

297± Acres in Van Zandt County, Texas • $5,215,000

111± Acres in Johnson County, Texas • $2,220,000

47± Acres in McLennan County, Texas • $1,535,000 PROPERTY ID: 18237772

250± Acres in McLennan, Texas • $4,700,000 PROPERTY ID: 20729373 2,000± Acres in Latimer County, Oklahoma • $12,500,000 PROPERTY ID: 13459156

Acres in Medina County, Texas • $23,735,546 PROPERTY ID: 19052623

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307± Acres in Coryell County, Texas • $7,750,000 PROPERTY ID: 20600417

Acres in Anderson County, Texas • $1,830,150 PROPERTY ID: 20430689

981± Acres in Johnson County, Texas • $19,620,000

327± Acres in Montague County, Texas • $2,900,000 PROPERTY ID: 20266255

THE 41 RANCH

145± Acres in Kerr County

The 41 Ranch offers a great escape from the city. 145± acres with hill-top views, fertile soil in the deep valley, paved road frontage, loaded with live oaks and high-quality game animals. The rolling terrain typical of the Divide Country provides a diverse setting while being gentle enough for family recreation. Unmatched free-range hunting for exotics and native species gives a quality year-round hunting experience. Excellent recreational, ranching or hunting property. Brand new perimeter high fence and new water well. Caleb Rightmer, Agent.

$1,445,950 • Property ID: 20205294

TURTLE CREEK ESTATE

22± Acres in Kerr County

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

$2,595,000 • Property ID: 12837404

LIMESTONE RIDGE RANCH

184± Acres in Mason County

Located at the uprising of the Mason Mountains, the land is diverse in topography and flora, with tremendous views for many miles, offering the comforts of home with high-quality improvements on the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The newly constructed three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home, a metal barn outfitted with water and electricity, and a game cleaning area is perfect for full-time living or a weekend getaway. A complete package in a desirable location. Contact for Price. Caleb Rightmer, Agent. Contact for Price • Property ID: 20191643

THE FUSION RANCH

445± Acres in Edwards County

The Fushion Ranch is a hunter’s paradise surrounded by large neighboring ranches, is a high-fence game ranch allowing numerous animals to thrive. The Fusion Ranch boasts large oak, shin oak and cedar trees that provide plenty of cover for the animals but still allow views to be taken in for miles and miles. The 1600+ square foot mobile home is perfect for a weekend getaway. Dylan Warren, Agent.

$2,099,999 • Property ID: 20610304

71 acres in Palo Pinto County, TX

PALO PINTO COUNTY, TEXAS

71± ACRES • $653,000

Large live oaks overlook this beautiful 71-acre property just west of Mineral Wells and east of Palo Pinto on Highway 180. The unique convenience of this location provides quick and easy access to all the amenities that Mineral Wells or Weatherford provide. With big neighboring properties, this provides the best-case scenario for outdoor serenity. This property has an abundance of wildlife to hunt, a wonderful spot for a homesite, and finally two stock tanks that would be excellent for fishing or grazing cattle.

Property ID: 20601272

Careless Creek Ranch

WHEATLAND COUNTY, MONTANA

42,299.21± ACRES • $40,956,000

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Shawmut, Montana, this expansive property offers breathtaking views and unparalleled tranquility. Spanning approximately 41,579.21 deed acres and 720 state leased, the property is perfectly situated between the Snowy Mountain range and the Crazy Mountains, offering diverse and stunning landscapes. This property boasts extensive open fields and rolling meadows, perfect for agricultural use, grazing, or simply enjoying the expansive Montana skies.

Property ID: 20948101

100± acres on I-20

EASTLAND COUNTY, TEXAS

100± ACRES • $790,000

This beautiful 100± acre tract of land is in Eastland County between Cisco and Eastland on I-20. The property is covered in mature post oak with a lot of elevation change, making it a perfect hunting location for whitetail deer, hogs, dove and turkey.

Property ID: 12952550

Salmon River Mountain Range Timberland

ADAMS, BOISE, IDAHO, AND VALLEY COUNTIES, IDAHO

52,733 ± ACRES • $131,832,500

Located in the picturesque Salmon River Mountain Range, between Boise and McCall. Approximately 160 miles of the property borders BLM, USFS or IDL lands. These properties have been historically used for select timber production but much of it has development potential and is highly desirable for recreational and hunting use. Water is abundant on most of the property with over 65 miles of rivers and streams, The network of good interior roads throughout allows for easy access.

Property ID: 18362429

607 Acres in Leakey, Texas

FIRE SALE $300,000 BELOW RECENT APPRAISAL PRICE. Unique and one-of-akind. Located 6 miles northwest of Leakey, in Real County. Hilltop Place Ranch is a pearl in the middle of the rolling mini-mountains of the famed Texas Hill Country. A rare opportunity with endless picturesque scenery and free-range wildlife— whitetail, feral hogs, aoudad, turkeys, quail, exotics and even free-range red stag. Highly upgraded ranch, complete with a two-bed, two-bath residence, with an additional fully functional and equipped apartment (located inside hanger/ warehouse). There are other small apartments as well, along with several pens previously used for sheep and goats. Direct road access off Ranch Road 337, diverse topography from one end of one hilltop to another, ravines, cliffs, canyons and valleys. Seasonal creek running west to east, peaks, valleys and level terrain. Visit this little piece of heaven on earth! Property ID: 15637407

$2,950,000

Patrick Serna and his Ranch Specialist Team cover ranch listings all over Texas- from Dallas/Fort Worth to the Rio Grande Valley, to El Paso to the swamps of East Texas. The Serna Dynasty of Ranch Specialists began with Patrick's father in 1965.

Taylor

Development Property

163.36± Acres in Williamson County

Property ID: 18155412 | Call for Price

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

Taylor Development Property

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

69.34± Acres in Williamson County

Property ID: 16734960 | Call for Price

66 Acres in Kenedy

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

66± Acres in Karnes County

Property ID: 1754872 | $840,000

Don Hatcher, Realtor® • Beverly Hatcher, Broker

Lisa Hatcher Taylor, Broker Associate, SRES

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

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Hangar Home in Hilltop Lakes

0.65± Acres in Leon County Hilltop Lakes, TX

$399,000 • Property ID: 20889641

Enjoy resort-style living with this unique hangar home situated on five lots in the Hilltop Lakes Subdivision in Normangee, Texas. Upon entering the front door to this home, the open-concept living/kitchen/dining areas welcome you to a versatile home that is suited for entertaining or enjoying quiet days at home. Offering 1,670 square-feet of living space with two (or three) bedrooms, two bathrooms, a craft room, sunroom and; additionally, there is an attached 2,400 square-feet RV airplane hangar with a rollup door, two-post car garage lift, and plenty of extra storage. Outdoors, the nearly three-quarters-acre corner lot showcases beautiful mature trees and a large, covered front porch, creating the perfect setup for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Hilltop Lakes offers golf, mini golf, five stocked fishing lakes, a 3,000-foot lighted airstrip, tennis courts, equestrian facilities, swimming pools and much more. Centrally located between Houston and Dallas and about 45 minutes from Bryan/College Station. ML# 42993253

The Burr Estate

22± Acres in Madison County Madisonville, TX

$374,000 • Property ID: 17368527

Located on the west side of Madison County, this beautiful, unrestricted 22± acre tract features a blank canvas for your small-scale development. This property showcases several choice homesites; it is approximately 99 percent open, offering a perimeter fence, gentle elevation changes and beautiful views. Currently used for cattle production and grazing, this property is already under an agricultural exemption. Electricity is nearby, with the buyer to add a water well and septic. This can be your dream home. Bring your choice livestock, build a barn and arena for your horses, make this your homestead. There is quick access to Highway 21, this property is minutes from North Zulch schools, retail shopping and about 30 minutes from BCS. Make an appointment to view today. ML# 54852735

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