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PUBLISHER LETTER Welcome to the 2012 Spring Issue of Lands of Texas Magazine. We hope you enjoy our new design and layout. Be sure to read our Feature Article on Water Rights, by Robert Fears. Also, check out the expanded News & Market Report section. Our primary objective is to tastefully showcase the Premier Properties & Brokers of our beautiful state, and also to keep you up to date on the Texas land market with informative articles and market reports.

We are pleased to say that the Texas Land Markets picked up at the end of 2011 and are off to a good start in start in 2012. Brokers across the state are reporting a definite increase in activity. The short of it, we hear, is that Buyers are becoming convinced that prices are not going down, and they’re tired of sitting on the side lines. Big sales are happening! Check out the latest Big 10 reported sales on page 135.

Thank you to all our dedicated clients. Your professionalism makes it easy to see why you are the Premier Brokers in Texas!

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FEATURE ARTICLE S u r f a c e W at e r R i g h t s

Robert Fears Field Editor and Contributing Writer robertfears@earthlink.net 512.868.9306

A River Runs Through Your Property - Who Governs It?

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exas is blessed with many beautiful rivers and streams, which meander through private property, adding to its value. After you pay a premium for land with flowing surface water, what are your rights of use?

“Surface waters within a watercourse are owned by the state,” says Leonard Dougal, Attorney at Law and Partner of Jackson Walker L.L.P. in Austin. “With some exceptions, a person must obtain a water rights permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to use such surface waters.”

Surface water types Texas law divides surface water into two categories, diffused surface water and that in a watercourse. Diffused surface water generally refers to water or natural precipitation spread over the ground until it evaporates, is absorbed by the soil or reaches a bed or channel through which it flows. The TCEQ defines it as water on the land surface in places other than watercourses. TCEQ rules state that diffused water may flow over broad areas coming to rest in natural depressions, playa lakes, bogs or marshes. A characteristic of diffused water is that its flow is short-lived.

Diffused water is essentially runoff from precipitation before it reaches a watercourse.

“Courts in Texas have long ruled that diffused surface water is the property of the owner of the land on which it gathers, so long as the water remains on that land before passing into a natural watercourse,” says Dougal. “Once water reaches a watercourse, it becomes property of the state. Because diffused surface water does not belong to the state, it is not within the TCEQ’s authority to require a water rights permit for its use, diversion or impoundment.”

By law, a defined watercourse has to have a well-defined bed and banks, a current of water and a permanent source of supply.

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degree of regularity to establish and maintain a running stream for considerable periods of time. The stream or river may shift positions over time so long as it maintains a defined course.

Often groundwater emerges from natural springs or seeps onto the land surface. Transition of these waters from private ownership to state property generally occurs once it enters a watercourse.

Domestic and livestock use “A person may use water without a permit from a creek, stream or river for domestic and livestock purposes,” says Dougal. “The water has to be used on land owned by the person and that is adjacent to the stream. Domestic use is defined as water used for drinking, washing or culinary purposes; for irrigation of lawns, or a family garden and/or orchard; for watering domestic animals; and for water recreation including aquatic and wildlife enjoyment.”

Domestic use does not include water used to support activities for which payment is received or for which the product of the activity is sold. TCEQ rules state, however, that land used for livestock purposes is not a commercial operation. Commercial operations are defined by TCEQ as land used for industrial, aquaculture, fish farming or housing developments. Wildlife and fish management activities are considered domestic use as long as they are performed on land that is under an open-space property tax classification.

The exemption also allows construction of a dam or reservoir for collecting domestic and livestock water if the structures are located on the person’s own property and has normal storage of not more than 200 acre-feet of water. Normal storage refers to the amount of water the reservoir may hold before water is released uncontrolled through a spillway or into a standpipe. A person may temporarily store more than 200 acre-feet of water if the person can demonstrate with reservoir capacity data and monthly reservoir water level records that not more than this amount has been stored as an average over any 12 month period.

Water permits

If water permits are required, because of its use or the amount being stored, applications have to be filed with TCEQ. Water is released by the state through permits on a “first-in-time, first-inright basis.” A permit does not guarantee water availability, but it puts the permit holder in line to use it. Owners of the oldest or the most senior permits can take whatever water is available up to the limit specified in their permit. The remaining water is apportioned in sequence of permit dates to junior rights holders.

When droughts occur, only senior rights are usually exercised.

An example of the state’s surface water apportionment system is the coastal rice farmers in the Colorado River Basin. Irrigation companies, formed around the turn of the century, were issued permits for rice irrigation water more than 40 years before the Highland Lakes were created. The state required the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to pass water through the lakes

“It is state policy to guard navigable streams from obstruction to avoid interruption of travel. Some landowners continue to fence across navigable streams and are running the risk of disciplinary actions from the state.” to the rice farmers because the irrigation companies had the more senior permit. LCRA was only required to supply up to the amount of water listed on the permits and only if there was natural flow in the river. When additional water was needed, the irrigation companies bought it from LCRA storage, if available.

LCRA eventually purchased the water rights from the irrigation companies and as a result, their obligations to supply water to the

farmers are no longer directly tied to rights seniority. The irrigation companies are still depended upon by LCRA to supply water to rice farmers from the lower Colorado River in combination with stored water released from the Highland Lakes.

People access to your land by water In an August 1980 newsletter, Lou Ruesink of Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) wrote, “Waters are held in trust for the public which gives people the lawful right to travel along navigable streams and rivers. The Texas definition of a navigable stream is one with an average width of 30 feet from the mouth inward. Riverbeds or streams which do not average 30 feet from the mouth are owned by the adjacent landowner. However, any water in non-navigable streams or riverbeds belongs to the state.

“It is state policy to guard navigable streams from obstruction to avoid interruption of travel. Some landowners continue to fence across navigable streams and are running the risk of disciplinary actions from the state.”

“The legal dividing line between public and private ownership of a stream is called the gradient boundary,” continued Ruesink.

“The gradient boundary is a line located midway between the lower level of flowing water where it touches the bank and the higher water level. It is well established that the public has no legal right to go beyond the dividing line without the consent of the landowner. Each section of a waterway must be surveyed to determine the line between public and private property.”

Although the public has a right to travel on any navigable river in Texas, there is no expressed statutory authority which gives people right of access. A court decision handed down in 1935 ruled that even though the public has the right to fish in public waters, it does not have a corresponding right to cross private land to get to the waters.”

The information in the above paragraphs on water access is still applicable today, even though it was published in 1980.

The Texas Water Code, which governs the state’s water use, is vague in many sections and doesn’t provide clear-cut rules. Since proper compliance with the Code is often determined through interpretation, it is wise to discuss your surface water rights with an attorney who specializes in this area of law.

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NRCS Works with Landowners to Survive Historic Drought Conditions Landowners and producers throughout the state of Texas never could have predicted the severe drought conditions that have impacted small and large operations alike. The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helped many of these ranchers and farmers survive the ongoing drought using technical and financial assistance, including successful conservation planning.

Stuart Fisher, a rancher in Ellis County, Texas, went to his local NRCS office before the drought began to develop a conservation plan on his 481-acre, cow-calf operation and gain technical expertise toward building a successful cattle operation.

Pre-Drought Pasture Full Tank & Good Forage This photo shows the largest of the pastures planted last spring before the drought with a full stock pond and good forage on Stuart Fisher’s 481-acre ranch in Ellis County, Texas.

Fisher used NRCS’

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to obtain financial assistance for brush management, terracing, pasture and hay planting, seeding with weed control, fencing, and nutrient management.

Fisher signed up for NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for financial assistance to utilize planned conservation treatments, including brush management, terracing and smoothing old structures, pasture and hay planting, seeded and sprigged species with weed control, fencing, and nutrient management.

“NRCS has helped me take a neglected piece of land, and turn it into a productive ranch,” Fisher said. “With the limited amount of ranch land available, we have to make each acre as productive and sustainable as possible.”

The conservation plan that NRCS and Fisher had started brought good results using the best practices for clearing brush, laying out rotational grazing systems, selecting sustainable grasses, and successful weed control. Clark acknowledged that NRCS’ EQIP program, technical assistance, and land management practices have helped Fisher turn his property into a productive ranch while working a successful conservation plan.

According to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor, more than half of Texas remains in extreme to exceptional drought, while most of the remainder of the state is in severe drought. As this statistic hits home for ranchers, farmers and producers in north-central Texas, NRCS strives to get the best technical assistance to ranchers like Fisher.

Post Drought Low Tank and Cover Crops During the severe drought in the summer of 2011, the same spring pasture that showed a full stock pond and good forage for Fisher’s cow-calf operation now has water quantity and quality problems, along with cover crops that were planted to prevent soil erosion, provide supplemental forage, and provide weed suppression.

Landowners across Texas have been working with the NRCS for over 75 years on a voluntary basis to protect and improve natural resources on their land. With offices in nearly every county in Texas, the locally-based staff works directly with land managers, farmers, ranchers and others to provide technical and financial conservation assistance suited to each client’s specific needs. They provide science-based information and guidance, maps, plan conservation systems and practices, and offer financial assistance through the conservation programs of the 2008 Farm Bill.

For more information on NRCS conservation practices or to locate an office near your property, visit our website at www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov or you can visit your local USDA Service Center and talk to the NRCS office staff about conservation planning, and other programs that help conserve natural resources on agriculture land while keeping it productive.

Randall Henry USDA-NRCS www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov 817.596.2865

New Grass Growth Stuart Fisher, left, owner of 481 acres of pasture land in Ellis County, Texas, shows Tom Clark, right, NRCS soil scientist in Waxahachie, new grass growth from the seed planting of King Ranch Bluestem and a mixture of native grasses.

Fischer was able to

turn his land into a productive ranch using the EQIP program and NRCS technical assistance to help select sustainable grasses, laying out a rotational grazing system, brush control, and advice on weed control.

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Pushing Brush Brush management was one of the most important land management practices used to clear 105 acres of mesquite so thick you could hardly walk through them, according to Fisher. In this photo, clearing the mesquite was vital on the pasture land for seeding even though brush piles could not be burned with current burn bans throughout the state of Texas.

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LAND NEWS The Texas Alliance of Land Brokers was established in 1994, and is an organization of rural land professionals, including real estate brokers and agents, title companies, rural lenders and any other reputable group or individual involved in the rural land business. Its purpose is to promote business, ethics and professionalism amongst its members, and it puts on a luncheon, with interesting and pertinent speakers, on the fourth Wednesday of each month, usually in the area of Austin or San Antonio.

There were over 70 in attendance at Spinelli’s Vistro in Boerne for the town hall-style meeting on January 25, and there was much lively discussion about the topics of website, a possible organizational name change and expansion into other areas of the State. Old timers and newbies alike weighed in, and the TALB Board listened, and decided on several initiatives.

The name of the organization will remain the same, but a committee has been formed to begin the process of creating a branch of TALB, centered in the Houston area. It is well known that there is a large number of quality, rural real estate professionals in the area, and several have expressed interest in such an expansion/affiliation.

Other committees formed/reformed include the Website Committee, Christmas Banquet Committee and Programs Committee. 2012 officers include President Dave Culver (LANDTX), Vice President Jane

Texas Alliance of Land Brokers possible organizational name change and state expansion Brown (Bushong Real Estate) and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Bennett (Texas Ranches For Sale). 2012 Board of Directors are Dave Glover (San Marcos Real Estate), Mike Petter (Real Estate Broker), Sarah Cortese (Capital Farm Credit), Ritchie McCulloch (McCulloch Ranch & Land Co.), Butch Galm (Galm Real Estate), Bobby Schwab (Schwab Ranch Investments) and Howard Ham (Keller Williams Heritage).

The next monthly meeting is at Friesenhaus, in New Braunfels, and will feature speaker extraordinaire Judon Fambrough, senior lecturer and attorney from the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center, addressing timely legal issues. Upcoming speakers include John Nielson-Gammon, Texas State Climatologist, to speak on the Great Drought and its effects, set for April, and Charles Gilliland, Research Economist at the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center, widely acknowledged as the premier “land value guru” in the State.

The Texas Alliance of Land Brokers is some 225 strong, and is always seeking new members and volunteers, particularly during this early period of possible expansion.

For more information on the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers, please visit www.TexasLandBrokers.org.

David Culver, President dec@landtx.com 210.422.4676

I n d e p e n d e n t C at t l e m e n ’ s A s s o c i at i o n The Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas (ICA) spent the past three months in combating state and national regulatory issues that would adversely affect members as well as other ranchers and landowners. The association was successful in helping curb the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) attempt to regulate agricultural dust. This regulation would have allowed EPA to set limits on the amount of dust created by cattle, farm machinery or even pickups and levy fines for exceeded thresholds.

ICA continues to oppose Texas Animal Health Commission’s proposed rules requiring animal disease traceability (ADT) tagging of all adult cattle sold at Texas livestock markets. We believe the current utilization of stick-on back tags is adequate for identification of cattle shipped to packing plants. Even the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not require attaching, reading and recording of metal ear tags for ADT. Injuries, stress and labor associated with placing cattle in a chute to read tags or attach new ones is not warranted during a 20

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member support time when many weak droughtstricken cattle are being marketed.

The new Timber/Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption forms completion is difficult for many landowners and we have worked countless hours assisting our members with the process.

Bill Hyman, Executive Director www.ICATexas.com 512.620.0162

T e x a s & S o u t h w e s t C at t l e R a i s e r s A s s o c i at i o n “The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association chalked up major victories at the Texas and United States capitols during 2011 and one of the bright spots was eminent domain reform,” reports Joe Parker Jr., President. “The Texas eminent domain bill was finally signed into law requiring condemnation entities to make a bona fide offer in writing and to compensate landowners for loss of access to their property. The law further requires condemning entities to record a public vote to initiate eminent domain proceedings. Additionally it gives landowners the right to repurchase their condemned land at the original price if it is not used within 10 years. The law states that eminent domain can be used only to acquire property for public use, and the proposed use has to be declared in writing before the condemnation process begins. All entities with eminent domain authority must register with the Comptroller by December 2012 or they lose their authority.”

a 2011 bright spot Another important bill passed by the Texas Legislature clarifies that landowners own the groundwater below their land as real property and state that it is subject to the same legal protections as other private property.

Joe Parker, Jr., President www.TSCRA.org 800.242.7820

T e x a s S h e e p & G o at R a i s e r s A s s o c i at i o n serving range production agriculture The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers

the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in San Angelo.

Association (TSGRA) was established in 1915 to combat livestock theft.

Several district meetings will be conducted this year which give producers

Headquarted

the

an opportunity to discuss mutual problems and opportunities. Plans are

organization serves as an advocate for range

being finalized for the annual spring legislative trip to Washington, D.C.

production agriculture. It represents nearly 1000 members in seeking

where both houses of Congress will be visited. The 96th TSGRA Annual

solutions to state and federal government issues concerning marketing,

Convention will be held in July.

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Angelo,

animal health, predator control, water rights, taxes and property rights.

TSGRA sponsors Rancher’ Lamb of Texas, Inc., the producer-owned lamb and goat slaughter plant in San Angelo. The organization also supports the Texas A&M Sonora Experiment Station, Sheep and Goat Predator Management Board, and the Wool & Mohair Laboratory at

Benny Cox, President www.TSGRA.com 325.655.7388

E x o t i c W i l d l i f e A s s o c i at i o n sustaining private ownership of african wildlife Through grass roots efforts and considerable expenditures, the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) was successful in keeping Scimitar horned Oryx, dama gazelle and addax off the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered species list this past year. These three species are nearly extinct in their native North African countries, but thrive in the United States because of good animal husbandry practiced by private ownership.

EWA, founded in 1967, is the nation’s oldest private property rights association with 4600 members from the United States and seven

foreign countries. The organization disseminates information through Exotic Wildlife, a quarterly magazine; Fair Safari, an annual hunting publication; pertinent e-mail alerts on issues that could affect members and a monthly newsletter that reports changing regulations, current events and meetings.

Charly Seale Executive Director www.ExoticWildlifeAssociation.com

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the silent war

A Resident Agent in Charge of the

of our fellow citizens and jeopardizing our nation’s food supply.

U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau

Commissioner Staples created a website to document the true

of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and

stories of those who live in constant fear of criminals who have

Explosives

crossed our border illegally – www.ProtectYourTexasBorder.com.

recently

briefed

Texas

Wildlife Association (TWA) leaders regarding the sophistication of the

Through this website, you will meet brave Texans who deal

cartels in using Texas lands in the

daily with fear, loss of liberty, and loss of property. Their

trade of illegal weapons and drugs. TWA leaders learned about the

lives are in danger, their families feel threatened, their loss

constant battle along the border between local, state, and federal

of liberty is real, and their property has become a war zone.

law enforcement and the cartels. This is a story of kidnapping,

murder, theft, and drugs. It is not pretty; yet, it is true. Thank the good Lord for the brave men and women in law enforcement who face this threat every day.

But it is a war, albeit silent.

Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd Staples addressed our

A successful campaign to stop border violence will require Washington to acknowledge this threat as a national security issue and assign the appropriate resources to combat and defeat our enemies. But, in the meantime, the Silent War will no longer be silent within the walls of the Texas Wildlife Association.

Convention in 2011 and our TWA Executive Committee later in the year. In both presentations, Commissioner Staples outlined how, at an increasing rate, violent Mexican drug cartels are illegally crossing our border, invading Texas farms and ranches, threatening the lives

Glen Webb, President www.texas-wildlife.org 800.839.9435

May 11 Richard Borchard Fairgrounds, Corpus Christi (benefitting Nueces Co. Jr. Livestock Show)

T e x a s D e e r A s s o c i at i o n

May 24 Pearl Stables, San Antonio

launching an exciting year of auctions

(benefitting San Antonio Livestock Show Scholarship Fund)

June 1, 2 Brush to Bay Tournament, Bluff’s Landing Corpus Christi (benefitting Combat Marines Outdoors)

June 22 Seguin/Falls City Falls City Community Center (benefitting Hunter Education Course for Kids)

July 7 MCM Elegante Hotel, Beaumont

Texas Deer Association (TDA) launched an exciting year of superior genetics deer auctions and gala banquets. Superior genetics deer auctions provide a venue for members to sell breeding stock with the first 2012 auction held on February 10 at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Two additional auctions will be at the same locations and the day after gala banquets. The Spring Gala Banquet and Superior Genetics Deer Auction will be held at the Embassy Suites Outdoor World in Grapevine on March 2 -3. For the first time ever, TDA will be hosting a banquet and superior genetics deer auction in Houston on April 13-14 at the Reliant Crown Plaza.

(benefitting Jasper Gun & Bow 4-H Club)

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Gala banquets, hosted in various communities across the state, are fund raisers for local charities. These regional banquets also provide opportunities for the public to learn about TDA, promote the deer industry, raise funds for the local chapter and to allow businesses to network and establish contacts with deer breeders. An example of 2011 charitable contributions is the $2800 raised by the Corpus Christi Chapter Banquet and donated to the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. In addition to Grapevine and Houston, more regional banquets are scheduled later this year.

The True Endangered Species landowner’s property rights, jobs and man The topic to be discussed is a hot one in this state and many others.

Endangered Species versus MAN, otherwise known as the “Endangered Species Act of 1973”.

I simply will be providing mental fodder to pontificate upon and hopefully you, the reader, will become empowered to do something to protect the true endangered species: “Landowner’s Property Rights, Jobs and Man”.

It is important to preserve and protect all species, but where do we, as HUMANS, draw the line? Why in many cases does a federal law make MAN less important than an animal or plant species?

I know we have to protect species lower down the evolutionary ladder and there is no doubt that some are truly endangered. However, the Endangered Species Act, or ESA, is written so loosely that even if a species is common elsewhere, or its occurrence is naturally very low, or it has very slight genetic differences, it can be listed as endangered.

Why does our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness have to be usurped by a federal law called the Endangered Species Act? On the surface, it appears to be an act that is an effort to save a species from extinction and to protect the environment from destruction by man. It has that “feel good” sound, especially to the truly uninformed. Protecting lesser evolved species (yes and that includes the “bureacratick”) are important, no doubt, but to give a mussels, grass, insects, slugs and a lizard, as examples, more rights than a HUMAN is very puzzling to me! Oh, what is a bureacratick?

It is a blood sucking lesser evolved government species that feels it is superior to the common man by virtue of the position that is held.

A looming example of a potential problem is located in West Texas. A three-inch lizard known as the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard could collapse two industries – oil and cattle. This is a huge oil producing region known as the Permian Basin that has been producing oil and gas for over 100 years. Yep, the RIGHTS of humans could be crushed by a three-inch lizard, if the Federal Government using the ESA and a radical group called the Center for Biological Diversity have their way. Scientific research done by USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) is BAD.

become known as endangered.) See DETERMINATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THREATENED SPECIES found in Title 16, Chapter 35, Section 1533. {16 U.S.C. §1533(b) } According to research conducted by Michael D. Coffman, Ph.D. in the spring of 2001, fourteen hundred farmers, their families and a host of support businesses in the Klamath Falls Oregon area awoke to the realization that their lives were not as important to the federal government as two species of bottom-feeding sucker fish. Citing the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA), Oregon U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken ruled in Federal Court on April 6, 2001, to allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to implement their recovery plan to give all the water of the Klamath Lake to the endangered species. Aiken’s ruling gave first rights to the water to the fish. The farmers got nothing, even though they and community businesses faced immediate economic and personal bankruptcy.

Can it happen to a city or community in Texas? Only time will tell. In the state of Texas, there are 28 plant species, and 5 animal species that do not occur in Texas and 57 animal species that do occur in Texas. These animals or plants are either considered endangered or threatened according to FWS.gov. How many of these species could wipe out an industry?

We do need to protect lesser evolved species BUT at what cost? Aren’t HUMANS as important as a lesser evolved species? What can we HUMANS do to better our odds? I say the first step is to become educated and to get involved. Become an advocate for our HUMAN rights and make the US Government understand that HUMANS are more important than grasses, slugs, blind catfish, lizards, etc.

Research links: • http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/16/1533.html – Determination of Endangered Species and Threatened Species • http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/endang/ http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ --US Fish and Wildlife Site for Endangered Species

On March 20, 2002, Rob Gordon, Executive Director of the National Wilderness Institute, testified before the House Resources Committee on H.R. 2829 and H.R. 3705, both bills to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. In addressing the issues of quality and type of research used, Gordon said: “Under the current program the evidentiary standards for listing are, in a word, bad. I use the word bad because it is an apt acronym for “best available data.” The problem with best available data, or BAD, is that best is a comparative word. Thus the data need not be verified, reliable, conclusive, adequate, verifiable, accurate or even good”. (Listing is a process whereby a species is selected to

• http://discerningtoday.org/problem_esa_full.htm#_edn13 – The Problem with the Endangered Species Act • http://takingliberty.us/TLHome.html -- How Private Property is being Abolished in America

Gregg Collum Wildlife Mgt Consultant & Ranch Broker / Continuing Education Instructor (Real Estate) wildlifeguy@TexasWildlifeGuy.com 210.559.1675

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MARKET REPORT 2 0 11 T e x a s L a n d M a r k e t s

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exas land markets ended 2011 with a third straight

As 2012 begins, demand for cropland continues to drive

year of sluggish performance posting a volume of

farmland prices higher. Also, high-wealth individuals have begun

sales that lagged well below seen in the 2003-

to buy large livestock operations propping up ranchland prices

2008 era. According to a preliminary Real Estate Center at

in that market segment. Although the market for more modest

Texas A&M University analysis, prices did inch up 3.47 percent rising to $2,170 per acre in 2011 from the 2010 price of $2,091 per acre. Given current numbers of reported sales, Texas markets in 2009, 2010 and 2011 have transferred fewer

sized ranches continued to post lackluster results in 2011, some brokers are currently reporting an increase in inquiries as the prosperity flowing from feverish activity in the energy industry prompts professionals to begin searching for recreational retreats. Only time will tell if these feelers turn into transactions.

acres annually than in any other single year since 1982. Never before have the total of acres sold remained at these low levels

On the economic front, signals remain snarled in a complex

for more than one year. This low level of activity persists even

tangled mass of trends. Unemployment improved at the end of

though unemployment levels have begun to inch downward

2011. Optimism has emerged in the minds of many. Still, the

and energy industry activity continues to flourish. The inflation

experience of the past three years has engendered a widespread

adjusted real price at $400 per acre in 1966 dollars marked

skepticism about the future. The European union has failed to

a 1.95 percent increase over 2010 levels. The 2011 real

resolve bank solvency issues linked to debt problems in several

price falls just short of the 2007 real price of $402 per acre.

member nations. In addition, debt levels throughout the world remain at uncomfortably high levels. Unrest in the Middle East

Driven by continuing demand for irrigated cropland despite the drought that plagued farmers in 2011, regional markets posted mixed results with the panhandle and south plains seeing strong price increases. Prices also increased robustly in the Abilene to Wichita Falls region. Only the northeast region stretching

threatens to spread uncertainty throughout the region. Plus, Texas has not recovered from last year’s strangling drought.

The road ahead remains clouded with uncertainty. Despite the positive signs emerging at the beginning of 2012, the outlook for more of the same sluggish performance seen in the past couple of years remains the most likely prospect for 2012.

from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Texarkana and the Austin-Waco-Hill Country region in central Texas saw prices retreat modestly. The remaining regions posted unremarkable price increases. Despite the price stability, none of the regions in this preliminary analysis saw the number of sales increase.

Charles E. Gilliland, Ph.D. Research Economist Real Estate Center Texas A&M University

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Broker Index

5 Star Country Properties, LLC Adkins & Associates Bacon Ranch Sales Bart Jones Real Estate Sales Bettersworth Realty Chas. S. Middleton & Son Circle C Ranch Sales Cornerstone Brokerage, LLC David Little Real Estate, Inc / Helm Land & Cattle Davis Vernon Real Estate DH Land Company Evans & Associates Real Estate Foster Farm & Ranch Frosty Miller Ranch Realty, Inc. Gardner Real Estate Heritage Texas Country Properties Hill Country Lakes Realty Hill Country Real Estate, LLC Hood Real Estate, Inc. Jacobs Properties James L. Ahern, Jr., Ranch Broker Jesse James Real Estate

Jim Berry Hill Country Ranch Sales

Keller Williams Farm & Ranch Realty

Keller Williams Realty Luxury / Farm & Ranch

King Land & Water

Kuper Realty Farm & Ranch

La Gloria Land Company

Land Advisors Organization LandTX

Lee, Lee & Puckitt Associates, Inc.

Lehmberg Realty

Markham Realty, Inc. Nine Bar Land & Cattle

Patrick Fowlkes

Phyllis Browning Company

Reno Realty Group

Republic Ranches

Stephen Graham

Terry Wootan Real Estate

Texas Best Ranches, LLC

Texas Home-Land Realty

Texas Land Men, LLC

Texas Ranches For Sale

The Country Connection / Dave Perry-Miller & Associates

The duPerier Texas Land Man

VIP Country Properties

West Pole Partners

Western Hill Country Realty

110 134 134 127 117 108 90 128 132 96 135 92 100 113 130 118 126 120 28 98 84 123 86 106 76 102 37 111 121 80 125 131 112 114 133 66 94 88 122 116 71 115 53 60 119 46 104 129 124

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

LMR Ranch

256.94Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050573 The gentle rolling terrain and seclusion are the focus of this YO Ranchland property. Be a part of the historic YO Ranch where wildlife abounds with axis, sika, blackbuck, fallow, whitetail, turkey, dove, and auodad. Amenities include a one-bedroom, one-bath rock cabin with fireplace, all newly renovated and a 1,305-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bath rock home with fireplace. Home has 16- by 16-foot unattached garage with 18by 25-square-foot carport. See the surrounding Texas hills from the 570-square-foot rock pavillion made for entertaining. Watch the sunset from the tranquil pond in front of the main house.

Also included are three water wells. Perimeter of property has been cleared for fencing. This ranch has easy access with paved road to the property off Hwy 83 North from Garvin Store. The great location, quiet seclusion, abundant wildlife & native trees make the LMR Ranch a rare find in today’s market. Shown by appointment only. Price: $1,500,000

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

4 Aces Ranch

17,638 Âą Acres | Uvalde & Kinney Counties | Property ID: 914168 The 4 Aces Ranch, the largest, contiguous live-water ranch currently on the market in the Texas Hill Country, is home to magnificent scenery and a fully operational wildlife preserve. The one-of-a-kind ranch spans the borders of both Uvalde and Kinney counties, encompassing 17,638Âą acres. Miles of paved and improved roads provide accessibility throughout this sprawling ranch.

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

The landscape showcases the Hill Country’s topography including low rolling hills and deep canyons. Salmon Peak and Boiling Mountain, the two highest peaks in the area, are located on the property, providing challenging hiking.

Live oaks and juniper ensure the view is evergreen. In the process of strategically removing cedar, ranch staffers have uncovered cultural treasures ranging from dinosaur tracks to Native American cave art.

In arid southwest Texas, nothing is more desirable than live water. Live Oak Creek and Sycamore Creek course through the ranch for miles, their rushing currents are sustained by more than 30 springs.

Working with a wildlife biologist, the current owners have transformed this ranch into a wildlife preserve with an international flair. The 4 Aces is home to: axis, scimitar-horned oryx, red sheep and red stag, eland, zebras, black buck, Catalina goats, aoudad, gemsbok, fallow deer, Corsican sheep, elk, as well as native species such as wild turkey and white-tailed deer. The ranch is surrounded by almost 50 miles of game-proof fencing protecting its high-quality habitat and keeping the myriad of wildlife species inside.

At the end of a long day, even the most intrepid adventurers want to relax in elegant comfort. The native limestone main lodge has five-bedroom, four-bathroom that overlooks several of Live Oak Creek’s natural waterfalls. The lodge boasts two master suites as well as a fully updated kitchen. The huge covered patio with its large openair fireplace, expansive fire pit and a completely covered outdoor bar, is the perfect spot for enjoying the company of guests and clients. A three-bedroom cabin offers additional, private lodging for guests.

The 4 Aces Ranch is the ideal world-class commercial hunting operation and or corporate retreat. Price: $50,268,300

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Lake Amistad Ranch

872.6± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 951942

The picturesque Lake Amistad Ranch invites the discerning buyer to the ultimate recreational water property. Delight in hunting wild game or hiking in the hills of this scenic 872.6± acres property, located only 25 minutes north of Del Rio, Texas. New Owners can fish, swim, canoe, or enjoy a variety of water sports from the four miles of crystal clear lake frontage. This property is an outdoors-man’s paradise! Lake Amistad is rated the #1 Bass lake in the United States. Native game include White-tail deer, turkey, quail, doves, and javelinas. True Texas comfort provided with a 4/3 Stucco home with wood burning fireplace. You can watch the sunrise from the great open kitchen area. Breathtaking views of Lake Amistad and surrounding Texas hills provide a diverse natural terrain. Other amenities include a nice barn, one water well, one tank, and perimeter fencing. This property is versatile and unique for development potential, a corporate retreat, recreational camp, or just living the good life. A rare find in today’s market, this property won’t last long. Price: $3,900,000

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Double J Ranch

754± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 914150

The Double J Ranch consists of 754± acres, all under high fence, which fronts on Highway 337 between Leakey and Vanderpool, very close to Lost Maples State Park. This ranch can truly be your “home on the range” with the scenic terrain from mountains to canyons and the crystal-clear water. The incredible views remind you of being in Colorado, where you can see for miles. Double J Ranch has numerous springs and one nice lake with several more lake sites. Improvements are nestled in the canyon with an ultimate sense of privacy. Improvements include two lodges, one with three bedrooms and two baths, and the other with four bedrooms and two baths. Also included is a new pool, outdoor kitchen, and large barn with a walk-in cooler. Amazing wildlife cover this ranch with whitetail deer, turkeys and exotics, including axis, aoudad, fallow and blackbuck. This “home on the range” has huge possibilities for a corporate retreat, family getaway or hunting ranch. Priced at $6,631.29 per acre. Call today for a showing. Price: $5,000,000

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

JD Game Ranch

805Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 914122 Come savor the splendor of the rolling Texas hills near the Garvin Store, only 40 minutes west of Kerrville. These 805 tranquil acres are the perfect hunting/recreation ranch. The entire perimeter lies under game-proof fencing with 90% of all cedar cleared. Natural beauty includes a variety of live oaks and two ponds that create an excellent habitat for diverse wildlife. Cross-fenced into two 400-acre pastures, the property has a two-story rock home with a nice deck off the upstairs, two water wells and a working set of cattle pens. Picturesque and private in the surrounding Texas hills is the focus of this 805-acre ranch. $3,150 per acre. Call for a private showing! Price: 2,535,750

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

East Town Creek Ranch

47.08¹ Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 914143 Cradled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the premier East Town Creek Ranch features a 2,963-square-foot native limestone and cedar home with metal roof, three bedrooms, three baths, a large covered front porch and a oversized three-car garage with office above. One Trinity well is located on property. Both sides of crystal-clear East Town Creek run through the property, creating several picnic spots. The entire property is under game-proof fencing with lots of live oaks scattered throughout. Rare in today’s market, this immaculate and manicured gem lies only minutes to Kerrville. In a country setting, this ranch has great development potential and could be a perfect horse operation, corporate retreat or family getaway. Priced to sell at only $950,000.

Call for a private showing.

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Ste. 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Kingwood Livable Forest

108± Acres | Harris County | Property ID: 1030519

108± Acre ranch in the Livable Forest. Starting with its inviting entrances the ranch borders approximately one mile along Kingwood Country Club golf course and over 3,000 feet of waterfront. The property has 10,000 feet of black-wood, four rail fencing and an 18-acre lake on the property with piers for all of your fishing needs. Abundant amounts of white-tail deer and water fowl cover the ranch. The property is only 22 miles from downtown Houston making it perfect for living the city life if you want during the day while having your own dream ranch just minutes away. Price: $1,975,000

N & B Game Ranch

600± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 920427 Come see the rustic beauty of the gentle rolling hills on this private game preserve. The tranquil setting is located just 50 miles west of Kerrville, in Edwards County, fronting on FM 41. The 600± acres is all under high fence and has one water well with a submersible pump, one pond, and a 37-foot travel trailer. The ranch could be a hunter’s paradise with excellent habitat for a variety of wildlife such as axis, black buck, auodad, sika, fallow, whitetail deer, and turkey. So many possibilities await the new owners of this property with the diverse natural beauty! The aesthetic appeal and convenient access of the ranch make it a rare find in today’s market.

Priced to sell at $2,950 per acre. Call Howard W. Hood for a private showing. Price: $1,770,000

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Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

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Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Historic Robinson Ranch

3,601Âą Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1026028 Officially established in 1885, the Robinson Ranch grounds feature two vintage rock houses, both equally charming and rustic. The one-story, old homestead was built in the 1880s by the Robinson Family. A highlight of the Robinson Ranch is the incredible, year-around Cypress Creek that traverses the ranch with 2.5Âą miles of crystal clear water plus springs that are still flowing despite dry times and six water wells. The year around water attracts large numbers of wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, many species of birds and other small animals. This exceptional ranch is near Horseshoe Bay and a pleasing one hour drive from Austin or San Antonio.

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Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Historic South Texas Ranch

13,055± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 929444 A once in a lifetime opportunity, one of South Texas’ finest hunting properties! Prime whitetail deer and quail country has exceptional quality and numbers of trophy deer, turkey, quail, dove, wild dogs, ducks and others. There is Leona River frontage, Carrizo wells with underground pipelines and 12 tanks, some with bass.

Fine improvements include a lodge, guesthouse, hunter’s house, summer kitchen, staff housing, plus numerous barns, office, kennels, pens, game processing facilities, etc.

The Sauz Ranch

2,175± Acres | Zavala County Property ID: 924750

This easily accessed hunting ranch has a strong Carrizo well to supply its lake and 100±-acre food plot. Three sides are high fenced and there are good roads. Great brush diversity supports abundant whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail, hogs and other wildlife. Only 80± miles south of San Antonio!

The Patrucia Ranch

9,908± Acres | Kinney/Maverick County | Property ID: 975662 A unique, large pristine property has highly desirable native brush, support for high quality trophy whitetail deer plus turkey, feral hogs, javelina, Blue and Bobwhite quail, dove plus seasonal waterfowl. Two major creeks, Lindsey Creek and Elm Creek, combine with multiple lakes including a large main lake.

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South Texas Trophy Ranch

3,925Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 928928 In the heart of big whitetail country, this ranch is totally gamefenced/ crossfenced plus has a well managed deer herd in addition to turkey, quail, dove & hogs.

Water includes 5 tanks that offer bass fishing & recreation. Easy access only 1± hour south of San Antonio.

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Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Kelly Ranch

1,213± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 1050211

A rare offering of farm land and brush in very desirable area! Edwards Water Rights, nice improvements with good hunting make this a unique property. Features include a home, guesthouse, foreman’s home, equipment shed, cold storage, grain bin, working pens, round pen and a valley pivot. Abundant native wildlife includes whitetail deer, blackbuck, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Stewart Ranch

1,178± Acres | UvaldeCounty Property ID: 1044641 Owned for over 40 years, this is a great recreational hunting ranch in Nueces River Canyon with features of both South Texas Brush Country and Texas Hill Country. A nice home and beautiful views combine with five wells, two seasonal creeks and three tanks, an attraction for whitetail deer, axis deer, turkey, wild hogs, dove and quail. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213.9700

Ring Rock Ranch

156± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1024534 This beautiful live water property has 2/3± miles of Dry Frio River frontage with deep blue holes despite today’s dry conditions. Nice improvements include a home, barn, guest quarters and two water wells. Serene, scenic views add to the uniqueness of this riverfront property. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700 40

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Panther Creek Ranch

375± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 994524 This private family estate in Hunt is a rare and unique property, established in 1927 and including the Guadalupe River as both a north and south boundary plus the natural spring headwaters of Panther Creek. A fine compound of improvements features a home and guest houses, foreman’s home, pool, tennis court, barn, etc. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602

Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Black Creek Ranch

2,310.67± Acres | Frio County Property ID: 1031810 First offering ever! Abundant water is present with nine tanks, five water wells and seasonal Black Creek which traverses the middle of the ranch. Only 1± hour from San Antonio, its possibilities are endless with the perfect mixture of brush to improved pasture, perfect for farming, cattle or hunting. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-.9700

Live Oak Creek Ranch

2,275±Acres | Frio County Property ID: 1031780

This unique ranch is on the market for the first time and offers low fenced hunting in the heart of Big Deer Country, plus has dove, quail, hogs and other wildlife. There are 3 water wells, tanks, seasonal Live Oak Creek and Hackberry Creek, plus low fencing/ crossfencing. Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093

El Corazon Ranch

8,851± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 632975 Fabulous water features one± mile of both sides of Pinto Creek, part of West Pinto Creek, 10 domestic wells, two irrigation wells and 400 Acre Feet of water rights. Improvements include a ranch home, staff home, two barns, excellent roads and fencing/crossfencing into eight pastures. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, seasonal duck plus fishing for bass and catfish. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602

McKinney Ranch

640± Acres | Atascosa County | Property ID: 1031794 In Charlotte, only 45± minutes from San Antonio, this ranch is perfect for recreation. The land is raw and ready for improvements with great brush diversity, 3 natural creek drainages that provide potential for good lake sites, and 1 domestic water well. Wildlife includes deer, turkey and hogs among others. Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093

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Kuper Ranch Sales

www.KuperRanchSales.com | dullnigranches@gmail.com | (210) 213-9700 Robert Dullnig/Broker Associate | 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Meyer Ranch

603± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 956280 This gorgeous recreational ranch offers good hunting with breathtaking views. Owned since 1948, it is ready for improvements and features whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, exotic blackbuck and axis, plus dove & quail. In Camp Wood, only 35± miles NW of Uvalde. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

The 561 Ranch

561± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1047727

The 561 has everything you could ask for with rolling cedar plateaus to pecan-studded creek bottoms lined with high canyon walls, year-round springs and an inviting Satterwhite log home that overlooks the deep canyon. Only 1.5 hours from San Antonio and surrounded by big neighbors, it makes a great retreat with abundant wildlife for the avid hunter. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Turnkey Hunting!

320± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 965693 This is a great turnkey, low fenced hunting ranch with awesome brush, in a renown hunting area. There is a nice home, bunkhouse, good road system and one water well. Good brush, water distribution, and good management make this a wildlife haven for whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700 42

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Las Noches 5-Bar Ranch

265± Acres | Live Oak County | Property ID: 1044868 A beautifully maintained ranch offers both good cattle and hunting country with a handsome ranch home and outdoor entertainment areas overlooking gently rolling topography scattered with large oaks. Featured are 3 water wells, 2 ponds and wildlife of whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, quail, plus large catfish and bass. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

K u p e r S o t h e b y s I n t e r n at i o n a l R e a lt y

www.KuperRanchSales.com | Larry.lester@sothebysrealty.com | (830) 816-7002 Larry Lester, Broker Associate | 1201 S. Main Suite 101 | Boerne, TX 78006

Escape To Champee Springs 111± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 984004

Timeless architecture executed with finesse. Deep loggia. Privacy buffer of endless treed hills. 111 acres of Texas Hill Country’s finest.

Idyllic K – M Ranch

89± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 997266 Set in the scenic and productive Guadalupe River Valley, this ranch includes quality horse facilities, two riding areas (one with a covered competition size riding arena), 15 horse stalls, cattle pens, two barns plus a charming farm home and two additional living quarters. Productive coastal fields support hay production. Located minutes north of historic Boerne.

Old Comfort Road

81± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 983976

Attractive vintage farm house, with small rock structure ideal for guest quarters or studio, is on unrestricted land. Mostly cropland, it qualifies for ag exempt taxes, lending itself to cattle or horses. Improvements include a metal building, hay barn and two outbuildings. Whitetail and axis deer have been seen on the property. A boundary is seasonal Holiday Creek plus there are two wells.

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K u p e r S o t h e b y s I n t e r n at i o n a l R e a lt y www.KuperRealty.com | (866) 904-1515 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Creek Road Ranch

207± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1046118

With proximity to Austin and San Antonio, this one-of-a-kind ranch has been the backdrop for several movies and has entertained governors and celebrities alike! Over ¾ mile of spring-fed, constant level Onion Creek flows through the ranch with a dock perfect for fishing, swimming or launching your canoe. The rustic-chic main house blends barn wood walls and Saltillo tile floors with sleek stone walls and elevated ceilings. A renovated historic 100± year old log guesthouse adds charm with luxury. Other features include a 4-stall barn with bunk house, tack room, hay loft, working pens, plus foreman’s quarters. Majestic oaks, gentle topography and unparalleled views offer future improvement sites. This entertaining, hunting, cattle and horse paradise is in desirable Dripping Springs ISD. Lauren Haass (210) 294-2728 or Lynn Robin (512) 736-8822

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www.KuperRealty.com | (866) 904-1515 6606 N. New Braunfels | San Antonio, TX 78209

Comfort Ranch

259± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1046089

Just north of historic Boerne, this ranch terrain includes lush pastures with rich top soil, beautiful Flat Rock Creek and 1.5± miles of the Guadalupe River. Large Cypress trees, and hundreds of pecan and other native hardwood trees grace this land. Watch beautiful wildlife which includes axis, whitetail deer, turkey and dove. A late 1800s farm house, two-car garage, barn, shed and working pens complete the improvements. Rick Kuper, (210) 240-8282

Grapetown Ranch

95± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 941641 Inspired by the European heritage of nearby historic Fredericksburg, this country estate offers exceptional privacy and entertainment options. Featured are a guest house, barn and a stunning main home with gourmet kitchen, family room with stone fireplace, and deep patios to enjoy views across the four±-acre stocked pond.

Rick Kuper, (210) 240-8282

Guadalupe River Ranch

207± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1019472

This breathtaking, hilltop gated enclave, minutes northwest of San Antonio, features unparalleled views plus 4,500± feet of the Guadalupe River. The serene estate includes a luxurious main home, three-bedroom, three-bath farmhouse, four cottages, horse barns, conference center, art studio, private office and a full service restaurant. Rick Kuper, (210) 240-8282

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The duPerier Texas Land Man www.Texas-Landman.com | info@texas-landman.com | (830) 796-3018 Trip duPerier/Broker | 601 Main Street | Bandera Texas, 78003

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www.Texas-Landman.com | info@texas-landman.com | (830) 796-3018 Trip duPerier/Broker | 601 Main Street | Bandera Texas, 78003

Snook Ranch

1,026± Acres | Burleson County | Property ID: 1049998 The Snook Ranch, located in the Heart of the Brazos Valley, is just 20 miles south east of College Station. The 1,026-acre ranch consists of native woodland habitat and improved Coastal Bermuda fields. Berry and Davidson Creeks flow through the ranch. The 6,500± square feet rock home is centrally located within the 240-acre House Pasture and overlooks a coastal field bordered by trees. A beautifully designed rock horse barn consists of 8 horse stalls, wash rack, feed room, bathroom, equipment storage areas, and living quarters and there is a large lighted and covered roping arena.

The Falls Creek Ranch

3,000± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1015682

Granada Springs

230± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1000708

A unique Hill Country home plus entertainment lodge, two barns and rustic cabin are positioned high on a limestone bluff overlooking an AMAZING spring fed waterway and terrific views. Over 4,000 feet of both sides of the spring fed Turtle Creek plus the Granada Spring which is a tremendous source of water even in this extreme drought! You need to see this water to appreciate how great it is!

This is a great opportunity to own a historic property in Texas. This large tract consists of 3,000± acres sitting on the shores of Lake Buchannan. Falls Creek passes through the property providing strong crystal clear live water. The creek dives off a huge bluff creating a spectacular waterfall cascading into Lake Buchannan.

These falls have been featured many times on several magazine covers. The ranch offers valleys and large hills offering picturesque views of Lake Buchannan.

Cherry Cave Ranch

170± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1049702

Want to get away to the Texas Hill Country? Do you like the Hunt/Mo Ranch area? We have the perfect retreat. This incredible home on 170 acres is energy efficient, low maintenance and made for easy upkeep. You can come to your Hill Country ranch to relax and not to work!

The entire property is high-fenced and is a hunter’s paradise. The property has abundant recreational opportunities with access to a nice swimming area on the Guadalupe River.

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Bear Creek

234± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1046006

West Texas Ranch

121,000± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1023091 Only a handful of Texas ranches present this kind of running water AND minerals that convey!

This 121,000-acre selection of West Texas Ranch Land is the largest available openly marketed tract of its kind. Gently shaded river banks meet deep pockets of spring water flowing down many miles of pristine blue-green waters. On the horizon, towers of limestone bluffs reach into the unending sky. This is the land of an older Texas, striking and ripe with contrast. This is your chance for you to own a LARGE part of Texas!

Bear Creek Ranch 234± acres in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The ranch features approximately 2,700 feet of Bear Creek with several dams that create crystal clear lakes. A custombuilt waterfall is directly in front of the back porch of the native stone two-bedroom, two-bath home. Main house was built in 2006 and overlooks a lake with great landscaping. The property also includes a two-story limestone rock house built in the late 1800s that would make an incredible restoration project.

Lake View Ranch

291± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 955077

Located in the highly desirable Camp Verde area, this 291± acres offers end of the road privacy, an updated three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath rustic lodge that sits hillside overlooking two spring fed lakes. The entire ranch is high fenced containing both native and exotic wildlife. The majority of the property has been cleared of cedar and an excellent road system is in place. The ranch offers excellent large acreage neighbors in a very private and quiet setting.

Kerrville Horse Farm

235± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1025822 If you are looking for superior horse facilities, this is the place. This immaculate 20,000-square-foot barn has 30 stalls, vet lab, his/her lockers with showers, offices, upstairs guest quarters and upstairs ball-room with a great view of the arena. There is also a large indoor arena, indoor and out-door round pens, indoor and outdoor walkers, outdoor pens and stalls and more. All of the hills surrounding the improvements and 13-acre lake on the ranch provide the utmost privacy. The entire ranch is game-fenced and separated into numerous pastures.

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Marble Falls Ranch

800± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 723076 Over 800 acres just minutes out of Marble Falls and close to Austin. Over two miles of Hamilton Creek traverse the ranch with the site known as Mormon Mill capturing the essence of the ranch. This “state park like” waterfall is breathtaking with the depth of the water at the base said to be 60 feet deep.

The early Mormon settlers claimed this area in the 1850’s and established a working sawmill. They built a 25-foot waterfall that provided they power for the mill. Only a few traces can be found of these early settlers, but the awesome waterfall is still present.

Medina River Ranch

1,100± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1025767 Medina River Ranch is a hill country treasure! 1,100 acres with two sides lined by water! There is approximately 11,000 feet of the Medina River and over 7,500 feet of Wallace Creek. The main home was originally built in the 1940s.

Its timeless appeal with updated amenities combine into an extraordinary estate.

This 1,100±-acre paradise has not been hunted in many years and has large herds of whitetail, axis and blackbuck roaming the property.

LI Ranch

397± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 723073 The ranch features 397± acres of stunning Oak trees and improved pastures. Spring Creek passes through this property supplying year round running water separating improved pastures from native Hill Country wildlife areas. Two horse barns, a riding arena, two guest houses and an equipment barn add to the improvements. The main residence is truly spectacular, complete with a new swimming pool and landscaping. This property has it all; location, water and wonderful improvements.

Elm Creek Ranch

208± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 993788

This amazing Hill Country estate is nestled into the picturesque countryside. First class amenities are included in the main house with over 8,000 square feet of high-ceiling, open concept, ranch-style architecture. This dream home has expansive patios for views and entertaining. Guest house and ranch office of 8,500± square feet with outside activity area for basketball, softball, volley ball, horseshoes and BBQ functions. 2,000-foot paved strip with hanger, plus a regulation trap and skeet range.

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Fredericksburg Estate

20± Acres | Gillespie County Property ID: 997207 This one of a kind estate is located just five minutes from historic downtown Fredericksburg, Texas. This divine estate sits on 20± acres that are immaculately maintained. The main residence consists of 6,800± square feet with additional large covered patios. A beautiful pool located in the back yard sits next to a wonderfully designed outdoor cooking area. This home is designed for entertaining! There are too many details to list!

Hidden Valley Ranch

91± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1050038 Nice home and guest house on 91 acres. The land has been cleared and is well taken care of. One of the homes is a completely restored 1900s home that is complimented with a spectacular swimming pool, barns, wet weather creek, and much more.

Rocky Creek Ranch

73.70± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1050070 UNIQUE ONE-OF-A-KIND LIVE WATER PROPERTY featuring over 1,700 feet of both sides of strong Rocky Creek! Great water even in the drought!

Water still going over the dam! Massive dam/bridge made of solid concrete forms a huge deep water swimming hole that is lined by cypress trees and complete with rope swing and diving platform-perfect for floating, swimming, fishing, or just relaxing. Property includes a charming three-bedroom, twobath home, a mountain top western red cedar cabin, storage building, barn (with RV hookup), workshop, and high fenced garden area.

Luckenback 561 acres

561± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1050054 An absolutely fantastic investment in 561 acres near the much sought after community of Blanco and Luckenbach. Located along the picturesque FM 1888 corridor known for its sweeping views of the Blanco River Valley. Featuring multiple spring fed creeks that converge on this property creating two impressive waterfall features. High elevations up to 1,843 feet provide multiple building sites with “top of the world” views. This property is “horse and livestock friendly” and abundant in native wildlife.

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Bar Ranch

760± Acres | Dimmit County Property ID: 1050431 Bar ranch is high fenced and has been game managed for many years. There are stripped lanes that were planted with Buffle grass and Klien grass good for bird hunting. The HQ has a 1700’ Carrizo water well that pumps approx. 60 gpm. The ranch has two creeks plus one mile of the Nueces River which borders the Cochina Ranch. The ranch has a 2,000 SF Ranch house with 3BR/2BA metal roof, rock fireplace with stained concrete floors and wood vaulted ceilings. Seller will convey 10% of the minerals owned and will consider some owner financing.

Richards Ranch

1,159± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1033520 The 1,159 acre Richards Ranch is located just north of Richards, TX and an easy 45 minute commute from The Woodlands. A beautiful 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved Bermuda grasses and Alicia grass. The ranch boasts 26 ponds and Lake Creek flows through the southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

Mt. Home Property

21.6± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050187 A RARE FIND in the Texas Hill Country! This property has the most fabulous year round creek; great for swimming, fishing, floating and canoeing. A Texas-style ranch with four bedrooms, three baths, large rock fireplace, saltillo tile floors, country kitchen, open floor plan home is perched on a limestone rock bluff. There are several screened porches and a large entertaining porch off the back of the house that provide great views of Johnson Creek and the Johnson Creek Valley.

Lone Falcon

113± Acres Gillespie County Property ID: 1050397

This custom Hill Country home is located just 15 minutes south of Fredericksburg off of Hwy 16 in Gillespie County. The home has breathtaking 180 degree views of the lights of Fredericksburg. The rock home has a classic open floor plan but has antique pine floors, hand hewn beams and many other features that make this estate stand apart from the others. This 113 manicured acres can be divided as well.

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College Station Ranch

4,000± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 993670 Just minutes from Bryan-College Station, this Grimes County Ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind property. These 4,000 highly maintained acres offer a spectacular five-bedroom, six-bath lodge with a swimming pool and set on the banks of a private 110-acre lake. In addition to the large private lake, there are many other water features, including over two miles of Navasota River frontage, Stewart Lake and 14 other duck impoundments.

Nueces River Ranch

Ranch on the Blanco

173.50± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 1025790

to wooded creek bottoms, 3,000± ft of frontage on the rock bottom spring fed Blanco River with a great lake site. The threebedroom, three-bath ranch home was completely updated and remodeled in 2002, the picturesque setting has huge oaks and abundant outside entertaining areas with remarkable views. Over 1950 ft. of frontage on paved county road 1888 and only 20 minutes from historic Fredericksburg, this is the kind of property that brings folks to the Texas Hill Country!

Located northwest of Uvalde, this nice ranch includes approx. 1,800’ of Nueces River front with excellent wildlife habitat including huge pecan, live oak, and mesquite along with native grass and brush. Improvements include a hunting cabin, water well, electric, septic, storage building, and perimeter fencing. An ideal weekend ranch.

150± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 997194 1150± Acres of beautiful Hill Country rolling improved pastures

Ranger Creek Ranch

25± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 723081 Located just 20 minutes from San Antonio and five minutes from Boerne this property offers breathtaking views of Ranger Creek Valley. This property has paved road access off of Ranger Creek Road. Strong year around water with falls, awesome building sites and a lake are just some of the features this properties offers. Ranger Creek passes directly through the property giving you ownership of both sides of the creek. Lots of game adorn this premier property. A first time offer, must see property. 25- to 70-acre tracts.

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Frio River Ranch

Bosque County Ranch

THE MOST GORGEOUS LIVE WATER IN TEXAS! Approximately 3,300± feet of both sides of the highly sought after year round crystal clear gushing Frio River lined with hundreds of towering Cypress trees! Along the north border of the ranch there is over 2,000± feet of frontage on Cypress creek which is a year round live water creek that feeds into the Frio River. It is lined with many beautiful Cypress trees also. This Ranch has over a mile of year-round flowing water!

Rolling fields with lush native grasses to high hill tops mixed with live oaks and Juniper describe the terrain diversity of this ranch. Flowing creek with waterfalls (under normal rainfall conditions), 18-acre lake, one smaller lake, and numerous other tanks on the ranch. This ranch is highly improved with the main ranch house being 5,200± square feet with spectacular views. There are five other houses located on the ranch, covered riding arena, barns, pens, and even a Pavilion that overlooks the lake.

583± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1023022

3,524± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1018145

Cypress River Ranch

337± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1040451 Over two miles of the cypress-lined Medina River borders this ranch, and Highway 16 borders the other side. Game fenced with great income producing coastal fields, this property has a neat three bedroom two bath log cabin perched on a hill overlooking the ranch. A large 120- by 254-foot hay barn is included, in addition to the equipment and storage barn near the cabin. This is truly a great ranch located right outside the Apple Capital. Come live in Medina and enjoy the best life has to offer.

Rocking W Ranch

84± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050124

This gentleman’s ranch has everything you need in one sweet package. The gated rock entrance has a paved road that leads you to the main compound complete with main home, guest house, barns, pens, pool and more! The 4,600±-square-foot main home is immaculate and decorated with the perfect hill country taste! Outside is a wonderful pool area with ample outdoor seating, full entertainment/game room house, and a great view from it all. Loaded with exotic and native wildlife, seasonal creek, and end of the road privacy top it all off.

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Eulogy Ranch

265± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1020017

Montell Creek Ranch

These beautiful 265± acres are located southeast of Glen Rose, Texas off of Highway 56. The well-manicured property features a beautiful 8,000-squarefoot award winning home that you will enjoying for years to come; with a large swimming pool and many outbuildings this is a one-of-a-kind live water show property. The ranch includes both side of the Flat Rock creek which is a spring fed and runs into the stocked 18-acre lake that was built in 1965.

4,860± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1049534 Over 1 mile of live gushing water on Montell Creek with some of the head water springs located on this ranch. Nice cement dam on the creek backs up a beautiful crystal clear lake up to six- to seven-feet deep for fishing and swimming. Fantastic views over 2,000 feet, two caves, huge Indian mounds, and very pristine! Comfortable main house over 2,000 square feet nestled in a valley with a waterfall just outside the back deck, two small guest houses, a foremans house and barn.

Terrell County Hunting Ranch

2,599± Acres | Terrell County | Property ID: 1024860

Beautiful gently rolling hills with some large draws to rugged limestone rim rock hills with scenic bluffs. There are some big wide valleys with good soil and heavy brush for game habitat. There are no neighboring easements through the ranch and big neighbors around the majority of the ranch. The ranch has an excellent deer herd with good numbers of quality Whitetail and Mule deer.

Sycamore Creek

357± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1025701 A gorgeous 357± acres with approximately 4,000± feet of both sides of live spring fed Sycamore Creek with three dams that impale very nice clear deep water for fishing and swimming. The creek has a combination of flowing springs and water up to 12 feet deep stocked with bass in the three- to five-pound range. A beautiful custom built 3,500-square-foot, hill country stone home with metal roof approximately seven years old overlooks a gorgeous spring fed creek.

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El Vado Ranch

LR Ranch

The owner will sell as a whole or in two separate tracts. El Vado Ranch is possibly one of the best mule deer and elk ranches in New Mexico serving as a wintering location for large herds of game. The ranch has consistently produced bucks over 200 B&C for the last five years. The ranch is bordered by the Rio Chama Wildlife Management Area providing a refuge for trophy game animals.

There are several springs and 15 ponds on the property with plenty of room for more water development.

Gorgeous 10,000-square-foot log home nestled in the heart of Texas. This incredible home was custom designed with mesquite floors, cabinets and doors, has rock floors, log beams, and makes you feel like you are on a retreat in Colorado. The home is a five-bedroom, seven-bath architectural feat. There are many other improvements including a foreman’s home, maids quarters, pool and much more. The land is a sportsman’s paradise. Four lakes, three wells, low fenced hunting ranch loaded with native game birds and whitetail deer.

4,203± Acres | Rio Arriba, New Mexico | Property ID: 1049589

3,730.87± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1022873

Shin Oak Hills

180± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050131 180 rolling hill country acres. Gorgeous views from each of the many hilltops. Easy access to town, but peaceful and private end of the road ranch. The improvements are set in a beautiful valley surrounded by large trees. The main home is 4,900± square feet and has rock exterior and metal roof, numerous interior rock arches, large open living areas, nice porches/decks, guest house, and much more. Great hunting property!

Boiling Springs Ranch

1,800± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1049543

Fabulous hunting ranch in the beautiful Nueces Canyon with permanent flowing creek and several springs that kept flowing in the recent drought. There are two small lakes dammed up on the creek that are suitable for fishing and swimming.

Mostly high fenced with exotic and trophy whitetail deer, turkey and hogs. Land is a good mixture of hills and valleys with scenic bluffs. A fantastic pristine ranch with some of the most fantastic crystal clear live water and impressive flowing springs!

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Rancho Trinidad

Comache Creek Ranch

The best of both hunting worlds: 800-acre high fenced pasture, cleared of cedar, and stocked with exotics and whitetail; also 1,232± acres left in its native state creating a free range hunting experience. Five water wells, five ponds, highly maintained roads, three bedroom -two bath lodge, bunk house, foremans quarters, manufactured home, and two large barns. Ten-one-half-acre certified breeding pens are located in this area so one can keep a close eye on the offspring. A 3,766-foot landing strip has been cleared and packed and is ready for completion.

WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST RANCH IN TEXAS! The most breathtaking, highly improved Texas ranch on the market today! One of the best hunting ranches in Texas with world-class whitetail and axis deer! Absolutely the most exquisite improvements on any Texas ranch! Better than any five-star resort!

This is one of the finest custom built lodges in Texas, one of the best guest houses ever experienced, an amazing owners house, and an unbelievable two lane bowling alley!

2,031± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1025134

575± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1023009

Uvalde County - Utopia Ranch

2,309± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1024839

This Uvalde County Hill Country Ranch, with 2,309 acres, is a fantastic ranch. This unique ranch has everything the Hill Country offers. Great water with over 1.2 miles of live creek and Sabinal river, huge wide valleys, steep mountains,loaded with exotics and native game, four houses, 3,000-foot airstrip,horse stables, huge indian mounds, fantastic roads over the entire ranch. This is one of the finest large ranches available.

Quail Run Ranch

1,462± Acres | Jim Hogg County | Property ID: 1036346 One of the best quail hunting ranches we have ever had in the Hebbronville area. A big portion of the ranch has been stripped for quail hunting. The ranch is gently rolling and is home to the largest hill in Jim Hogg County! First class improvements include a beautiful stone and wood custom home with 30 mile views from the back porch. The ranch is high fenced on three sides and also offers great deer hunting.

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Aquazule

Windrose Ranch

This unique property has approximately 1,400 feet of beautiful Medina River frontage. The tranquil turquoise water is a highlight of this sprawling ranch and a rare find so close to San Antonio. Two dramatic hilltops tower above a wide valley that runs through the middle of the property. A cabin currently under renovation perches on the highest peak. Paved County road frontage. Large ranches on all sides. Ideal as a personal retreat or a developers dream.

Turn Key Big Deer Ranch with Minerals! This property is one of the few trophy ranches left with minerals. The owner has 100% minerals on most of the property, there is an active oil well, and the property is in the Eagle Ford Shale.

The ranch currently runs some livestock, has had 10 years of deer management with a MLD level 3 permit, and a quail management program. It includes one of the highest points in Zavala County. Main home, guest house, two barns, skeet range and rifle range, and more.

212± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1035139

2,124± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1049617

Big Whitetail Buck Ranch 2,018± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 1050138

This gorgeous rolling Live Oak Hill Country ranch is loaded with big Whitetail Bucks! The ranch is high fenced, has large neighbors, has over six miles of improved roads and perhaps one of the finest whitetail deer herds in the Hill Country. A gorgeous rustic hunting lodge/cantina approximately 2,700± square feet with four bedrooms, two baths, four cozy guest suites, a very comfortable three-bedroom, twobath cabin, another cozy two-bedroom, two-bath cabin and bunkroom, very nice fully equipped outdoor pavilion with outdoor kitchen and commercial gas range, first class BBQ pits, outdoor bathroom and washroom. Minerals convey.

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K3 Ranch

1,138± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1018169 Decorated and constructed with true authentic Texas Hill Country flair, the K3 is being sold turn-key. The main entertainment attraction for friends and family is the 3,000-square-foot hunter’s lodge decorated with the Schreiner’s personal collection of western memorabilia. The ranch is cross fenced into six pastures with 13 exotic and eight whitetail pens producing a superior wildlife herd for your family or client’s unforgettable hunting experience.

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Robinson Ranch

3,601± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1033523

Kerrville City View Ranch

220± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1050163 This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a ranch right on the city Limits of Kerrville Texas. This diverse ranch has numerous building sites offering tremendous hilltop city views. With an abundance of paved access, this property is a prime candidate to be the finest development in the area. Right now it is a ranch that offers hunting, horseback riding, off road adventure, hiking, and mountain biking.

Established in 1885, the Robinson Ranch grounds feature two vintage rock houses, both equally charming and rustic. A highlight of the ranch is the incredible, year-round Cypress Creek traverses the ranch. There are over 2.5± miles of crystal clear water plus springs that are still flowing despite dry times.

This truly gorgeous and unique creek has parts that resemble the Pedernales River and other areas are reminiscent of the Guadalupe River with large cypress trees lining both sides. The year around water attracts a large number of wildlife.

Ranger Creek Beauty

50± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1050096

This gorgeous rolling 50 acres has great tree cover with live oaks, post oaks, walnuts, Spanish oaks and more. The 3,782-square-foot home is secluded off of the road for privacy and security. The windy road crosses an old style bridge made from an old train car. The home is southwestern style with tile roof and vigas and latigas that add that New Mexico flare to the ceiling in the living room and the front porch. There are 35 solar panels that allow for electricity to the home when the power goes out for everyone else. There is also a large garden area.

Johnson Fork Creek

236.71± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1025705 Approximately 2,367± feet of gushing year round Johnson Fork Creek borders this ranch with some of the creek having both sides. The water is gushing and flowing strong despite the central Texas drought conditions we are currently in. There are gorgeous hilltop building sites with fantastic views overlooking the creek and fields. This ranch is currently unimproved and ready for a new owner to personally create his or her dream ranch. This ranch is loaded with many axis deer, whitetail deer, wild turkey, and some hogs. There is also fishing for bass and catfish in the creek.

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Double J Ranch

1,530.00± Acres | Madison County Property ID: 905414

A premiere ranch, with over five miles of Bedias Creek, makes this an exceptional recreation ranch.

With first-class fishing and waterfowl hunting, this is a sportsman’s dream. Bedias Creek offers access to the Trinity River and Lake Livingston. The ranch boasts 13 tanks, with the largest being approximately 20± acres and stocked with bass and catfish. Nice oak trees are throughout the ranch with lush pastures. The headquarters consists of a nice home, implement barn and good set of cattle pens. Several wells are located on the property to provide supplemental water to livestock and wildlife. Contact Ken or Larry for additional information.

Price: $4,150,000

Flying S Ranch

580.00± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1027169 Scenic Hill Country ranch with good access to Interstate 10, with miles of great views throughout the Llano River valley. Good topography with gently sloping hills, with good live oak tree and cedar tree cover. Surrounded by larger ranches, this ranch also has abundant game, including whitetail, axis, turkey and other wildlife. County road access about four miles from Interstate 10, west of Junction. Part of a larger ranch, additional acreage could be available. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $925,000

Flat Rock Ranch

2,356.00± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1036192

One of the best hunting ranches on the market in the area! This property is very well-maintained and in turn-key condition. Located in Sutton County approximately 30 miles southwest of Sonora. A well-appointed two-bedroom, two-bath home is situated on a hill with great views, as well as a three-bedroom, two-bath additional home for guests. Other improvements include a nice implement barn and a good road system throughout the ranch.

Water is supplied by four water wells for the game. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, Corsican rams, hogs and other game animals. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $1,873,020

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Pecan Springs Ranch

1,800.00± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 853557

Beautiful Hill County ranch located on the clear flowing North Llano River, located just west of Junction. With almost a mile of river, the ranch is a paradise. Nice elevations on the ranch ranging from 1,935 feet to 2,263 feet, with long-range views of the Hill Country. Beautiful pecan trees are in the bottoms along with beautiful oaks throughout the rest of the ranch. A picturesque spring runs through part of the ranch with nice water holes for wading. This is one of the best live water ranches in the area. Modest improvements include an older house and hunter’s cabin. A good road system is in place through the ranch. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $2,295 per acre

North Llano River Ranch

705.00± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 724424 With approximately 3/4 of a mile of the North Llano, this ranch is a great year-round property. Beautiful Hill Country live water ranch that is set up and ready to go for a family or corporate hunting retreat. The ranch is high-fenced and south Texas genetics were introduced approximately five years ago. From the hilltops, there are long-range views of the Llano River Valley, and portions of the ranch have had cedar removed, leaving the native oak trees. One of the best road systems that we have seen is on the ranch, with the majority of the roads being all-weather caliche roads. Several springs are flowing on the property and several dams along the creek back up water. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $3,195,000

Rock Falls Ranch

238.00± Acres | Gonzales County | Property ID: 1041070

With easy access to county roads and local towns, this ranch has many features that could be used for a variety of activities. If you are a hunter, the wildlife is plentiful.

If you are a gentleman rancher, the land is rich with improved coastal Bermuda and native Bermuda grass pastures. There are native post oaks, mesquites and live oaks among other native trees and brush. Improvements include a nice twobedroom, one-bath home, barns, water wells and working pens. Several nice tanks add additional water for the wildlife and livestock. Contact Steve for additional information. Price: $886,550 62

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Little Blanco River Ranch

64.13± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1035779 What a great setting - 65± acres with 2,000± feet on both sides of the Little Blanco River. The property also has a modest three-bedroom, two-bath home on the hilltop. Absolutely gorgeous property with huge cypress trees lining the banks of the river as it meanders through pecan groves and clean pastures.

Frontage on FM 473 and FM 32, only eight miles from charming Blanco, TX and five miles from Hwy 281. This is a very friendly feeling piece of ground with excellent soils and grasses. Great horse property, as it has been used as such for many years! Contact Wayne for additional information.

Log Home on Acreage

4.58± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1014843 Featured in the 2004 issue of Log Home Design Ideas Guide, this threebedroom, two-and-a-half-bath log masterpiece. The home has a very open and bright design with custom features throughout. The land has been cleared of cedar and rock, providing a park-like setting. Several rock walkways and landings meander around the home, giving all weather access. Contact Wayne for additional information. Price: $475,000

Wimberley Home on Acreage

8.76± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1014806

Built in 2005, this custom Texas Hill Country home, on 8.76± acres with three bedrooms and three baths, is sure to please. Enjoy this well-designed floor plan with a custom kitchen that opens to the family room and game room under vaulted, beamed ceilings. Terrific hand-crafted fireplace, stained concrete floors, custom tile kitchen and baths. Oversized two-car carport with shop connected by a covered walkway. Limestone exterior, with metal roof and deep porches, gives this home its Texas ranch feeling. A classic country barn, hen house, garden and well house round out the improvements. Contact Wayne for additional information. Price: $459,000

Blanco River Lots

5.29± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1015288 If it’s an awesome view you are looking for, then this is it! These residential lots are perched high on a bluff overlooking the Blanco River. Comprised of two platted lots that can be sold separately or together, these views will not disappoint even the most discriminating buyer.

Located within a gated development that is under an Ag evaluation for nominal taxes ($10/yr). Private Blanco River park for property owners only. Partially cleared, level ground leading up to bluff’s edge, ready to build on! Contact Wayne for additional information. Price: $388,000

Fischer Store Ranches

20± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1049321

Here’s an opportunity to own your own hill country ranch from 20 to 130 acres. Very nice, long-distance views to the Devil’s Backbone. Nicely treed with big live oak, red oak and elm. Most of the cedar has being cleared long ago allowing them to prosper. Some areas have been left natural for wildlife cover. This property has been in the same family since the late 1800s until just recently. Available to purchase in smaller parcels for the first time ever. Paved county road frontage. Contact Wayne for additional information.

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Double C Ranch

700± Acres | Duval County | Property ID: 1004248 Located just southwest of Sonora, in an area known for its abundant wildlife.

With the live oak covered flats and excellent mix of grasses, this ranch is a great hunting and recreation ranch. Situated on this high-fenced ranch is a two-story, two-bedroom, two-bath home, barns and working pens. A nice 18± acre field has been used in the past to grow hay. and could be continued for that or could easily be made into a nice food plot. Several stocked ponds are located on the ranch, each fed by a well. The ranch is high-fenced with good cross-fencing throughout. Additional acreage available. Contact Ken for additional information.

Duval County Ranch

600± Acres | Duval County | Property ID: 965850 This may be one of the best red sand, gravel hills places you’re going to find.

Located southwest of Freer in the area of large ranches. Electricity and water are in place. Thick brush, 100% virgin, lightly hunted with all age classes of deer, several 160-170 bucks have been harvested. The ranch has low fences on two sides and high fences elsewhere. This one will not disappoint. Contact Larry for additional information. Price: $990,000

Oak Ridge Ranch

243± Acres | Menard County Property ID: 1041891 The Oak Ridge Ranch offers seclusion, good hunting, great views and quality improvements.

The property is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Junction. There are two homes on the ranch. The main house offers two bedrooms and two baths with approximately 1,500 square feet. The guest house has a two-car garage, storage shed and RV parking with covered protection for your traveling guests. The ranch has a good mix of whitetail deer, axis and turkey.

Contact Steve for additional information. Price: $639,000

CJMG Ranch

391± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 1035833

Located between Junction and Sonora, this ranch is easily accessed off of I-10. Beautiful views and good hunting make this property worth a look! A hunting camp, with water well and electricity, is in place.

Surrounded by larger ranches, there is abundant whitetail, axis, turkey and feral hogs on the ranch.

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The Cibolito

5.10± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1044160 The Cibolito is located in the Boerne ISD. This unique home, on 5.1 acres, is located in the Upper Cibolo Valley of Kendall county. One-of-a-kind live water property situated along the banks of the gently flowing Cibolo Creek. Overlooking the creek is a three-bedroom, three-bath mountain lodge with a rock fireplace and stainless steel appliances, with gorgeous views of the creek from the rooms. A park-like setting surrounds the home with towering live oaks, elm, big tooth maple and black walnut trees. A strong 45 gpm well provides water to the home and property. Contact Steve for additional information. Price: $479,000

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Guadalupe River Estate

5.5± Acres Kendall County Property ID: 1052761 You cannot beat the tranquil setting, a great property with a 4,100±-square-foot, fourbedroom, four-bath home overlooking the Guadalupe River. The property was once the summer home of a founder of a historic company in San Antonio. The park-like setting is a must see and the approximately 1,300± feet of river frontage, makes it a recreation haven. In addition to the main home, there is another house and a nice building for a guest cottage. With easy access from the property to Interstate 10, it makes shopping easy in the quaint towns of Comfort, Boerne and Kerrville. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $795,000

Sutton County Ranch

245± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 975257

La Salle County Ranch

650± Acres | La Salle County Property ID: 1029003 A unique opportunity to own a ranch surrounded by large neighbors, one being over 10,000 acres. Red dirt and monster whitetail make it a reality to kill a Boone and Crockett. A strong water well with water lines run to tanks and water troughs. For the area, it has good elevation changes. Nice wet weather creek running through the property, holding game on the property. Contact Larry for additional information. Price: $1,332,500

Nice ranch located in northeastern Sutton county on paved FM 2596. This part of Sutton county is known for its abundant wildlife and there is no shortage of game on this ranch. The ranch has a water well, electricity and a small cabin for the weekend hunter. Several building sites are available, if you would like to build a larger house. Easy access and good hunting make this ranch a must see. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $390,775

Sutton County Ranch

Walton Draw Ranch

For a limited time, seller is reducing the price per acre for a quick sale. This ranch is part of a larger ranch that the family is selling. Good rolling terrain and nice views from the hilltops. On recent visits to the ranch, we have observed whitetail, axis, turkey, hogs and other exotics. Several caliche pits hold water for the animals. This is a great first ranch for the hunting and recreational enthusiast.

Priced to move quickly, this ranch will not last long. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $688,000

Located in southeastern Menard county, this ranch has abundant beautiful oak trees and pretty views. End of the county road privacy yet easily accessible from Junction or Menard. Family owned for many years, the ranch has good game, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs and other game animals. The ranch is fenced, has one water well, and electricity is in place to the hunting camp area. If you are looking for a good get away hunting property, call for more information and to set up a showing. Contact Ken for additional information. Price: $636,225

635± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 890989

255± Acres | Menard County | Property ID: 1049422

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Abundant Wildlife and Beautiful Views

351± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 986319 351.45± acres of rolling hills highlight this very private and secluded hunting ranch between Pipe Creek, Bandera, Kerrville and Boerne. A spacious and comfortable 6,000± square foot home with breathtaking Hill Country views. Many large windows of house, originally built in the late 1800s, provide pastoral vistas of the heated pool and lake. High-fenced for game for over 20 years, teeming with axis, fallow, white tail, sika and red deer plus black buck antelope. Large walk-in cooler to age game or stock holiday feasts. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402.

Magnificent Madrone Ridge Ranch 332.26± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1043946

Madrone Ridge Ranch is heavily wooded and features several hilltops that provide spectacular vistas of the surrounding hill country, only minutes from Comfort.

There are also lush views of the picturesque six-acre lake located in the middle of the ranch. It’s equipped with a quaint cabin with a water well and other outbuildings next to the lake, which is stocked with fish. An abundance of wildlife thrives throughout the diverse terrain. This is a great weekend getaway less than an hour from San Antonio. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402.

Beautiful Crystal Clear Bear Creek

25± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1047488

Outstanding secluded property with 800± feet of frontage on both sides of gorgeous Bear Creek, less than an hour from San Antonio. A dam on the property creates a wide and deep expanse of crystal clear water. There are lots of fish in the creek and a wide variety of wildlife throughout the ranch. Pick your building site with picturesque views of the surrounding hills and creek. This property is priced to sell. An additional 40 acre tract, with historic buildings, is available next door.

George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402.

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Spectacular Home with View on 1,130 Acres

1,130± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1047487 Camel Ridge Ranch, in the heart of the best of the Texas Hill County, is less than an hour from San Antonio and only 15 minutes from Kerrville. High-fenced for game, sporting oryx, black buck and white tail, the ranch provides an excellent hunting and wildlife habitat.

Good access with a dramatic stone entry gate on Hwy 173 and FM 2828 runs along the southern property line. Excellent roads are in place throughout. This unique property features a luxurious 9,000-square-foot estate home with a hand-cut limestone façade and travertine columns. Custom iron doors welcome you into the 1,200-square-foot living room, featuring 38 foot cathedral ceilings with reclaimed barn timber beams and a floating spiral staircase. The entire lower level of the house is floored with polished travertine tiles and very high-quality craftsmanship throughout. The gourmet island kitchen highlights include Brazilian granite counters, Viking gas stove, alder cabinets and a walk-in pantry. The attached 26‘x34’ family room/party barn is self-cooling with six custom arched French doors, 21-inch thick walls, recessed ventilation windows and ceiling fans. The water system, for the house, is highly engineered with three storage tanks and a water softener. Other amenities, on the property, include a very nice foreman’s house, hunting cabin, large barn and workshop area plus warehouse, pecan orchard, two ponds, 80 cultivated acres with coastal and a large wet weather creek. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com.

Well Planned and Impeccably Maintained Improvements

1,600± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1049794

This picturesque 1600± acre ranch retreat is located near Mountain Home and was once part of the historic YO Ranch. This turn-key ranch is perimeter high-fenced and cross high-fenced with a quality white tail herd, as well as, several exotic species. Divided into seven pastures connected by an innovative alley system, seven water wells are scattered throughout the ranch with troughs and cisterns in each pasture. There are two beautiful limestone houses, less than two years old, each with metal roofs plus two large metal barns. Well-designed and well-maintained road systems throughout the ranch. The terrain is rolling with abundant tree coverage, which provides a beautiful setting for viewing or hunting the abundant wildlife throughout the ranch. George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402.

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Spectacular Bear Creek Waterfalls

447± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 967538 This magnificent waterfront property is located less than an hour from San Antonio, near the quaint town of Pipe Creek. The constantly flowing Bear Creek meanders for almost 1¾ miles through the ranch. The water is crystal clear with a solid rock bottom. It flows over a series of six waterfalls, the last of which is located next to the main house, producing a dramatic effect as it cascades over the dam.The main house is a two-story, limestone masterpiece with generously sized rooms and a spacious gourmet kitchen with fireplace. There is an old-fashioned wrap-around porch from which to view the abundance of wildlife around the property. Other buildings include a sunday house, a guest house and a barn with a workshop area. The terrain varies from rolling to hilly and from gorgeous creek bottoms to majestic hilltops, but there is plenty of flat land for horses. George M. “Mitch” West (210) 213-5402.

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Diamond in the Rough

89.77± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 979529

This beautiful acreage, south of Brenham, has much to offer and just needs a little TLC. Over 2,000 feet of Boggy Branch Creek, beautiful pastures, heavy trees and brush for wildlife.

Improvements such as an old house (no value given, needs work), water well, electricity, a manufactured home site with a septic system, old out-buildings, barn and pens. Contact Todd Avery (210) 260-9315, tavery@ phyllisbrowning.com.

Beautiful Hill Country Ranch 654± Acres | Menard County Property ID: 1030486

Northeast of Menard, this Hill Country gem is covered with beautiful live oak trees and offers excellent hunting. The main ranch house is a very comfortable four-bedroom, two-and-half-bath, single-story home with a large family room accented by a huge rock fireplace.Other improvements include a hunter’s cabin (manufactured home), a small guest house, equipment barn and shop, working pens, low perimeter and cross fencing. There are three water wells, on the property, that supply the water for the ranch headquarters and the strategically located water troughs across the ranch. Contact Todd Avery (210) 260-9315, tavery@ phyllisbrowning.com.

Historic Hill Country Estate 25.73± Acres | County Property ID: 1031888

This unique Texas Hill Country property is highlighted by a historic main house, dating back to 1850, that has been beautifully restored and renovated. The location is superb, being only six miles south of Blanco off of Hwy 281. Privacy is insured with a guest house and several guest quarters ideally laid out to be a family retreat, bed and breakfast or a beautiful horse property. There is also a party barn with a full kitchen, bath and living quarters, and a historic old barn that has been restored to include four horse stalls and a shop area. Contact Todd Avery (210) 260-9315, tavery@phyllisbrowning.com.

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Guadalupe River Frontage Acreage

174.22Âą Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 1049138 First time offering! This beauty, in the Spring Branch/Smithson Valley area, boasts 885 feet of beautiful Guadalupe River frontage. This diverse river property also offers hilltop elevations for a possible home site, rolling meadows for your horses or cattle and wooded acreage for the native wildlife.

The river frontage is very accessible and is lined with huge cypress trees. Wet weather Miller Creek forms the western boundary of the property and is a haven for deer and other wildlife. Improvements include a river cabin, electricity, water well with submersible pump and paved farm to market road frontage. Located just minutes north of San Antonio and west of Canyon Lake, this ranch would be an excellent recreational retreat or the perfect place to build your dream home. Contact Todd Avery (210)260-9315, tavery@phyllisbrowning.com.

100% Minerals Available!!!

105Âą Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1047489

This is a wonderful opportunity to own an outstanding South Texas ranch with 100% MINERALS! Located about four miles southeast of Yancey, off of Hwy 462 on CR 7410. The original house, built around 1950, has been remodeled, with three bedrooms, one bath, a water well plus a party pavilion. Offering native brush, that provides natural cover for DEER, WILD HOGS, TURKEY AND QUAIL, this ranch is an incredible place for native wildlife to thrive. It is ag. exempt and has multiple senderos carved into the thick brush throughout the ranch, as well as, two stock ponds with piped water lines running to each location from the well. Luke M. Rogers, 210-313-8570, lrogers@phyllisbrowning.com.

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Area’s Best Live Water

166± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 843745

This unique property, nestled in the Hill Country between Boerne and Comfort, Texas was originally settled in 1814!

The property includes both sides of the crystal clear, rock bottom Big Joshua Creek with limestone bluffs, many springs, deep holes, a gorgeous waterfall, and an engineered rock dam built by one of the best!

The main house features a stunning finish-out including hand hewn oak beam. The property also has a rock guest house, a worker’s cabin, pool, a horse barn and coral, a coastal field. Truly one of the best you will ever see … for the unique and quality minded! Price: $4,650,000. Call Jeff Soele today! (210) 705-4013.

Hill Country Estate – Horseman’s Rare Find!

Awesome Location

20± Acres | Medina County Medina County 20± acres minutes to Hondo and only 45 minutes to San Antonio! Wow! Looks like a Kentucky Horse Farm! Awesome two-story custom ranch home with five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, giant open Country Kitchen with firstclass appliances and granite countertops, office, garage, pool and patio with entertaining area that is a MUST SEE! Then add paved access with electric entry, lots of pipe fencing, horse pastures, equipment barn with workshop. This property features one of the nicest two-story horse barns I have ever seen. This is a drive through barn with attached pipe paddocks, a one-bedroom/ one-bath/kitchen guest quarters, a living area, a loft with another quest quarters, a deck, outdoor entertaining area with spa and cook area. This is a rare find for sure, a great location, great land, and priced right and ready to go! Price: $895,000. Call Lance Soele, (210) 542-6065

2,863-Acre Burn Bargain – Live Water Ranch in Nolan County 2,863± Acres | Nolan County | Property ID: 954336

2,863±-acres, game-fenced. This is one of the finest, ready to go, “live water”, game-fenced, Whitetail-Exotic hunting and recreational ranches I have ever seen! Main lodge that has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and sleeps 12 with approximately 5,000 square feet. Also enjoy a rock patio and fire pit area, a pool with a hot tub, a guest house, a foreman’s house, and paved access with an electric entry. A workshop, a game-processing facility, walk-in cooler, two equipment barns, a horse stable area with pipe paddocks. Deer handling facility with nine large breeder pens, and four buck pens. The ranch is under MLD and hunts October through February.

Price was $8,495,000, now 6,495,000. Call Jeff Soele (210) 705-4013, or email jeff@texasbestranches.com

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Frio County’s Best Ever Outdoorsman’s Recreational Paradise

1,488± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 920799 A 1,488±-acre game fenced, one-of-a-kind paradise! Minutes to Pearsall, and only 70 miles to the San Antonio airport! Majestic seven-bedroom, seven-bath lodge set high on a hill! This lodge is incredible and unique with a giant rock mountain in the center of the main room that features a large fireplace and a walk-in gun safe. Gourmet kitchen, a large bar area, and entertaining area and more that you have to come and see to appreciate! Best lodge we have ever seen! Wow! Outside the lodge is a pool with a waterfall, hot tub, outdoor cooking an entertaining area, awesome lighting, professional landscaping, whitetail deer breeding facility with scientific breeder pens and a superior whitetail herd. Then add axis deer, aoudad, blackbuck, barasingha deer, elk, eids deer, fallow deer, eland, hog deer, kudu, muntjac, nilgai, perre david deer, red lechwe, sika deer, oryx, sambar, wildebeast, waterbuck, water buffalo, zebra, and more! Year-round hunting, a lighted trap and skeet range, 11 deer blind/feeder/hunting stations. Additional buildings include a 100’ x 50’ equipment barn with six full RV hookups. A bunkhouse that sleeps 10 and has a full kitchen, and two baths. A nice threebedroom, two-bath doublewide, a 25’ x 25’ game cleaning area with an 18’ tall walk-in cooler. And two 40’ x 30’ barns. Price: $6,900,000. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013

Boerne!!

215± Acres Kendall County Wow! Both Sides of Three creeks, seven miles to Boerne, paved access, Great usable land with nice fields, Hill tops, great trees and views of the Texas Hill country! Nice ranch home, guest house, entertaining patio with outdoor cook area, hay barn, equipment barn, wildlife galore. Rare find!!

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Kerr County Hill Country Estate

272± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 990143

Rare Find in Blanco

190± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1044077 190± acres just minutes to Blanco, Texas and only 45 minutes from San Antonio or Austin! Awardwinning, low maintenance, two bedroom, two bath, one-of-a-kind, a rock and wood exterior, metal roof and 18” thick stone walls with wood floors and ceilings. Giant trees, a four-car garage with offices and a workshop, a one-bedroom, one-bath casita, pool, tennis court, equipment barn with shop, a greenhouse, four water wells, 120± pecan tree orchard, a nice barn with two horse stalls, two tanks, a primitive cabin, paved access, great usable land, lots of wildlife and much more that you must come to see! This property is quiet and private but not too remote and priced to sell at $1,895,000.

This one won’t last! Don’t miss it! Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

This 272± acre beauty, in Kerr County, is just minutes to Kerrville and only 45 minutes to San Antonio! Game-fenced, ready-to-go, dream place!!! Hill-top ranch home approximately 2,200± square feet and features two large bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, great family/living room with rock fireplace, great country kitchen, office, large utility room, a double car garage, and porches. Add a cozy threebedroom, two-bath guest house, 40’x60’ barn with carport, electric gate entry, good road system, a developable running spring, two small tanks, and a whitetail deer herd managed since 2000. This type of ready-to-go private place, five miles to Kerrville, is hard to find! Price: $2,295,000. Call Jeff Soele 210-705-4013.

Beautiful Texas Hill Country Views

47± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1044074

This 47± acre ranch is just minutes to Blanco and only 45 minutes from San Antonio or Austin! Great homesite with views of the Texas Hill Country usable land! Giant oak trees, paved access, water well, electricity, several pastures, stock tank. Price: $449,000! Call Lance Soele, (210) 542-6065.

Two Creeks Ranch

157± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1045734

Four miles to Boerne and minutes to San Antonio! Paved access on both sides of two, crystal clear, spring-fed rock bottom creeks with limestone bluffs, cascading waterfalls, deep holes and many lake or dam sites to create your own tax deductible water features!! Price to sell fast at $2,995,000! Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

Boerne Estate – An Equestrian’s Dream

20.6± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1038851 20.6± acres! End-of-the road privacy, electric paved entry and approximately five miles to Boerne. Gorgeous, rock, 5,000± square-foot, one-story home with five bedrooms and four baths.

Covered patio, two-car garage, five-car garage with a one-bedroom, one-bath guest house above it. Fishing lake with fountain, pool with cabana, guest quarters and tennis court. Horse barn with eight stalls, tack room, feed room, a six-horse walker, a lighted covered arena, air-conditioned, eight-car garage. Three water wells, irrigation system, great roads, pipe fences, wildlife! Boerne school district. Price: $2,495,000. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

Hill Country Estate

67± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 843923 This 67±-acre Hill Country Estate in Kendall county, is just minutes to Sisterdale or Boerne and only 35 minutes to San Antonio! A spectacular, three-story, multi-level, 8,900±-squarefoot ranch home of white limestone rock. Too many more amenities to list! The property features a pool with waterfall, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, a large deck with a skeet thrower, glass greenhouse, garden area, a three-bedroom, one-bath foreman’s house, one-bedroom, one-bath bunkhouse, a 20’x60’ workshop, a 20’x20’ workshop, a 70’x100’ show barn with hay loft, a 14’x36’ shed, a 20’x55’ workshop/RV storage, two wells, one irrigation well with underground piping for 10± acres of irrigation, a paved drive, two electric gates, great fencing and wildlife galore.

Price: $2,495,000, Call Jeff Soele (210) 705-4013.

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Thiscce! The waterline features majestic 400-foot cliffs! The property features paved electric access, paved roads and easy access to the lake and river shorelines. Many improvements including the main home, a bunkhouse, a guesthouse, two water wells, four stock ponds, and good working livestock pens. Price: $15,900,000. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

Game-Fenced Recreational Paradise at Cowboy Mountain 527± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 979777

Blanco County Hill Country Estate

237± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1044079 Award-winning, must see, one-of-a-kind Hill Country ranch home, that is perfect for a weekend retreat or a baby-boomer downsize! This two-bedroom, two-bath, award-wining home is bright and open with lots of Pella windows, a big granite kitchen and porches that create a lifestyle you are looking for. Ranch casita for your guests, heated swimming pool, tennis court, equipment barn with shop, four-car garage with office, a primitive cabin, a greenhouse, four water wells, 120± pecan tree orchard, garden area, barn with two horse stalls, two stock tanks, cattle pens, paved access. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

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Near Spring Branch, Texas. Only 15 minutes to San Antonio! Fabulous location with paved road frontage! A great place to park some money and control your asset! This would make a perfect commuter estate to live and commute to San Antonio. Price: $4,195,000. Call Jeff Soele today!

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178± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 875388

Crystal clear, “Medina River” giant cypress trees, rock ledges, deep holes, and fabulous rapids! Both sides of your own crystal clear, cypress-lined running creek. Rock ranch home with three bedrooms, three baths, a granite kitchen, landscaping, outdoor kitchen, a two-bedroom, two-bath guest house, an equipment barn, a six-stall horse barn with a 36’ x 54’ attached corral. RV hookups, hard surface roads. Price: $3,900,000. Call Cody Soele at (210) 705-3107.

45 minutes to either San Antonio or Austin! Gamefenced, outdoorsman’s paradise! Paved electronic gate access, three-bedroom, two-bath, ranch home, two water wells, two ponds, springs, both Bates and Yeager creeks, a six-door garage/workshop, two-door climate-controlled garage, an implement barn and paved ranch roads. There is a 22± acre scientific pen, and trophy whitetail deer, that have been managed for many years. Price: $5,995,000.

Will sell part! Call Jeff Soele (210) 705-4013.

Live Water, Game-Fenced, Exotic Whitetail Ranch 871± Acres | Uvalde/Bandera County Property ID: 843820

871± acres near historic Utopia, Texas. Minutes to Bandera, and one hour to San Antonio! Includes both sides of a crystal clear, rock-bottom creek, two new dams, five stock ponds, cleared cedar, big mountain tops, giant valleys, views forever, a road system, game fencing, two great water wells, electricity, blinds and feeders, a year-round feeding program, approximately 100+ trap and transfer bred does and scientific breeder whitetail from the best!!! Axis deer, fallow deer, blackbuck antelope, auodad, nilgi, wildebeest and gemsbok!!! Price: $3,995,000. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013.

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www.TexasBestRanches.com | jeff@texasbestranches.com | (210) 705-4013 Jeff Soele/Broker | #15 Champions Run | San Antonio, Texas 78258

110± Acres Of Spectacular Live Water In Bandera County 110± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 843816

both sides of a crystal clear, rock bottom creek with deep holes, rapids, two dams and gorgeous limestone bluffs! Paved access, a two-bedroom, one-bath cabin, well and electricity. A rare find, in a rare location! Price: $1,995,000. Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013

624-Acre Medina River Rare and Unique Hill Country Estate!

624± Acres | Bandera County

624± acres in Bandera County near Medina, Texas and only 45 minutes to San Antonio!! Giant Cypress trees line the bank of the approximately one mile of the sought after crystal clear Medina river, with water falls, deep holes and rapids! This exceptional property has one of Texas’ largest native river Pecan bottoms with giant Pecan trees! Big valleys, panoramic hill tops, three stock tanks, cliffs and bluffs, and a great road system. Then add a unique, approximately 1,600 s.f. restored antique log cabin built by Timber and Stone of Fredericksburg, Texas. The cabin has one large bedroom, a stone bath and fireplace, a bunk loft, and nice porch all with handhewn beams and antique fixtures. The property also boasts a 60’ x 40’ equipment barn/workshop, and a 100’ x 60’ restored Western Amish barn with handhewn timbers, with office, bunkhouse, and bath. The property is already wildlife exempt for taxes, with a ranch management plan in place by Texas A&M, great fences, lots of wildlife, two paved roads, and much more you simply must come and see! Price: $6,100,000.

Call Jeff Soele 210-705-4013

Rare Find – Live Water

142± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 843833 Both sides of a crystal-clear, rock-bottom creek with giant Cypress trees and deep holes created by several dams. Two nice ranch houses, small cabin, big mountain, valley, food plots, a second creek, and hard to find views! Price: $1,195,000.

Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013

Awesome Open Water Front Home On Lake LBJ

Burnet County | Property ID: 997801

NO DROUGHT HERE – CONSTANT LEVEL!! This incredible open water lake house is on Lake LBJ and is just 45 minutes to Austin and one hour to San Antonio. A spectacular, completely remodeled, four-bedroom, three-bath, Spanish style house with a three-car garage, office and exercise room sits on two large lots with 170± feet of open water front, includes granite in the kitchen and bathrooms, two fireplaces. A big porch leads to a pool with waterfall, a huge custom gazebo that features an outdoor kitchen and flat screen television and a large flagstone patio with fire pit and outdoor cook area. The property includes a large, two-story boat dock with two electric boat lifts, four jet ski electric lifts, two large outdoor kitchens with granite. Manicured, professional landscaping with palm trees, cactus, sprinkler system, outdoor lighting.

Price: $1,495,000. Call Jeff Soele today! (210) 705-4013.

Outdoorsmans Ranching Recreational Retreat

1,930± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 843911 1930± acres in Kimble County, just minutes to Junction, Texas and only 90 miles to San Antonio. Giant trees located along both sides of Gentry Creek. The water on this property is perfect for developing. Well, an old ranch house and old barns. Price: $4,495,000.

Call Jeff Soele today! (210) 705-4013.

7Cs Ranch Near Historic Fredericksburg

909± Acres | Gillespie County Property ID: 844004 This live water ranch is 45 minutes from San Antonio. Giant trees, many ancient Indian mounds.

Game-fenced ranch includes both sides of seven creeks with many springs, bluffs, stunning waterfalls.

Paved roads, electric gate with paved access and underground electricity. Price: $11,900,000. Call Jeff Soele (210) 705-4013.

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K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161 Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, TX 78006

Double B Ranch & Resort

887± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1039724 Spectacular ±887 acre hunting ranch/corporate retreat/guest camp featuring an 18-hole golf course with ±10,000 sf (per GCAD)lodge, 3-story owner’s home, 3 flowing creeks set against spectacular limestone bluffs, 4 crystal clear lakes with concrete dams plus numerous additional structures. ±600 acres high fenced for deer and exotics. Only 15 miles to Kerrville, one hour 15 minutes to San Antonio.

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www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161 Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, TX 78006

Sierra Vista 254

254 Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1028404

Best priced ranch in the region!!! Private getaway retreat only 30 minutes from San Antonio. Dramatic long range views of Medina Lake, gorgeous building sites for home or lodge. Ideal blend of majestic hills and fertile valleys chock full of hardwoods and native wildlife. Over half a mile of seasonal creek just waiting for dam construction. Additional adjacent acreage available. Ag taxes.

Walnut Grove Road

103± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 975741 Close to Boerne jewel! Perfect setting for a family estate or future subdivision. Unrestricted land with plenty of road frontage. Dramatic hilltop views, pristine valley forested with old native hardwoods clustered alongside a seasonal creek. Charming old rock home ready for make-over. Looking for a private Hill Country getaway? Hard-to-find privacy only 5 minutes to Main Street. Boerne ISD. Ag taxes.

Bergenplatz Ranches

12± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1030714

325 Brooks Crossing - Park like 12-acre country estate with Mediterranean 3-bedroom, 3-bath custom home featuring a wow-factor outdoor living area with fireplace – all overlooking the sparkling pool and romantic views of the Texas Hill Country. Guest quarters/storage barn with adjoining sport court.

Boerne ISD. Ag taxes.

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K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y L u x u r y / F a r m & R a n c h www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161 Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, TX 78006

Waterstone Boerne

18 ± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1041878 Custom native stone Texas Hill Country with metal roof 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on ±18 rolling acres featuring ±900 feet of easy access drop-dead gorgeous Guadalupe River frontage along manicured park land lined with massive cypress and pecan trees. Minutes from Boerne and San Antonio. Boerne ISD.

Cielo Vista 255

255 ± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 1028413

Spectacular country retreat for the value conscious Buyer, only 30 minutes from San Antonio. Panoramic 15-mile views including Bandera and Medina Lake, great for hunting camp or private personal residence.

Full of wild game and native hardwood trees. Roughly half a mile of seasonal creek with excellent sites for dams. Additional adjacent acreage available. Ag taxes.

Stockdale Bailey Airport Ranch 186.54± Acres | Wilson County Property ID: 923308

One-of-a-Kind Airport Ranch only 40 miles SE of San Antonio. ±13,500 sf (per WCAD) metal/ concrete block building - hangar, work shop & living area (2 bed/2 bath). ±3500 ft paved airstrip. Coastal bermuda pasture land dotted with majestic live oaks plus 2-acre pond for fishing and livestock. Perfect set up for the aviation enthusiast or small manufacturing operation. Ag Exempt. 1/4 Minerals in hot Eagle Ford Shale area.

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www.FineTexasRanches.com | W.K.Shumpes@gmail.com | (210) 415-6161 Skip Shumpes/Broker Associate | 312 River Road | Boerne, TX 78006

Park Road 37 Ranch

114± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 196032 PRICE REDUCTION!! Perfect weekend ranch only 2 miles from Medina Lake and 30 minutes from northwest San Antonio via Hwy 16. Numerous building sites with panoramic views over the fertile valley from atop two level hills. Ranch offers top notch hunting and recreation, including a small pond augmented by existing well.

Hard to beat combination of scenic beauty, accessibility and year round recreation. Ag taxes.

The Brinkmann House

0.64 ± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 979139 Downtown Comfort - Reduced! Magnificent 1894 historical Victorian style home - walking distance to shops and restaurants. Main house features sweeping front porch, high ceilings, central HVAC, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, elegant dining room, parlor, granite appointed kitchen plus many more quality appointments. Property contains two separate same period buildings that have served as Bed & Breakfast facilities plus a 3+ car garage/storage structure.

Sabinas Creek Estate

23.31± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 845344 REDUCED! Fabulous ranch estate is a water lover’s fantasy perched on a high bluff overlooking both the Guadalupe River and Sabinas Creek. Historic home features four bedrooms, four baths, and two full kitchens, plus a separate 600 sf fully appointed office/guest house with fireplace and kitchen. Amenities include 200+ year old long leaf pinewood floors, late 1800’s stone walls and massive fireplace, workshop and rock BBQ pit near the landscaped pool. Private paved road - no public access for future subdivisions, 15 acre coastal bermuda field for horses. Minutes to Boerne and shopping in San Antonio. Ag taxes. Boerne ISD.

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EDNA TO EDEN BEST RANCHES. BEST FOLKS.

landtx www.LandTx.com | dec@landtx.com | (210) 422-4676 | (830) 997-8616 David E. Culver/Broker | 405 W. Live Oak | Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Pedernales Springs Ranch 1,126± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 357728

There are few finer stretches of the prized Pedernales River than the 1.25 miles forming the southern boundary of this exquisite water ranch. Several deep, azure holes are solid rock bottom and loaded with catfish, with riffles and falls sandwiched in between.

All of the river frontage is easily accessible, and there are areas of gorgeous pecan and cypress trees beside the shimmering water. 80% of the ranch is good soil and large springs issue forth from the hillsides, creating unusual upland pecan bottoms. Price: $10,130,000

Oak Knoll Ranch

3,533± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 981606

This is one of the better “divide” country ranches to come to market in quite some time. Exquisitely sculpted, partially manicured … this place could not be any prettier … or more suitable wildlife habitat. Completely high fenced, two highway frontages, with vast network of interior paved roads and solid watering system, this fine ranch is loaded with monster whitetail and axis deer and ready to use. Just site your home and come on! Available in tracts of 806, 2,700 and 3,533 acres. REDUCED! $7,949,250 80

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landtx www.LandTx.com | dec@landtx.com | (210) 422-4676 | (830) 997-8616 David E. Culver/Broker | 405 W. Live Oak | Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Skyful Estate

135Âą Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 985152

This 135 acres was once the heart of the famed Lone Man Creek Ranch and features almost one mile of the hard-flowing, highly scenic stream which meanders beneath fascinating cliffs/ grottos and forms several attractive, significant waterfalls. Gorgeous, deep soil hardwood bottoms are abundant, and the ranch is graced by an amazing villa/compound nestled into the edge of one of those bottoms, featuring a fine home of approx. 4,600 sq. ft. There is no higher quality available in the area. Only 45 minutes from downtown Austin. Price: $6,350,000

Owl Creek Ranch

879Âą Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 987153 This splendid canyonlands ranch on US 87 just south of Fredericksburg boasts strong springs flowing on 10/11/11, coupled with dramatic ridges and long range vistas, topped with major league lake site(s) and the very best location. Exquisite, rock bottom creeks flow over small waterfalls into fern-lined pools in fantastic exotic settings of giant grottos, lush riparian hardwoods and artifact-laden bottoms.

This is some of the prettiest, most pristine permanent water in the State! Price: $6,109,050

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landtx www.LandTx.com | dec@landtx.com | (210) 422-4676 | (830) 997-8616 David E. Culver/Broker | 405 W. Live Oak | Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Deep Valley Ranch

609± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 984782

Acorn Valley Ranch

1,505± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 982843 A solid, live oak covered agricultural/recreational combo of the highest order, AVR lies 10 miles north of Brady at the end of a county road, in an area of larger ranches known for outstanding deer, turkey and dove hunting. This clean, high-value offering includes a nice 2/1 log cabin with large loft and a beautiful, rolling Mason look and feel, for a much lower McCulloch-type price. REDUCED! Price: $2,633,750

Privilege Creek Ranch

161± Acres | BanderaCounty | Property ID: 996975 One of the best, smaller live water opportunities around fronts on a little traveled, paved country road between Pipe Creek and Bandera.

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If you seek the finest, mid-sized cow/deer/bird kinda ranch on the market, we invite your inspection of DVR. This sweet spot is almost a perfect square, with county roads on three sides, nice improvements including a four-bedroom cabin, clean food plots everywhere and a large, deep creek with oak/pecan bottoms that holds water most of the time flowing through the back. None better in this size range. Can be split in half. REDUCED! Price: $1,598,625

Blue Hole Farm

99± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 997091 This fine, small potential showplace features one of the finest swimming/fishing holes ever seen, in a gorgeous private setting, with potential homesites overlooking the water.

A large, rambling old home offers restoration possibilities. The land is mostly clean, fertile bottomland of which about 50% is covered with scattered oaks, pecans, walnuts and elm. Price: $1,500,000

landtx www.LandTx.com | dec@landtx.com | (210) 422-4676 | (830) 997-8616 David E. Culver/Broker | 405 W. Live Oak | Fredericksburg, TX 78624

SS + WV Ranches

580± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 987442 Source springs issue forth from these properties that have never stopped flowing, according to old area landowners. This is the headwaters of well known North Creek, just west of US 87, in a primo spot between Comfort and Fredericksburg, offering some of the best potential monster lake sites we’ve seen. Flowing down through stunning canyonlands, the scenery, fields, location and water are solid, and the price is lowest in the area. Price: $3,451,000

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Oak Mesa Ranch

1,061± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 986798 Best price and cleanest looking land in the area! Gorgeous, cedar free land offers scattered oaks and other hardwoods, in an ideal location on quiet, paved country road only 40 minutes west of Austin. Smooth, rolling land rises to tall, oak-studded mesas with sweeping vistas in all directions, featuring several stunning homesites and interesting division possibilities. Best area price of $4,450/acre!

Pecan Creek Ranch

River Canyon Ranch

This fresh, new listing includes the best of McCulloch County, with a superior location on pavement five minutes from Brady. The famed Brady Mountains form the north end of the ranch, offering fantastic views and interesting, limestone/caliche canyons that flow water in wet years. There is a solid water system with coop water in all pastures, plus a spring-fed creek with Pecan trees that holds water most of the time. Plus, lots of oaks/ deer/turkey/dove. Price: $3,723,500

One of the finest hunt/ranch combos around for less than $1M! This ranch has a half-mile of frontage on the deep Colorado River, with some gorgeous river frontage lined with pecan/oak/elm overlooking some of the sweetest holes in the area, full of large catfish (area record 80#). A ten-acre lake has been newly created, and the hunting is rated as good to excellent for deer, turkey and dove. Price: $913,000

1,354± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 1042070

332± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 875821

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James L. Ahern, Jr., Ranch Broker www.AhernRanches.com | james@ahernranches.com | (210) 827-0505 James L. Ahern, Jr. | P.O. Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831

Mi Sueño Ranch

3,300± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 920396 This fantastic 3,300 acre ranch is located in the heart of the golden triangle in Zavala City near Batesville, TX. This ranch is located in the North Eagle Ford shale area. 25 percent of the minerals and 100 percent of the executive rights are included in the price. The ranch has everything you need to operate a successful deer and cattle operation. The ranch also has a scientific breeding license and deer pens that are used to produce revenue for the ranch and increase the deer size in the wild part of the ranch. There are several nice tanks on the property, and each tank has back-up water sources for dry times. Also, the ranch has a nice irrigation well near the headquarters that is used to plant crops, that dove happen to love. This irrigated pasture, along with several stock tanks, makes for some fantastic dove and duck hunting. The ranch has a huge supply of turkey and quail due to the owners expert management in increasing habitat for both of these game birds. The ranch has a fantastic hunting lodge and barn with a hunting cabin built in. The man that owns this ranch knows his business and you will not find a better property or better deal in this area. Price: $11,500,000

North Llano River Ranch 793± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 920404

This beautiful 793±-acre hill country ranch is located seven miles west of Junction, TX and has a mile of frontage on the north Llano river. The ranch has approximately 200± acres of river bottom country and 600 acres of mountain country to the south. The cedar has been removed from the mountain country that over looks the river and would be a great place to build a ranch house. There is a water well and electricity at the home site. The ranch will run some cows and has deer, turkey and hog hunting. This ranch is unimproved and ready for someone to create their dream hill country place. The price of this great ranch has been lowered to $2,995,000.

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www.AhernRanches.com | james@ahernranches.com | (210) 827-0505 James L. Ahern, Jr. | P.O. Box 153 | Alpine, Texas 79831

Lockhart Mountain Ranch 932± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 920403

This great ranch is 932± acres and located nine miles north east of Llano, Texas in Llano county. The ranch has Lockhart Mountain on it, which is a huge granite mountain. The views back towards Austin, Texas are fantastic. This ranch is five minutes from the Llano airport, yet totally secluded at the end of a county road. The property has good hunting and will run some cows. It also features several nice stock tanks, a water well and electricity.

This fantastically located ranch is only one hour from Austin, Texas and is priced at $3,850,000.

The Quarter Hundred Ranch

28.62± Acres | Wilson County | Property ID: 937887

Beautiful home on 28.62± acres southeast of Floresville, Texas.

This is a 2,500±-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home with a three-car garage. Features a swimming pool, hot tub, patio, fire pit, outdoor lighting, pool house and office. Amenities include a metal barn with concrete floor, tree house, and a creek winding through property.

Half of seller’s owned minerals being offered with sale. Price: $550,000

Hidden Valley Ranch

27.77± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 943355 Beautiful country modern 2,200-square-foot stucco home. It features two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths with Saltillo floors, fireplace and an open floor plan. Amenities include large windows that show expansive views of the swimming pool and land.

Also, included is a small, unfinished, one-bedroom, one-bath guest house or office. This is a wonderful property with open grassy fields and wooded ravine.

The perfect package: privacy, great home and beautiful land. Ready to go! Price: $599,00

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J i m B e r r y H i l l C o u n t r y R a n ch S a l e s www.JimBerryRanchSales.com | ranches@jimberryranchsales.com | (512) 756-9230 503 S. Water | Burnet, TX 78611

CK Ranch

Windy Ridge Ranch

Located on FM 2147, just west of Marble Falls and adjacent to Horseshoe Bay, this beautiful ranch is in one of the most desirable areas in all of the Hill Country. Being entirely high-fenced makes this a premier recreational property that has great development potential. A Fredericksburg style rock home built in the 1800’s, fantastic Lake LBJ views, year-round springs and a variety of mature trees add to the beauty and charm of the ranch. Will divide into 240 or 174 acres. Price: $5,175,000

Great cattle ranch with custom home built in 1984. Mature trees surround the home and the in-ground pool. A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath rock home with 3,600 square feet features custom oak trim, Pella windows, wet bar, intercom system, builtin vacuum system and two fireplaces, and a two-car attached garage with a double carport in front. Five ponds, a good well, windmill, cattle pens and excellent fences with cross-fencing. Great location being on paved CR 207 & CR 203 and only nine miles north of Bertram and 10 miles northeast of Burnet. Price: $1,250,000

414± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1016766

278± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 970726

Flat Rock Ranch

297± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 969269 Long time family ranch now being offered for sale for the first time. Beautiful granite outcroppings, lots of mature oaks and mesquites, four ponds, two seasonal creeks, two good wells, windmill, cattle pens, and excellent fences. Wildlife abounds with deer, turkey, dove, quail, hogs and bobcats. There is a three bedroom, two bath brick home with 2,056 square feet of AC/H space and a two-car attached garage. Great location on paved RR 2241, and only nine miles northeast of Llano and five miles west of Lake Buchanan. Price: $1,470,150 86

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The Brumley Ranch

857± Acres | Blanco & Burnet Counties | Property ID: 1005924 This turn-key ranch offers the best in Hill Country living and recreation. There is over 300 feet of elevation change from one end of the ranch to the other. Hilltops afford 40 mile views in all directions. Lush valleys provide ample grazing and cover for the game. A rock bottom creek bisects the ranch, carving the landscape with waterfalls, grottos and crystal clear swimming holes. The creek has a strong spring that has continued flowing right on through this year’s exceptional drought. A fishing dock, rope swing and suspension bridge over the creek canyon add to the fun. Price: $7,900,000

J i m B e r r y H i l l C o u n t r y R a n ch S a l e s

www.JimBerryRanchSales.com | ranches@jimberryranchsales.com | (512) 756-9230 503 S. Water | Burnet, TX 78611

Briggs Ranch

Frazier Ranch

Backbone Creek Ranch

Acreage with frontage on Hwy 183. Investment potential. 20-30 GPM water well. $1,264,000

North of Lampasas, highway frontage, stocked tanks, creeks and views. Home & barn. $1,290,000

Creek with numerous tributaries. Hills, views, dramatic rock bluffs and waterfalls. $2,200,000

Sycamore Falls Ranch

Commercial Industrial City of Burnet Hickory Branch Ranch 184± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 956268

168± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 995810

Hilltop home overlooking pool affords dramatic Hill Country views. Minutes from Marble Falls. $1,150,000

In the city limits of Burnet. Lots of road frontage on Hwy. 29 and County Road 330. Utilities.

Natural Hill Country beauty. Convenient location.

Creek, granite outcroppings. $1,092,000

Morning Star Ranch

Gabriel’s Ranch

JAT Ranch

10 minutes from Burnet with a house and barn for under a million dollars! $985,000

Fixer upper! Great potential to improve river area and clear cedar. Large live oaks. $499,500

Only 10 miles from Lampasas. Numerous oak motts and McNett Creek. Price: $791,000

Coggins Creek Ranch

The Ranch at Eagles Nest

Canyonlands Ranch

316± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 908041

103± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1054922

244± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 954595

93± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 982474 Modern improvements. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 kitchens.

Lake Buchanan across Hwy 261. Price: $1,250,000

300± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 868759

128 Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 863814

81± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 143940 Located in Burnet, adjoining the premier Eagle’s Nest Development. Utilities available. Price: $639,900

220± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 68448

203± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop ID: 153545

60± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1031669 Adjoins U.S. wildlife refuge on three sides. Hill Country views and spring-fed seasonal stream. Price: $385,000

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Republic Ranches

www.RepublicRanches.com | info@republicranches.com | (888) 726-2481 Jeff Boswell | Charles Davidson | Mark Matthews | Bryan Pickens | Dallas, Hondo, Houston, San Antonio

Maestri Ranch

4,964Âą Acres | Jackson County Property ID: 1042536 The Maestri Ranch is an outstanding historic ranch that is less than one hour and 45 minutes from downtown Houston. It is a combination working cattle ranch and rice farm with hundreds of huge oaks and pecans, teeming with wildlife. The views and topography of this ranch are unique for this part of Texas. Its beauty will surprise discriminating ranch buyers.

The ranch offers economic opportunities from operations and potential for development in the future. An additional 2,451 acres is also available. Price: $13,651,000

Riomedina Ranch

656.00Âą Acres | Medina County Property ID: 1033472

The Riomedina Ranch offers unspoiled native brush in the transition zone of south Texas. There are amazing views from the hilltops with more than 165 feet of elevation change. It is less than 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio. The ranch is covered with brush and has abundant game, water and electricity. Great ranch with everything needed to make one of the finer showplace ranches in the area.

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Republic Ranches

www.RepublicRanches.com | info@republicranches.com | (888) 726-2481 Jeff Boswell | Charles Davidson | Mark Matthews | Bryan Pickens | Dallas, Hondo, Houston, San Antonio

Red Fork Ranch

1,100± Acres | Eastland & Erath Counties Property ID: 1026404

This 1,100 acre recreational ranch has great topography and diverse cover, a deer herd with enhanced characteristics via introductions of 200” genetics, a new high fence and a soft release pen. Two drainage systems of the Red Fork of Rush Creek cut through the property, and it has three water wells and several stock ponds that help provide good habitat for turkey and quail. The ranch is mostly rolling but has elevation changes of 400 feet with a high ridgeline on the southern end. This land is only 80 miles west of Fort Worth.

Includes new deer blinds and feeders in place. Price: $3,245,000

Brownsboro Ranch

553.00± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 1026403

Florence Ranch

198.96± Acres | Williamson County | Property ID: 1047069 The perfect getaway ranch or rural home place, located only about 45 minutes from Austin. This ranch is rectangular in shape with the eastern approximately 60 percent being a wooded hill side and the western portion being predominantly pasture. The woods consist of a mix of live oak, red oak, cedar elm and juniper.

White-tailed deer are abundant on the ranch. There is an existing two-bedroom, two-bath rock home with kitchen and living room with a rock fireplace. Price: $1,182,500

This premium ranch, east of Athens, offers a recently built 5,000-square-foot home, a 35 acre stocked and established lunker bass lake, great topography with high views at over 625 feet elevation, and land that is mostly wooded with old pine trees, majestic oaks, and rolling Bermuda pastures.

It is loaded with deer and other wildlife, and Horn Branch creek runs through the property. This ranch is in the Brownsboro area, a beautiful East Texas destination for families and sportsmen. Price: $2,975,000

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Circle C Ranch Sales

www.Ranch-Sales.com | drew@circlecranches.com | Office: (512) 756-7718 | Fax: (512) 715-8834 Drew Colvin | P.O. Box 1338 | Burnet, TX 78613

Rocky Creek Ranch

285.30± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 998694

Sam Bass Springs

262.91± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 565504 Reduced! Fantastic ranch, 20 mile vistas, majestic oaks, granite outcroppings, outstanding hunting and famous Sam Bass Springs. Rolling woodlands and native brush along the front that is interspaced with ravines and granite outcrops. One hour to Austin and minutes to the lakes. The views from the top of the mountain are spectacular. A couple of home sites have been cleared to give you an idea of where to build. Price: $2,333,899

Rare, live-water ranch, close to Austin. The ranch features an old ranchers home, hills, views, trees, live water, lakes and game, all set in an excellent location. The entire ranch has a nice distribution of live oak and elm trees. The back of the ranch has a 40 acre coastal field that adjoins south Rocky Creek, while the balance of the ranch is in native pasture and hardwood groves. There are two exceptional lake sites, as well. A lot in just one package, priced to sell. Price: $1,426,500

The Estancia

110± Acres | Burnet County Property ID: 167020 Reduced! Best private arena in Texas. This property is ideally suited for the horse/roping enthusiasts. The property features a beautiful five-bedroom, four-bath Austin stone home and a covered, 28,000-square-foot, rodeo arena.

There is also a barn with a feed and tack room and wash rack. Consisting of 110 acres which is rolling with big oaks and elms, plus the headwaters of the Russell Fork of the San Gabriel River. Seller will divide and trades considered!

Price: $1,500,000

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Circle C Ranch Sales

www.Ranch-Sales.com | drew@circlecranches.com | Office: (512) 756-7718 | Fax: (512) 715-8834 Drew Colvin | P.O. Box 1338 | Burnet, TX 78613

Pecan Crossing Ranch

371.00± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1033542

This is it! Whether you are looking for a family retreat, a magnificent hunting ranch, a place to entertain business associates or your own game ranch/breeding business, this is the place for you. The terrain is rolling with big views and sweeping vistas, along with groomed areas and enormous pecan, live oak and elm trees. This high-fenced hunting and recreational ranch is stocked with a broad variety of exotic game, African hoof-stock and whitetail deer from quality blood lines. No need to spend most of your time traveling to and from, or spending years creating your special place, call today to see this exceptional ranch. Price Reduced! Price: $2,500,000

Hill Top Ranch

Burnet County Ranch

Scenic game-fenced hill country ranch with a Texas style rock home, detached garage and guest apartment. The yard is lined with mature oaks and shady elms. A 2,400-square-foot heated and air-conditioned barn, salt water pool, man cave and expansive deck round out the package. Less than one hour from Austin and without equal. Price: $859,000

Excellent investment and development opportunity located between Burnet and Lampasas.

Tracts of this size are few and far between and rarely available for purchase. Truly a ranch that has it all, from tall post oak and live oak trees to a running creek and several stock tanks! This rolling ranch has open grazing land and plenty of woods and native underbrush. Every acre of this ranch has something to offer. If you looking for a place to high-fence, this is it! Ninety minutes northwest of downtown Austin. Additional 1,300 acres available. Price: $4,602,500

65.07± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 912756

1,315.00± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 920666

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E va n s & A s s o c i a t e s R e a l E s t a t e

www.TexasRanchLandForSale.com | doug@texasranchlandforsale.com | (830) 895-0777 Doug Evans | 1209 Junction Hwy | Kerrville, TX 78028

Turn-Key Whitetail Operation 1,000± Acres | Maverick County Property ID: 1002129

One of South Texas finest whitetail ranches. Located in legendary Maverick county, this ranch features true trophy class animals and first-class facilities.

High quality browse, five lakes, great water and an impressive lodge complex complete with skeet range, fishing ponds, barbecue area and rifle range. As a family ranch or corporate retreat, this place is as good as it gets.

Alamo Spring, Texas

217± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1025516 Located in the Alamo Springs area, this game ranch has South Texas whitetail, native whitetail, turkey and some exotics. A two-bedroom, one-bath, nice cabin is ready to enjoy! A five bay wood/metal barn for all the toys and equipment.

Great location, beautiful creeks, with waterfalls, and Indian Mounds. Ready to Enjoy! Price: $2,395,000

Rocksprings, Texas

710± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1025811 This ranch is located eight miles back off of Hwy 674 to provide a private hunting paradise with two houses, four cabins, hilltop barns, pens and a 2,500 foot air strip.

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Brush County Ranch

948± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 733679 Located in the big buck brush country of South Texas, these 948± acres are ready to be enjoyed. The property offers a nice lodge consisting of three bedrooms and two baths and a large walk-in cooler and processing facility. A large metal building encloses the lodge, providing security and convenience when it’s time to leave the ranch. Big whitetail bucks, turkey, hogs, dove, quail and bobcats are abundant in the thick South Texas brush. Three large ponds, cleared senderos, three sides of game fencing and a grain silo are just of few of the improvements to this South Texas hunter’s paradise. Price: $2,512,200

E va n s & A s s o c i a t e s R e a l E s t a t e

www.TexasRanchLandForSale.com | doug@texasranchlandforsale.com | (830) 895-0777 Doug Evans | 1209 Junction Hwy | Kerrville, TX 78028

Bandera Equestrian Ranch 75± Acres | Bandera County Property ID: 970627

Alamo Springs Live Water

68± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1002097 Fantastic location between Luckenbach and Sisterdale with live water, views and convenience to everywhere. It’s rare that places like this come on the market and, when they do, they don’t last long.

Beautiful oak bottoms along the creek with hill-top views, this is a great place for a family to enjoy or as an investment.

Beautifully maintained home on 75± acres. The home features four bedrooms, three baths and over 4,000 square feet. Custom swimming pool in a very unique and beautiful setting, overlooking the fields. Giant oak trees surround the house. This property also features a ±30 foot deep lake stocked with catfish, bass and perch. There are two nice barns on the property along with a shaded paddock with two 12x12 foot stalls and tack room. This ranch would make a wonderful horse ranch. Price: $995,000

Comfort- Luckenbach

Bandera, Texas

Great location. Great place to retire. Weekend enjoyment with two houses, creek house and a creek with swimming area and waterfalls with 17± park-like acres. Lots of Game. Price: $795,000

Located ten miles south of Bandera,Texas, on FM 1077, this amazing ranch has everything you dream of in a Hill Country home, a corporate retreat or a dude ranch. Property has a lodge, houses, cabins, horse facilities, lots of trails and is situated next to a 5,500 acre state park.

Price: $2,995,500

17± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1025521

275± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1025489

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R e n o R e a lt y G r o u p

www.JimmyReno.com | jimmy@jimmyreno.com | (830) 329-1930 Jimmy Reno/Broker | 1614 Sidney Baker, Ste. 200 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Oasis Creek Ranch

108Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 989161 An absolutely gorgeous estate outside of Hunt, TX! The 6 bedroom, 6 bath, 3 half bath house offers granite counter tops, high ceilings, three living areas, formal dining and a gourmet kitchen. The porch runs all along the back of the house providing tremendous views of the creek. There is an outdoor living area, an observation deck and a pool. The grounds around the house have been beautifully landscaped.

The property itself boasts a beautiful creek, large trees and hilltop views. There is a private river park on the Guadalupe River for Comanche Caves land owners. There are too many nice things about this property to list. Price: $3,950,000

Adobe Creek Ranch

134Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 401192 HILL COUNRY SHOW PLACE! Offering a beautiful Sante Fe style home with a wrap around porch overlooking the pool and river valley. The 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has an open floor plan, three fireplaces, saltio tile, a large kitchen and a large master suite. The yard and the pool have been landscaped with boulders from the property. Large 10 stall horse barn with apartment and office. Paso creek runs through the property providing a gorgeous tree lined creek bottom. It is dammed up making a 2-3 acre pond. The property is cross fenced and offers axis, white-tail and turkey. Only 10 min from Kerrville and 50 min to San Antonio. Price: $2,500,000 94

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R e n o R e a lt y G r o u p

www.JimmyReno.com | jimmy@jimmyreno.com | (830) 329-1930 Jimmy Reno/Broker | 1614 Sidney Baker, Ste. 200 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Scorpian Ranch

231± Acres | Kerr County Property ID: 1026337 Premier game ranch. Trophy exotic animals along with first class amenities. The main lodge is 3,129 square feet. The hunter’s lodge is 4,772 square feet. The property has three water wells and two ponds. It offers a metal barn with workshop and game processing area, pens, feed storage, perimeter high fence and numerous blinds and feeders. The wildlife consist of: whitetail, elk, red deer, Texas dahl sheep, blackbuck antelope, mouflon ram, 4-horn sheep, fallow deer, kudu, aoudad, eland, oryx, gems bok, axis, sika, and nilgai. The land is rolling with diverse vegetation and offers tremendous views. Price: $2,499,000

B-B Ranch

148± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 424997 A beautiful ranch offering great trees, two large draws, wildlife, privacy, metal barn and a custom home. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath custom home offers a large gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, tile, two living areas, walk-in closets, large fireplace, high ceilings and much more. The property has two wells and large oak trees throughout. The land is rolling with great views and good soil. The insulated metal barn, with a concrete floor, could be used for almost anything. It is located only 25 minutes from Kerrville and Fredericksburg. Great access with lots of privacy. Price: $1,195,000

Bear Creek Ranch

30± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 971710

An absolutely gorgeous piece of property that has it all, and is less than two miles from Kerrville. It offers 450 feet on both sides of beautifully flowing Bear Creek, two sprawling meadows, huge hardwoods and tons of wildlife. The hillside offers multiple building sites that have breath taking views of the valley below. It’s hard to find a property that offers as much as this place. Price: $395,000

Storm Ranch

131± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 131896 Located one mile west of Center Point, this ranch has everything you’d want. There is over 1,900 feet of Guadalupe River frontage and a beautiful one-acre lake. 35 acres are in improved pastures with the remainder in hardwoods, ideal for wildlife. There is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-halfbath, 4,200±-square-foot main house with a swimming pool, making it great for family. There is a 1,261±-square-foot guest house. Great views and less than a hour from San Antonio. Price: $1,495,000

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D av i s V e r n o n R e a l E s t a t e www.DavisVernon.com | info@davisvernon.com | (940) 552-0500 Dane Mount, Broker | 1011 Hillcrest Dr. | Vernon, TX 76384

Roadrunner Ranch

760Âą Acres | Hardeman County | Property ID: 1047323 The Roadrunner Ranch is a 1/4 mile north of the Pease River. The ranch is surrounded by other large ranches such as the Lazy U (13,000 acre) to the east and the Triangle Ranch on the south side of the river. This is the 7L Camp of the Triangles, and it is over 50,000 acres. These large ranches and minimal hunting pressure is part of the reason this is trophy whitetail and mule deer country. Hardeman county has a history of producing trophy deer, and this is one of the best areas of the county. The Roadrunner Ranch is highly improved with a nice three-bedroom, one bath cabin, blinds, feeders and food plots in place and ready to hunt now. The ranch is well-watered with two spring-fed canyons, that run through the middle of the ranch, earth tanks and two water wells. This ranch is unique in the diverse species of wildlife that are common in the area.

On top of trophy deer hunting, the ranch has also produced trophy aoudad, great turkey, quail and dove hunting, as well.

If you are looking for a great turn-key hunting ranch that is ready to enjoy, then you need to see the Roadrunner Ranch.

Smith Ranch

767Âą Acres | Cottle County Property ID: 1046151 The Smith Ranch is a highly improved hunting ranch with a nice cabin, blinds, feeders and food plots .The current owner has spent the last nine years developing this prime hunting ranch. He has maintained a yearround feed program, deer management plan and developed food plots strategically placed within the ranch to optimize deer production. This ranch lies in a great area with good genetics, large neighbors, water and great cover. The ranch is within 1/4 mile of the Triangle Ranch, which is one of the largest ranches in this area. There are two large canyons that have springs in the bottom of them that provide water all year for the wildlife in the area. The ranch also has three earth tanks, one windmill and one water well that insure plenty of water for the ranch. The owner has also put in eight food plots on the ranch to help supplement and draw deer into the ranch. He has six corporate blinds, corn and protein feeders in place and has maintained a year-round feed program. All of this hard work has paid off with trophy whitetail and mule deer.

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D av i s V e r n o n R e a l E s t a t e

www.DavisVernon.com | info@davisvernon.com | (940) 552-0500 Dane Mount, Broker | 1011 Hillcrest Dr. | Vernon, TX 76384

Happy Vista Ranch

1,648± Acres | Armstrong County | Property ID: 1037921

The Happy Vista Ranch is located just northeast of Wayside in the Palo Duro Canyon.

This is a one-of-a-kind ranch that has approximately eight miles of canyon rim with the Palo Duro and Happy Canyon. This ranch is surrounded by beautiful canyon views, rugged terrain and great hunting. The Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River runs through the Palo Duro Canyon to the north, and Happy Creek runs through Happy Canyon on the south side of the ranch. This creates great habitat for trophy mule deer, aoudad and other species of wildlife. There are food plots, blinds and feeders in place to help draw wildlife from this remote area of north Texas. The majority of the ranch is flat and is surrounded by the canyons. It is real rare to find a property with this much canyon rim.

131 Ranch

5,781± Acres | Hardeman County Property ID: 853065

The 131 Ranch is located just southwest of Medicine Mound. This is an excellent cattle and hunting ranch with frontage on the Pease River. It is a very historic part of northwest Texas in an area full of history, with the recapture of Cynthia Ann Parker in the battle of the Pease River. Approximately 1,000± acres of improved grasses provide great early spring grazing, which allows you to rest your native pastures. There is also some cultivation that is currently planted in winter wheat for grazing during the winter months for cattle and deer. There are two spring-fed creeks that run through the ranch from north to south and to the Pease River. The creek bottoms are lined with hardwoods, mesquite and cedar. This is a great combination hunting and cattle ranch. Call for more information on this historic ranch. Price: $975 per acre.

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J a c o b s P r o p e rt i e s

www.txland.com | info@txland.com | (936) 597-3301 Larry Jacobs/Broker | 14372 Liberty | Montgomery, TX 77356

Alamosta Ranch

31± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1027152 Unique southwestern style home with high ceilings, stone fireplace, walls of windows, patios on two sides and pleasant views across the rolling countryside. Full-featured kitchen opens to dining and living rooms for gracious entertaining. Paved circular drive with automatic gate. Nine-stall concrete block barn. 175’ round pen, pond, fenced and cross-fenced pastures, shop/ storage building. Just outside of Montgomery, convenient to The Woodlands, Bryan/College Station and Bush Intercontinental. Price: $1,200,000

Stevens Hideout Ranch

329± Acres | Grimes County Property ID: 986067 Exceptional ranch offering opportunities such as a game ranch, cattle ranch, recreational or horse property. The property is entirely high-fenced, with numerous lakes and ponds and 150± acres of improved grass. The remainder of the 329 acres is in hardwood, cedar and mesquite that provide diverse cover and vegetation for the wildlife that abounds on the property. The three acre compound, at the entrance to the ranch, has a barndominium with all you want in living quarters.

Come and enjoy the tranquility and seclusion!

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Gring Ranch

31.69± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1031326 Lovely two-story, traditional style home on 31,693 beautiful, wooded acres in northwest Montgomery county. Interior features include hardwood oak and Chicago brick floors, formal living and dining, country kitchen with granite countertops, three fireplaces (two with antique mantles), new windows (2010) and a large master suite and sunroom. Exterior offers saltwater pool with fountain and large patio/ deck, 80x10 foot covered porch, 30x40 foot equipment shed, 25x25 foot garage, sprinkler system and beautiful landscaping. Price: $995,000

J a c o b s P r o p e rt i e s

www.txland.com | info@txland.com | (936) 597-3301 Larry Jacobs/Broker | 14372 Liberty | Montgomery, TX 77356

Hallmark Ridge

738± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 947531 This high-fenced game ranch offers habitat diversity, production, value and beauty.

The 738± acres are ready for you to manage and hunt. The whitetail genetics are well on their way to producing numerous trophies every year. Outside the ten acres of breeder’s pens, the ranch has been managed by Bob Zaiglin, CWB, since 2005.

Currently hunted under a Level III LAMPS permit, the harvest window is quite large.

Amenities include three cabins and a 6,000 square foot headquarters building with a processing area and a large, stainless, walk-in cooler/freezer. Located on HWY 377 near Yates Crossing. A 300 foot high ridge runs through the heart of the ranch, overlooking the beautiful Llano River valley. Price: $2,177,100

Farris Farm

White Oak Ranch

Farris Farm offers a 2,192 square foot home enclosed in a 50x100 foot metal building on 147± acres north of Huntsville. Built in 2009, the home has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, living room with stone wood-burning fireplace, island kitchen with breakfast bar granite countertops and a Thermador gas range, Energy Star appliances and energy efficient construction. Adjoining garage/shop has three roll-up doors with lots of space for equipment. Land is one-half pasture and one-half woods with two ponds and a 20 acre hay meadow. Seller will divide.

Reduced. Price: $975,000

Elegant plantation style home graces 210± acres of pastures and woods and offers five bedrooms, four full baths, two offices, game room and a home school classroom in 6,400 square feet. Ground floor has a wraparound porch, second floor a wrap-around verandah. Master suite includes an exercise room. Island kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances. In-ground swimming pool. Regulation tennis court is fenced and lit. Two 40 acre pastures planted in jiggs; some timber; three ponds.

Price: $1,750,000

147.30± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 892011

210.19± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 962787

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Foster Farm & Ranch

www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com | chadfosterjr@gmail.com | (830) 776-3605 Chad Foster, Jr. / Broker | 400 E. Nopal St. | Uvalde, Texas 78801

San Pedro Ranch

Billups Farm

This 1067-acre ranch is ideally located north of Del Rio and minutes east of Lake Amistad off Highway 277. It is the perfect hunting and recreational retreat. Good management practices over the years have produced an excellent native deer population. There are three water troughs serviced by one water well on the ranch in addition to a 1,000-gallon concrete water storage vessel. The manufactured home makes an ideal bunk house for this South Texas recreational ranch. Price: $1,040,325.

These 1,100 acres of farmland offer great development potential. Over twoand-a-half miles of frontage on FM 493, plus both sides of Nittler Road for 0.6 mile. A six-inch water line fronts the property, making this an excellent development opportunity. Currently the entire farm is enrolled in the Delta Lake Irrigation District, and 219 acres are irrigated. There are also two new earthen irrigation tanks on the property. Price: $10,000,000.

1,067.37± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1015580

LBDT Ranch

93± Acres | McLennan County Property ID: 944952 These 93± acres are located on the outskirts of Crawford, Texas. This ranch has the end-of-the-road privacy most buyers are looking for, within minutes of town. Multiple creeks traverse the rolling terrain.

The property is lightly wooded and dotted with large oak trees. Two stock tanks are on the property as well as all species of native game, making this the perfect year-round retreat. One small cabin is located on the ranch. Price: $555,000.

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1,100± Acres | Hidalgo County | Property ID: 943569

1984 FM 1052

El Indio Ranch

This three-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home on 20 acres sits just one mile outside Uvalde. The kitchen and living area are the heart of the home with plenty of windows offering front and back yard views. The spacious kitchen features generous cabinets and countertop space. There are also two hangers, three pilot apartments, a workshop, and two water wells located on the property. The 3,300 foot long runway is in very good condition. Great opportunity to own this unique property! Price: $599,000.

This 800 acre ranch South of El Indio offers abundant native wildlife plus a 700-acre high-fenced pasture with many exotic species including elk, blackbuck, and axis, affording a perfect retreat for hunters. The ranch has excellent water potential with a series of 10-inch underground water lines that run throughout the property to pivot points. The irrigation equipment is no longer in place, but the infrastructure is intact and is multi-purpose. There is a 30-acre lake that has never gone dry and several smaller tanks. Price: $1,144,800.

20± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 988016

800± Acres | Maverick County Property ID: 1008825

Foster Farm & Ranch

www.FosterFarmAndRanch.com | chadfosterjr@gmail.com | (830) 776-3605 Chad Foster, Jr. / Broker | 400 E. Nopal St. | Uvalde, Texas 78801

Hill Country Dream Place

33.33± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1016148

Old Mines Road Ranch

2,515± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 944764 This 2,515-acre ranch in southern Maverick County offers a five-acre highfenced compound with a large lodge featuring a generous sized commercial eatin kitchen. Across the flagstone patio from the lodge sits the “motel” with seven bedrooms and seven baths. Canal laterals keep two large tanks full and there are several smaller tanks as well as a 30-acre lake. There is over a mile of Rio Grande River frontage and a 700-acre high-fenced pasture with five species of exotics.

This incredible hunting property has it all! Will divide. Price: $3,598,965.

Dimmit County Ranch with Minerals

268± Acres | Dimmit County Property ID: 938688 These 268 acres are located just northwest of Carrizo Springs. With production in place, this property makes money. Good brush, one small tank, and lots of open quail country. This is both a great hunting ranch and an excellent investment opportunity. New Eagle Ford wells are being drilled in the immediate area. Seller will convey 10 percent of the minerals. Price: $656,600.

This 33± acre property with a beautiful four-bedroom, four-bath lodge-style home is located in southeastern Real County in a gated, restricted subdivision minutes from Garner State Park. Fabulous home offers luxurious downstairs master suite, chef’s kitchen, and cathedral ceiling in living room. The property features a five-stall metal horse barn and a roping arena. Both sides of spring-fed Deer Creek are located on the property and flood gates are installed at the low water crossing. Abundant native and exotic wildlife including whitetail, axis, wild hogs, javelina, and turkey can be found. The property is fenced, and hunting is allowed. Price: $790,000.

La Pryor Farm

123± Acres | Zavala County Property ID: 1015540 This is a 123± acre non-irrigated farm currently in production west of La Pryor off Ranch Road 1986. Fertile soils have recently produced cotton.

A 2,000-square-foot home and 3,500-square-foot barn on the property offer a great opportunity for quiet country living. One old Carrizo irrigation well, currently not in use, and one domestic well. 25 percent of the minerals available. Price: $1,925 per acre or $236,775.

116 Acres Near Carrizo Springs 116± Acres | Dimmit County Property ID: 1022918

Offering 116 acres south of Carrizo Springs off FM 186 located down one locked easement road.

All native species can be found on the ranch. The ranch also offers one water well and electricity on site. There is a covered barn and a nice camp house ready for guests. Great property priced at $3,000 per acre or $348,000.

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K i n g L a n d & W at e r

www.KingLandWater.com | james@kinglandwater.com | tammy@kinglandwater.com | (432) 426-2024 Tammy & James King | PO Box 109, 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734

Rockpile Ranch

55,704± Acres | Jeff Davis County | Property ID: 937965

This is only the third time in its 115-year titled history that this Ranch has been offered for sale. All Seller owned mineral classified and fee minerals will be included.

There is a specific website set up for The Rockpile Ranch for additional information and pictures at www.therockpileranch.com. Price: $54,868,922.65 or $985 per acre

Turkey Bluff Ranch

4,339± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1001509

Bat Cave Ranch

3,001± Acres | Jeff Davis County | Property ID: 971732 The Bat Cave Ranch is located in the heart of the Davis Mountains, a Sky Island of the Chihuahuan Desert with elevations ranging from 5,100 feet to 6,400 feet.

Merrill Creek and its tributaries provide riparian woodlands and seasonal flowing clear waters surrounded by excellent high desert grasslands. The ranch has outstanding views of the nearby high mountains including Mt. Livermore which is owned by The Nature Conservancy as a Preserve. The adjoining ranch to the north with a common boundary of over five miles has a Conservation Easement which prohibits development and subdivision in perpetuity and protects Bat Cave Ranch’s landscape views. Price: $5,851,950 or $1,950 per acre 102

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Seller’s Auction, Val Verde County, Del Rio 4,339 acres, $1,080/acre at $4,686.120.00 Price reduction of 216,950 a week! The Turkey Bluff 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. This unimproved ranch enjoys over 1.6 miles of crystal clear spring fed Devil’s River frontage which provides some of the best recreational water and small mouth bass fly fishing in the country. Elevation is between 1,200 and 1,700 feet with numerous steep carved wooded limestone canyons as well as gentle mesa tops. For complete information please visit www. turkeybluffranch.com

K i n g L a n d & W at e r

www.KingLandWater.com | james@kinglandwater.com | tammy@kinglandwater.com | (432) 426-2024 Tammy & James King | PO Box 109, 600 State Street | Fort Davis, Texas 79734

High Canyon Ranch

8,163± Acres | Jeff Davis County | Property ID: 1014064

High Canyon Ranch is located in the heart of the Davis Mountains, a Sky Island of the Chihuahuan Desert with elevations ranging from 5,200 feet to 6,280 feet. Five major canyons bisect this high forested rangeland creating some of the most scenic bluffs, rocky outcrops, canyons, meadows, and mountains in the region. This is Ponderosa and Pinion Pine country, huge Red Oaks, Big Tooth Maples, Madrone, and lush grasslands. The central geologic features on the ranch are Dry Canyon, Hells Canyon, Short Canyon, Horse Spring Canyon and Frazier Canyon creating magnificent vistas rivaling any national park in the country.

Price: $12,881,214 or $1,578 per acre

Ryan Ranch

34,880± Acres | Presidio County Property ID: 989425 The Ryan Ranch is a working cattle ranch which has been well managed by the same family for over seven and a half decades. The facilities, waters, pens, tanks, barns and residences are in great working condition. The headquarters complex is centrally located with beautiful large trees and excellent view in all directions. The remains of the movie set of the film “Giant” is right next to the headquarters and one can only imagine Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, Rock Hudson and others actually being there in this great setting. Price $27,032,000 or $775 per acre

Marfa Ranch Ltd Tract 15

693.20± Acres | Presidio County | Property ID: 1012053 This 693.20± acre property is subject to a conservation easement that allows the building of a headquarters complex, recreation, hunting, and planned grazing but does not allow further subdivision.

This property is part of the Marfa Grassland Conservation Initiative and located between 4,850 and 4,930 feet in elevation. The climate and soils support a climax vegetation of short and midgrasses such as blue grama, buffalo grass, side-oats grama, cane bluestem to name a few. Brush species of mesquite, all-thorn, cholla, and Mormon tea provide habitat for quail, mule deer and other wildlife. Price: $866,500 or $1,250 per acre

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V I P C o u n t ry P r o p e rt i e s

www.VIPCountry.net | info@vipcountry.net | (979) 865-9459 office P.O. Box 582 | Bellville, Texas 77418

Sentinel Hill

Buenaventura Ranch

Large live oaks, a sentinel cedar and spacious lawn surround this stately home on 53± acres. The view of distant hills and dramatic sunsets is complemented by a backdrop of a scenic pond and woods with trails. A winding road from a gated entry gently climbs the hill through improved pastures framed by board fencing until it reaches the hill-top home, pool with gazebos, four stall horse barn and fruit orchard. Price: $1,295,000

This remarkable ranch of 300± acres has high hills with commanding views and open pastures dotted with mature trees artfully surrounded by woods. The property also possesses the added interest of seven ponds and two stocked lakes, encouraging wildlife to inhabit the area. A 4,000-square-foot metal building, with an upscale interior, offers instant use while you decide which home site would be best for the main house. Price: $3,375,000

53± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 992633

299± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 871783

Lookout Ranch

74± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1041108

Off of a sleepy country road, lies this beautiful 74± acre hill-top ranch offering multi-mile views. The property includes a three-bedroom, two-bath home with an oversized workshop/garage, a rustic barn, beautiful hay meadow, pond, meandering wooded creek with sporadic rock croppings, an abundance of wildlife and a working windmill. This turn-key property allows the outdoorsman, cattleman, ATV enthusiast or weekender an opportunity to leave the stress behind and enjoy nature at its finest. Price: $915,000

Cross Roads Farm

50± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 57520 This 50± acre tract is well suited for a cattle or horse farm. A restored barn, a small caretaker’s house and a 2,400-square-foot storage building allow for an easy transition into this ready-to-enjoy piece of land. An excellent homesite, with distant views, overlooks the pond and rolling pasture enhancing the appeal to build a permanent home or an accessible country home. Price: $595,000.

Additional Acreage Available!

The Meadows

15± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1038841

This perfect getaway on FM 1155 is an easy drive from Houston. These 15 acres consist of beautiful country meadows and a charming farm house overlooking a pond. Completely furnished and accented with easy care landscaping the 2008 farm house captures a classic Chappell Hill vista embraced by a view of nearby rolling hills and trees. Price: $545,000 104

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V I P C o u n t ry P r o p e rt i e s

www.VIPCountry.net | info@vipcountry.net | (979) 865-9459 office P.O. Box 582 | Bellville, Texas 77418

Los Arroyos

136± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1048920 This 136 acres of rolling sandy soil, with woods and meadows, is bisected by a clear, running creek in the beautiful Cat Spring area. The entire infrastructure is in place with a gated entrance, equipment barn, horse barn with quarters, well, septic tanks, fenced pastures, gravel roads and underground electric. A clay pad waiting for a house completes this amazing opportunity to add the last piece of construction and finalize the farm that is just minutes from the charming town of Bellville. Price: $1,950,000

Southern Oaks

195± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 364212 An impressive setting on 195± acres provides the site for this elegant home of approximately 7500-square-feet under roof. A gated entrance, curving through live oaks trees, and a softly landscaped lawn complements the dramatic hilltop view from the deep back porch and pool.

A lake surrounded by improved pastures, a wooded wildlife area, two large barns including an RV docking station and a three-bedroom, two-bath manager’s house make this estate a prime property. Price: $4,250,000

Quiet Meadow Cabin

175± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 938811 This peaceful tract of land features an exceptional diversity with rolling hills, open pastures and wooded areas throughout the 175 acres, offering a multitude of opportunities. Enjoy the simple life while staying in the well-maintained camp house located in the tree dotted pasture overlooking a large scenic pond. While currently offering a quiet retreat, this tract also has potential to become an impressive ranch, if so desired. Price: $1,662,500

Winchester Peak Ranch

249± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1047491

Near the small town of Winchester, just minutes from La Grange, boasts 249± acres of rugged Texas land. With a good mix of open areas for grazing livestock and heavy woods filled with native wildlife, this property is extremely versatile. Interior roads, trails, a lake, a pond, a seasonal creek, fantastic views, numerous building sites, road frontage on FM 153, electricity and a well combine to make this property a must see. Price: $1,471,224

Grand Oaks Meadow

132± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 870784 These 132 acres, near the charming town of Burton, offer a large hay meadow dotted with patches of wildflowers, a rock-lined creek, a grove of large live oaks surrounded by areas of woods near the center of the property and road frontage on all sides. Hidden within the trees, a restorable frame house is ready to be brought back to life. This beautiful tract is perfect for the horse lover and has a prominent riding facility nearby.

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www.KWFarmAndRanchGroup | jrdoak@kw.com | (361) 243-1040 Rick Doak / Agent | 1921 Lohmans Crossing, Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78734

Camp Verde Game Ranch

444Âą Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1041608 This beautiful high-fenced game ranch is situated between historic Camp Verde and Bandera, Texas. A prime location with good, paved, highway frontage. Ranch has a three-story brick home with three-bedrooms and three-baths and an observation room on the third floor. The home overlooks a series of lakes that run down through a valley. Good topography and roll with great hills. Ranch is completely high-fenced and cross-fenced. This ranch is well stocked with whitetail and axis deer. Good wells and good water. Call agent for additional information. Price: $4,695,000

Elam Falls Ranch

535Âą Acres | Bandera County This premier Texas hill country ranch has the best features that the hill country has to offer, including picturesque bluffs and cascading waterfalls with crystal clear waters are just a few of the unique features of this ranch. Mature live oak and spanish oaks cover the property. Elam Creek winds throughout the property.

A beautiful stretch of Elam Creek has been dammed off to create a small lake.

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David Faust | (512) 940-3300 | diamondfranch@hotmail.com | Rick Doak | (361) 243-1040 | jrdoak@kw.com Cheryl Fowlkes | (512) 749-8509 | cafowlkes@kw.com | Marshall Willis | (512) 656-2011 | jmarshallwillis@gmail.com

Pedernales Water Front

138.28± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1045596 This ranch has approximately 1,000 feet of frontage on the Pedernales River. Throughout the drought of 2011, this beautiful stretch of river held water all summer long and was navigated by canoe or kayak a mile in either direction. The river banks are accessible on a traversing road from the tops of the high bluff down to waters edge and beaches of the river. A deep grotto sits on the high bluffs of the ranch, overlooking the river, with a very impressive water fall during a rainy season. Wildlife exempt and many flat areas with views for a home site. Price: $1,659,000

3 Forks Working Horse Ranch 48.22± Acres | Lampasas County Property ID: 989512

3 Forks Ranch has it all: a single-story, 4,000-square-foot main house with pool/ spa, cabana bar, guest house, office, horse barn with turnouts for six, caretaker’s quarters, two lighted arenas for cutting and working horses, adjoining pens for 200+ cattle, storage barns, large-ranch neighbors, a water well and city water. The 48± acres come fully fenced with a gated entrance, separated grazing pastures and paddocks from the horse barn. Contact broker (David Faust (512) 940-3300 or Cheryl Fowlkes (512) 749-8509) for access instructions and directions. Price: $695,000

Jackson Creek Ranch, Cherokee, TX 80.75± Acres | San Saba County Property ID: 1040990

This 80+ acre ranch is what you’re looking for… live water, huge oaks and native pecans, two strong water wells, builders personal 2,100 square foot home, 40x60 foot barn with working pens, good fencing, improved grasses, lots of wildlife and county road privacy. David Faust (512) 940-300 and Bob Clifton (830) 613-5215. Price: $649,500

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www.ChasSMiddleton.com | sam@csmandson.com & charlie@csmandson.com | (806) 763-5331 Sam Middleton & Charlie Middleton | 1507 13th Street | Lubbock, TX 79401

Northeast New Mexico Ranch

Croton Creek Ranch

18,000 deeded acres plus over 12,000 acres of New Mexico state Lease. This ranch has been under the same family ownership for over 100 years. The terrain varies from open rolling grass prairies to several major canyon drainages. The canyon ridges and rims are scenic and offer great protection for wildlife. The property is watered by wells, creeks and natural ponds. Cattle handling facilities are some of the best to be found anywhere. Price: $450 per deeded acre or $8,100,000

7,210 acres in the Texas Rolling Plains ranging from rugged breaks to mesquite flats with miles of productive creek bottom land. Approximately 13 miles of live water in three creeks. Croton Creek flows through the ranch for approximately seven miles. Opportunity to buy a nice Texas ranch in the money. Seller will convey some minerals. Price: $650 per acre or $4,686,500

30,010± Acres | Mora County, New Mexico | Property ID: 1044562

Southeast Colorado Ranch

21,000± Acres | Baca County, Colorado | Property ID: 1054965 21,000 scenic acres ranging from gently rolling to broken canyons and mesas.

Juniper and piñon are common in the rougher areas of the ranch, and mature cottonwoods line the major canyon creek bottom drainages. Colorful sandstone rock boulders and fractured ledges add to the beauty of the rugged canyon country. The ranch is watered by wells, earthen ponds and natural springs.

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7,210± Acres | Stonewall County | Property ID: 901011

Trinchera Creek Ranch

21,955.5± Acres | Las Animas County, Colorado | Property ID: 1055000 21,955.5 deeded acres in Southeast Colorado ranging from scenic and productive creek bottom country to open rolling grassland and heavily timbered mesa sideslopes. Trinchera Creek flows through the property for approximately six miles. The ranch is watered by the creek, numerous earthen ponds and electric wells with extensive waterline network to drinking troughs. Current ownership dates back over 100 years. Modest improvements include a ranch house, barns, working pens and shipping pens. Elk, mule deer, antelope, turkey and some bear and lions. Price: $425 per acre or $9,331,087.50

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www.ChasSMiddleton.com | sam@csmandson.com & charlie@csmandson.com | (806) 763-5331 Sam Middleton & Charlie Middleton | 1507 13th Street | Lubbock, TX 79401

West Texas Ranch

10,493.4± Acres | Crockett and Pecos Counties | Property ID: 1053437 10,493.4 acres with additional free use and uncontrolled land. This property is located near McCamey, Texas. The terrain is extremely diverse, ranging from wide, nearly level flats to steep, elevated rocky mesa tops. There is scattered oil production on the ranch, and the property has been receiving approximately $30,000 a year in surface damage income for the past few years. If you are in the market for a low overhead operating ranch with good hunting, you should consider this ranch, at only $300 per acre. Price: $3,148,020

West Texas Ranch

Northeast New Mexico Ranch

5,581 acres near Rankin, Texas. The terrain is rolling and hilly with fertile bottomland draws. Nice operating ranch, with the added benefit of hunting.

Scattered oil production and no minerals are offered, but the ranch has received nearly $600,000 in surface damage income in the past five years. Price: $402.50 per acre or $2,246,352.50

1,676 acre highly improved cattle/hunting/hay ranch. One of the most diverse operations in New Mexico. The property is positioned in a scenic valley setting, surrounded by high mesas and mountains. Approximately half of the ranch is irrigated by wells and first priority water rights. All improvements are in immaculate condition. Exceptional live water features and outstanding hunting. Price: $3,000 per acre or $5,028,000

5,581± Acres | Upton County | Property ID: 1053445

1,676± Acres | Union County, New Mexico | Property ID: 1041851

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5 S ta r C o u n t ry P r o p e rt i e s , L L C www.5StarCountry.com | shelly@5starcountry.com | (979) 830-5040 Shelly Moschak/Broker | 2668 Hwy 36 S., #311 | Brenham, TX 77833

Brazos River Retreat

56.90± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 955949 This gorgeous 57± acre estate is conveniently located only 35 minutes from Katy, Texas in Southern Austin County. This unique property has large scattered 100 year old trees, dense woods, open pastures, and approximately 1/3 mile of Brazos River (beach) frontage. The main home is a quaint 1929 3/2 Texas Farmhouse (approximately 2,600 square feet) which has been modestly restored and features some wood floors, a carport and a brick fireplace. Other improvements include a 100’x60’ covered pavilion on concrete slab. The guest house is finished out with barn wood for a more masculine, rustic look, and an outdoor balcony. The property also features an outdoor fire-pit, some outbuildings for storage, two large water wells, fenced and cross-fenced and is perfectly suitable for cattle or horses. This is a “must see” property! Price: $725,000

Two Rivers Ranch

341.02± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 897980 Featuring extensive Colorado River frontage, this property is located near the historic town of Winchester between Giddings and LaGrange. It is nicely secluded at the end of Raymond Road, where a private .6-mile (fee simple) entry drive begins. The interior road winds through the property, which is fenced and cross-fenced. This entire rolling tract is a good mix of open pasture, pastures scattered with hardwoods, stands of trees, and woods. Numerous pecan trees are scattered throughout the property as well as lots of majestic live oaks. With extensive Colorado River frontage, the Oxbow and pond afford ample water sources for cattle. The avid hunter can find numerous areas for deer stands with ample game including deer, hogs and birds. Price: $2,353,065

Bluebell Ranches

Winchester Ranch

Enjoy country living just 10 minutes from Brenham near the historic Independence area of Washington County. New entry and gate off of paved FM 2621 opens onto the property featuring rolling pastures offering numerous building sites with great views of the surrounding countryside. Partially wooded areas offer a sanctury for wildlife and cover for livestock.

Good perimiter fencing is in place and ready for both horses and cattle. Price: $335,155

Great location, just north of LaGrange, with a nice mix of open pastures and heavily wooded areas.

The extremely rolling topography allows for great 4-wheeling and hiking trails thru the heavily wooded areas. The large pond offers a great water source for livestock or fishing and the metal barn provides ample storage for farm and recreational equipment.

The property also features frontage on FM 153 as well as frontage on Raymond Rd. Price: $580,068

39.43± Acres | Washington County Property ID: 484655

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107.42± Acres | Fayette County Property ID: 532915

Brazos Hill Farm

59.77± Acres | Washington County Property ID: 899307 Conveniently situated just minutes from downtown Chappell Hill and Washington on the Brazos, this perfectly rectangular shaped property affords at least two hilltop building sites. Meander up the terraced pastures and enjoy the splendor of the pond framed with stands of trees along the way to your future home sites. From the hilltop, enjoy the distant views of the rolling countryside. Hard top road frontage on FM 1155, perimeter fencing and electricity are included. Price: $519,955

L a G l o r i a L a n d C o m pa n y

www.LaGloriaLandCompany.com | phone: (713) 402-8827 | fax: (281) 232-4067 Matt Mann | 603 Woodlake Circle | Sugar Land, TX 77498

Running M Farm and Ranch

480± Acres | Wharton County | Property ID: 1031461

Chicolete Creek Ranch

2,040± Acres | Jackson County | Property ID: 219863 Located 10 miles from Edna and 1.5 hours from Houston, this ranch boasts 2.5 miles on both sides of clear flowing year-round Chicolete Creek and has several side creeks and hollows.

Offering a high fenced perimeter and deer breeder pens with South Texas whitetails, this property is a hunting paradise with turkey, ducks, dove, and hogs! The ranch has 200 acres of waterfowl lakes, three ponds, three water wells, electricity and is covered in monster live oaks and other hardwoods. Will Divide. Price: $7,140,000 or $3,500 per acre.

This irrigated farmland is suitable for a cattle or farming operation or a development property. It has outstanding irrigation water, including a 22-acre lake and a 1,300 GPM irrigation well. Both can supply water to the miles of underground 16” PVC water lines and the center pivot system. This property has paved frontage on three roads and three barns shaded by huge live oaks.

Lost River Ranch

477± Acres | Waller County | Property ID: 137942

Located between Hempstead and Chappell Hill, one hour from Houston and two hours from Austin, this ranch boasts over 2.25 miles of Brazos River frontage. There is a 30-acre oxbow lake, known as “the Lost River”, with incredible duck hunting. This is a good combination hunting and grazing ranch with 70± percent wooded. There are two ponds and three water wells with either electricity or solar powered pumps. Great hunting for deer, turkey, hogs, dove, ducks and geese. The property has one mile of Austin Branch Road frontage. Price:$4,875 per acre.

Peach Creek Ranch

210± Acres | Wharton County | Property ID: 1023852 This ranch has convenient access, located 65 miles from downtown Houston with great road frontage. Heavily wooded, this ranch is covered in mature post oak, mesquite, pecan, hackberry, sycamore, ash and cedar elm. Peach Creek, a seasonal creek, meanders through the property, offering a slight roll and diverse soil changes. A Hunter’s Ranch! Price: $3,200 per acre

Deer and Duck Ranch

600± Acres | Lavaca County | Property ID: 990650 Located 100 miles from Houston, this an awesome ranch for a deer and duck hunter! 2/3 of the ranch is wooded with mature live oak, post oak and native brush. There is over 50 acres of waterfowl hunting lakes that are fed by a 1,300 GPM irrigation well with a diesel engine pump and lots of potential for creating new lakes. It has great privacy as it is set back off of the county road and accessed by a privately owned entrance. Will Divide. Price: $2,850 per acre

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www.MarkhamRealty.com | contact@markhamrealty.com | (936) 295-5989 2715 11th Street | Huntsville, TX 77340

Bar Triangle E

114.80± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 992996 This amazing Texas ranch will exceed all of your expectations. The 6,303 square foot home was completed in 2009 and has four bedrooms, five-anda-half baths, game room, media room, exercise room, fabulous pool and superior quality craftsmanship in every aspect. The property is fenced and cross fenced, has gated entrance, concrete drives, pond, lake and beautiful views. There is a summer kitchen, outdoor fireplace, sweeping porches and so much more. Let us show you this exceptional property. Price: $2,500,000

Rocking W Ranch

83.02± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 1046054

A one-of-a-kind ranch in the rolling hills of northwestern Walker County. This property is well designed and constructed offering many features.

The land has been cleared and placed in highly productive pastures with the capability of producing quality grasses. The improvements consist of main home, utility building, recreational vehicle storage building, cabin, two large metal barns, pipe working corrals, paved and rock roads, quality fencing, cattle guards, pond and bulkhead creek. Price: $975,000

Wire Road Ranch

Copper Valley

Perkins Ranch

Fabulous custom home, built in 2005. Formal living and dining, all with pop-up ceilings and recessed lighting. Hand scraped wood flooring, inlaid with tile. Professional chef’s kitchen with gas cook top, granite counters, ornate cabinetry and huge island.

Crown molding, and custom built-ins throughout.

Outdoors, the property is partially wooded, with a slight roll. This is country living at its finest, so make your appointment to see this right away.

Price: $499,500

Fabulous custom lodge-style home on 11.03 acres.

Copper metal roof, open concept floor plan, with three bedrooms, two baths downstairs, and one bedroom, one bath upstairs. Gorgeous tile throughout, with cork flooring bedrooms. Custom cut stone work and crown molding, with knotty pine ceilings. Property improvements feature a 1,500 square foot metal barn on a slab, with 1,090 square foot apartment inside, one bedroom and one bath. This is a great find for peace and quiet in the country. Price: $425,000

A true country cottage situated on approximately 35 acres. Open concept floor plan, light and bright, with island kitchen. Fantastic views from indoors or from the wrap-around porch. Property is fenced/ cross fenced, with a pond. Excellent for horses and livestock. Outdoors there are a 30x36 RV barn with a 15x15 workshop and a 54x46 equipment barn. All these features make this the ideal country property. Make your appointment to see this right away. Price: $349,900

24.67± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 1025276

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11.03± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 1020322

35± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 1046068

F r o s t y M i l l e r R a n c h R e a lt y , I n c .

www.FrostyMiller.com | frosty@tstar.net | (325) 247-3997 | (325) 247-3657 1200 Ford Street | Llano, TX 78643

San Saba River Ranch

Pontotoc Ranch

The San Saba River Ranch is one of the few large ranches on the market able to boast a feature such as 9,054.9 feet of deep and wide river frontage, entertaining you with its great fishing just down from the head waters of Ft. McKavitt. The ranch has a rolling terrain timbered in big oaks, mesquite, and brush, providing an excellent habitat for wildlife and great hunting. There is a sturdy ranch house and small hunt cabin on the ranch and a well with a reservoir. If you’re looking for a ranch with running water that is priced well for the market, this is the one. Price: $9,019,081

This remote ranch is located between Mason and Cherokee, Texas, near the small community of Pontotoc, Texas. The ranch features high fencing, several wells, small hunting cabins on each end, scenic wet weather creek with several draws, rolling to hilly terrain, oak trees, cedar, mesquite and native brush for wildlife. This ranch has been game managed for years, producing excellent white-tail deer, as well as turkey, dove and hogs. This ranch is probably one of the best raw ranches with excellent hunting. Priced to sell. $2,800 per acre. Price: $10,962,000

3,164.59± Acres | Menard County | Property ID: 46524

3,915± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 417580

Llano Ranch Estate

505± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1046919 This well appointed ranch is located just minutes north of the Llano, Texas, town square and a little over an hour drive from Austin, Texas. The 505 acre ranch fronts Highway 16 and offers a spectacular four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home with infinity pool, jacuzzi, outdoor entertainment kitchen, two large metal barns, automatic gates and paved roads. The rolling terrain, on the ranch, looks like a park in the front with numerous post oaks and live oaks along with numerous hill tops that offer endless views across the Texas Hill Country. The rest of the ranch has been left native with native brush, large trees, scenic draws and granite outcroppings, providing a perfect habitat for wildlife. Of the ranch’s 505 acres, 345 are under high fencing and have been managed through the years, producing an excellent whitetail deer herd and breeder buck scoring in excess of 190 B&C. The remainder part of the ranch has conventional fencing. There are six water wells, of which four are equipped. The ranch also has three stock tanks. To make this turnkey ranch complete, all you need is a toothbrush. Price: $5,000,000

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www.WeSellRanchLand.com | (325) 347-8020 office (325) 347-2571 mobile Helen Dockal | P.O. Box 1050 | Mason, TX 76856 | 705 San Antonio | Hwy. 87 S

1,578-Acre Blue Mountain Ranch

1,578± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 861271 Fronting RR 1871 for approximately two miles this tremendous ranch is situated in the legendary Blue Mountain Range 20 miles southwest of Mason (Mason/Kimble Counties) with easy access to I10 and I35 corridors. Ranch is characterized by gently rolling red sandy loam soil and diverse elevation changes with jaw dropping views. Several nice home sites can be found along the higher elevations. Heavy cover of live oak, persimmon, mesquite and other brush provide natural habitat for wildlife and there is an excellent turf cover of native grasses. Water is supplied by two wells with submersible pumps, and a dirt tank. Ground water is abundant in this area. Having been in the same ranching family for generations, this is the first time on the market. If you are in the market for great hunting, awesome views, and excellent location, then give us a call to see this desirable property. Owner will consider dividing into two parcels. Price: $4,094,010

Capps Ranch

1,645± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 735099 Capps Ranch is a tremendous livestock and hunting property located in Southwest San Saba and Southeast McCulloch Counties.Capps Ranch offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Hinton Creek and Deer Creek converge on the southeast side, creating a haven for wildlife. Springs flow along both creeks, and have continued even in time of drought. Century old live oak, post oak, and native pecan trees as well as cedar, some mesquite, and other brush indigenous to the area harbor white tail deer, turkey, and feral hogs. Water along the creeks, and four wells assure a well watered property. An old historical rock home serves as a hunting cabin, however, there are numerous home sites along the creeks or up in the hills. If you are looking for a secluded, yet easily accessible ranch, Capps Ranch is just waiting to share its rich heritage with you! Price: $4,101,275 114

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Llano River Ranch

10± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 931635 Ten acres located between Mason and Llano with approximately 300 feet of Llano River frontage. This tract has some of the highest views in the area, and you can drive right down to the water. Large oak trees are scattered throughout, and most undesirable brush has been cleared. There is a ten gpm water well that is equipped with a submersible pump. Build your retirement home or weekend retreat and enjoy fishing, swimming and kayaking at its best! Price: $239,000

Comanche Creek Estate Home

5.33± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 1027122 One of Mason’s finest homes located on 5.326± acres in Comanche Creek Estates right by the golf course! This one of a kind three-bedroom, two-anda-half-bath custom built limestone/stucco home features a magnificent private master bedroom suite, open loft design living area, custom kitchen with built in stainless appliances, designer lighting, slate,stone, and oak flooring, hidden china closet, and many more features to numerous to list here. Over 3,700 square feet of living area! Views of three counties from the 3rd floor bonus room, yet privacy is ensured by a canopy of trees and other native plants. A charming 900-square-foot loft style guest house is also included with this impressive property. Price: $575,000

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www.TexasHome-LandRealty.com | samantha@texashome-landrealty.com | (325) 347-0100 Ken and Samantha Burton | P.O. Box 1636 | Mason, TX 76856

Mule Deer Mesa Ranch

2,254± Acres | Terrell County Property ID: 234370 OK, boys, get out your checkbooks!!! If you’re looking for a top-notch mule deer ranch in Texas, this is the one for you! This West Texas ranch was high-fenced in 2007 and stocked with some of the best mule deer genetics in Texas. This picture was taken on this ranch on September 16, 2010, on a helicopter survey. Improvements include electricity, two water wells, protein feeders and cattle pens. This ranch has level three MLD mule deer management plan in place. There is not another high-fenced mule deer ranch in Texas of this caliber at this price!! Price: $575 per acre, or $1,296,050

Albany Ranch

3,634± Acres | Shackelford County | Property ID: 922927 This ranch is located halfway between Albany and Abilene off Hwy 351. This is a quality wildlife and cattle ranch with rolling terrain and lots of water. This area is also known for successful and productive wind farms, so wind royalties are possible. This ranch is best known for its outstanding free-ranging whitetail deer genetics. It has produced 170+ B&C class deer, along with turkey, dove, quail and lots of waterfowl. This quality ranch is priced at $2,500 per acre, so if you’re serious about raising large free ranging whitetail deer, it’s time to pull the trigger!!! Price: $9,085,000 (Owners will consider dividing.)

Brady Mountain Ranch

1,416± Acres | McCulloch County Property ID: 914606 This is a beautiful hill country ranch located in the Brady Mountains, only about 12 miles northwest of Brady, “The Heart of Texas”. The property is loaded with deer, turkey, dove, quail, hogs and freeranging axis deer. It is completely fenced with a new solar water well and electricity nearby. This Brady Mountain ranch is priced right at $2,250 per acre!!

Smith Ranch

320± Acres | Menard County | Property ID: 1047357 320 acres centrally located between Mason, Menard, and Junction. This ranch is loaded with big oak trees and lots of good cover for wildlife. The property has deer, turkey and hogs running everywhere. There is a two-bedroom, two-bath house with an awesome rock patio. The house can be sold with all of the furniture.

This property is set up for the avid deer hunter with seven new 4x6-foot fiberglass blinds and 10 electric feeders. So, if you are looking for a turn-key hunting ranch, this could be the one for you!! Price: $944,000

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T e r r y Wo o t a n R e a l E s t at e

www.TerryWootanRealEstate.com | courtney@terrywootan.com | (325) 247-5711 Terry Wootan | 506 West Young | Llano, TX 78643

Hickory Creek Ranch

Seven Stars Ranch

Fort McKavett River Ranch

Rolling Hill Country with views, granite outcroppings, pecan bottoms and Hickory Creek. Price: $380,000

Gentle, rolling terrain. Very well-timbered with post oak, black jack oak and mesquite. Price: $790,000

Half mile of spring fed San Saba River frontage, and creek frontage. Price: $3,426,500

Mason Hunting Ranch

Sandy Creek Ranch

Castell Ranch

Gentle, rolling live oak and post oak covered hills.

Ridges with panoramic views. Price: $1,050,000

Beautiful ranch. Prime area of Llano county near Gillespie county and Enchanted Rock. Price: $4,900,000

Rolling live oak and post oak hills. Some improved pasture. Tree-lined creek bottoms. Price: $399,750

Llano Custom Home

Red Rock Creek Ranch

Oatman Creek

Texas Hill Country custom built home. Panoramic views of the Llano River Valley. Price: $785,000

Gently rolling with massive granite outcroppings.

Great views of Lake Buchanan. Price: $4,900,000

Beautiful Hill Country views. Four-bedroom, three-bath home with wrap-around porch. Price: $1,675,000

Deer Country

Magill Creek Ranch

Sycamore Falls Ranch

RECENTLY REDUCED! Small, Hill Country ranch with seasonal creek. Owner Financing! Price: $99,000

Rolling, live oak hills with large granite ridges and beautiful creek bottoms. Price: $3,931,250

Rolling to mountainous hill country land. Deep canyons, springs and trees. Price: $1,643,106

100± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 995200

300± Acres | Mason Co. | Prop. ID: 971878

26± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 930784

22.01± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 670139

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93± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 979924

1,000± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 260516

1,000± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 594550

925± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 976500

890± Acres | Menard Co. | Prop. ID: 1033710

50± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 219753

218± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 24125

206.68± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1042512

B e t t e r s w o rt h R e a lt y

www.BettersworthRanches.com | (512) 705-9090 office | (512) 577-9232 cell Scott Bettersworth | 100 S Laurelwood Dr. | Austin, TX 78733

The Suman Ranch

564± Acres | Travis County | Property ID: 981445 Only 45 minutes to Austin! Approximately one-and-a-half miles of Pedernales River frontage. Abundant water, three springs and five wells. Two large grottos, cliffs, pecan grove and three-and-a-half mile trail system. Level 3 MLDP resulting in two Texas Big Game Awards. White tail deer, turkey and quail. Three-bedroom, threebath main house; three-bedroom, two-bath guest house; custom barn-bunk house with stables. Boat ramp and boat house on the river. Close to airports, Lake Travis, Bee Caves and six golf courses. See www.TheSumanRanch.com for video.

Travis County Ranch

142± Acres | Travis County Property ID: 1007471 Fantastic, long, Hill Country vistas. Custom-built, hacienda style, owner’s residence, guest house and barn-guest house. Great deer and turkey hunting.

Level 3 MLDP. Two wells, access to the Pedernales River and river front park and boat ramp. A short drive to Austin and other great amenities. www.

TravisCountyRanch.com

Seguin Ranch

114.43± Acres Guadalupe County Property ID: 1054283 Get the best of both worlds.

Great hunting or development for commercial/residential use. This property has good, thick cover for wildlife, a wet weather creek and two ponds. Texas Big game award for 169 class deer in 2008. Abundant deer, turkey and hogs. 4,000± feet of IH 10 frontage. One mile from SH 130. Currently ag. exempt. Close to Seguin, Kingbury and Luling.

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H e r i ta g e T e x a s C o u n t ry P r o p e rt i e s www.E-CountryProperty.com | info@e-countryproperty.com

Nicholson Lake Road

40± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1049346 From the top of the hill relax on your covered porches and take in the morning’s sunrise or the evening sunset. This custom designed home has everything you need. Windows abound providing beautiful scenic views of the countryside. The living area is open and has a grand chandelier which is one of the many focal points of the room hanging from its 22-foot ceiling. The kitchen is equipped with beautiful countertops and appliances. One of the most special areas is the super sized butler’s pantry between the dining/kitchen and utility room. There are three bedrooms with private baths plus a powder room. The fourth bedroom and bath are totally separate. A picturesque red barn provides all the storage space you would need. A nice pond site is on the property and the treed areas provide a respite from a hot summer day and a quiet spot to contemplate the surroundings. Price: $1,485,000. Call Cathy Cole at (979) 251-0603.

Circle Star Ranch

81.43± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1051957 Located between Schulenburg and LaGrange with improved pastures, crossfencing, large pond, incredible rolling terrain with SUNSETS that will take your breath away. The home offers five bedrooms and three baths. New kitchen updates, appliances, cabinets. It also offers entertaining bar area, TV/card room, billiards room and two laundry areas. Master suite has two walk in closets, and an updated masterbath. The party sala is the place to hang out. Incredible pool and tennis court/basketball area all sit next to the sala. There is also a guest house with one bedroom and one bath to complete the amenities. Great place for gathering the family and friends. Would also make a wonderful corporate retreat.

Price: $1,695,000. Call Nadine Hufnall at (979) 224-5956.

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Old Highway 36

112.58± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1042992 This beautiful property boasts stunning views, majestic live oaks, eight ponds, pastures, open and wooded areas and a barn with implement shed. The twostory plantation-style home features covered balconies along front and back on both floors. Spacious master bedroom suite downstairs and dining room, island kitchen, family room with fireplace and hobby/sunroom. Abundant windows capture the panoramic views. Upstairs features suite with fireplace and kitchenette, study and bedroom with adjoining bath. The property is convenient to Bellville, Katy and Houston. Great B&B potential! Price: $1,375,000. Call Jo Ann Holba at (979) 885-8171.

High Cotton Ranch

75.50± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 933966 This beautiful Gentleman’s Ranch is your dream place! It is located in Fayette County in one of the most sought after locations. The views on this property are spectacular and the improvements are first class. The lodge has approximately 5,900 square feet of living and party space with another 2,100 square feet of porches, three bedrooms, three baths, with a bunk room and media room. The pool area overlooks the incredible property. There is also a restored farmouse with three bedrooms, three baths and a bunkroom. Truly a one-of-a-kind property! Price: $1,750,000. Call Nadine Hufnall at (979) 224-5956.

T he C ountry C onnection / D ave P erry -M iller & A ssociates

www.CountryConnection.com | brian@countryconnection.com | (972) 588-8300 Brian Smith | 6025 Luther Lane | Dallas, TX 75225

Scenic Horse Property Adjacent To LBJ National Grassland 196± Acres | Wise County Property ID: 18558

Awe-Inspiring Views On Lake Bob Sandlin 392± Acres | Franklin County Property ID: 979024

Stone lodge-style home with a commanding view of Lake Bob Sandlin and nearly 3,000 of shoreline near Mt. Vernon, Texas. Custom designed and completed in 2005, the home boasts of approximately 8,100 square feet and sits on 392 rolling, improved acres. Quality throughout, the gourmet kitchen features a Dacor eight-burner gas stove, double oven, granite island and countertops, two Bosch dishwashers, SubZero refrigerator/freezer and so much more. You feel on vacation 365 days a year with the view, the open plan with exposed wood beams and large see-through fireplace in the family and trophy rooms. Beautiful post oak and slate flooring. The trophy room has a fantastic bar and a 1,000 bottle wine storage. Relax on the screened-in porch or the saltwater pool-side gazebo, each with its own fireplace. Gorgeous master suite with a fireplace and safe room. Office, game room, media and exercise rooms. Eleven ponds and a 22 acre stocked lake. Two-bedroom, one-bath lake cabin, three-bedroom, two-bath manager’s home and a three-bedroom, two-bath caretaker’s home.

Equestrian, cattle-working and hay barns. Price: $8,295,000.00

Trophy Wildlife Ranch

1,300± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 917273 Located east of Ennis. Pure wilderness within one hour of Dallas along three miles of Trinity River hardwood forests. A sevenbedroom, six-bath, two-half-bath grand log hunting lodge, that sleeps 20, overlooks a ten acre stocked bass lake and miles of countryside.

Superior 200+ B&C class genetics throughout 500 high-fenced acres and native wildlife roaming the remainder. Excellent wetland and waterfowl features. 100x60 foot barn with office, game processing, walk-in cooler and kitchen, workshop area and 162x48 foot equipment shed. This unique ranch offers an unforgettable wildlife and outdoor experience. Price: $4,395,000

196 acres where you can ride for hours or days.

The show barn is 175x70 feet with 20 stalls.

Tack/feed and efficiency living quarters downstairs.

Upstairs living quarters with large office (16x80 feet). 280x180 foot outdoor arena, 72x70 foot hay/equipment barn with a 72x20 foot shop and a 72 foot round pen. Pipe and v-mesh fencing and two deep wells. Excellent coastal Bermuda, several fishing ponds and one large shared lake. Top-notch construction. Price: $1,470,000

Hunting-Recreation Ranch 495± Acres | Montague County Property ID: 1035837

Scenic, rough, rugged and full of big bodied deer somewhat describes this fantastic 495 acre wildlife haven located in northern Montague county (95 miles from 635 and I-35E in Dallas). From diverse topography and elevation change to thick cover and native grasses, you are going to have fun with this one! Miles of tree covered trails, two very nice three-bedroom, two-bath, double-wide homes, water well, storm shelter and a 36x24 foot metal barn with a concrete floor and 12 foot overhang to store your 4-wheelers. Price: $1,750,000

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Hill Country Real Estate L.L.C

H i l l C o u n t r y R e a l E s tat e L . L . C .

www.HillCountryRealEstateLLC.com | ward@hillcountryrealestatellc.com | (210) 215-7790 Ward Whitworth | 702 College Street | Junction, TX 76849

James River Springs Ranch

1,236± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1026572

Hill Country Diamond. The most diverse ranch available in the area.

James River springs erupt and flow over 3000’ through a beautiful tree lined stream bed. Balance of the ranch is timbered in live oak and red oaks and very little juniper. This ranch has springs, live water, timber, long range views, history, wildlife, four water wells (all with pumps) and excellent distribution of power. A modest home and barn make this incredible ranch ready to use. Call now !!!

Live Oak Ranch

394± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 1023439 Classic Hill Country Live Oak Ranch. Recent juniper removal and land renovation have resulted in an attractive hunting ranch. Ranch has two shared water wells, one with a windmill, and one with a submersible pump. Modest but comfortable cabin makes this ranch ready to use. Reasonably priced at $2,450 per acre

North Llano River Retreat 16.89± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 911751

Over 414 feet of beautiful North Llano river front. Beautiful views of surrounding hills, pecan bottom across the river, and plenty of wild game. Beautiful clear water that you can see the fish from all along the river bank. Motivated seller.

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Blue Mountain Ranch

1,578± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 974620 A Hill Country Ranch with a South Texas accent. This is an excellent wildlife and livestock ranch. Blacktop frontage. Ranch is characterized by hills outcropping from the blue mountains and a dry creek that bisects the ranch. Two water wells with power and submersible pumps. If your looking for a ranch to high fence with potential to grow big deer, you’ve found it.

L a n d A d v i s o r s O r g a n i z at i o n

www.landadvisors.com | cmclean@landadvisors.com | (512) 329-0370 Carlotta McLean | 901 S. Mopac | Barton Oaks Plaza II, Suite 525 | Austin, TX 78746

Rock Creek Conservation Ranch 1,558± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 123857

Magnificent oaks and elm trees are uncharacteristically large on this 1,55± acres, due to its location atop the acquifer and the unique geology of the property.

There is a conservation easement on the property for the protection of water quality. The terrain is gentle yet offers views, particularly to the north.

Two rock ranch houses, a barn and working pens are the only improvements. The ranch is bounded by over 7,000 acres of conservation land ensuring that this property will forever be a natural oasis less than 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Price: $11,000,000

Slaughter Ranch

453± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1001142 This fine ranch/investment property lies partly within the city limits of Dripping Springs, with about 3,500’ frontage on Creek Road. The ranch is surrounded on three sides by ranches and rural estates. The highlight of the ranch is over one mile of Onion Creek flowing through the center of the property, with a constantlevel deep water lake and three dams. Well located and suitable for recreation, investment or immediate development. Price: $7,939,925

Booth Ranch

483± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1009661 This ideally located recreational/hunting ranch features over a mile of Highway 71 frontage and is less than an hour drive from downtown Austin, making it ideal for future development. Five miles by car, the City of Horseshoe Bay offers endless recreational opportunities on Lake LBJ, in addition to the Horseshoe Bay Resort complete with a Marriot Hotel, marina and yacht club. Across the highway from the 6,000’ Horseshoe Bay Airport, this property is an easy flight from anywhere in Texas. The ranch benefits from being adjacent to over 900 acres of conservation preserve protecting the Hill Country views of Packsaddle Mountain to the west. Price: $4,350,258

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Graham Farm

Stephen Graham

www.StephenGraham.org | mail@stephengraham.org | (903) 962-4828 | (214) 912-7996 cell Stephen Graham | 1122 VZCR 1109 | Grand Saline, TX

Graham Farm

93± Acres | Van Zandt County | Property ID: 975755

This Prairie Foursquare home has 3,500 square feet of air conditioned space, and a large monitor barn. Both home and barn were completed in 2008. They are located on some of the most beautiful land in Eastern Texas, about an hour from Dallas down Interstate 20. The house has everything you would expect in a new luxury home, including rich quarter sawn oak, solid brass hardware, solid core custom made doors, double-hung low-e wooden windows, oak strip flooring up and down, masonry fireplace, huge gourmet kitchen with 48 commercial range, three-and-a-half baths, steam room, Jacuzzi tub, large home office with private staircase and bath, structured wiring, high-speed internet tower, central vacuum system, emergency auxiliary electrical generator, geothermal air conditioning, professionally landscaped, and much more.

The 93± acres of land is located on a very private county road with no outlet. The property includes both wooded areas, mainly oak trees, and five separately fenced pastures growing coastal Bermuda hay. The land has significant topography with a creek running the entire length of the property. Additionally, the land features four well stocked ponds.

Water on the property is supplied by a deep (480’) well. The water comes from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, the source of Ozarka bottled water. See additional information: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/publications/reports/groundwaterreports/gwreports/R345%20Aquifers%20of%20Texas/Majors/carrizo.pdf The barn is fully plumbed and wired; well lit with good ventilation. It has a 1,000 bale capacity loft and farm grade ceiling fans in the alley and all nine stalls including a double size stallion or fouling stall, tack and feed room, wash-rack, and vetting rack. The barn area includes a round-pen and many other horse amenities.

The 1,200 square foot shop is insulated and completely finished, with cabinets, hot water and sink, also equipped with farm grade ceiling fans. It is fully plumbed and wired, including three phase capacity. Attached to the shop is a 600 square foot porte-cochere. See our website for a complete slide show.

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J e s s e J a m e s R e a l E s tat e

www.JesseJamesRealEstate.com | jesse@jjretx.com | (325) 248-0818 / (512) 793-2851 Jesse James/Broker | LLANO: 500 West Young / BUCHANAN: 18036 E. State Hwy 29

Stone Canyon Ranch

400± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1053207

Located one-and-a-half miles east of Upper Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and a short distance south of Lake Buchanan. The front 200± acres of this ranch and its two-bedroom, two-bath rock home is off Burnet C.R. 116. The south 200± acre pasture parallels Park Road 4 next to Longhorn Caverns State Park. It is also adjacent to Texas’ own Faulkenstein Castle. Peter’s Creek traverses the northern portion of the ranch, providing crystal clear running water, swimming holes, springs and all types of timber and wildlife native to Central Texas. ‘Lost Box Canyon’, total serenity and peace, a place you don’t want to leave. Massive and expansive views are to be had from the higher southern portion of the ranch off Park Road 4. $6,500 per acre. Price: $2,600,000

Quietara Ranch “The Healing Place”

185± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1002631

MOTIVATED SELLER: Quietara Ranch, “The Healing Place”, 185± acres in Cherokee, Texas.

Active cattle ranch, excellent hunting, deer, turkey, dove, quail, hogs, natural underground springs with two free-flowing artesian wells, ponds, wet weather creek and draws. HUGE 700-year-old Oak tree, 18.8 feet around, believed to be the oldest in the county. Pecan bottom, ranch kept in natural state. Three-bedroom, two-bath home, bunkhouse, barns, turn-key sale, equipment, antiques, old buggies/wagons, two Kawasaki 4x4s, many extras.

Possible owner finance. Price REDUCED: $1,443,000

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Western Hill Country Realty

W e s t e r n H i l l C o u n t r y R e a lt y

www.WesternHillCountryRealty.com | info@westernhillcountryrealty.com | (830) 683-4435 Glynn Hendley/Broker | 106 E. Main Street | Rocksprings, TX 78880

Arrow Head Ranch

308± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1033812

30 percent of mineral rights are offered with 50 percent of executor rights. Area known for excellent whitetail hunting with a variety of exotics. Ten miles north of US 377 with easy access off county road. Perimeter fencing establishes three boundaries. Surrounded by large neighbors. Comfortable cabin has electricity and water. Three water wells. The property has been part of a working livestock ranch for over 50 years and has been wildlife managed for the past 30 years. Miles of mesquite bottom flats with abundant soil. Large seasonal creek beds. Price: $2,112,750

This ranch is a rare find! Located in north central Edwards county, the Arrow Head Ranch is just ten minutes from Rocksprings, with great access.

The rolling live oak terrain offers great views and contains areas of abundant topsoil for food plot opportunities. A 1,152-square-foot, threebedroom, two-bath mobile home and an additional two-bedroom, one-bath cabin are complete with water well, electricity and licensed septic. Numerous whitetail, turkey, hog, axis and blackbuck antelope roam the area. Not in subdivision — no restrictions.

Abundant Indian artifacts have been found on the ranch. Price: $675,000

H-5 Ranch

Vinegaroon Ranch

The A&A Ranch

Perfect family hunting and retirement place completely ready to enjoy! Located ten minutes east of Rocksprings, less than one mile off US 377.

1,300-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath Santa Fe style home with furnishings and appliances. The house has a 12x50 foot covered front porch with cedar beams and a 12x20 foot back porch. 8x20 foot storage container, 10x20 foot storage shed and RV hookup for guests. The terrain is gently rolling with heavy cover in live oaks and native vegetation. Great hilltop views. Perimeter is livestock fenced. Whitetail, turkey, hog and axis hunting. Price: $350,000

Property is located north of Loma Alta, just minutes from Devils River State Park, near Lake Amistad. Spectacular views overlooking vast valleys and scenic canyons. Internal road system. Three-bedroom, two-bath mobile home views Vinegaroon draw that sweeps through property. Several acres have been cleared providing choice food plot areas. Excellent area for wildlife including whitetail, axis, aoudad, sika, turkey and hogs. Vinegaroon Ranch offers a great opportunity for any hunter or outdoor enthusiast.

Price: $786,000

Set up and ready to enjoy! Top-of-the-line blinds, spin-cast feeders and protein feeders are in place.

Water for game is distributed throughout the ranch via watering troughs and earthen ponds. Numerous food plots. Plentiful game including whitetail, turkey, axis, hog, fallow, sika and blackbuck antelope. Threebedroom, two-bath, 1,200-square-foot mobile home. 30x40 foot metal barn/workshop contains a game cleaning station. Gently rolling terrain with several seasonal creek beds. The ranch is located in northern Edwards county, just 20 minutes north of Rocksprings. Price: $560,000

The 450 Ranch

1,565± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1035345

77.27± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 983760

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828± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1038206

259.26± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1044844

L ee , L ee & P uckitt A ssociates , I nc .

www.LLPRanchland.com | llp@wcc.net | (325) 655-6989 Martin, Tom, Lee P., Lee H., Rick, Kevin, Lane, Elaine | 1002 S. Koenigheim, Suite C | San Angelo, TX 76903

Z Bar

8,062± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 980007 Nestled deep in the Heart of Texas this 8,062±-acre ranch is truly a one-of-a-kind masterpiece unlike no other in the Lone Star State. Featuring gently rolling pastureland, high fenced with many miles of new and improved roads throughout, the Z Bar Ranch is what all the others aspire to be. A big buck hunter’s paradise 30 years in the making, the Z Bar has created and maintained an elite formula for producing 159 to 210 trophy-class South Texas genetic breeder bucks. In the spring of 2011, one section to the refuge was laid down releasing these now elite whitetails into the genetic breeding pool of the entire Z Bar. Other improvements include multiple living quarters, livestock watering systems, steel corrals and much more. Vegetation mix along all types of terrains. Some mineral rights will also be conveyed. The 7,500-square-foot headquarters is a masterpiece in itself. Designed by renowned architect Greg Wyatt, the house sits atop an elevated grass veranda and is constructed of cut stone. Every inch of the design as well as interiors pay the most attention to fine detail. Qualified buyers call us. Price: $25,500,000

La Fonda Ranch

RCR Ranch

New Listing!! Located in Kinney County, Texas, this 4,000 acre beauty is located just 11 miles west of Brackettville. Unbelievable spring water flowing across over four miles of gorgeous Pinto Creek. Huge pecans, oaks, and just the right amount of South Texas brush to make the La Fonda a premier hunting habitat.

Nice older headquarters. All new high fence with good whitetail deer. Ranch is reasonably priced. Call Lee Puckitt for details and showing. Price: $6,299,811

Located in northeast Scurry County, Texas near Snyder, Texas, this 8,320 acre ranch is good cow country with exceptional hunting including, whitetail and mule deer, quail, turkey and dove. Creek bottom to high hills. Beautiful large ranch home with barn and corrals. Over 20 ponds, some lakes with fish. Some minerals. $695.00 per acre. Call Tom Lee for details and showing. Price: $5,782,400

3,999.88± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1052313

8,320± Acres | Scurry County | Property ID: 1050907

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H i l l C o u n t r y L a k e s R e a lt y mharbers@austin.rr.com | (512) 673-8158 Michael Harbers | P.O. BOX 5559 | Lago Vista, TX 78645

450Âą-Acre Llano River Ranch 450Âą Acres | Mason County Property ID: 982727

Enjoy hunting wild game or walking in the river of this picturesque ranch located 15 minutes southwest of Mason, Texas. New owners can fish, swim, canoe, float, or just relax from their private 3,750 feet of Llano River frontage, which is the highlight of this exceptional live water property. Native game includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail, and hogs. This ranch is truly an outdoor/recreational paradise that is turnkey and ready to enjoy in style. Traditional Texas comfort is provided with a three-bedroom plus loft, three-and-a-half-bath, two-story native limestone home perched on a hilltop with breathtaking views of the Llano River valley. Other amenities include a large metal barn, workshop, and walk-in cooler. Price: $8,495 per acre.

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B a r t J o n e s R e a l E s tat e S a l e s

bartj@texashillcountrylands.com | (830) 928-4820 200 Fairway Dr. | Kerrville, TX 78028

Thomas/Wright Ranch

468± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1030410

Medina River Ranch—Bandera

Approximately 15 minutes to Kerrville, this could be a great ranch/home. The 468 acres is part of the original Faltin Ranch. The land is heavily wooded with several rocky canyons. Canyons could hold water in rainy times. The property is currently used for cattle grazing and is ag. exempt. Lots of white tail deer on the property. Good home sites with views. Price: $3,047,200

36.58± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 19109 Medina River Ranch is located on FM 1077 at 260 Teich Lane, two miles from downtown Bandera. The terrain consists of a high hilltop, with 10 mile views, and overlooking the city of Bandera. The upper part of the property is flat with numerous old oak trees. Heavy woods go down to the river where the property has 1,200 feet on the beautiful Medina River, across from Bandera City Park. This land could be a small subdivision or two to three houses with river access. Price $1,024,240

Stoneleigh Road-Center Point

100± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1047404 This 100 acre tract is a heavily wooded rolling Hill Country property. It has a good seasonal pond and is ag. exempt. There are great views and home sites.

The property is located about 45 minutes to San Antonio and is approximately four miles from I-10. A great price for the location. Price: $450,000

Big Hill - Center Point

64± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 130041 Views, Views, Views! A nice large four-bedroom, three-bath home at a 1,910 foot elevation with fantastic 10 mile views in all directions. Located four miles north of Center Point off of Stoneleigh Road. Easy access to I-10 and 45 minutes to San Antonio. This could be the prettiest new home site in Kerr County. The land is a wooded 64 acres and is ag exempt. Price: $576,000

South Fork Road-Comfort

25± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1047702 Pretty Hill Country tract. Come build your home. Only 15 minutes to Comfort and I-10. Easy trip from San Antonio. Rolling hills with good views and home sites. One half of cedar cleared to expose nice oak trees. Black-top road to property. Ag exempt. Price: $262,500

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Cornerstone Brokerage, LLC

www.CornerstoneBrokerage.com | Don Stanley • donaldgstanley@aol.com | Lorri Loggins • lorri@lorriloggins.com (903) 581-4141 | 2104 Grande Blvd. Suite#100 | Tyler, TX 75703

5151 LEMON ROAD

44.21± Acres | Upshur County | Property ID: 1016764

Executive Getaway! This antebellum/plantation construction, two-story structural steel and steel-framed residence includes four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, two-car garage, plus attached garage apartment consisting of one bedroom and one bath. There are 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and10-foot ceilings on the second floor. There is a 26-foot ceiling great room with a wood-burning fireplace, a 10- by 30-foot window wall on the first floor and an 8- by 30-foot window wall on the second floor with, all overlooking a 5±-acre, spring-fed lake. Additional rooms include, breakfast room, dining room, wet bar, ladies’ getaway, man cave, safe room, utility room, office, second living area/gameroom, climate controlled storage room and attic that is floored and ventilated. Super insulation is also featured, with five zoned A/Cs and heat pump. Finishes are wood flooring and carpet. All the bath and the foyer feature travertine flooring. The property has a deep water well, workshop/irrigation house, 30- by 40-foot maintenance building, tractor storage shed, 40- by 100-foot equipment storage shed, barbwire fencing with steel frames/ Priefert panels and a lakeside gazebo. You must see it. It’s unbelievable! Owner has thought of everything! Price: $1,950,000 128

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W e s t P o l e P a r t n e r s , LL C

www.westpolepartners.com | sonny@westpolepartners.com | (512) 762-2563 Sonny Allen | 12535 Hwy 71 West, Suite A | Bee Cave, TX 78738

Wrage Ranch

3,736¹ Acres | Glasscock County Property ID: 933532 Exquisite recreational retreat! Perfect for corporate entertainment or personal enjoyment. Excellent quail and deer hunting! Two main lodges, guest house, foreman’s quarters, and an apartment.

The main lodges and amenities are perfect for entertaining and enjoyment. This highly improved ranch offers abundant water throughout, great habitat, and minimal hunting pressure to make this ranch an optimal hunting opportunity. See it all at www.wrageranch.com. Price: $3,950,000

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G a r d n e r R e a l E s tat e

Jim@TexasHillCountryLands.com | (830) 285-2129 Jim Gardner | 200 Fairway Drive | Kerrville, TX 78028

Rio Norte on the Guadalupe River

5.26Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 177016 448Âą feet on the North Fork of the Guadalupe River. Three buildings: main lodge with great kitchen, laundry, a walk-in cooler/freezer and covered porch; guest house with elevated deck; and gate house with a screened-in deck. Fabulous pavilion with cooking facilities and an outdoor fireplace. Well-maintained river area lined with bald cypress. Dock area has electricity and water. Great rock deck for outside dining. Gated entrance. Property sells mostly furnished. Possible owner financing available. Extremely well-maintained property. Price: $1,595,000 130

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Le h m b e r g R e a lt y

www.LehmbergRealty.com | mark@lehmbergrealty.com | (325) 347-5360 Mark Lehmberg | 1406 Ft. McKavitt St. | Mason, TX 76856

Reflection Ranch

46.17± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1042165 Extraordinary Llano River living at Persimmon Point: Gated subdivision on the Llano with entry off of RR 1871. Towering bluffs provide a spectacular background setting to the clear flowing Llano River and four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom Hill Country home. Perfect for personal residence or vacation getaway. Limestone exterior, metal roof, vaulted ceilings, great room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen, safe room, silestone countertops, custom red oak cabinets, split bedroom floor plan, stylish windows that bring the outside environment inside. 900 feet of river frontage. Price: $895,000

Chance Ranch

887± Acres | Mason County Property ID: 1040957 Diverse hill country ranch located on an all weather county road nine miles from Mason. Rolling post oak, live oak, blackjack oak and mesquite with abundant and fascinating granite formations.

Climb your own “mini” enchanted rock and view the countryside. Spring fed creek. 10 gpm water well and concrete storage reservoir. Original farm house in fair condition. Great wildlife refuge. Family ranch and not a resale. Not many opportunities to purchase a ranch of this size in Mason County. Price: $2,950,000

Dutton Ranch

1,180± Acres | Concho County | Property ID: 1043856 Rolling terrain with mesquite and native brush timber. Located between Paint Rock and Eden. Good access with frontage on CR 4503, CR 4508 and CR 4606. Fenced and cross-fenced.

Millersview/Doole water meter. Two dependable ponds. Duck Creek. Rustic cabin with water and Concho Valley Electric.

Steel chute and corrals. Excellent hunting. Owner will convey all mineral leasing rights but reserves one-half of royalty owned and any reverting back in the future. No current leases or production.

Family ranch since the 1930s. Price: $1,357,000

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Jonas Helm | helmracing@hotmail.com | (903) 438-6818 www.HelmLandAndCattle.com

David Little Real Estate, Inc.

Dike Ranch

1,205± Acres | Hopkins County Property ID: 999990 Only 90 minutes east of Dallas is this outstanding, end-of-the-road, working cattle ranch. Located in Hopkins County, just 11 miles northeast of Sulphur Springs, sits this 1,205 acre ranch. The ranch has two three-acre lakes and numerous other ponds scattered throughout. With 95 percent of the acreage being open pastures, there is still an abundance of game and wildlife from the surrounding timber. A small foreman’s house, hay and livestock barn and steel working pens, with covered squeeze chute, are a few of the amenities this property has to offer. Price: $2,410,000

Will Woods Farm

84± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1006127

Located one hour east of Dallas, in Sulphur Springs with I-30 road frontage, is this outstanding horse farm. Quality soil, huge trees and a beautiful setting are only the beginning of the list of amenities for this property. The beautiful main home of 4,233 square feet under roof was built in 2007 and has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. A covered lighted arena, cutting pen and a rubber tread walker accompany this property.

One and two bedroom apartments, show barn with office, full bath, vet lab, tack room and wash rack with vet stocks are only a sampling of the many things this property has to offer. A must see! Price: $1,950,000

Delta County

Fite Farms

This 764 acre property, located in Delta County, Texas, is enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program. This property is bordered to the north by the North Sulphur River and has 110 acres of man-made ponds. Paired with its close proximity to central flyway for migratory birds and the fields of grain surrounding the property, this tract is a duck hunter’s dream. And if you enjoy deer and wild hogs, this is a great bonus. Open land was planted in hardwood timber in 2009 with an assessment and replant due in 2012. Come take a look at this wildlife sanctuary in the making. Price: $821,300

This property consists of 232± acres located 11 miles south of Sulphur Springs and only 5 miles from Lake Fork boat ramp. This farm is a true showplace. It is perfect for raising livestock or for just watching the abundant wildlife that this land draws. With Bermuda grass pastures, ponds and scattered trees, this place begs you to call it home.

There are two sets of metal working pens, a covered shed and a metal shop on the property. One of the greatest draws to the property, however, is the 2,970-squarefoot beautiful brick home with a metal roof. Priced to sell at $846,800.

764± Acres | Delta County | Property ID: 1022059

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232± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1021755

P at r i c k F o w l k e s

www.WestTexasRanchBroker.com | patrickfowlkes@yahoo.com | Office: (432) 358-4401 Cell: (432) 295-0076 Patrick Fowlkes | P.O. Box 658 | Marfa,TX 79843

Presidio West Texas Ranch

20,601¹ Acres | Presidio County Property ID: 258962 This is a rare opportunity to own one of the premier West Texas hunting ranches. The property hasn’t been hunted by the current owner in the past fourteen years. Mule deer and quail are in abundance on this high desert property. Elevations vary from 3,000 to 4,000 feet creating scenery that is absolutely breathtaking. Do not fail to take advantage of the opportunity to be the new owner of this large West Texas ranch. Priced to sell.

Minerals are negotiable. Price: $5,150,250

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A d k i n s & A s s o c i at e s

www.AdkinsandAssoc.com | info@adkinsandassoc.com | (512) 751-0533 Rebecca Adkins | 816 Sunfish Street | Lakeway, TX 78734

Nicholson Ranch

2,243± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 126231 2,243+ acres available of unspoiled and untouched acreage waiting for someone’s wildest imagination. This ranch is in an unprecedented location just outside of Dripping Springs. 35 minutes to Austin, 10 miles to Dripping Springs, and 50 minutes to San Antonio. This is the last large contiguous tract in northern Hays County and is adjoined by large hunting ranches and Hays County Conservation Easement. It is game-fenced on three sides. The topography is very diverse with soaring mountain tops, beautiful valleys, and steep ravines. It is heavily treed and boasts many native species. Future development or heirloom ranch. Seller financing is available to a qualified buyer. Will consider selling 1,100-acre parcels. Price: $11,900,000

Pedernales River Ranch

594± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 37268

PRICE REDUCED! This is a true showplace river ranch with about as good a location as you can get. Just three miles east of Johnson City off the old Park Road. This is one of those hard to find places that has some good sandy soil for horses and about 80-100 acres of coastal pasture. The views of the river valley are stunning, and the oaks are mature and plentiful. The ranch has been recently cleared of cedar except for about 100 acres which has been left as a buffer for hunting. 3,000± feet accessible river frontage that is still flowing despite the drought. The river is located above the park so it remains private.

Crossfenced into two primary pastures and steel pipe fencing around the ranch headquarters. Improvements include a very well done three-bedroom, two-bath main ranch house of about 2,750 square feet with quality finish out, Corian counters, wood floors, wood vaulted ceilings, den, sunroom, dining and living room, guest cabin, two barns, and recently constructed garage and workshop complete the headquarters. If you have clients looking for water, this is it. Price: $5,000,000

Bacon Ranch Sales

www.BaconRanchSales.com | baconranchsales@peoplepc.com | (512) 335-0071 Mike Bacon | P.O. Box 201330 | Austin, TX 78720

Cross Bar Ranch

343.19± Acres Burnet County Property ID: 1026910 The Cross Bar Ranch is an incredible 343 acres, just 45 minutes northwest of Austin.

Rolling topography with good elevation changes.

The ranch is high-fenced and is home to elk, oryx, axis, black buck antelope, white fallow, red stag, and white tail. Miller Creek meanders through the ranch and a multi-acre lake (owner says over 25 acres) is stocked with bass and crappie. The crown jewel of the ranch is the magnificent custom four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath log home with massive Douglas Fir logs, imported from British West Columbia. Amenities include a gourmet kitchen, granite counters, slate floors, seven CACH units, commercial metal roof, and game room. In addition to the main home there is a two bedroom, two bath guest house and an insulated barn/workshop. This outstanding executive ranch is worth a look and is ideal for a primary residence or a corporate/family retreat.

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Lampasas River Ranch

1,581± Acres Lampasas & Burnet Counties Property ID: 150324 & 149166 Beautiful high-fenced ranch within an hour northwest of Austin.

Rolling topography, with many spectacular vistas.

There is approximately one mile of Lampasas River frontage. Fish, swim, canoe, or hunt for Indian artifacts along the banks of the river. There are two nice homes on either end of the ranch. The stone home has four bedrooms and three baths, study, exercise room, and hot tub. The home sits atop a hill with a great view of the river. The other house is a log home built in 1984. It consists of four bedrooms and twoand-a-half baths. Water is supplied by six wells, and there is community water to the property. The ranch is only minutes from shopping and medical facilities, but has the feel of being very secluded. The ranch has lots of character and offers many options. The owners will divide the ranch in half.

D H L a n d C o m pa n y

www.DHLandCompany.com | dh_land_company@yahoo.com | (512) 752-3800 Terri Harris, Broker | 101 West Main Street | Lometa, TX 76853

Oak Haven Paradise

476± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 189119 Beautiful 476 acres with gorgeous hills, great cover of trees, oaks, elms, Spanish oaks, cedar, wonderful for deer, turkey and other wildlife! Absolutely beautiful breathtaking views offer wonderful homesites! Really good stand of coastal with scattered oaks make this a wonderful combination livestock (Have you seen the price of cows lately?) and hunting recreational ranch!! Complete with electric, well water, and LCRA water! You have got to see this one to believe its true beauty, and at only $2,950 per acre, it won’t last long! Price: $1,406,295

Big 10 Sold November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012

Drop Dead Gorgeous Views

100± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 984719 Drop Dead Gorgeous Views!! 100 acres with lots of cover for wildlife and absolutely gorgeous Hill Country views giving this place the perfect homesites!!

The stars at night are really big and bright here! This little ranch is in the country but only minutes to Lampasas shopping! It has a stock tank, electricity and ag. exempt on the property. Price: $325,000

MARKET REPORT

1

Chas. S. Middleton and Son 71,059± Acres | Oldham County Sold: November 1, 2011 List Price: $33,753,025 Sold Price: $33,753,025

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Chas. S. Middleton and Son 12,408±Acres | Armstrong Cnty | Sold: 11/8/11 List Price: $8,375,535 | Sold Price: $8,375,535

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711±Acres | Colorado County | Sold: 1/30/12 List Price: $5,494,716 | Sold Price: $5,494,716

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1309±Acres | Hansford County | Sold: 1/20/12 List Price: $3,927,000 | Sold Price: $3,927,000

Coldwell Banker Comm’l SW Partners

Bethel Nix Realty

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467±Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 1/6/12 List Price: $3,736,000 | Sold Price: $2,800,000

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1584±Acres | Lavaca County | Sold: 11/17/11 List Price: $4,268,700 | Sold Price: $4,118,400

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654±Acres | Grimes County | Sold: 11/10/11 List Price: $3,924,000 | Sold Price: $3,290,000

RE/MAX Llano

La Gloria Land Company

Max Brand Realty

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1897±Acres | Sherman County | Sold: 11/29/11 List Price: $5,500,000 | Sold Price: $4,700,000

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390±Acres | Fayette County | Sold: 1/12/12 List Price: $3,999,999 | Sold Price: $3,900,000

Dairyland Real Estate

Wheless Properties

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Property Connections Real Estate

1154±Acres | Wharton Cnty | Sold: 12/19/11 List Price: $2,887,500 | Sold Price: $2,885,000

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