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4 Aces Ranch

17,638 Acres in Uvalde & Kinney Counties 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 4 Aces Ranch is the ideal worldclass commercial hunting operation and/or corporate retreat.

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PUBLISHER LETTER On May 11, 2012, family and friends said goodbye to a good man, Chester Scott. It was an honor to attend his funeral and hear the love and respect poured out by his children and grandchildren. They said Chester didn’t have a mean bone in his body, always made you feel like the most important person in the room, and never said an unkind word about anyone. He believed in holding a door open for everyone, pulling the chair out for a lady, shaking a man’s hand like a man and keeping his word. He would usually end a visit with, “have a nice day”!

The funniest story I heard was how Chester and his wife met. She can’t quite recall whether it was Houston or Boerne, but she saw Chester riding on a hay trailer with his shirt off, and that was that. They started dating and were married in no time flat. At the reception following his funeral, I had the pleasure of hearing other stories from his old friends. Campbell Patton spoke of Chester’s enthusiasm for showing a particular area of South Texas. John Ed Stepan remarked on his professionalism. Kenneth W. O’Meara, Founder of Ranch Investments, went on and on about a hasty return from south of the boarder. Oh, how time flies.

It seems like just the other day, although it was twenty years ago, when I walked into the office of Ken O’Meara. Ken is one the most successful and respected professionals in the business. You see, I had this crazy idea of launching a high-end, color rural properties magazine and I needed some from one of the “big boys” in the industry to make it work. Ken welcomed me to his office and patiently listened to my grand plans and sales pitch. Looking back now, he probably saw a young pup wiggling his tail with annoying energy and curiosity. I think he bought into the new magazine idea just so I would go away for a while. On one of those first visits, I noticed a sticky note on his old roll-top desk. Ken was called out for a moment, so I eased out of the chair and leaned up close to read the following, “What happens when you don’t advertise? NOTHING!” I’ve used that line a thousand times over the years. Ken’s wife, Patti, said her favorite line of Ken’s was, “you can’t sell a secret”, which is what he would tell sellers who didn’t want to put up a For Sale sign.

Chester’s service was a good reminder of what is truly important in life: God, family and friends, courtesy, integrity, enthusiasm and cheerfulness.

God bless you all,

CHESTER EARL SCOTT Born 5/9/1927 | Passed Away 5/4/2012 Chester Earl Scott peacefully passed away on May 4, 2012 in Austin, Texas with his wife, children and grandchildren at his side. Born May 9, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Rita and Chester Scott, he is preceded in death by sister Rita Thurman, and is survived by sister Ida Worthington, wife Barbara O'Meara Scott, daughters Sue Ellen Ridings and Gay Lynn Wiginton, grandsons Sterling Ridings, Connor Wiginton and Phillip Wiginton, granddaughter Christina Wiginton and great-grandson Jack Ridings. Chester

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proudly served his country in the Pacific during the Second World War as a sailor in the United States Navy. Following the War, Chester owned the Chevrolet - Oldsmobile Dealership in Angleton, Texas where he was beloved by his employees for 23 years.

Later, Chester and his family moved to Austin, Texas where he sold ranch real estate with Ranch Investments for 22 years- a career that he considered his hobby. Chester lived a life full of love for the Lord, his family, the Texas Hill Country and Texas Longhorn Football. He will be forever in the hearts of his friends and family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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4 Aces Ranch

17,638± Acres | Uvalde & Kinney Counties | Property ID: 914168

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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.

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 whitetailed 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 open-air 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: $43,500,000

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

R e c o v er i n g f r o m Drought and Planning for the Next One

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eef cattle specialists at Texas A&M University have a

wildlife and livestock combinations is a mixture of grass and

favorite way of describing the state’s weather. They say

weeds interspersed with areas of trees and brush. Woody

that Texas weather is continual drought with intermittent

plants provide a place for wildlife to hide from predators.

floods. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

“A few people fertilize pastures after a drought, as soon as

(NOAA) supports this statement in their prediction of drought

green grass and weeds appear,” says Corriher. “They believe

persisting or intensifying in South and West Texas during the

that fertilized grass will crowd out the weeds. This is not

period of April 19 through July 31 of this year. They forecast

true. The grass receives very little fertilizer benefits because

improvement in moisture conditions for the remainder of

weeds absorb most of the nutrients. Correct procedures are

the state during this period. Plans should be made for the

to control weeds with herbicide and then fertilize the grass.

next drought once we recover from the dry weather in 2011.

“Before initiating a control program, it is important to identify the RECOVERY

weed species in your pasture and determine whether they are annuals or perennials. Annuals complete their life cycles in one

“Weeds are usually a big problem during drought as well as during

year whereas perennials require more than one year for life cycle

the ensuing forage re-establishment period after it is over,” says

completion. Treat annuals with herbicides when they are small

Dr. Vanessa Corriher, Agronomist Specialist with Texas AgriLife

and tender and prior to flowering. Proper timing of herbicide

Extension Service. “Weed seeds lay dormant for years in the top

applications on perennials depend upon the specific plant

few inches of soil. When the required moisture and temperature

species. Read herbicide labels to obtain directions for perennial

conditions occur, seeds germinate creating dense populations

weed control and other important information on product use.”

of weeds in bare areas caused by over-grazing, low fertility, dry weather and other soil disturbances. Controlling these weeds is

Pastures can be sprayed in strips so weeds are left for wildlife.

critical because they compete with grass for nutrients, space,

Most herbicides are effective in controlling weeds for only

moisture and sunlight. Some weeds contain chemical compounds

one year. Following herbicide application, reduced weed

that are poisonous to livestock. Examples are nitrate toxicity from

populations will re-establish as grass recovers from drought.

pigweed and gycoalkaloid poisoning from Carolina horsenettle.”

“The emphasis during and after a drought should be on grass recuperation,” states Steve Nelle, range conservationist who

Although many weed species are preferred food by whitetail

recently retired from the Natural Resource Conservation Service

deer and their seed are a primary food source for upland

(NRCS). “It may take several years of good rainfall combined

birds, grass is needed for erosion control and to provide cover

with carefully managed grazing for desirable vegetation to return.

for quail and young turkeys. The desired vegetative cover for

Annual grasses and weeds, on the other hand, will come quickly

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as soon as good rains return. Emergence of annual plants should

forage that can be used when drought occurs. However, in severe

not be interpreted as restoration of vegetation. It is only the first

droughts, you eventually will have to de-stock or buy feed.”

step of plant succession. Livestock re-stocking should be delayed until desirable perennial grasses make a good recovery.” Forage

Apply conservative stocking rates to deer as well as livestock.

production recovery within a reasonable amount of time following

An over-abundance of deer can devastate range or pasture as

a drought requires proper stocking rates, weed control, and rebuilding soil condition and nutrition.

quickly as cattle, sheep, or goats. Conduct an annual deer census and obtain help from Texas Parks and Wildlife to determine how many animals need to be removed. If your woody plants are pruned from the ground level to a maximum height of approximately six feet, you have a browse line and too many deer.

“Keep the stocking rate flexible,” continue Hart and Carpenter. “When developing a plan for stocking rates, the most important factor may be herd mix. Breeding herds should constitute no more than 50 to 70 percent of the total carrying capacity of the ranch during normal years. The rest of the herd should be yearlings or stocker animals.”

Stockers are calves or yearlings maintained on pasture or rangeland

PLANNING FOR THE NEXT ONE

to increase weight and maturity before being placed in a feedlot. A yearling is an animal between one and two years of age.

Many land managers were not prepared for the 2011 drought that may still be with us. Once full recovery is made from this drought,

“When drought occurs and forage is scarce, reduce livestock

preparations should be made through proper forage management

numbers by selling stocker animals or yearlings first,” said

for the next dry period or ranch survival may be in jeopardy.

Hart and Carpenter. “This action protects breeding herd

In managing forage, stocking rates and carrying capacity are

integrity. Although your short-term profits will be reduced,

very important. A stocking rate is the number of animals on the pasture. Carrying capacity is the number of animals that a pasture can support without over use of forage.

“Use conservative animal stocking rates,” suggest Drs. Charles Hart and Bruce Carpenter in Texas AgriLife Extension bulletin number E-64. “Stocking rate and grazing management decisions made before, during and after a drought can determine whether

the ranch is still yours. Forage has a higher potential for rapid recovery after the drought and you can restock more quickly.

“Manage grazing before, during and after drought. The best time to plan for drought is during non-drought years. A rotational grazing system can improve overall range and pasture health by giving plants rest from grazing. Plants will be more vigorous and their root systems better developed if you use a rotational grazing

plants survive. Plants that have been consistently grazed too close

system. When a drought occurs, damages are minimized because

before drought are less likely to survive a drought because of their

the plants are in better condition and have more root reserves.”

weakened state. Likewise, excessive grazing after a drought does not give plants the rest needed to recover from dry conditions.

A ranch is only as good as its vegetation. Proper planning for

Conservative stocking rates will provide adequate unused carryover

drought will help maintain profits through extended dry periods.

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Make MakeWay Wayfor forWater Water Tips for Building a Pond, Lake or Stock Tank

uring the drought of 2011, water was like liquid gold in some areas of rural Texas. Those who had ponds, lakes or stock tanks on their property recognized their good fortune. Those who didn’t wished they did. And some resolved to install a lake or pond before the next dry year.

Drought or not, a body of water can add significant beauty and functionality to rural property, which in turn may increase the property’s value and desirability.

According to Kenneth Hooper, senior vice president of Panhandle-Plains Land Bank in Plainview, Texas, adding a water structure may significantly increase the value of the land.

“Drilling a small well to provide water for cattle doesn’t normally increase the value of property in the Texas Panhandle, but taking an existing dry stream bed and dredging a pond often does,” says Hooper.

Panhandle-Plains Land Bank is one of 11 Farm Credit lending cooperatives in the state that offer financing for pond construction.

If you plan to build a pond or lake, do your research and proper planning first to ensure that it will meet your needs.

Following are several factors that are critical to the pond-building process.

Topography

Spencer Moore

The topography of the land is especially important and the first factor that must be considered. A certain amount of watershed — in Texas, typically 75 acres for every 1 acre of surface water — must be available.

“It’s easy to overbuild if you don’t understand the watershed,” says pond builder Ken Craig of Farm and Ranch Construction in Cranfills Gap, Texas. “However, the watershed doesn’t have to be on your property. It can include other people’s property, but it must be the right

size to successfully handle the surface runoff and allow the pond to maintain a proper water level.”

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Turkeys do not like heavy vegetation around the water’s edge either, because it can provide cover for predators.

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To attract deer to a water body, plant food plots nearby. For deer, turkeys, doves and livestock, the bank should have a gentle slope.

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A wetland habitat consisting of 50 percent vegetative cover and 50 percent open water will appeal to waterfowl and largemouth bass.

The size, slope and depth of a pond should vary depending on whether it is used as a water source for livestock or as a recreational lake or fishing pond.

“For example, if you wanted to build a fishing pond, you would want 70 percent of the shoreline to be relatively steep,” Craig says. “This discourages moss and aquatic growth in the top three feet of the pond, where your smaller fish could hide from the game fish you are trying to catch.”

Not only do ponds differ in purpose and design, there are different legalities involved with each one. An example is ponds that are designed for livestock use.

Lining the Pond There are essentially two types of pond liners — natural clay and synthetic. Rogers, who has worked with all types of liners, provides the following tips.

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Use clay if it’s available nearby, because the transportation will be relatively inexpensive.

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Clay should be compacted into a layer at least 12 inches thick for a pond up to 10 feet deep. Increase this thickness by 1 inch for each foot of water over 10 feet.

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Rogers has used four kinds of synthetic liners, each with pros and cons, but most often has used HDPE and PVC. His favorite, HDPE, is resistant to ultraviolet light and more durable against animal hooves than PVC, which must be covered where exposed to sunlight. However, HDPE must be welded using specialized equipment.

Both types should be put down wrinkly, not smooth, because adding cold water will draw them tight, compromising the anchoring system.

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Synthetic liners should be placed in a cutoff trench, ideally 2 feet deep, around the pond’s edge, with soil covering the liner and filling the trench.

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Be careful how deeply you dig. Some ponds that hold water efficiently begin to leak when you dig through their clay bottoms, trying to make them deeper.

Different creatures prefer different types of vegetation. Dr. Jim Rogers, a pond builder, waste management consultant and environmental science professor at West Texas A&M University, offers these observations:

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Be careful of slope. A lined pond with steep sides is a hazard to children and wildlife. A slope should have a minimum of 2 feet of horizontal run for each foot of vertical drop.

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Tall grasses protect ducks and geese, which prefer cover around and on the water. Cattails, sedges and other wetland vegetation provide waterfowl with refuge during foul weather. Cattails typically will not grow in water deeper than 5 feet.

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Be mindful of depth. In cold areas like the Texas Panhandle, the water needs to be at least 5 to 6 feet deep for thermal protection for fish. Shallow areas should be rooted with vegetation to benefit wildlife.

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Doves are drawn to ponds that do not have tall vegetation around their edges, such as ponds that livestock use. They also like a pond that’s surrounded by sand and gravel, so they can pick up gravel and water at the same time.

Article provided by Farm Credit Bank of Texas. Sarah Harris and Karl Wolfshohl contributed to this article. For more tips on improving rural property, visit www.findfarmcredit.com.

Geology The geology of the land also must be taken into account. The ideal soil type contains a good-quality clay material to keep the pond from leaking. However, ponds can be built on soil types that are prone to leaking if steps are taken to minimize seepage. Some options are to use soil-bentonite cutoff walls or a liner made of bentonite, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or PVC.

Water Depth After selecting the best location, determine the depth of the pond. Evaporation can cause significant water loss. During extremely hot weather, a pond can lose up to 1 inch of water a day from surface-water evaporation.

In some instances, depending on the watershed and geology involved, you can dig a pit from an existing water source, such as a creek or spring. Such a pond will maintain the same water level as the flowing creek or spring, and it is not at risk for leakage.

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LAND NEWS

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o bee, or not to bee: that is the question: That indeed is the question? Whether it is nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of the Texas Legislature or to take notice of another ag valuation. Nope we ain’t exactly quoting Shakespeare but our Texas Legislature added another agricultural use for the purposes of open-space appraisal.

To BEE

or not to

This provision permits the owner to raise or keep bees for two purposes: (1) pollination or (2) the production of human food or products that have commercial value.

The second of the two options states that the food or products must have commercial value, not commercial production.

While human food and products must be produced, the law does not require that they be sold commercially.

What was considered “ag use” prior to this change?

According to the Texas Tax Code Section 23.51(2), ‘‘Agricultural use’’ includes but is not limited to the following activities: cultivating the soil, producing crops for human food, animal feed, or planting seed or for the production of fibers; floriculture, viticulture, and horticulture; raising or keeping livestock; raising or keeping exotic animals for the production of human food or of fiber, leather, pelts, or other tangible products having a commercial value; planting cover crops or leaving land idle for the purpose of participating in a governmental program, provided the land is not used for residential purposes or a purpose inconsistent with agricultural use; and planting cover crops or leaving land idle in conjunction with normal crop or livestock rotation procedure. The term also includes the use of land to produce or harvest logs and posts for the use in constructing or repairing fences, pens, barns, or other agricultural improvements on adjacent qualified open-space land having the same owner and devoted to a different agricultural use. The term also includes the use of land for wildlife management.

The Texas Tax Code Section 23.51 (2) was amended to include in the definition of agricultural use “the use of land to raise or keep bees for pollination or for the production of human food or other tangible products having a commercial value, provided that the land used is not less than 5 or more than 20 acres.”

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BEE?

Commercial production of agricultural products, such as livestock or crops, is not required for land to qualify for open-space land appraisal under current law.

The other option requires that the land be used for raising or keeping bees for pollination.

Each county appraisal district should consult with agricultural extension office personnel and experts concerning the number of acres (between 5 and 20) and hives needed for this purpose.

Is this valuation good or bad?

Depends on how you look at it. On smaller tracts, for example, if the county extension agent advises the landowner to have three hives on 10 acres should the neighboring properties have concerns about these hives? I love a garden and bees are pollinators. So, if my neighbor has hives, all I’d ask is for him to tell me the location of the hives so my family will know exactly what areas to avoid as to not disturb the bees.

The other day I met a lady that was on a small tract of land about 20 acres. She moved a mobile home that was vacant for sometime. Inside that trailer was a hive of killer

bees. Needless to say, she, her son and her husband all ended up in the emergency room with numerous stings from these vicious insects. Her pet wasn’t so fortunate and died two days later due to the number of stings inflicted on it.

Overall, bees are a good thing. Did you know that there has been a marked decline in honeybee populations for the last 5-10 years? There has been so much of a decline that the agriculture industry (primarily crop producers) is concerned.

The decline may be because of introduced natural threats such as Africanized bees and varroa mites, an Asian bee parasite. These threats have had a negative impact on the Texas bee business. Not only do honeybees pollinate some $587 million worth of crops every year in Texas, they also play a key role in pollinating wild plants.

There are articles out on the web that state that pesticides are one of the contributing factors to the bee decline. One article I read states that the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and “Terminator Seeds” may be a cause for the decline.

Scooter Cheatham is the principal author of “The Useful Wild Genetically modified seeds are produced and distributed by some

Plants of Texas, the Southeastern and Southwestern United

very powerful biotech conglomerates. These conglomerates have

States, the Southern Plains, and Northern Mexico.” According

created seeds that reproduce only under certain conditions, often

to Mr. Cheatham, our diet is highly dependent on crops

linked to the use of their own brands of fertilizer and/or insecticide.

pollinated by domesticated bees; crops such as watermelons,

cantaloupes, almonds, apples and citrus. Many farmers hire

The genetic modification of the plant leads to the genetic

beekeepers to bring in hives to pollinate their crops. Beekeepers

modification of the flower pollen. When the flower pollen

are successfully domesticating the bumblebee. Bumblebees are

becomes genetically modified or sterile, the bees will potentially

better pollinators than honeybees because of their larger, fuzzier

go malnourished and die of illness due to the lack of nutrients

bodies. Did you know that Bumblebees are native to Texas?

and the interruption of the digestive capacity of what they feed on through the summer and over the winter hibernation process.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know until you know what you don’t know, then you know.”

Did you know that in Texas there are over 1,000 species of bees? Honeybees live in colonies that can number in the tens of thousands. Native bees are solitary and each nest is handled by a single female. There are some species that nest in the ground and live close to each other in loose aggregations. An example of a ground nesting bee is the Andrena Bee, also called the Mining Bee or the Sand Bee. This bee has no sting and is very beneficial.

So, what is the takeaway? If you have a smaller tract of land that is already ag qualified, then you may BEE able to get the land qualified for tax valuation purposes using bees. Hey, may BEE your little contribution to the declining bee population could help out – well it’ll sure help the folks around you, no doubt. BEE safe!

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

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The Oil

Your Land and & Gas Business

knowledge is the key to wisdom

In the last winter issue of Lands of Texas magazine, there was an excellent article written regarding surface owners’ rights and the protection of those rights when negotiating

an oil and gas lease. The authors gave informative ideas and prudent recommendations that a Lessor needs to consider prior to signing an oil and gas lease. I would like to back up a little and offer some comments and thoughts regarding property that you may consider buying and the mineral rights are not being conveyed with the surface. If you are one who strives to be an “informed buyer”, then my comments are for you.

You may think that no one would buy a piece of property, a ranch or a farm for a home site, a recreational retreat or an investment parcel for hunting , without considering the implications or impact of having oil and gas operations on that land. I can dispel that notion very quickly. For a multitude of reasons, it does indeed

afraid all I was able to do was to listen. I could not offer much comfort to her, but her experience can be a lesson for you and me.

Let me relate my thoughts at the time. The land she and her husband had purchased was in the vicinity of gas wells that had been producing around their property for over twenty years.

Their land was, in fact, in a pooled producing gas unit even though there was not a well on the surface tract she and her husband had procured. A pooled gas unit can often multiple tracts and encompass over

contain

seven hundred acres,

and as in this case, no well was on her surface tract. The land

happen. Yes, a buyer usually knows whether or not minerals are

(minerals), however, was still in the producing gas unit. This

being conveyed along with the surface, but many times they do not

piece of information is of public record and can be found in

consider the implications of having oil and gas operations on their

the county records and at the Railroad Commission of Texas

land whether they own minerals or not . Often they do not know

files. Had she spent a little time researching, she would have

to think about such things. Sometimes, they simply do not take

quickly and easily discovered that there was a good possibility

the time or make the effort to “educate” themselves with regard to

her land could be impacted by future drilling and development.

how their objectives with their future purchase will be impacted, should it be involved in energy exploration and development.

I know of another beautiful piece of land located right smack-

Let me give you a couple of examples of “un-informed” buyers

dab (Texas lingo) in the middle of the most prolific oil field of a

and I’ll then offer some food for thought prior to your purchase.

certain county where the purchaser of this tract was conveyed no

Several years ago a lady approached me on a well location near

minerals. The purchaser, a highly respected and very successful

her home and started expressing her disappointment that she

businessman, was not very knowledgeable about the oil business.

had wells all over her property and she had no mineral interest.

He had moved to Texas from out of state, purchased the property

She went on to say that she and her husband had retired and

to live on and built a spectacular home high on the hill. Lest I

moved from the big city to their rural country estate they had

forget, let me mention that at the time of purchase, he was told

purchased several years ago. They had built a new home and

by the seller, that “Yes, there is oil production in the area but they

invested heavily in beautifying their land, and now they had

have quit developing the old field and there would be no more

trucks and roads and equipment all over the place. She said

new wells drilled”. Several years later, the man and his wife sit

they had thought they were retiring in quiet solitude. Instead,

beside their magnificent swimming pool and watch two beautiful

they were now being “bothered” by the goings on of the oil

pump jacks produce 24 hrs a day within 200 feet of their

and gas business. They, of course, owned no mineral rights. I’m

back door from which they own absolutely NOTHING. (From an

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artistic point of view, please note that pump jacks are more

prone to development and the mineral owner is also the surface

appealing to the eye when they are accompanied by nice, fat,

owner, he may be inclined to sell a portion of his minerals, should

monthly royalty checks). Whether or not the seller purposely gave the buyer wrong information or not, is another issue. If you are thinking about buying a piece of land in the middle of an old,

he think the sale might not go through if he didn’t. If the mineral estate has been severed from the surface estate in the past, and the surface owner who is selling, simply has no minerals to convey, then after you have educated yourself and gathered all the facts

long time producing oil field, I am not one to say that there will

as best you can, you have a business decision to make and a few

never be any more development in the area that will affect your

questions to ask yourself. Do I find out who the mineral owners

property. Again, as in the first case, with a little education, a little

are and pursue the purchase of all or part of the mineral estate?

research and a little knowledge, one could have easily dispelled the notion that “there will be no more new wells drilled”. The possibility clearly existed at the time he purchased the land.

Does it matter to me if exploration activities are on my surface?

How will these activities affect my objectives with this property?

I am not advocating declining to purchase a piece of property if no minerals are conveyed. What I am advocating is to do the

If you are considering purchasing one of these spectacular parcels

best you can in being an informed buyer, as it relates to the

of land in this magazine, I will assume you know whether are not

energy business, if things of this nature are of importance to

minerals are being conveyed. If minerals are being delivered, are

you. Would the man who built the beautiful house on the hill

they under lease at the time of your purchase? If they are, read the

have purchased the property if he had foreseen drilling activity

oil and gas lease! Know what it says. Do you understand what it

on his land? Most likely, yes. He might have vigorously pursued

says? At least make your purchase decision based on knowledge

the purchase of a portion of the minerals, however, if he had

of the facts of what the lease says so you can minimize surprises

had some unbiased opinion on the nature of the oil business in

in the future. If you are not being conveyed the minerals, do a

his area. Would the lady who wanted to retire in quiet solitude

little research on what is going on around you now and what

have purchased her country estate home site? Most likely, no.

has transpired in the past and make your purchase decision based on the knowledge of these facts. If the land is located in a area prone to development, you may want to think about attempting to purchase the minerals or a portion of the minerals from the owner to give you a little control should the oil and gas business come knocking. If the land is in country where there has never been a sniff of hydrocarbons produced since the beginning of time, you may want to think about attempting to purchase a portion of the minerals from the owner to give you a little control should the oil and gas business come knocking.

The past is not always the key to the future in this business.

Geologic maps are replete with areas of dry holes and past drilling failures as well as areas that, until recently, never had any oil and gas drilling and are now inundated with drilling rigs

Here is the thing. No one can with absolute certainty predict when and where oil and gas activity will or will not occur. Just a few short years ago, few folks in the energy business would have thought it economical or even possible to produce oil and gas from shale. Who among the readers of these pages has not now heard of the Barnett Shale or of a dozen other “new” shale plays going on around the country? Therefore, you gather the best data you can to make the most informed decision at the time on what is best for you and the objectives of the land you are considering purchasing. There are energy professionals who can assist you with a little “oil & gas due diligence” to help you assess the status of your land and how it may relate to the current activities of the oil and gas business in your area.

and production tanks. Therefore, if the land is in an area of little or no production, maybe the owner would like a little additional revenue by conveying some portion of the minerals he owns. In my opinion, minerals are of little economic value if they are not producing. If your land is in an area that is active or appears to be

A.W. “Tony” Fears Fears Energy Associates, Inc. tonyfears123@yahoo.com 903.330.1187

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LAND NEWS Established in 1994, the Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB) has grown to a current average membership of about 200 real estate professionals, primarily brokers & agents, but also including affiliate members such as appraisers, lenders, contractors, title companies and exchange facilitators, most located in the Central Texas area. TALB members promote and maintain high standards of professional conduct and ethics, and actively support organizations dedicated to nurturing of outdoor recreation, wildlife, agriculture, conservation and private property rights.

Membership

in

the

TALB

offers

the

following

benefits:

1) CREDIBILITY - Now 18 years old, the TALB is increasingly recognized as the leading statewide organization of rural real estate professionals, and is currently undertaking (2012) a possible expansion into the Houston area. When working with a TALB member, you are assured of the highest standard of ethics.

2) PLATFORM - The TALB offers a premier marketing platform for your company and listings, including an ever-better websit`e, monthly gatherings of 6075 brokers at which you can direct market to at that time, and special opportunities with industry-leading publications.

3) EDUCATION - Timely, relevant speakers are invited to each monthly

T e x a s W i l d l i f e A s s o c i at i o n positive impacts Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) is making a real difference through positive impacts from our three main program areas: Conservation Legacy (youth and adult education), Hunting Heritage (Texas Youth Hunting Program and Texas Big Game Awards), and Issues and Advocacy. Because of these impacts, we are celebrating an alltime record in membership, and the organization continues to grow.

TWA is about serving Texas wildlife and its habitat, while protecting property rights, hunting heritage, and the conservation efforts of those who value and steward wildlife resources. It is governed by a Board of Directors, 26

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Texas Alliance of L a n d B r o k er s benefits of membership luncheon, including senior staff of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University and political/legal observers from TAR/NAR. MCE creditworthy courses are on the drawing board.

4) INFORMATION - All members are listed on the website roster with complete contact information, and photos/ biographies will be added soon, and all members have unlimited use of / access to the TALB website and its search program.

VISION To maintain a statewide membership of land brokers/agents and affiliates with the highest ethical and professional standards, who work together to best serve the needs of their rural land buying or selling clients.

For more information and membership application, please go to: www.TexasLandBrokers.org Questions: talb@gvtc.com PO Box 1371, Boerne, TX 78006

David Culver, President dec@landtx.com 210.422.4676 four statewide Officers, and an Executive Committee. The organization’s headquarters office, located in San Antonio, houses a professional staff supported by a statewide network of passionate volunteers.

Our organization was formed in 1985 by a group of ranchers, wildlife managers and hunters. TWA focuses its mission on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the land. It concentrates on issues relating to private property, hunting and hunter rights, and the conservation of our natural resources.

The future well-being of wildlife, game, non-game and rare species depends upon private landowners’ commitment to habitat conservation.

Glen Webb, President www.Texas-Wildlife.org 800.839.9435

A m er i c a n S o c i e t y

and

We presented the Rural Land Value

F a r m M a n a g er s R u r a l A ppr a i s er s

of

texas land market

Trends publication for 2011 at the 22nd Annual Outlook for Texas Land

Land Conference.

Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Markets on April 19th. For the past several years, national real estate

If you have any questions or would like more information

markets have declined; however, Texas

on our Rural Land Value Trends publication or real estate

continues to counter the trend.

developments in one of our land markets, feel free to contact

Our

panel summarized the Value Trends publication by our land markets,

us.

We will be happy to address your real estate needs.

land classes, general price ranges for agricultural land and lease data.

The general consensus from the panel is that the agricultural land

The ASFMRA was founded in 1929 and has 35 local chapters within

market in Texas is stable to slightly increasing for most property types.

seven regional districts throughout the U.S. The society provides an accreditation program for farm managers, appraisers and consultants,

This publication would not be possible without the assistance of

giving them a strong competitive advantage over their competition in

the Real Estate Center and the many sponsors that host the annual

terms of knowledge, networking, and recognition as ethical qualified

Land Conference.

professionals. Membership boasts leading managers, appraisers, review

The Real Estate Center allows us to give this We cover the different

appraisers, and consultants as well as agricultural academic communities.

land markets across the state to approximately 400 attendees

For more information offered by ASFMRA, please visit www.asfrma.org

presentation at the conference each year.

and demonstrate to the user of appraisal services and to the public that the members of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) are rural property experts.

Thank you to the many volunteers that provide the information for

Mark A. McAnally, ARA Texas Chapter President

our publication as well as the panel that discuss the trends at the

TXASFMRA@gmail.com

E x o t i c W i l d l i f e A s s o c i at i o n new game preserve The Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) is building a new game preserve

EWA’s coordinator for TGR reports

in the country of Senegal which is in Northwest Africa. New game

that initial revenues from users of this

fences have been erected in preparation for the shipment of Scimitar

new system have been very positive.

Horned Oryx from Texas game ranchers back to their home country, where there is less than 20 of these animals left in existence.

Other services provided by EWA to its members include assistance in obtaining

EWA published a new electronic newsletter this past month that

wildlife land appraisals and agriculture land

along with its quarterly “Exotic Wildlife,” the annual “Fair Safari” and

appraisals, available to landowners raising exotic livestock. The association

regular email alerts, keeps members up to date on changing regulations affecting the industry as well as current events and meetings.

also provides an avenue for members to obtain captive breeder permits for

endangered

animal

species.

Trophy Game Records of the World (TGR) record book was put on-

Charly Seale Executive Director

line during the past month giving it a whole new dimension and

www.ExoticWildlifeAssociation.com

takes this popular scoring system to the next level. Jill Willingham,

830.367.7761

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T e x a s & S o u t h we s t C a t t l e R a i s er s A s s o c i at i o n

LAND NEWS

estate tax

The Estate Tax, also known as the Death Tax, is one of the leading causes of

multi-generation

family

ranch

fracture. Families work hard to leave

Families will be forced to deal with a one million dollar per person exemption and a 55 percent tax rate if Congress

an inheritance for their descendents.

fails to repeal the estate tax altogether or at the very least,

The federal government should not

make the current provisions permanent by January 1, 2013.

tax the next generation for inheriting what is rightfully theirs. Death should not be a taxable event.

Time is of the essence. TSCRA is actively working in Washington, D.C. to

This is why Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

ensure that generations of ranching families can continue to honor and

(TSCRA) supports a full and permanent repeal of the estate tax.

protect their way of life. Come join us.

In December 2010, Congress passed a new exemption of five million dollars per person and ten million per couple. Any

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

amount over that exemption level will be taxed at a rate of 35 percent. While this is still wrong, it beats a grim alternative.

T e x a s D eer A s s o c i a t i o n a unified voice for deer enthusiasts The Texas Deer Association (TDA) is the unified voice of all deer

employs a full time lobbyist, Lisa Barton

enthusiasts, wildlife managers, hunters, landowners, deer breeders

who has over 25 years’ experience in

and conservationists who desire to share and improve opportunity and

the legislative and regulatory arena.

methods for management, enhancement or harvest of whitetail and mule deer. TDA serves its membership through education, promotion

Some of the many charities supported

of networking, legislative and regulatory affairs, youth scholarships

throughout

and support of nonprofit charitable conservation oriented causes.

regional TDA banquets include the

the

year

by

annual

Nueces County Junior Livestock Show, Through its government affairs arm and PAC, the Texas Deer

San Antonio Livestock Show Scholarship Fund, Combat Marines

Association seeks common sense legislation and regulatory oversight

Outdoors, Hunters Education Course for Kids and Jasper Gun and

of hunting, management and breeding of deer within the state. TDA

Bow 4-H Club. These banquets in more than 15 Texas cities or regions provide opportunities for networking and social outreach.

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The TDA Headquartes, located in San Antonio, has a full time staff led by Executive Director, Karl Kinsel and Director of Operations, Marta Ramos Dennis. TDA’s Board is elected from

eight

Texas

regions

and

meets

at

least

quarterly.

T e x a s S h eep & G o a t R a i s er s A s s o c i a t i o n officers and their activities Officers of Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers’

hold meetings in the spring and state officers have already attended

Association (TSGRA) are Benny Cox

several of the gatherings. The three officers will travel to Washington

of San Angelo, president; Gil Engdahl

D.C. on April 30 to May 3, for the Spring Legislative Trip. Members and

of San Angelo, first vice-president and

staff of the Texas delegation in both the House and Senate will be visited.

Chris Jamison of Coleman, second vice

president. We are involved in association

The Association is supported by voluntary membership dues. Members

business on a daily basis, charged with the

consist of sheep and goat ranchers, agriculture related businesses and

responsibility of carrying out TSGRA`s ongoing task of fighting for grass

many individuals, who are not in the business but understand the

roots logic in our local areas as well as in Austin and Washington D.C.

importance of a grass roots approach to protecting private property rights

and the rural way of life. The work done by so many TSGRA members

In January both Cox and Engdahl represented Texas at the American

in the past 96 plus years has produced many positive results. We stand

Sheep Industry Association’s annual convention in Scottsdale, Arizona.

united against those who are against animal agriculture and threaten your

Cox attended as a voting delegate and Engdahl was appointed

private property rights as landowners.

to the board of the newly formed American Goat Federation.

Our semi-annual state meeting was conducted in San Angelo on February 10-11 at Ft. Concho National Historic Site. The 11 districts of TSGRA

Benny Cox, President www.TSGRA.com 325.655.7388

I n d epe n d e n t C a t t l e m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n

of

Texas

drought leaves decision opportunities Hopefully the drought is over and ranchers that survived are under-

adjustments during the next

stocked with little or no hay and feed. Pastures are filled with

few months, that will benefit

weeds and many improved pastures need renovation or replanting.

them for years to come.

Cattle prices are at historic highs, cow numbers are low and

The best advice I can give is “ask the experts.” Seek advice from

export demand is solid. These conditions give Texas cattlemen a

extension specialists and attend educational programs – Don’t

unique opportunity to make a variety of management decisions.

necessarily let the guys at the coffee shop help make your decisions. The annual Independent Cattlemen Association Convention in June and the

What better time than now to design new plans for the future. There are many decisions to be made –selecting a bull from the many different breeds, deciding whether to retain heifers, determining when to rebuild

Beef Cattle Short Course on the Texas A&M campus in August provide ample opportunities to gather the latest information. Ultimately the decisions are yours – choose wisely.

the herd, or sorting through new varieties of grass before replanting pastures. Review stocking rates and determine if they need adjustment.

Evaluate the herd health program and determine if it is working.

Hopefully ranchers will make decisions and management program

Bill Hyman, Executive Director www.ICATexas.com 512.620.0162

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A re n ’ t W e G l a d W e ’ re in Texas

MARKET REPORT

A

pproximately

180

people

attended

the

2012 real estate conference

22nd

Annual Outlook for Texas Land Markets conference

trillion dollars. Young people will spend 40 percent of their

held at the Omni Hotel Colonnade in San Antonio

income paying off these loans. They won’t be buying new

on April 19 and 20. A slate of well-versed, entertaining

cars or homes or raising children because of this debt.

speakers provided realtors and other related business people

Confidence in congress and government is at an all-time

with a variety of legal, economic, social and natural resource

low.

facts influencing current and future land market dynamics.

people actually go to work and get off welfare. It is felt that

Speakers captured and held the audience’s attention by describing

the United States will be in the same economic position

the present economy with phrases, such as “a material girl

as Greece; we just don’t know when it will happen.

mentality,” “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” “living in a Botox

Ben Bernanke should be ill from all the bad karma pointed in

economy” and “Europe on life support.” There was some Texas

his direction. Most people feel he has done nothing to stabilize

brag delivered with the question, “Aren’t we glad we’re in Texas

our economy; he just continues to print money. The Federal

rather than in states that don’t enjoy the positive economy we do.”

Reserve is buying mortgages and United States Treasury

There is a rumor that when unemployment ends,

Certificates and the Federal Housing Authority is insolvent.

REVEALED THOUGHTS ON THE ECONOMY We have regulatory issues, U.S. government overbearing

Retirees are going back to work and retirement for the majority of

problems

the U.S. population has a questionable future because of eroding

keeping our borders safe, and the fracking controversy to

retiree income and savings. Interest income of $1.5 trillion per

manage. We will succeed in overcoming these obstacles

year is gone from American households. Low interest income is

because Texans are never better than when we are challenged.

crushing dreams of retirees and those people hoping to retire.

Consumer spending for cars and homes are two of the most reliable

People are praying that interest rates will improve, but there is little

standards for predicting health of the United States economy.

assuredness that it will. In the meantime, investors are warned

When sales of these two items are high, the public’s confidence

to stay away from businesses that rely on retiree customers.

inconsistencies,

endangered

in the economy returns.

species

threats,

Current home sales are somewhat

flat and sluggish compared to the increasing car sales in Texas.

The 2012 attitude for commercial real estate is “extend and

Consumer debt is increasing daily while unemployment

pretend”.

is dropping. It would help if everyone would take some

and other growth related decisions. Current job growth is

responsibility

debt.

slow but positive partly due to rebounding of manufacturing.

Current unpaid balances on education loans total over one

Growth of manufacturing is sparked by low natural gas prices.

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in

ridding

themselves

of

personal

United States businesses are postponing hiring

High gasoline prices will punish retailers and threats

7.5 billion dollars into landowner pockets. Major infrastructure

of a national budget crisis will alarm the public. The

projects such as pipelines and gas plants are being built at

uncertainly

growth.

an approximate cost of one billion dollars each. Royalties to

Banks in Texas are sound and have plenty of capacity for

landowners are estimated to be 1.6 billon dollars per year.

real estate loans. Only 11 of 200 plus banks in Texas

In the rural land market, the sought-after product in the

are over their real estate loan limit. Credit is hard to

Panhandle and South Plains regions is irrigated cropland.

obtain because of federal government regulation. There

Marginal land is being converted to irrigation where water

are threats of even more rules governing bank behavior.

is available. Demand for recreation land was flat across the

China persists in losing economic steam, Europe reflects

state. In the Far West, Big Bend and Tran-Pecos areas,

a vision of being on life support and Japan is broke. Due to

“ranchettes” are being created causing some market pressure.

congress’ inaction (too much talk, not enough activity) the future

Central Texas rangeland prices remained stable during

does not look bright. We are a fickle nation in that we like

the past year and sales activity continued to drag.

to espouse on how we can fix the economy or other national

Due to the economy there was a large turnover in

issues, but do little to confirm these views. Texas perpetuates

hunting leases. Farmland continues to remain active.

traits that other states and countries should copy for success.

Land prices stabilized in East Texas with the continued

of

2013

will

stifle

business

subdivision of wooded and pasture tracts into rural residential NATURAL RESOURCES

or recreational sites. Pine sawtimber prices have been

With the drought of 2011, Texas water resources are at the top of

in decline since 2008, but seemed to plateau

the state agenda. We all need to do our part in using less water. Tips

Business is strong on the Gulf Coast (especially in the

for lowering water usage can be found at Texaswatersmart.com.

Houston area) and commercial land prices are on the rise.

in 2011.

Demand for rural lands is increasing as a result of business Bills were passed by the Texas Legislature during their

growth. The positive impact of the Eagle Ford Shale in

last session to acknowledge and outline property owner’s

South Texas has led to better demand for rural land.

rights to groundwater. Landowners own groundwater in

It is great to live in Texas because of its vast natural

place under their property subject to groundwater district

resources, positive economy, can-do attitude and nice

regulation. If regulation is unreasonable, a taking claim

people demonstrated by those attending the conference.

process can be evoked. A taking is the capture of a person’s

Janelle and Robert Fears robertfears@earthlink.net

property for public use or for the benefit of other parties.

Texas has abundant energy resources in oil, natural gas, coal, and wind turbines which are fueling our economy. For example, a conservative five million acres have been leased in the Eagle Ford shale formation since 2007 at $1500 per acre. This put

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MARKET REPORT

A

is

In 2012 How Much Too Much?

s the Texas spring begins, many are tempted to conclude that Texas land prices have risen to unsustainable high levels. An average price

of $2,150 per acre leaves Texas rural land near an all time high in deflated dollars. Given the sluggish economy and the generally gloomy mood of consumers, these land prices tend to frighten potential buyers.

However, we now live in interesting times fraught with uncertainty breeding paralyzing doubts about the future. Forecasts of weakening land prices depend on an assumption that current prices cannot persist given the reality of forces at work in the economy. Those gloomy assessments foresee another recession on the horizon with falling prices for nearly every asset.

historic highs during the current ongoing financial crisis. The trajectory of that trend shown in Annual Average Price of Gold

However, another substantial group focuses on the liquidity

matches Texas rural land prices shown in the chart Annual Texas

that the Federal Reserve has pumped into the economy. That

Rural Land Price through 2007. At that point gold price increases

mountain of dollars will be an explosive engine of future inflation in their minds. The trillions injected into the financial system

and land price trends parted ways. Land faltered and has remained relatively flat since that time. Gold continued it’s upward march.

will eventually burst out into the economy and push up prices.

In fact, gasoline at nearly $4, corn at double historic levels and the host of other commodities at historic high prices lead these observers to expect that official inflation figures do not reflect the true value of a much weakened dollar. For them, the price of

Pricing land in ounces of gold paints an interesting picture as displayed in the chart of Texas Land Priced in Ounces of Gold indicates. That chart shows the number of ounces of gold that

gold probably more accurately indicates the value of the dollar

a land buyer could trade for an acre of Texas based on the

than the level specified by the official consumer price index.

average price of both. Before the so-called Nixon shock when Gold prices shot up exponentially in the late 1970s as runaway

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inflation gripped the US economy. The price of Texas land quoted

From 1974 through 2011, Texas land averaged approximately 2.25 ounces of gold per acre. In 2005, at the height of the land buying frenzy, it took more than 3.34 ounces of gold to secure an acre of land. In 2011 the relationship has fallen to 1.37 ounces per acre.

The 1980 low coincided with spiking gold prices and slowing land markets. Inflation fears and potential market disruptions drove those gold prices to then historic highs. When the Federal Reserve under Paul Volker restored the value of the US currency by restricting the money supply, gold prices fell rapidly and remained stagnant for many years. Land prices in gold fluctuated between 1.50 and 1.75 ounces for ten years.

Current levels of land prices quoted in gold result from unprecedented gold prices and muted land market activity. Irrigated cropland values have followed the path of gold prices, other land type have not. The bulk of Texas land has not participated in the frenzied run-up in the prices of tangible assets. So potential buyers who expect land prices to fall in the future may be surprised to see them expand as the value of their in ounces of gold fell to an all-time low in 1980 when an acre of land traded for the value of just over 1 ounce of gold. From the

currency erodes. Conversely, those clamoring after gold to protect against uncertainty and a declining dollar may see the value of their purchases recede as the economy returns to more

1950s, when the US abandoned the gold standard, world gold prices were affected by the US policy of redeeming dollars from

normal conditions. Both camps are placing high stakes wagers based on their opposite forecasts of future economic conditions.

foreign governments at $35 per ounce while prohibiting private ownership of gold in the US. After 1972 Americans could once more legally own gold which traded at market-determined prices.

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

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Big 10 Sold February 1, 2012 through April 30, 2012

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1 2

Republic Ranches

www.RepublicRanches.com | (888) 726-2481 3703± Acres | Uvalde County | Sold: 4/12/12 List Price: $10,925,000 | Sold Price: $10,275,583

5

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Republic Ranches

www.RepublicRanches.com | (888) 726-2481 2451± Acres | Jackson County | Sold: 4/12/12 List Price: $4,889,745 | Sold Price: $4,150,000

M o n k R e a l E s tat e 377.194 Acres | Austin County | Sold: 2/24/12 List Price: $4,375,000 | Sold Price: $3,698,668

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6

9

A n d e rs R e a l t y - B l a n c o 941.52 Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 2/2/12 List Price: $6,995,000 | Sold Price: $6,200,000

M c K i n n e r n e y & A ss o c i a t e s 1843± Acres | San Saba County | Sold: 2/23/12 List Price: $4,607,500 | Sold Price: $3,660,000

LANDT X

www.LandTX.com | (210) 422-4676 424± Acres | Blanco County | Sold: 2/14/12 List Price: $4,028,000 | Sold Price: $3,400,000

10,600± Acres | Robertson County Sold: April 23, 2012 List Price: $31,800,000 Sold Price: $28,500,000

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LANDT X

www.LandTX.com | (210) 422-4676 135± Acres | Hays County | Sold: 3/20/12 List Price: $6,300,000 | Sold Price: $5,282,500

T h w e at t R e a l E s t at e 1585± Acres | Falls County | Sold: 2/2/12 List Price: $4,517,250 | Sold Price: $3,800,000

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3736± Acres | Glassock County | Sold: 2/12/12 List Price: $3,950,000 | Sold Price: $3,700,000

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www.HoodRanchSales.com | hhood@bizstx.rr.com | (830) 896-0510 Howard W. Hood/Broker | 222 Sidney Baker South, Suite 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, Suite 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 outdoorsman’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, Suite 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, Suite 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 400acre 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, Suite 223 | Kerrville, TX 78028

East Town Creek Ranch

47.08Âą 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, Suite 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

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 three water wells, tanks, seasonal Live Oak Creek and Hackberry Creek, plus low fencing / cross fencing. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Loma Alta Ranch

900± Acres | Dimmit/Zavala County Property ID: 942780 In the heart of South Texas prime hunting lands, this notable ranch has it all! Gently rolling terrain with brush diversity offers superb hunting. 100± acres under pivot irrigation provides great deer support with year-around food plots. Carrizo well that supplies a three-acre lake and two pivots, and five tanks that support wildlife. Wildlife includes a managed deer herd, bobwhite and blue quail, mourning dove, duck and sandhill cranes. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

McKinney Ranch

Black Creek Ranch

45 minutes from San Antonio, this land would serve as a great recreational ranch with the foundation in place. With great brush diversity and three creek drainages for potential lake sites, the only thing missing is your improvements!

Three sides are low-fenced and one side is high-fenced. Wildlife includes deer, turkey, hogs, dove and quail. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

First offering! Abundant water is present with nine tanks, five water wells and seasonal Black Creek, which traverses the middle of the ranch. Only one± 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

640± Acres | Atascosa County | Property ID: 1031794

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2,310± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1031810

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

3,601± Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1026028 Established in 1885, the grounds feature two charming rock houses, one the old Robinson Family homestead from the 1880s. The incredible, year around Cypress Creek traverses the land with two-and-a-half± miles of crystal clear water plus flowing springs and six water wells. Year around water attracts abundant whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove and bird species. Near Horseshoe Bay and a pleasing one hour from Austin or San Antonio. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Hamilton Creek Ranch

1,840± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1073907 A spectacular water property features the intersection of two major, continuously flowing creeks plus two large lakes. A spacious and beautifully appointed main residence offers fabulous views of one lake and Hamilton Creek. The headquarters features a lodge, guesthouse, nine stall horse barn, arena, storage barns, pens plus fenced/ cross-fenced pastures. Completely game-fenced and supporting abundant whitetail, wild turkey, dove, exotics plus excellent fishing. A scenic 50± miles NW of Austin! Robert Dullnig and Al Philip, (210) 213-9700

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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, plus Edwards water rights, nice improvements and good hunting! Features include a home, guesthouse, foreman’s home, equipment shed, cold storage, grain bin, working pens, round pen and

valley pivot. Abundant whitetail deer,

blackbuck, turkey, quail, dove and hogs. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Cline Mountain Ranch

1,385± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 947831 Great hunting ranch has impressive Turkey Creek and unique Cline Mountain, elevation 1,263 feet. Great views, good brush and large oaks make it exceptional!

Included is a renovated ranch home, equipment shed, large metal building with plumbing and utility building.

With 765± acres high-fenced, the ranch has both exotic blackbuck, axis, fallow, sika, oryx and zebra, plus native whitetail and other wildlife. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

Stewart Ranch

Ring Rock Ranch

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 sweeping 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

This gorgeous live water property has two/three± miles of flowing 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 unique beauty of this riverfront property.

Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

1,178± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1044641

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156± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1024534

Kuper Ranch Sales

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

7607 Acres Mustang Ranch

7,607± Acres | Zavala County | Property ID: 1074394 Once part of the legendary Chaparrosa Ranch, this impressive expanse of land is on the market for the first time in over 50 years. This premier South Texas hunting ranch displays unique features of Turkey Creek, 15 tanks and two Carrizo irrigation wells. A diversity of native brush, pristine improvements and partial mineral conveyance make this a rare opportunity. The ranch is a wildlife haven for trophy class whitetail deer among others. Robert Dullnig (210) 213-9700

Patrucia Ranch

9,908± Acres | Kinney 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. Lindsey Creek and Elm Creek combine with multiple lakes. Minerals convey. Robert Dullnig, (210) 213-9700

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, ten 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/cross fencing into eight pastures. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, seasonal duck plus fishing for bass and catfish. Al Philip, (210) 415-8602

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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

Bee Rock Mountain Ranch 576± Acres | Gillespie County Property ID: 1060045

The 576±-acre Bee Rock Mountain Ranch features a bluff top one-story ranch home that offers sweeping views across four counties! This impressive acreage, 15 miles northeast of historic Fredericksburg, includes fine improvements for livestock, horses, hunting or recreation year around. Natural springs plus Coal Creek enhance habitat for abundant whitetail deer, turkey and free-ranging exotics, including Aoudad.

John Tarrillion (210) 380-1229

391+ Acres Sisterdale Ranch 391± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 1073137

Northeast of Sisterdale, minutes to Boerne or Fredericksburg, and under one hour from San Antonio, this ranch has everything you could ask for in a Hill Country property. The exceptional main residence sits atop a mesa for panoramic views of the surrounding hills, and its grand deck offers breathtaking views as far as the eye can see with no other homes or development in sight. From the improvements, to the land itself, everything has been kept in pristine condition. Home to whitetail, fallow, axis, blackbuck, aoudad and more. Minerals. Randy Cadwallader (210) 860-0093 46

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

Hondo Creek Ranch

500± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1055777 One± hour from San Antonio is some of the finest live water with one± mile of spring-fed Hondo Creek with cascading waterfalls and deep, clear swimming holes plus lakes for trophy bass fishing. Park-like meadows ascend to large plateaus of 2,000± feet offering panoramic views. Managed deer herd boasts trophy whitetail in the 150+ B/C range, plus there are free ranging axis and sika. Robert Dullnig and Randy Cadwallader, (210) 860-0093

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 feature a home and guest houses, foreman’s home, pool, tennis court, barn, etc.

Al Philip, (210) 415-8602

Mayfield Ranch

229± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1035606 A scenic winding road leads to this impressive land that has been finely improved to provide luxury with an incredible custom home overlooking a lake, plus low fencing/cross-fencing, pipe round and holding pens, lunging pen, and cattle working and sorting system. Ideal for horses or cattle plus brush to shelter deer, turkey and seasonal birds. Minutes south of Dripping Springs. John Tarrillion, (210) 380-1229

Willow Creek Ranch

80± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1070908 A truly scenic property is highlighted with 1,500± feet of both sides of live water Willow Creek. Only 16± miles northeast of historic Fredericksburg, it includes a weekend house, vintage rock walls and original barn with quarters. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey and birds. John Tarrillion, (210) 380-1229

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

Rancher’s Dream Showplace

1,664± Acres | Falls County | Property ID: 693620 With excellent improvements, rich rolling pasture land and a showplace residence, this premier ranch offers the best of everything including a prime, central Texas location near Waco. The custom estate home, featured in several magazines, offers 7,300± square feet of uniqueness, and overlooks a 15±-acre lake and waterfall pool bordered by an entertainment cabana, and separate BBQ cabana, all surrounded by majestic oaks, beautiful views and superb sunsets. Highly improved pastures have been home for many years to a legendary registered cattle operation with top-notch handling facilities; inclusive of show, sale, horse and hay storage barns, three sets of working pens, water wells and four remodeled guest/staff houses. Excellent rainfall and live water is abundant, including a large creek. Equally suitable as equestrian, commercial cattle or agribusiness ventures. Partially owned minerals will convey. Rick Kuper and Al Philip, (210) 415-8602

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

Majestic Arts Ranch

523± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 997988 A unique offering of nature’s rugged beauty with views from the clouds! Several buildings,

home, cottages and hilltop pavilion offer sweeping views of hills, sky, sunsets and weather from the height of the Hill Country! Highway 46 frontage only minutes from Boerne.

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, and just minutes to historic Boerne.

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The duPerier Texas Land Man

www.Texas-Landman.com | info@texas-landman.com | (830) 796-3018 Trip duPerier/Broker | PO Box 2066 | 601 Main Street | Bandera, TX 78003

La Bonnie Vie

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. Two stall horse barn with second floor cottage. 2,000 foot paved strip with hanger, plus a regulation trap & skeet range with lounge.

College Station Ranch

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

Guadalupe Homestead Ranch

437± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1075061 This pristine 437 acres of prime Texas Hill Country is located just 30 minutes from San Antonio. Majestic oak trees and wonderful views along with prime river frontage sets this property apart from the competition. In addition, the property offers two wonderful homes complete with swimming pool. Paved roads lead to the improvements. This is truly a special property having been in one family for many years. The property has wonderful neighbors and is very secluded with easy access.

Ranch on the Blanco

150± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 997194 150± Acres of beautiful Hill Country rolling improved pastures to wooded creek bottoms, 3,000± feet of frontage on the rock-bottom spring-fed Blanco River with a great lake site. The three-bedroom, three-bath ranch home was completely updated and remodeled in 2002, and the picturesque setting has huge oaks and abundant outside entertaining areas with remarkable views. Over 1,950 feet of frontage on paved county road 1888 and only 20 minutes from historic Fredericksburg, this is the kind of property that brings folks to Texas Hill Country!

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Rio Ranchito

556± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1064333 This ranch has over a mile of the headwaters of the Guadalupe River along with Flat Rock Creek. The ranch has some of the first set of springs that start the Guadalupe River on its way to the ocean. Gorgeous water! The incredible improvements total over 16,000 square feet. The historic rock lodge sprawls out on the countryside and overlooks the river. There is a 32-stall vintage horse barn, another 12-stall barn, arena, cabins and much more. This peaceful setting is located near the famous camps of Hunt such as Waldemar, Camp Stewart, Camp Honey Creek and MO Ranch.

The 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-foot 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 eight horse stalls, wash rack, feed room, bathroom, equipment storage areas, and living quarters. It also boasts a one of a kind tack room. The large covered roping arena is lighted and irrigated for year round enjoyment.

Bear Creek Ranch

234± Acres Gillespie County Property ID: 1046006 The ranch features approximately 2,700 feet of Bear Creek with several dams that create crystal clear lakes. A custom-built 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 1800’s that would make an incredible restoration project. Many good roads throughout the property allow for easy management of the wildlife, exotics, or livestock. All this located just nine miles south of Fredericksburg; call today for a private showing.

Flying Dollar Ranch

1,025± Acres | Lampasas County Property ID: 1077978 This ranch is just a short commute from Austin and Georgetown. Strong live water passes thought the property supplying a year-round water source for the highly managed whitetail deer herd. The ranch consists of 1,025 acres with the majority of the property under high fence. Several stock tanks have also been constructed and offer excellent wing shooting. Large trees and panoramic views add to the properties appeal. A small hunter’s cabin with electricity and water sits high on a hill overlooking the ranch. There are numerous other building sites on the property as well. This ranch offers both wooded areas for wildlife habitat as well as good grazing pastures. In addition, the ranch has several access points to a county maintained road.

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Medina River Ranch

1,100± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1024844

Medina River Ranch is a hill country treasure! 1,100 acres with two sides lined by water! The main home was originally built in the 1940’s. It’s timeless appeal with updated amenities combine into an extraordinary estate. The compound includes the main home with kids’ wing and is a total of 9,200± square feet.

There are six native stone fireplaces, inviting country kitchen, native woods throughout, tile and wood floors, pool, and ample lounging areas. The exterior of the home is native river stone with a Spanish-tile roof. Other improvements include the 2400±-square-foot horse barn, implement shed and barn, round pen, arena, 980±-square-foot cabin, office, party lodge with expansive game room. This 1,100 acre paradise has not been hunted in many years and has large herds of whitetail, axis and blackbuck roaming the property.

Bella Vista Ranch

162± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1076725 Less than 15 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg, this pristine ranch offers secluded views, spring fed lake and lush improved pastures scattered with oaks throughout. Improvements include a newly remodeled 4,500-square-foot stone home with office and cellar awaiting your reserve. For your guest lies a 1,476-square-foot home along with a separate timber and stone cottage, both with all the conveniences of home. Completing the grounds includes large spanning rock wall entrance with private gate, solar energy to run half of the electricity and enclosed heated pool with bar and full shower area. This place has got it all- separate quarters for your kids/ grandkids with one of the best secluded views in the county and stocked live spring fed lake.

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 four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home, with wraparound porch, is surrounded by giant pine trees. The upstairs balconies overlook picturesque pastures and a pond. Many of the pastures have been planted in improved bermuda grasses and alicia grass.

The ranch boasts 26 ponds, two well built cattle working facilities, three barns, and three water wells. Lake Creek flows through the southern portion of the ranch. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts.

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Granada Springs

230± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 997213 230± acres of water front delight. A unique Hill Country home plus entertainment lodge, two barns and a rustic cabin are positioned high on a lime stone bluff overlooking an amazing spring fed waterway with terrific views. The ranch includes 4,500± feet both sides of the spring fed Turtle Creek plus the Granada Spring which is a tremendous source of water even in this extreme drought! The setting for the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath rock and stucco home, plus lodge is a sunset watchers dream.

The duPerier Texas Land Man

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Krause Ranch

1,653± Acres | Comal County | Property ID: 1077975 This conveniently situated “Century Ranch” is just minutes from Hwy 281 and 30-40 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport. With deeded access to Canyon Lake, numerous hilltop building sites, lush tillable fields and several water features, this ranch is a must see. History abounds with it’s unique original stone homestead and hand dug well from the 1850’s and sugar cane processing equipment shows evidence of the time and effort taken to create this working ranch. This unique property with its historic background and excellent location gives this property all the characteristics needed to become a showplace property. Come view one of the last historic century ranches of this size in the San Antonio area for over four generations still in tact. This property has great development potential or used as a corporate retreat or family getaway.

Happy Heart Ranch

32± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1077977 This 32± acre equestrian showplace is located between Boerne and Pipe Creek just of Hwy 16. With its spacious three-bedroom, two-bath main house complete with commercial grade kitchen appliances, it’s own bar entertainment room and commanding views of the valley below. The foreman’s house is a well constructed two-bedroom, two bath layout that is setup for immediate enjoyment. The main barn has 14 stalls and the second overflow barn has eight stalls. Additional third and fourth barns have large breeding stalls, two foaling, hot and cold wash rack, six additional stalls and all have access to turnout pastures. There is also an enclosed lighted arena. This is a must see for the equestrian minded rancher looking for a ranch that could be made into an income potential ranch or be used for your personal enjoyment.

Cherry Cave Ranch

170± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1033531 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! Large windows in the 2,800-squarefoot home allow great natural light in and take advantage of the fantastic views of the Hill Country. 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.

The Falls Creek Ranch

3,000± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1015682 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 Buchanan. This long time family owned property is truly a special property conveniently located near Austin and San Antonio. 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 Buchanan. These falls have been featured many times on several magazine covers. The ranch offers valleys and large hills creating picturesque views of Lake Buchanan and the surrounding Hill Country.

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Wimberley Texas Ranch 368± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1081056 These 368 beautiful acres are a true Texas Hill Country paradise. Just minutes from historic downtown Wimberley, this property has both open pastures and native Hill Country vistas. The picturesque Blanco River passes through the property with beautiful blue-green water. Enjoy good neighbors, wonderful vistas and plenty of trees. This ranch will not last long at this location.

Indian Point Fredericksburg Ranch

18± 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 18± 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 other details to list!

144± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1076666 Just a mile off of Hwy 16 in Pipe Creek lies this 144± acre, live-water jewel.

Set back among the large oaks is a three-bedroom, two-bath, stone home overlooking over 800 feet, including both sides of Bear Springs Creek. Time and attention to detail has been put into this property as you can see from the park like detail up front and native landscape along property lines to create the perfect barrier. Springs of Bear Springs Creek emerge on this property and never stopped during the drought last year. You can literally see the water coming out of the ferns along the banks. Fantastic deep swimming holes are captured by a nice dam that captures water on this property. This property boasts a clean 30 acre pasture perfect for equestrian, grazing, or orchard farm. There are few properties of this size with the perfect mixture of field and native ground.

Madrone Ridge Ranch

332± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1076631 The Madrone Ridge Ranch is located seven miles southwest of Comfort and is heavily wooded with several hilltops that provide spectacular vistas of the surrounding countryside. There are beautiful views of the wonderful six acre lake located in the middle of the ranch. Equipped with a nice cabin with a water well and other outbuildings next to the lake. The lake is stocked with fish and there is abundant wildlife throughout the property. Great weekend getaway less than an hour from San Antonio.

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J&M Ranch

545± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1078578 Escape to the Beautiful Texas Hill Country!!! The J&M Ranch is located just minutes from Garner State Park, one of the top recreational parks in the State of Texas. This ranch has been in the family for nearly 21 years, which makes this an incredible opportunity, if you are looking that ultimate recreational property. The ranch features in a park like atmosphere, this beautiful Hill Country, custom rock home with six bedrooms and six baths, open floor plan, kitchendining area and family room with rock fire place, high cathedral ceilings, game room, tile floors throughout the house, porches front and back with an excellent patio, fabulous outdoor kitchen and cook area with a cozy fire place. Some of the other improvements are a foreman’s house with two bedrooms, two baths, bunk house with full kitchen; workshop; storage buildings; five wells; property fenced; equipment shed; cleaning area for deer and to relax and relive all those big deer stories is a rock fire ring to sit around.

Rock River Ranch

Cypress River Ranch

Located in the eye catching Texas Hill Country and just minutes from town. This ranch offers a lot of potential and opportunity for a number of ventures, from cattle ranching, a recreational/ hunting operation to land development. One of the most striking and beautiful features of this ranch is two miles of crystal clear Nueces River. The terrain is flat to gently rolling up to an elevation of about 1,420 feet, that provides for some fantastic views. There are several good size fields and with 250± acre-feet of permitted water right, that would allow these fields to be irrigated for improved grasses and food plots for the free roaming exotics, whitetail deer, turkey, quail and dove. Roads and perimeter fencing are in good condition, 10,000± feet of new water lines throughout property, three houses, three water wells, working pens and electricity. This is a ranch that has it all, hunting, views and lots of gorgeous water.

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 24-foot hay barn is included, in addition to the equipment and storage barn near the cabin.

The property has irrigation rights and has had several years of producing top quality hay. This is truly a great ranch located right outside the “Apple Capital”. Come live in Medina and enjoy the best life has to offer.

2,000± Acres | Edwards County | Property ID: 1078595

337± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1040451

Los Encinos Ranch

5,503± Acres | Atascosa County | Property ID: 1076598

The Los Encinos Ranch is 5,503 acres of land situated just outside of Lytle, Texas with so much to offer in the way of amenities and opportunity. There are two ranch houses located on the property as well as barns and silos. With improved ranch roads, access between the homes and the numerous other improvements is a breeze. Scenic pastures surrounded by large live oak and mesquite trees are there to greet and entice you. There is an irrigation well in addition to four other wells within the property. The ranch also boasts a variety of native wildlife. A couple of the species you’ll spot include whitetail deer and a variety of game birds. Call us today to take a closer look and come experience this great Texas ranch for yourself!

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Cypress Springs Ranch

875± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1069179

Perfectly positioned for future appreciation/development, this stunning live water property features over 2,000 feet of drop-dead gorgeous Cypress Creek frontage, much comprising both sides. Majestic, oak-studded hills offer staggering views of the surrounding large ranches, many of which are restricted/protected against development. Only 20 minutes from Austin Galleria at Bee Caves, this location offers ranch-style seclusion, yet easy accessibility to world class amenities nearby. Co-listed with Mike Waite, Dripping Springs Realty, (512) 217-1866.

Price: $13,500/acre = $11,812,500

Redstone Ranch

2,937± Acres | Blanco/Gillespie Counties

This legendary showplace was once the crown jewel of LBJ’s area holdings, boasting irrigated fields, unique 14,000 square feet residential compound and over a mile of drop-dead gorgeous Pedernales River frontage. The natural features of this working ranch are endless, and include amazing granite outcrops, large springs, abundant groundwater and thousands of acres of cedarfree oak forests sprinkled with well-maintained hayfields. Price: $6,950/acre = $20,412,150 56

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Oak Knoll Ranch

3,533± Acres | Kerr/Real Counties | Property ID: 981606 This is the finest “Divide” country ranch to come to market in quite some time. Exquisitely sculpted and 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, fancy blinds/feeders 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! Price: $2,150/acre = $7,595,950

Pecan Creek Ranch

1,354± Acres | McCulloch County Property ID: 1042070 This fresh, new listing includes the best of McCulloch County, with 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, and dove. Price: $2,375/acre = $3,215,750.

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Pedernales Springs Ranch

1,126Âą 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, with numerous water view and sound home sites. 80% of the ranch is good soil, and large springs issue forth from the hillsides, creating unusual upland pecan bottoms. Price: $9,000/acre = $10,134,000

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!

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Enchanting Springs Ranch

490Âą Acres | Gillespie/Llano Counties | Property ID: 1078396 This cool rancho lies smack dab in the middle of that magical part of the Texas Hill Country, between Enchanted Rock and Oxford, with staggering views of most of the major granite outcrops and surrounding mountains. Boasting outcrops of its own, this nifty, well-positioned site offers premium hunting and recreation, plus a relatively high percentage of deep soil, springs, pecan bottom and nice cabin. Price: $6,500/acre = $3,185,000

Oak Mesa Ranch

1,062Âą 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 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 home sites and lake sites plus interesting division possibilities. Best area price of $4,450/acre = $4,725,900.

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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 primo spot between Comfort and Fredericksburg, offering some of the best potential monster lake sites we’ve seen. Flowing down thru stunning canyon lands, the scenery, fields, location and water are solid, and the price is the lowest in area. Price: $5,732/acre = $3,325,000.

Acorn Valley Ranch

1,505± Acres | McCulloch County Property ID: 982843

A solid, liveoak covered, agricultural/recreational combo of the highest order, AVR lies ten 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 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: $1,695/acre = $2,550,975 60

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Redstone Nebgen Ranch

141± Acres | Gillespie County Featuring one of the coolest, and most unique “German Compounds” in the Hill Country, this refined parcel of land is located on quiet, paved RR 2721 in far northeast Gillespie County, 25 minutes from Fredericksburg. To say the views are staggering is an understatement, but when they are coupled with a high percentage of tillable land covered with healthy liveoaks, and a storybook German Compound to use and restore, you have a premium offering in a very affordable package. $8,865/acre = $1,250,000.

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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 German, thick-wall home offers restoration possibilities, and the land is mostly clean, fertile bottomland, about 50% of which is covered with scattered oaks, pecans, walnuts and elm. Price: $14,646/acre = $1,450,000

Wittington Creek Farm

212± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1054079

This scenic, clean farmstead rests nicely in the midst of larger ranches and LBJ Parks, on a quiet, paved county road near Stonewall. Featuring a high percentage of the sought after Stonewall sandy soils, this almost perfect square would serve wonderfully as a horse farm, orchard or recreational ranch, and includes a clean ranch house and usable outbuildings and oaks scattered over most. Price: $7,950/acre = $1,685,400

River Canyon Ranch

332± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 875821 River Canyon Ranch has more water per acre than anything we’ve seen in this area recently, with a half mile of gorgeous Colorado River frontage boasting many river view home sites shaded by large hardwoods. A newly constructed ten acre lake is slowly filling, and good mixed cover and fields provide superb habitat for whitetail deer, dove, turkey and varmints. The namesake canyon is mystical!

Price: $2,750/acre = $913,000

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Bosque County Ranch

LR Ranch

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 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. Their are five other houses located on the ranch, covered riding arena, barns, pens, and even a Pavilion that overlooks the lake.

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 pool house, equipment barns, quail release pen, dog kennels and much more. The 3,700 gorgeous acres is rolling hills to prime pasture land and is a sportsman’s paradise. Also features four lakes, three wells, low fenced hunting ranch loaded with native game birds and whitetail deer.

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

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

Eulogy Ranch

265± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1020017 These beautiful 265± acres are located southeast of Glen Rose, Texas off of Highway 56. The well-manicured property features a beautiful 8,000-square-foot, award-winning home that you will enjoy for years to come; with a large swimming pool and gorgeous landscaping. There are four outdoor living areas, two outdoor showers, metal roof, 1800’s antique beams from Pennsylvania, oak, mesquite and stone floors, five indoor fireplaces and much more. The ranch includes both sides of spring fed Flat Rock Creek for over a mile plus a stocked 18-acre lake.

Smith River Ranch

291± Acres | Lampasas County | Property ID: 1077693

These 291± acres are located between Lampasas and Kempner Texas off Hwy 190. This turn-key ranch offers one-and-a-half miles of the flowing Lampasas River, with roaring rapids to deep pools winding around the property. The perimeter is high fenced, plus there is ample cross fencing, allowing for grazing of livestock in many pastures. There are nice coastal fields and oat pastures, supporting cattle and horses in addition to the large herds of whitetail. The Hill Country-style home has a metal roof, is 3,000 square feet and has three bedrooms, two full baths, two half baths, and is nestled on a ridge that offers awesome views. The ranch also has one pond that is stocked with catfish.

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Kerr County Ranch

2,408± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 960964

The K3

Located on the southern edge of the Divide approximately 30 minutes west of Kerrville on Highway 39, this 2,408± acre ranch is ready to go as a cattle or hunting ranch. Improvements include a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath, two-story main home, guest home, and care takers home. A large workshop and equipment barn provide plenty of storage and the main entrance road doubles as a 3,000-foot runway suitable for single engine or light twin aircraft. The ranch is high fenced on the perimeter and much of the cedar has been cleared providing excellent pasture land covered with native grass and large hardwoods including Post Oak and Live Oak. With five water wells serving three pastures with a few stock tanks, the ranch is well watered for cattle or game which include whitetail, axis, blackbuck, turkey, and hog.

1,138± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1018169 The “K3” was the home and one of the last ranch projects of the legendary Charlie Schreiner, III. ”Three” with his wife Karol put their heart and soul into the development of a functional exotic and whitetail breeding/hunting ranch.

Decorated and constructed with true authentic Texas Hill Country flair, the K3 is being sold turn-key. Whether it is for business or pleasure the K3 is ready for you to move in and take over the reins.

Hill Country Tuscan Estate

1.49± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1077720

This Comanche Trace estate sits on 1.49 acres of incredible Hill Country views! The 6,400-square-foot, five-bedroom, six+-bath home, is absolutely gorgeous. There is a stunning gourmet kitchen; travertine floors throughout; three fireplaces; the walls all have custom finishes; coffered or barrel ceilings; central vac system; outdoor cabana at pool; game room/guest suite; four-car garage; beautifully landscaped grounds and much more. This is a gorgeous home in a great location that you need to see!

Johnson Creek

21.6± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID:888509 A RARE FIND in the Texas Hill Country! This property has the most fabulous year round creek; great for swimming, fishing, floating and canoeing. Large springs feed from other properties up stream and make this creek almost seem like a river. A Texas-style ranch with four bedrooms, three baths, a 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. There is a small guest room and storage building. This property has great recreational opportunities! Seller is ready to sell!

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Clear Water Creek Ranch

Montell Creek Ranch

4,000± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1046434

4,661± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1046434

One mile of Hwy 90 frontage, one-half-mile of live Pinto Creek frontage, 3,000-square-foot main home, lighted arena, numerous other homes, miles of good roads, superior quail and whitetail hunting ranch. The ranch has never been leased to hunters in the past 14 years of single ownership. It has been privately owned and operated, offering phenomenal hunting of not only whitetail, but many other native and exotic species, as well as, some of the best quail hunting around.

Over one 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, two caves, huge Indian mounds, 2,000-square-foot home nestled in a valley with a waterfall just outside the back deck, two small guest houses, a foreman’s house and barn.

Devil’s River Big Game Ranch

1,895± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 1056384 The property has 1,895± acres that borders 20,000 acre natural area. Currently operating as a very profitable outfitting enterprise. Indian mounds, cave art, seventeen feed stations, nice home, large barn, miles of elaborate roads and more.

A turn key ranch!

Boiling Springs

1,800± Acres | Kinney County | Property ID: 1046843

This fabulous 1,800± acre hunting ranch is 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. There is excellent cover for wildlife and the ranch is very private and secluded. Access is from a deeded easement through a large ranch. Fantastic views over 1,900 feet and very pristine.

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Robinson Ranch

3,600± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1033523

Deer Creek Ranch

1,648± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID:1059025 Beautiful spring-fed Deer Creek runs through the ranch for approximately onehalf-mile with both sides, 5,155-square-foot home has two fireplaces, a bar, a game room and a swimming pool in very good condition, outstanding native whitetail deer herd, and high fenced.

Established in 1885, the Robinson Ranch grounds feature two vintage rock homes, both equally charming and rustic. A highlight of the ranch is the incredible, year-round Cypress Creek that traverses the ranch. There are over two-and-a-half± miles of crystal clear water plus springs that are still flowing! This truly gorgeous and unique creek has parts that resemble the Pedernales River and other areas that are reminiscent of the Guadalupe River with large cypress trees lining both sides. The year-round water attracts a large number of wildlife.

Salt Gap Ranch

3,429± Acres | McCulluch County | Property ID: 1065439

A truly diverse ranch for the geographical center of Texas with a combination of heavy brush, mesquite flats, tillable fields, areas of dense oak species, ravines, hilltop with sweeping views and open grassland. This is an excellent ranch for livestock and hunting. The ranch is low fenced and cross fenced and is not currently being leased to hunters so the game is under very little pressure. This area of Texas produces a 160 to 180 B&C whitetail without protein supplementation.

With supplementation and high fencing, many of the ranches in the area produce whitetail in excess of 200 B&C. The quail, dove, duck, turkey and sandhill crane hunting is excellent. There are 12 tanks on the property and several wells which feed an extensive network of water distribution to troughs throughout the ranch.

There is a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath ranch home that serves as the main home and a separate cabin for hunters or a foreman.

Comanche Creek Ranch

575± Acres | Llano County | Property ID: 1023009 WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST RANCH IN TEXAS! The most breathtaking, finest highly improved ranch in Texas currently 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 even a two lane bowling alley!

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The Enchanted Rock Estate

Sycamore Creek

Set amid the wild granite landscape between Llano and Fredericksburg Texas is a small private magical village. Meander around in fascination as you take in the architectural wonderments that create a fantasy like environment amid the beauty of the unique landscape. The architectural flavors of Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Texas blend on this property creating a once in a lifetime work of art.

4,000± feet of both sides of live spring fed Sycamore Creek with three dams, fantastic views, 80% cedar cleared, custom built hill country stone home, 40’ x 50’ metal barn with 12 foot overhangs with electricity and water with adjoining working pens and loading shoot for cattle, three nice cabins, this is a highly desirable turnkey package.

357± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 979335

40± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1077799

Lost Maples Ranch

138± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 976636 Located just minutes from Lost Maples Park, this ranch provides everything the Hill Country has to offer. Crystal clear Sabinal River, beautiful rock bottom Marler Creek, multiple canyons with springs and incredible hardwoods, bottoms gentle enough for horses and fabulous views of the surrounding river valley. The ranch is loaded with native whitetail, turkey, hogs and numerous exotics. The ranch offers a very nice four-bedroom, two-bath home, a smaller second home, shop, storage buildings, multiple wells, a well kept irrigated orchard, electric gate and county maintained road. The ranch has great access just off FM 187 yet offers exceptional privacy. The home is rented occasionally and would provide a nice income to support your investment.

Blessing Ranch

90± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1039048

This incredible 90± acre ranch offers the very finest in country living surrounded by one of the most beautiful settings anywhere in the Hill Country. The ranch offers an exceptionally done 2,600+-square-foot native stone home overlooking the Hardwood lined Little Creek and Sabinal Canyons below, providing views that may only be described as unbelievable. The ranch offers electric entry, a paved drive, large carport, large shop with recreation area and sleeping quarters, Horse stalls, round pen, multiple pastures, stocked pond and a small guest cabin. Every improvement built on the ranch was done with thorough planning and first class workmanship. The ranch is currently under a Wildlife exemption and the owner takes great pride in the exceptional care of the game. The three-bedroom, two-bath, Texas-style home offers the finest in workmanship and style. Each room designed and built to provide the owner incredible views of the fabulous landscaping, yard and Spanish Oak lined valleys surrounding the home. There is only one word to truly describe this ranch; magnificent.

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Bar Ranch

760± Acres | Dimmit County | Property ID: 909124 Bar ranch is high fenced and has been game managed for many years. There are stripped lanes that were planted with buffel grass and klien grass good for bird hunting. The HQ has a 1,700 foot Carrizo water well that pumps approximately 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 three bedrooms, two baths, a 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.

Uvalde County Utopia Ranch

2,309± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 177129 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, and fantastic roads over the entire ranch. This is one of the finest large ranches available.

Aransas River Ranch

3,229± Acres | Bee County Property ID: 1063714 What a ranch! This is truly one of the finest ranches we have ever had the privilege to work on. This 3,229± acre ranch has several miles of Aransas River and several miles of Spring Creek passing through the property. The creek and river are lined with thousands of giant live oaks. The river is user friendly and offers great bass fishing, as well as a haven for turkey and all kinds of wildlife.

Improvements are outstanding with several homes, pool, skeet-shooting facility and a big horse barn. The owner has operated the ranch as a working cattle and nature photography ranch. Very little hunting has taken place in the last 20 years and the quality and quantity of wildlife is outstanding. This is a very rare find in Bee County.

Frio/Medina County Ranch

919± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1071532 This is a fantastic south Texas ranch with excellent high protein brush cover, deep red sandy fertile soil, and excellent grass cover with beautiful giant oak trees and huge mature mesquite trees scattered around the ranch. The ranch has the perfect combination to grow BIG DEER! In fact, the current owner has killed huge whitetail up to 200 B & C. There are several food plot areas with deep tillable red sandy soil. There is also fantastic bird hunting for mourning dove and white wing dove. The ranch has not been leased for hunting and has been carefully managed by the current owner. There is a very comfortable low maintenance 1,300±-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath ranch house.

There are four water lines that run from the well to four small watering ponds at strategic locations across the ranch for livestock and game watering.

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www.TexasRanchesForSale.com | info@texasranchesforsale.com Ken Hoerster/Broker | (830) 249-9339 | 222 S Main St | Boerne, TX 78006

Circle B Ranch

3,200± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1074659 This is one of the nicest ranches on the market in Edwards or the surrounding counties. Truly a turn-key operation that is set up and ready to go. The property is high-fenced into two pastures, one is approximately 2,100 acres and the other pasture is 1,100 acres. The gentle rolling ranch is loaded with live oaks with good grass turf, with several nice draws running through the ranch.

The main headquarters has a 5,500±-square-foot lodge with views of the large pond that can sleep 20-25 guests. The main lodge has a large den area with bar area, pool table to relax and enjoy after the hunts. Also, on the property is a second headquarters area with a 1,800-squarefoot foreman’s house, a 3,000-square-foot newer barn with game cleaning area, walk-in cooler, room for equipment storage and grain bins for feeding the wildlife. Contact Ken for additional information.

Elm Creek Ranch

610± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 1076788

Elm Creek, with its big trees, traverses the ranch and provides nice pockets of water. In addition, there is a water well located in the center of the ranch, with a windmill and solar panel, that provides water to the home and surrounding troughs. There are two large stock tanks on the ranch. Located near the entrance of the ranch is a nice three-bedroom, two-bath modular home and a game cleaning outbuilding. These improvements provide a comfortable living quarters for eight to ten guests. Four fenced food plots provide supplemental feeding for the abundant wildlife. Situated throughout the ranch are six feeding stations along with corn feeders. There are four double deer blinds, including three Ranch King Deluxe blinds. Contact Ken for additional information.

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www.TexasRanchesForSale.com | info@texasranchesforsale.com Ken Hoerster/Broker | (830) 249-9339 | 222 S Main St | Boerne, TX 78006

Bedias Creek Ranch

1,530± Acres | Madisonville 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.

Middle Valley Ranch

1,325± Acres | Sutton County | Property ID: 1072819

This is one of the nicest Sutton county ranches that we have seen, and is set up and ready to go for a family or corporate hunting retreat. For the area, the ranch has a nice roll to it, with elevations from a low of 2,270 feet to 2,372 feet. This ranch shows the years of brush management and some of the best overall land stewardship that we have seen. Over the years the cedar and mesquite have been mostly removed, leaving nice oak motts and good grass turf. This ranch has some of the best soils in Sutton county on it. No gas or oil production on the ranch. A nice 2,200±-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath rock home is situated on one of the higher parts of the ranch. Contact Ken for additional information.

North Llano River Ranch

705± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 724424 With approximately three-quarters of a mile of the North Llano, this ranch is a great year around 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.

Tarancahaus Creek Ranch

1,070± Acres | Duval County | Property ID: 1077571 Set up as a turnkey operation that is set up and ready to go. The property is highfenced with approximately 90’ of elevation changes and nice views. The land is gently rolling with good bottom soils. The brush on the ranch is second-to-none and provides great supplemental feed and cover for the wildlife. An excellent road system with well maintained senderos is in place. Located on one of the highest points of the ranch is a 2,750±-square-foot lodge with four bedrooms and four baths. Contact Larry for additional information.

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www.TexasRanchesForSale.com | info@texasranchesforsale.com Ken Hoerster/Broker | (830) 249-9339 | 222 S Main St | Boerne, TX 78006

4C Ranch

South Grape Creek Ranch

This Hill Country ranch is located in northern Kendall county. While the property is remote, it offers a secluded getaway for weekend recreation and hunting.

The property has elevations ranging from 1,745 feet to 1,967 feet with nice views. A camp is situated on the property with a 32 foot travel trailer, water well and electricity. Fencing on the property is in good to fair shape and blinds and feeders will convey. Contact Ken for additional information.

Terrific ranch with gently rolling terrain and multiple varieties of hardwoods which include, Spanish oaks, post oaks, blackjack oaks and nice live oaks. Most of the cedar has been cleared. The ranch has good fertile soil. Excellent building sites available. South Grape Creek, a wet weather creek, runs along the back side of the ranch. There is a small to medium sized tank. Seller will convey any mineral rights that are presently owned. Contact Ken for additional information.

365± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 965843

142± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1077359

Lampasas River Ranch

163± Acres | Hamilton County Property ID: 1076859

Little Blanco River Ranch 64± 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, Texas 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.

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The land is a good mix of fertile pasture ground near the river to high hilltops with awesome distant views. This ranch offers a diverse topographic environment, yet maintains an easy, comfortable feeling and allows you to drive around to virtually every part of the ranch. Cover on the ranch is good, especially in the ravines that follow the bottom areas and draws. Much of the property has been cleared of cedar leaving areas of open, rolling, grass-covered hills and valleys with many spectacular live oak trees dotting the countryside. Other hardwoods include, Spanish oak, post oak and elm. A remodeled, cozy, two-bedroom, one-bath cedar cabin sits on a knoll overlooking the hay meadow and on to the river. Contact Wayne for more information.

Fischer Store Ranches

20-130± 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 been 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.

Texas Ranches For Sale

www.TexasRanchesForSale.com | info@texasranchesforsale.com Ken Hoerster/Broker | (830) 249-9339 | 222 S Main St | Boerne, TX 78006

Rock Falls Ranch

Rocky Creek Ranch

238± Acres | Gonzales County | Property ID: 1041070

1,583± Acres | Kimble/Mason Counties | Property ID: 1077327 First time on the market – the ranch has many good attributes to it including the good red soils, good usable areas and views from the hill tops. Some of the views are across the Llano River Valley with 20+ mile views. The gently rolling ranch is loaded with Live Oaks and mesquite flats with good grass turf along with several nice draws running through the ranch. In our opinion, the ranch has above average top soil along with good bottom country. Fences are in fair to good condition, with a small portion of the perimeter fence being high-fenced. Sellers will consider dividing land into two tracts, one being 570± acres and the other 1,013± acres.

Contact Ken for additional information.

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 two-bedroom, two-bath home, barns, water wells, working pens. Several nice tanks add additional water for the wildlife and livestock. Contact Steve for additional information.

Pecan Springs Ranch

1,820± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 853557 Beautiful Hill Country 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 longrange 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.

The Cibolito

5.1± 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 rock fireplace and stainless steel appliance, with gorgeous views from the rooms of the creek. 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.

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Hays County Ranch

Hays County Log Home

Kimble County Ranch

Great recreational ranch for hunting and fishing.

Good county road frontage and nice views.

If you are looking for a Hill Country showplace, then this is it! A custom log home nestled among live oaks.

First time offering of this family owned ranch! Nice elevation changes with long range views of the Hill Country.

Duval County Ranch

Duval County Ranch

CJ Ranch

This may be one of the best red sand ranches available. Several 160-170 B&C bucks harvested.

Nice ranch with rolling topography, red sand and 100% virgin brush. Tons of game and big neighbors.

Nice ranch with abundant game, water well, electricity, paved road frontage. Will not last long!

Blanco River Lots

Lacina Ranch

Oak Ridge Ranch

If it’s an awesome view you are looking for, then these lots are on a bluff overlooking the Blanco River.

Spectacular views, good bottom land, good brush cover, excellent hardwoods, nice 3/2 ranch house.

The ranch offers seclusion, good hunting, great views and quality improvements with two homes.

Walton Draw Ranch

Sutton County Ranch

Double Ranch

The ranch has nice views, good game, including whitetail deer, turkey, hogs and other game animals.

This part of Sutton county is known for its abundant wildlife and there is no shortage of game on this ranch.

With the live oak covered flats and excellent mix of grasses, this ranch is a great hunting and recreation ranch.

126± Acres | Hays Co. | Prop. ID: 1021873

600± Acres | Duval Co. | Prop. ID: 965850

5.29± Acres | Hays Co. | Prop. ID: 1015288

255± Acres | Menard Co. | Prop. ID: 1049422

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4.58± Acres | Hays Co. | Prop. ID: 1014843

700± Acres | Duval Co. | Prop. ID: 1004248

29.6± Acres | Bandera Co. | Prop. ID: 1052744

245± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 975257

580± Acres | Kimble Co. | Prop. ID: 1027169

391± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 1035833

243± Acres | Menard Co. | Prop. ID: 1041891

750± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 975219

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

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

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. Price: $2,325,375

Chicolete Creek Ranch

2,040± Acres | Jackson County | Property ID: 219863 Located ten miles from Edna and 1.5 hours from Houston, this ranch boasts 2.5 miles of 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. Price: $7,140,000

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 being set back off of the county road and accessed by a privately owned entrance. Will Divide. Price: $2,750 per acre..

Price: $1,650,000

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. Price: $672,000

Running M Farm and Ranch

480± Acres | Wharton County | Property ID: 1031461 This irrigated farmland is suitable for a cattle or farming operation or for 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 inch PVC water lines and the center pivot system. This property has paved frontage on three roads and has three barns shaded by huge live oaks.

Price: $1,920,000

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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

774± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1039724

Spectacular Texas Hill Country 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. Perfect site for church retreat, summer camp or corporate meeting facility.

Convenient to both Kerrville & Fredericksburg, one hour 15 minutes to San Antonio. $8,200,000.

Walnut Grove Road Ranch 103± Acres | Kendall County Property ID: 975741

Looking for value close to town? This 103 acre jewel is 5 minutes to Main Street in Boerne & within the prestigious Boerne ISD. Perfect setting for a family estate or future subdivision – unrestricted land with plenty of road frontage. Dramatic hilltops offer prime home sites with commanding views over old growth native hardwood forested valley. Charming rock home ready for make-over - features metal standing-seam roof, hardwood & ceramic tile floors plus a working water well. $1,325,000.

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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

Yeager Creek Game Ranch 266Âą Acres | Blanco County Property ID: 1059009

Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of this high fenced game ranch only 40 minutes west of Austin & 50 miles north of San Antonio. The ranch features approx.

3000 feet of Yeager Creek, rolling oak covered hills, plus a modern 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home with spacious loft. Exotic game animals abound including axis & fallow deer, blackbuck antelope and some stunning white tail bucks. This spectacular property is surrounded by similarly sized estate ranches and is accessed via paved county road. Additional acreage available. $2,425,000.

Sierra Vista Ranch

254Âą Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1028404 Not for subdividers! Close-in, private 254 acre getaway retreat 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. Ag taxes. Adjacent acreage available. Seller LREA. $1,125,000 - Only $4429/acre!

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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

Guadalupe River Ranch

117± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1066455

Gorgeous 117 acre Guadalupe River Ranch only minutes from Boerne and Sisterdale. This live water oriented ranch has everything you want - spectacular river frontage lined with majestic cypress and pecans, productive hay fields, scenic high bluffs, paved county road frontage, modern 2 bedroom, 2 bath weekend home, metal horse barn and picturesque wooden hay barn. Commuting distance to San Antonio. Truly one of the premier river properties in Kendall County! $3,000,000.

Bandera Horse Farm

25± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1062381 Want to get out in the country & have room for all your stuff? Take a look at this highly improved farm in fertile valley 8 miles NW of Bandera. Native stone home with metal roof - 3 bed/2.5 bath ±2996 sf (per BCAD).

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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

Sabinas Creek Estate

23Âą Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 845344 MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! If live water is your love, you MUST come see this fabulous ranch estate fronting both the Guadalupe River and Sabinas Creek. Wonderful family retreat or B&B. Historic 6200 sf (per KCAD) home features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 half baths, 2 full kitchens, plus a separate 600 sf fully appointed office/guest house with 1.5 baths + kitchen. 15 acre coastal bermuda field for horses. Minutes to Boerne and shopping in San Antonio. Ag taxes. Boerne ISD. $1,489,000

Longhorn Dream Hill Country Estate 8.3Âą Acres | Kendall County

Designed with UT Alums in mind, western contemporary 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home built in 2005 with UT emblems tastefully carved into the stained concrete floors, plus guest apartment and lots of outdoor living space. A springfed creek meanders through this paradisaical wonderland complete with 10 foot waterfall and emerald green natural wading pool. This magical estate is located in gated Diamond Ridge subdivision, just 5 miles west of Boerne and less than 30 minutes to San Antonio. Exemplary Boerne ISD. $850,000.

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

Frio County’s Best – Game Fenced

1,488± Acres | Frio County | Property ID: 920799

Near Pearsall – Hill-top, majestic, seven-bedroom, seven-bath lodge, outdoor cook area, pool, patio, guest house, bunk house, lighted skeet, five lakes, paved roads, breeder pens, irrigation wells, many exotic species, for the quality minded!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

“Income Producing” – Serengeti Resort!

45± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1079344 Near Boerne Event Center – Features Lodging, wine tasting, weddings, reunions, corporate retreats, holiday events, wine store, gift store, Luxury comes naturally here, for those seeking sanctuary!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

2 Million Price Reduction Burn Bargain – “Live Water Ranch”

2,863± Acres | Nolan County | Property ID: 954336

North of San Angelo – Game-fenced, recreational rare find! Fabulous lodge, guest house, horse barn, pool, game cleaning area, five lakes, deer breeder pens and facility. Giant whitetail!!

Area’s Best Live Water

166± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 843745 Near Boerne – “Both sides of Big Joshua Creek”! Awesome ranch home, guest cabin, caretaker’s quarters, pool, barn, stables, private and quiet!! 45 minutes to San Antonio!

“Live Water” 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. Must see!! Call Jeff Soele, (210) 705-4013

Water, Water, Water!

4,000± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 990132 One of a kind! 110±-acre, giant private lake, river, approximately 18 other lakes. Awesome ranch home, barns, equipment shed, boat house! More to come see!! – 90 minutes to Houston! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Income -Producing Campground!

34± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID: 1079364

Located on Frio River – Wow what a business! 20 cabins, 60 RV sites, owner’s home, retail store, laundry room. Rare find opportunity. Cash Cow! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Hunter’s Dreamplace!

575± Acres | Kerr County Property is game-fenced, and features an awesome four-bedroom, four-bath lodge, guest house, fishing lake, fabulous patio area. Truly for the ready-to-go, quality minded!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

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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.

Kerr County – Best Package! Game Fenced!

272± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 990143

Minutes to Kerrville – Ready to go! Features a cozy, hilltop ranch home, guesthouse, barn, great roads, running springs, and an awesome whitetail herd! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Blanco Texas, Rare Find!

190± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1044077 Minutes to Blanco Texas – Property features paved access, and a rare-find, award-winning ranch home, Amenities include a cabin, pool, tennis court, pecan orchard, barn, workshop. More only to come see!

Three Creeks Ranch

157± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1045734 Four miles to Boerne and minutes to San Antonio! Paved access on both sides of three, 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!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

“Live Water” – Private – Quiet!

192± Acres | Bandera County

Located only 30 minutes to San Antonio – Includes both sides of creek, and features valley’s, views, hilltops and paved access. Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Rare Opportunity – Live Water!

413± Acres | Bandera County

Located minutes to Boerne, San Antonio, and shops at La Cantera! Includes both sides of creek, and features a nice lake, cabin, barns and more!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Great Location “Live Water” 224± Acres | Bandera County

Minutes to San Antonio, but private and quiet! Amenities include both sides of creek, two fishing lakes, cabin, barns, paved access. Won’t last! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Attention Horse Lover’s – Boerne!

20.6± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1038851

This end-of-the-road, quiet and private, ranch home features a pool, tennis court, walker, horse barn, covered arena, and fishing lake! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

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All or Part– Devil’s River/Lake Amistad

6,600± Acres | Val Verde County | Property ID: 843806 One of a kind rare find! Approximately 20+ miles of water! Paved access, paved ranch roads, ranch home, guest cabin, bunkhouse, wildlife galore! Wild and Woolly ... texas style!!

“Rare Investment” – Spring Branch!

173± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 930753 15 minutes to San Antonio! – Paved access, giant trees, views and more! Best deal around – won’t find a better one!

“Best Live Water” Game Fenced Deal!

871± Acres | Uvalde/Bandera Counties | Property ID: 843820

Minutes to Bandera and one hour to San Antonio! – Includes both sides of three creeks, two dams, two wells, electricity, ready to go!! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Cowboy Mountain – Game-Fenced!

527± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 979777 Will divide – Awesome ranch house, paved access, two wells, two ponds, six-door garage, workshop, deer pen, two creeks! Great location – 45 minutes to San Antonio or Austin!!

Water, Water, Water – Giant Cypress

178± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 875388

Trees! “Medina River” – Both sides of creek – Fabulous ranch house, guest cabin, horse barn, good roads, paved access – Great place! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013 or Cody Soele at (210) 705-3107

“Medina River” – One Of A Kind!

21± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID:1004993 Near Medina, Texas – Wow! Property includes both sides of river. Features a nice Ranch home, barn with quarters, cabana, big trees and paved access! Price: $895,000

“Medina River

130± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID:1071238

Wow! Rare find! Both sides of the crystal-clear, rock bottom Medina River! Awesome live water with deep holes, rapids, waterfalls, rock bluffs and springs! Great rock ranch home that is approx. 2,800 s.f. with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3-car garage, wet bar, two fireplaces, and more to come imagine! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Horseman’s Estate – Great Location!

20± Acres | Medina County

Located just north of Hondo, Texas – Amenities include a ranch home, pool, awesome barn with quarters, good land, ready to go! Lance Soele – (210) 542-6065

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624-Acre “Medina River” Rare Find!

624± Acres | Bandera County

Near Bandera and minutes to San Antonio – Giant cypress trees, awesome land with lots of variety! Cozy cabin, barn, workshop, quarters, good roads and paved access. Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Texas Coast – Rare Find – Private Peninsula!

73± Acres | Aransas County | Property ID: 1081575

Rockport, Texas – End-of-the-road privacy. Features two 4BR/4BA homes, lodge with commercial kitchen, pool, lighted 540-foot pier, sportsman’s paradise! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Great Deal – Live Water – Price Reduction!!

840± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 843911 Minutes to Junction! Giant trees – Lots of variety and end-of-the-road privacy. Includes both sides of creek! Truly a quiet and private game paradise! Located 15 minutes to Junction airport.

“7 Creeks” Fredericksburg – Will Divide!

909± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 844004

Minutes to all modern conveniences! Paved access, end-of-the-road privacy – awesome lake, creeks and springs.

Totally game fenced! Rare opportunity!!

Live Water – San Antonio, 30 Minutes!

110± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 843816 “Both sides of creek”. Includes two dams, end-of-road privacy, cabin, paved access! Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

No Drought Here – Lake LBJ! Open Water Front!

Burnet County | Property ID: 997801 “Constant level lake” – One hour to Austin or San Antonio! Four-bedroom, three-bath home, three-car garage, awesome pool, 170± feet of water front – one-of-a-kind boat/jet ski dockhouse!! Entertainer’s dream.

“Commuter Private Estate” 346± Acres | Kendall County

Best deal around and minutes to San Antonio! – Amenities include paved access, giant trees, quiet and private – Rare opportunity. Call Jeff Soele at (210) 705-4013

Live Water – Variety – Big Mountain

142± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 843833 Minutes to Bandera and San Antonio! Both sides of creek, Big trees, rustic cabin, guest house and nice fields!

Great all around place! Best all around deal for the money.

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Impeccably Maintained Harper Ranch

1,600± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1049792 Pride of ownership is apparent in every aspect of this fine Hill Country ranch. From the outstanding high quality game fencing and numerous well-constructed barns and outbuildings, this picturesque retreat is only minutes from IH 10 on Hwy 290. Beautiful, rolling oak terrain highlight the large exotic herd, including Black Buck, White Tail, Axis and Nilgai. There is an extensive list of improvements that have been well designed and constructed and maintained meticulously, including two very nice limestone houses. You have to see this property to appreciate the time and effort involved in its development. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com

Incredible Views of the Spring-Fed Valley

319± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1063174

This lush ranch in a spring-fed valley covered with mature live oaks and pecans, offers incredible views of the surrounding hill country.

High-fenced for game, with very good whitetail and axis herds. The custom limestone home is well-appointed with high quality details, combining luxury with convenience. The home offers five bedrooms, four baths, featuring an open floor plan and high ceilings, plus slate and wood flooring. The gourmet kitchen includes a granite topped island and breakfast bar and much more. The split master retreat is equipped with a fireplace and private patio. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com

Mountain Home Ranch with High Quality Improvements 1,600± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1049794

This picturesque ranch retreat located near Mountain Home has high quality improvements that have been impeccably maintained. This turnkey ranch is perimeter high-fenced with a quality white tail herd and several exotic species.

It is divided into seven pastures connected by an innovative alley system with seven water wells. There are two beautiful limestone houses, less than two years old, with gourmet kitchens, four bedrooms and three baths. The rolling terrain and abundant tree coverage provide a beautiful setting for viewing or hunting the abundant wildlife. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com 82

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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 Pipe Creek. The constant flowing Bear Creek meanders for almost 1¾ miles through the ranch. The crystal clear water, with a solid rock bottom, flows over a series of six waterfalls. The main house is a two-story, limestone masterpiece with spacious rooms and a gourmet kitchen with fireplace. Other buildings include a Sunday House, a guest house and a barn with a workshop area. The terrain varies from gorgeous creek bottoms to majestic hilltops with plenty of flat land for horses. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com

Excellent Hunting Ranch with Owner Financing Available 2,392.41± Acres | Jim Hogg County Property ID: 1061402

Palomas Ranch is located in the Hebbronville area, which is renowned for great quail hunting with rolling sandy terrain. This great property also offers excellent deer hunting, and the dove hunting in the fall is outstanding. Improvements include a two-bedroom, one-bath house, barn, four water wells and good roads throughout.

There is one producing gas well on the property, and the owner is including half of the executive rights and a quarter of the royalties. Owner financing is available.

Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210) 213-5402 or gmwest@phyllisbrowning.com

Unique Property on Crystal Clear Big Joshua Creek 49± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 444091 Wonderful weekend home on fabulous Big Joshua Creek. The creek has a solid rock bottom with crystal clear pools of water. There is a six-acre picturesque meadow close to the creek and awesome hill country views from many locations. This great recreational property, which also includes recently resurfaced tennis courts, is very conveniently located only 40 miles from San Antonio and less than two miles from IH 10. Contact George M. “Mitch” West at (210)213-5402 or gmwest@ phyllisbrowning.com

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Impressive Hill Country Estate

25.73± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1031888

This beautiful Texas Hill Country property is very unique with a historic main house on 25.73 acres, 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. Although it is accessed through the gated neighborhood of Stallion Estates, it is not part of the subdivision. With a guest wing in the main house, a guest house and several guest quarters, this property perfectly lends itself to be a family retreat, bed and breakfast or a beautiful horse property. In addition to the above improvements, 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.

Fabulous Hill Country Opportunity 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-a-halfbath home with two eating areas and a large family room, accented by a huge rock fireplace.

Other improvements include a hunter’s cabin, 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.

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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 backup 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, Texas 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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Pecos Hunting Ranch

1,032± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 920683 Brand new on market! Approximately 1,032 acres of wild and scenic mountains with breathtaking views! Less than one mile from the pristine Pecos River (public access pictured).

Abundant wildlife! Caves! This is an explorer’s delight! More details to follow. Adjoining 320 acres Pecos River Ranch available. See property below. Asking price: $925,000

Pecos River Ranch

302± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1058599

Unique big country property includes abundance of accessible spring-fed surface water, excellent views of the Pecos River, good wildlife, usable improvements, power, wells, Indian mounds, caves/shelters, etc. This ranch has a lot of attributes for its size. Adjoining 1,032 acres Pecos Hunting Ranch available. See property above. Asking price: $750,000 86

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

Land For Sale With Minerals Near Nixon, Texas 170± Acres | Wilson County | Property ID: 1081496

Beautiful combination recreational ranch with paved road frontage on Highway 87. Located 45 miles and less than a one hour drive from downtown San Antonio. Coop water and electric on property.

Large live oak and Mesquite trees. Thick brush and good wildlife habitat which makes for excellent deer, hog, and dove hunting.

Almost one mile of tributary creek frontage that feeds Ecleto Creek to the East. Open field of 25 acres that would make a great food plot. Owner will convey 25% of the minerals, royalties and executive rights. Price: $654,500

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: $599,000

The Quarter Hundred Ranch 28.62± Acres | Wilson County Property ID: 937887

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.

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

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Luedtke Ranch

Hill Top Ranch

65.07± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 912756 Scenic Hill Country Ranch with a rock home, barn, exotic game, seasonal creek, big views. Close to Austin. Price: $859,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

1,581± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 149166 Two homes on either end of the ranch with one mile of Lampasas River frontage.

Fish, swim, canoe or hunt. High-fenced, game-managed. Owners will divide.

Price: $6,245,000. Contact: Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

Quarter Horse Circle

Tarr Ranch

Karnes County Ranch

Great building site adjoins 24 acres. Neighbors on two sides. Well is on property. Price: $45,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Custom home. Dense woods and brush, coastal field, and forever views. Price: $3,750,000. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

Prime hunting/recreational ranch within an hour of San Antonio. Abundant wild game. Price: $290,000.

Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Plentl Estate

Izoro Ranch

San Gabriel Farms

30 minutes north of Austin, fantastic views. Old homestead, barns, fenced, ponds, electrical, water.

Price: $958,037. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Beautiful ranch with varied terrain. Good tree cover, seasonal creek, five ponds and remodeled 3/2 home.

Price: $1,717,987. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

Scenic country, river front, ranch house, guest cottage, two barns, two wells, outbuildings. Price: $775,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

4.5± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1026378

109.49± Ac. | Williamson Co. | Prop. ID: 1072967

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223.2± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1021103

458± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 842713

98.85± Acres | Karnes Co. | Prop. ID: 920645

97.91± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 905635

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Cross Bar Ranch

343.19± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1026910 Spectacular executive ranch with first class amenities. Custom log home, guest house and barn. High-fenced, exotics, whitetail deer and MLD permit. Stocked lake.

45 minutes NW Austin. Price: $6,750,000. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

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Stone Mountain

145± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 846821 Views of the Colorado River Valley and Sam Bass Springs; natural pools, waterfalls.

Cleared home sites. Price: $1,087,500. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Sam Bass Springs

The Old Ranch

Pecan Crossing Ranch

Reduced! 20 mile vistas, oaks, outcroppings, waterfalls, hunting, woodlands. Price: $1,971,825.

Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Lodge, deer stands, feeders, creek, seven ponds, barns, and working pens. Plentiful game. Price: $1,750,000.

Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Family retreat, hunting, ranch/breeding business stocked with exotic game Price reduced: $2,600,000.

Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Lucky Penny Ranch

BB Ranch

Lampasas River Ranch

Spectacular ranch 45 minutes NW of Austin. Stocked lake, 1.5 miles of Clear Creek frontage with dam. Highfenced, MLD permitted, hunting, fishing. Three homes, horse barn, lighted arena. Fantastic views. Price: $5,500,000. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

Beautiful ranch only five minutes from Lampasas.

Custom-built Mediterranean home, guest house and barn. High-fenced, axis, genetically superior whitetail deer. Price: $1,650,000. (will sell main house and 30 acres separate). Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

Beautiful end of the road ranch. The land is a good mix of river bottom and rolling upland country with a half mile of river. A very nice four-bedroom, threebath log home overlooks the river bottom. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

262.91± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 565504

533.77± Acres | Bell Co. | Prop. ID: 1033759

356± Acres | Coryell Co. | Prop. ID: 1073048

221.15± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 1077148

367.64± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1033542

765± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 149863

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Overlook River Ranch

135± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 167014 Custom-built, five-bedroom home, pool, panoramic views, and both sides of the San Gabriel River. Price: $1,750,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

2,009± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 156460 Premier ranch 45 minutes from Austin. 100-year-old family land offers hilltop views, creek, ponds, wildlife, heavily treed. Owners will divide into 330 to 654 acre tracts. Price: $7,021,455. Call Mike Bacon, (512) 940-8800.

Panther Creek Ranch

Naruna Ranch

LLK Ranch

High elevations, abundant wildlife. One hour from Austin. Price: $735,490. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

This ranch truly has it all from tall post oak and live oak trees, a running creek and several stock tanks! Price: $4,602,500. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

Gently rolling terrain, combination of tree cover and open pasture with big views. Large lake stocked with bass.

Price: $1,642,200. Call Mike Bacon (512) 940-8800.

186± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1076309

Back Bone Ridge

118± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 846819 20 mile vistas, old oaks, bluff and outstanding hunting. Cleared home sites. Seller will finance. $885,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

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Sycamore Creek Ranch

9,100± Acres | Val Verde Co. | Prop. ID: 000000 15 minutes from Del Rio. Three flowing creeks, mostly high fenced, stocked with trophy deer and exotics. Seller will subdivide. 50 percent of minerals will convey. Price: $12,057,500. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

476± Acres | Lampasas Co. | Prop. ID: 973296

Rio Bravo

27,500± Acres | Terrell Co. | Property ID: 75956 Unspoiled privacy along the Rio Grand River, rugged and remote with five miles river frontage near Del Rio. Price: $12,000,000. Call Drew Colvin (512) 755-2078.

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Rockhouse Ranch

Le Maison du Serenity

This 27±-acre hilltop retreat is steeped in Texas tradition! Constructed with Fredericksburg barn-wood, Austin stone, and custom cedar chinked logs, this 3,310-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home has high ceilings and exposed beams, rock fireplace, wood floors and a large expanses of windows.

The kitchen is complimented by an antique bar/island, copper sink and fixtures, custom-wood counter tops with turquoise accents, a gourmet Wolf stove, and huge walk-in pantry; breath-taking views; great porches; Master BR fireplace; 2/2 guesthouse; outdoor kitchen; barn; large pond; pier and swimming dock.

(Adjacent to “Texas Ranch Life”, an 1,800 acre wild game resort). $840,000

38+acres near Brenham and Lake Somerville. Stunning 4BR/4.5B steel-framed Austin-stone home and 3,000-square-foot barn with separate guest quarters and full bath, loafing shed and large expanded lake. Two-sided rock fireplace separates dining room and living room; huge Pella windows. Red barn-wood custom cabinets and Lutron lighting; large granite island; gourmet Wolf stove with griddle, double convection oven, spacious pantry, built-in microwave and sub-zero refrigerator complete this astonishing kitchen. Beautiful master suite with Volcanic Ash tub, custom faucets, custom tile work and travertine floors.

Don’t miss this opulent retreat: Price $1,299,900

27.29± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1054113

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. The interior road winds through the property, which is fenced and cross-fenced.

This rolling tract is a good mix of open pastures.

Numerous pecan trees and majestic live oaks are scattered throughout the property, as well. The oxbow and pond afford ample water sources for cattle, and the avid hunter can find numerous areas for deer stands with ample game including deer, hogs and birds. Price Reduced to $2,335,850

38.03± Acres | Washington County | Property ID: 1066909

Winchester Ranch

107.42± Acres | Fayette County Property ID: 532915 Great location, just north of LaGrange, with a nice mix of open pastures and heavily wooded areas. The extremely rolling topography allows for great fourwheeling 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 Road. Price: $580,068

Brazos River Retreat

56.90± Acres | Austin County Property ID: 955949 57 acre estate in southern Austin county. This property has large scattered 100 year old trees, dense woods, open pastures, interior roads and approximately 1/3 mile of Brazos River (beach) frontage. The main home is a quaint 1929, three-bedroom, two-bath, 2,600-square-foot Texas farmhouse, which has been modestly restored and features wood floors, carport and brick fireplace. Improvements include: 100x60 covered pavilion; guest house; outdoor fire pit, outbuildings; two water wells, fenced/cross-fenced.

Cattle/horses welcome. Price: $725,000

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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 South Water | Burnet, TX 78611

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 last year’s exceptional drought. A fishing dock, rope swing and suspension bridge over the creek canyon add to the fun. Price: $7,900,000

Crown Creek Ranch

203± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1069505

CK Ranch

414± Acres | Burnet County | Property ID: 1016766 Located on FM 2147, just west of Marble Falls and adjacent to Horseshoe Bay, this beautiful ranch is in one of the most desirable areas in all of the Hill Country. Being entirely high-fenced makes this a premier recreational property that has great development potential. A Fredericksburg style rock home, built in the 1800s, fantastic Lake LBJ views, year-round springs and a variety of mature trees add to the beauty and charm of the ranch. Will divide into 240 or 174 acres. Price: $5,175,000 92

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This ranch features some of the most dramatic scenery in all the Hill Country.

There are views of Inks Lake and Lake Buchanan from numerous sites all over the ranch. Additionally, approximately half a mile of a wide and deep rock bottom creek flows through the property with many impressive waterfalls along the way.

This is one of the strongest spring-fed creeks in Burnet County and continued flowing through the extreme drought of 2011. This ranch has over a mile of paved road frontage and can be easily divided into a dozen or more tracts, each having lake views, creek or, in some cases, both! The ranch is located on highly desirable Park Road 4, across from Longhorn Cavern State Park, within 15 minutes of Burnet and Marble Falls or an hour from Austin. Price: $2,588,250

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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

Windy Ridge Ranch

Ten 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

Great cattle ranch with custom home. Mature trees around home, in-ground pool. $1,250,000

Coggins Creek Ranch

Flat Rock Ranch

Canyonlands Ranch

Modern improvements. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 kitchens.

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

Beautiful granite outcroppings, mature oaks, four ponds and two seasonal creeks. $1,336,500

Adjoins U.S. wildlife refuge on three sides. Hill Country views and spring-fed seasonal stream. Price: $385,000

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

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

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

297± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 969269

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

278± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 970726

60± Acres | Burnet Co. | Prop. ID: 1031669

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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

Hoyt River Ranch

4,223± Acres | Uvalde County | Property ID:1055622

Maestri Ranch

4,964± Acres | Jackson County | Property ID: 1042536 The Maestri Ranch is an outstanding historic ranch that is less than 1:45 from downtown Houston. It is a combination working cattle ranch and rice farm, with hundreds of huge oaks and pecans and teeming with wildlife. The views and topography of this ranch are unique for this part of Texas. The beauty of this ranch will surprise discriminating ranch buyers and offers economic opportunities from operations and potential for development in the future. Price: $13,651,000

Exceptional high-fenced recreational and agricultural ranch with over two miles of the Leona River, located ten miles south of Uvalde. Along with rolling hills covered in excellent south Texas brush and rich river bottom soils, the ranch includes excellent groundwater resources and a unique historic home built on the banks of the river. This ranch appears to be OUT of the Eagle Ford play and is not burdened by traffic, and continues to be a peaceful and secluded property.

Price: $12,500,000

Hickory Creek Ranch

1,583± Acres | Lee County | Property ID: 1058950

Beautiful ranch located in the rolling hills north of Giddings. This ranch is predominantly oak and cedar covered hills with several creek drainages and open areas with spectacular views from several hilltops. There are several nice houses on the property and plenty of water with multiple ponds and lakes, as well as many water wells. Exceptionally large tract of land centrally located between Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Price: $7,519,250

Camp Hamman YMCA Ranch

732± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1000520 Camp Hamman Ranch in central Bandera County is a YMCA camp in the beautiful Texas Hill Country near Bandera. Would make a perfect fit for a new owner to establish a religious retreat, corporate retreat, summer camp, educational camp or private getaway for the extended family. Stunning vistas allow you to see for miles in every direction and the land is covered with large live oaks, red oaks, spanish oaks, mesquites and madrones with infrastructure for large groups already in place. Price: $3,911,500

Big Sprig Ranch

233± Acres | Brazoria County | Property ID: 1071472

Big Sprig Ranch is an outstanding recreational property just outside of Danbury, Texas, and is located only 47 miles from downtown Houston. The ranch includes a newly built superb 4,800 square foot lodge sitting over a 17 acre fishing lake, and includes 12 duck hunting lakes and several smaller ponds. This is a beautiful ranch with outstanding fishing and waterfowl hunting that is in a great area, easy to reach for a weekend away from the city or duck hunting trip before work. Price: $1,400,000 94

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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

Double D Ranch

HG Ranch

8,727± Acres | Jefferson & Stephens Counties Property ID: 1076012

1,050± Acres | Henderson County | Property ID: 1075576

The Double D is a premier cattle and quail hunting ranch in the rolling hills of south central Oklahoma. It boasts two creek systems that intersect on the property, with good, productive bottom land, and over 65 ponds that provide plenty of water. 20 cross-fenced pastures are covered mostly with native grasses, and the roads are in good condition to navigate the ranch. The Double D, near Waurika, is about 130 miles from either Oklahoma City or Fort Worth, and has three homes on the property. Great ranches of this size do not often trade in this desirable area, just a few miles north of the Red River. Price: $12,250,000

300 acre private trophy bass lake. This is simply a rare opportunity to own one of the largest permitted private lakes in Texas. It is the chance of a lifetime for a select few to acquire a trophy bass fishery, that is arguably one of the finest. At 300 acres, this size of lake, with water depths of around 35 feet, is unmatched: it is extremely difficult to receive a permit to build one like it, very expensive to construct it, and highly challenging to find something similar on the market.

At eight years old, the lake is also at a prime stage in the ideal life cycle of bass lakes. It offers significant flooded timber areas, and has a substantial drain valve system in place to manage water levels. One large brood pond is at an elevation above the lake, and allows for easy stocking into the main lake. This premium ranch, in the Athens area, is high-fenced, with a 25 acre duck marsh, four homes and a four-stall boathouse. Price: $11,000,000

Spring Creek Ranch

858± Acres | Waller County | Property ID: 598016 This gorgeous tract of land is located in the rolling hills of northern Waller county. Huge post oaks, live oaks and pecan trees are spread among the improved pastures. Some of the highest points in Waller county are found on the hilltops of this property. Miles of road frontage make this an excellent development property, as well. Price: $9,438,000

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. The ranch is mostly rolling but has elevation changes of 400 feet, with a high mesa plateau on the southern end. This land is only 80 miles west of Fort Worth, south of Strawn, and with deer blinds and feeders in place, it is ready for the season. This property has three water wells and nine stock ponds that help provide good habitat for turkey and quail. It also has two creek beds of the Red Fork of Rush Creek that cut across the ranch. All owned minerals convey with the sale, and are estimated to be more than 25%. Price: $3,245,000

Riomedina Ranch

656± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1033472 The Riomedina Ranch offers unspoiled native brush in the transition zone between south Texas and the Texas Hill Country, with amazing views from the hilltops, and is only 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio.

Great little ranch with everything needed to make one of the finer showplace ranches in the area. Price: $2,689,600

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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

Flying J Ranch

50.44± Acres | Comal County Property ID: 1056162 Great Potential! 50± acres with two houses. The ranch features both sides of Cibolo Creek. There are lots of oaks and other native trees. The ranch features highway frontage, barns, pens, hanger/barn and two water wells. Price: $1,140,800

Chocolate Bayou

104± Acres | Brazoria County Property ID: 1061111 Located on historic Chocolate Bayou, Peterson Landing has been used as a weekend retreat and fishing camp.

The property has approximately 3/4 mile of waterfront on Chocolate Bayou. There is plenty of bay and Gulf fishing. Price: $750,000

Enchanted Rock 40± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 1077358 First time on the market, this ranch overlooks the famous Enchanted Rock, with beautiful hilltop building sites. Property has highway frontage and hunting for whitetail deer, turkey and birds. Price: $500,000

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

Willow City

100± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1077366 This ranch is located on beautiful Willow City Loop with wild flowers, hilltop building sites, valleys and excellent hunting.

Turn this raw ranch into your dream place! Price: $750,000

Highway 479

17± Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1077318 This is a beautiful small ranch with a century year old home. Included are barns, a pen, trees and several outbuildings. Game with whitetail deer, dove and some turkey. Strong water well. Price: $299,500

Alamo Springs Live Water

Silver Spur Dude Ranch

Beautiful 68± acres with big hills and lush valleys and fields on both sides of Rafter Hollow Creek. 1920s four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom house with late 1800s house, barns and two water wells. This place has it all! Beautiful waterfall and swimming hole. Price: $1,499,000

Located 10 miles south of Bandera, Texas on FM 1077, this amazing ranch has everything you dream of in a Hill Country home, corporate retreat or to operate as a dude ranch. Included are a lodge, houses, cabins, and horse facilities. There are many trails and is located next to a 5,500 acre state park. Price: $2,995,500

68± Acres | Kendall County | Property ID: 1056153

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, Suite 200 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Adobe Creek Ranch

134Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 401192 HILL COUNTRY SHOW PLACE! Offering a beautiful Sante Festyle home with a wrap-around porch overlooking the pool and river valley. The four-bedroom, three-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 ten-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 two - three acre pond. The property is cross-fenced and offers axis, white-tail and turkey. Only ten minutes from Kerrville and 50 minutes to San Antonio. Price: $2,500,000

Oasis Creek Ranch

108Âą Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 989161 An absolutely gorgeous estate outside of Hunt, Texas! The six-bedroom, six-bath, three-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 of a beautiful creek, large trees and hilltop views.

There is a private river park on the Guadalupe River for Comanche Caves landowners. There are too many nice things about this property to list. Price: $3,950,000 98

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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, Suite 200 | Kerrville, TX 78028

Hidden Hills Ranch

73± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 1057437

A true show place, located in gated Hidden Hills Ranch in the highly desirable Camp Verde area. This property offers a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath hilltop house offering 360 degree views, with tremendous views from every room. The house brags of chiseled edge travertine tile and hickory wood floors. 14’ ceilings, with 19’ ceilings in the master bath. It has huge closets, a butler’s pantry, two laundry rooms and surround sound inside and out. The kitchen has knotty alder cabinets, granite counter tops, a huge island and an eight burner stove. The large covered back porch offers an amazing southeast view of the valley below. The two living areas, large porch and full bar make it a great place to entertain. The house has a large three-car garage, tankless water heater and four-zone heating and a/c. The land is covered in nice hardwoods and beautiful wildlife.

Less than 15 minutes from Kerrville and 45 minutes to San Antonio. Up to 221 additional acres are available. Price: $2,500,000.

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-half-bath, 4,200±-square-foot main house with a swimming pool, making it great for family, and a 1,261±-square-foot guest house. Great views and less than a hour from San Antonio. Price: $1,495,000

Twin Springs Ranch

25± Acres | Kerr County | Property ID: 719998 Twin Springs Ranch is a gated ranch community located just outside of Kerrville. It offers lots of game, privacy, hilltop views and a seven acre community lake. Most of the tracts have already been sold, and have had beautiful homes built on them. Twin Springs offers the feeling of living out in the country and the convenience of being only five minutes from Kerrville and only one hour from San Antonio. A great place to build your dream home. We have lots available from 25 acres to 73 acres, ranging from $199,000 to $847,665.

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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

Caney Creek Ranch

315± Acres | Montgomery County Property ID: 1069318

Glenmont Country Estate

54± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1070820 Come through the grand entrance into this elegant country estate with its elaborate grounds that include 54.66 acres with a 3,557 square foot home, a fabulous outdoor pavilion, pool and ponds all within the manicured and landscaped lawn. As you leave the lawn and step back on the acreage property, you’ll find highly improved pastures and a timber area that provides a sanctuary for wildlife. The property boasts a vineyard, horse stable, workshop, second barn and two ponds. Within easy driving distance of Houston. Price: $1,925,000

315± acre ranch located between Plantersville and Montgomery! The ranch is partially wooded and boasts beautiful hilltop views with its rolling terrain. There are two nice ponds on the property as well as Caney Creek. Improvements include a small, older brick home and three barns. There are several hilltop homesites that would make an ideal location for the custom home of your choice. Perimeter fencing is in good shape and the land has a good balance of wildlife habitat and pasture.

Not only would this make a beautiful private retreat, but doubles as an excellent investment opportunity given its location. Price: $2,677,500

Kraft Ranch

Alamosta Ranch

Exquisite 106± rolling acres with a 4,500 square foot elegant country French home built in 2003 and renovated in 2008. The home features tan rustic marble floors, high ceilings, large windows and extensive wood work. The downstairs master suite has bay windows overlooking the lake. The kitchen has stainless Viking appliances. The property has a long county road frontage with black pipe fencing and an automatic gate. Staff quarters, 40x70 MCI barn, two stall Barnmaster barn with tack room, three wells and a 50kw Cummins generator. Price: $2,175,000

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 open to dining and living rooms for gracious entertaining. Open face rock barn with equipment lean to on one side. Shop/storage building, 175 foot round pen, pond, fenced and crossfenced. Just outside of Montgomery, convenient to The Woodlands, Bryan/ College Station, and Bush Intercontinental. Price reduced: $995,000

106± Acres | Grimes County | Property ID: 1076471

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31± Acres | Montgomery County | Property ID: 1027152

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

Mudde Creek Farms Hallmark Ridge

738± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 1064890 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 Highway 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

96± Acres | Montgomery County Property ID: 1069686 96± rolling acres. Improved pasture with scattered hardwoods, 28 acre hayfield and 38 acre heavily wooded.

Three-bedroom, two-bath home re-modeled in 2008.

One story, split plan, wood burning fireplace, living/dining combo, vaulted ceiling. Barnmaster barn with three stalls, room for more. Sandy soil. Equipment shed, three-bay tractor barn, workshop. Circular drive, auto gate at road, easy access to I-45. Great vistas across Caney Creek Bottom. Variety, views and value ready for your family and your horses. Price: $997,500

Allen Ranch

123± Acres | Montgomery County Property ID: 1074554

Farris Farm

147.3± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 892011 Approximately 147.3± acres north of Huntsville. 2,192 square foot home enclosed in a 50x100 metal building. Built in 2009, this home offers 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 efficient construction, Energy Star appliances. Adjoining garage/shop has three roll-up doors, lots of space for equipment. Land is 1/2 pasture, 1/2 woods with a 20 acre hay meadow. Seller will divide. Reduced to $775,000

Beautiful 123± acre ranch with 2,662 square foot home and 1,553 square foot guest house/foreman’s quarters.

Home features covered and screened swimming pool, granite countertops, décor lighting, terrazzo/carpet flooring, crown molding, fireplace, walk-in pantry, custom cabinets.

Property offers improved rolling pastures, large lake and seven ponds, barn with corrals/chutes, 4,000 square foot equipment building on a slab. Fenced and cross-fenced, ready for your own cattle operation. Price: $1,295,000

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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, TX 79734

Gallagher Headquarters Ranch

1,509Âą Acres | Bexar & Medina Counties Property ID: 1076274

Located 20 minutes from San Antonio, Gallagher Headquarters Ranch is a world all unto itself. An incredibly peaceful and protected setting so close to a metropolitan area. It’s like going back in time both in the natural world as well as the historical buildings, as if time stopped in the mid 1800s, when the ranch was founded by Peter Gallagher, an Irish immigrant, brought to San Antonio as a young engineer-master stone mason by Santa Anna.

Today, with all the modern amenities of a new home, this hand cut stone 19-bedroom, 17-and-one-half bath historic compound with 22 original fireplaces, sprawling porches, huge manicured lawns and beautiful gardens, makes it seem that you are on a working historic Spanish hacienda. Price: $21,000,000

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

The Rockpile Ranch

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

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

Rockpile Ranch is named for the massive geologic formations located at the entrance to the Ranch. This ranch was once a major portion of the historic 380,000-acre X Ranch in Jeff Davis County. 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: $985 per acre for a total price of $54,868,922

Turkey Bluff Ranch

4,339± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1001509 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 ranch enjoys over 2.3 miles of crystal clear spring-fed Devil’s River frontage, which provides some of the best recreation 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. Great roads, excellent water distribution system and nice hunting camp. Price: $850/acre at $3,688,150

Marfa Ranch Ltd Tract 15

693± 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 is located between 4,850 and 4,930 feet in elevation. The climate and soils support a climax vegetation of short and mid-grasses 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: $1,250 per acre or $866,500

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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 PO Box 582 | Bellville, TX 77418

Quiet Meadow Cabin

Winchester Peak Ranch

This peaceful tract of land features an exceptional diversity with rolling hills, open pastures and wooded areas throughout the 175± acres. Enjoy the simple life while staying in the camp house overlooking a large scenic pond. While currently offering a quiet retreat, this tract also has potential to become a cattle, horse or exotic game ranch. Price: $1,662,500. Property is also available is for sale as 50± acres including high hill, woods and pasture.

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, ponds, 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: $5,900 per acre

175± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 938811

249± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1047491

Sentinel Hill

53± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 992633

A winding road from a gated entry gently climbs the hill through improved pastures until it reaches this stately hilltop home with pool and gazebos on 53± acres. The view of distant hills and dramatic sunsets is complemented by a scenic pond, woods with trails, a four stall horse barn, an equipment barn, loafing sheds in the pastures fenced for horses, a small fruit orchard and beautiful trees. Price: $1,295,000

Lookout Ranch

74± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1041108 Located off a sleepy country road lies this beautiful 74± acre hilltop ranch. The property includes a three-bedroom, two-bath home perched high on one of Austin county’s famous hilltops. Other amenities include an oversized workshop/garage, rustic barn, beautiful hay meadow, pond, meandering wooded creek with sporadic rock croppings, an abundance of wildlife and a working windmill. Price Reduced from $915,000 to $840,000!

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 a beautiful country meadow and a charming farm house overlooking a pond. Completely furnished and accented with easy care landscaping, this 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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www.VIPCountry.net | info@vipcountry.net | (979) 865-9459 office PO Box 582 | Bellville, TX 77418

Wishing Star Ranch

70± Acres | Washington County Property ID: 1068079

Los Arroyos

136± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1048920

The approach from the road gives but a hint of the beautiful view from this immaculate four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath house filled with windows and light overlooking the landscape of the surrounding area. These pristine 70± acres not only highlight incredible distant views, but also feature lush rolling land with two ponds and a wet-weather creek meandering through a ribbon of mature trees. Price: $1,495,000

This 136± acres of rolling sandy soil, with woods and meadows, are 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

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 rocklined 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.

CrestView

14± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1057595

An impressive setting on 14± acres provides the site for this elegant home of approx. 7,500 square feet under roof. A grand gated entrance curving through live oak trees and a softly landscaped front lawn complements the dramatic hilltop view from the deep back porch and pool. Entertain in luxury or spend a quiet afternoon lounging by the pool, all avenues are open with this amazing property located within an easy hour drive from Houston and within five minutes of the charming town of Bellville. Price: $995,000

Bluebonnet Hill

67± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 221819 Located between Bellville and Brenham with a distant view, easy access, two large ponds plus a smaller pond, improved pastures and a hill of bluebonnets in the spring, this 67± acre tract has it all. A great home site situated near the center of the property overlooks the double ponds and features the view of rolling hills. With frontage on both Hwy 36 and Church Road, there is opportunity to divide creating a 17-acre tract and a 50-acre tract. Price: $10,000 per acre

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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

Texas Panhandle Ranch

18,964± Acres | Moore County | Property ID: 1070690

This productive cattle ranch is located in the heart of the Texas Panhandle.

The ranch is approximately 40 miles north of Amarillo, near the progressive community of Dumas. Elevations range from 3,300 feet in the creek bottoms to 3,600 feet on the elevated uplands. Two scenic creeks run through the ranch. Large mature cottonwoods are common throughout the creek bottoms. Much of the ranch has an open appearance, and the sandier country has a good mix of sage, sumac and plum thickets. The ranch is exceptionally well watered by live creek water, eight operating windmills, one electric submersible well and seven solar wells. Additionally, a 10-15 surface acre lake is located on the ranch. Recent water studies indicate commercial quantity water, with production rates as high as 750 gallons per minute, are located under the ranch. Antelope are common in the open rolling plains country, with deer and turkey found in the creek bottoms and more protected areas. Historically, this area is well known for quality quail hunting. Price: $650 per acre or $12,326,600

Texas Panhandle Ranch

12,788.47± Acres | Bailey County Property ID: 1065321 This long term family ownership ranch is now, for the first time ever, being offered for sale at only $400 per acre. Onehalf of the seller’s minerals and 100 percent of the wind royalty rights will convey with the ranch. The growing season in Bailey County is approximately 181 days, and the average precipitation is slightly over 17.25 inches. This is a low overhead working ranch with the added benefit of 300± acres of irrigated farmland and 2,000± acres in CRP income along with the potential to develop additional irrigated farmland on a portion of the ranch. It is seldom that properties this size are offered on the market in this area. If you are in the market for a working cattle ranch in this part of Texas, this ranch should be considered. Price: $5,115,388

Texas Rolling Plains Ranch

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

Offering over seven miles of live creek water and diverse terrain, these 7,210 acres in the Texas Rolling Plains range 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 all minerals. Price: Reduced to $595 per acre 106

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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

Texas Rolling Plains Hunting Ranch

1,380.60Âą Acres | Kent County | Property ID: 1053273 The ranch is comprised of a very good blend of rolling country mixed with canyons and some breaks. The ranch is very scenic with several draws feeding into the ABC Creek. Cover is generally mesquite with virtually no cedar on the property. Two cultivated food plots have been established and there are multiple deer feeders and hunting blinds on the ranch that are included in the sale of the property. The ranch is fenced and all fences appear to be in very good condition. There has been no livestock grazing on the property for several years and the native grasses and forbs are in good condition. The ranch is considered to be well watered. ABC Creek flows through the property for over one mile. Additionally, the ranch is watered by an electric water well and two windmills. This is an excellent area for wildlife. Whitetail deer are very common and the habitat is considered to be excellent for deer and quail. Turkey are common and migratory bird hunting is generally very good. The ranch is very well improved by a near new two-bedroom, two-bath home that contains an open living area/kitchen. Additionally, there is a near new one-bedroom, one-bath bunkhouse. Both homes are tastefully furnished and all furnishings appear to be nearly new. These furnishings can be included in the sale of the property.

Nearby to these two homes is a large metal barn with overhead door and covered shed. The barn is equipped with a concrete floor and electricity. There is a game cooler and a large bulk feed storage that are both included in the sale of the property. This is a very good ranch with excellent, near new improvements. Hunting in this area is considered to be very good. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a great ranch property that is ready to use and enjoy. Price: Reduced to $1,050 per acre

Texas Rolling Plains Hunting Ranch

1,165Âą Acres | Dickens County | Property ID: 1054822

Offering a creek, diverse terrain, and good hunting, the ranch is located southeast of Dickens, Texas. The topography of the property is diverse, ranging from mesquite flats to scenic rugged creek bottoms. The southern portion of the property has a sometimes dense canopy of mesquite with scattered hackberry trees. Towards the northern portion of the property the topography becomes broken sloping to J-2 Creek, which appears to be spring fed. The ranch is watered by one electric water well and there is a rural waterline to the property. Access to the ranch is provided by graded county road. Price: Reduced to $650 per acre

The Daugherty Ranch

1,564.71Âą Acres | Kent County | Property ID: 1030558 This scenic ranch has a diverse terrain ranging from productive creek bottoms to rough and broken elevated ridges. Red Mud Creek meanders through the west section of this ranch, entering the northwest corner and exiting the south-central side of that section. This property has a dramatic elevation change of about 170 feet, ranging from a low of 2,050 feet along the creek bottoms to a high of 2,220 feet being at the peak of the elevated mesa tops. The brush canopy throughout the Daugherty Ranch ranges from fairly open to dense, being primarily mesquite with some scattered cedar. Many hackberry and large mesquite trees are located along the creek bottom. The grass turf is good, with the primary grasses being blue grama, little bluestem, Arizona cottontop, plains bristlegrass and side-oats grama. Water is provided by one significant sized dirt tank and one well equipped with a solar pump.

Due to the extended drought, the dirt tank is currently dry. This is the first time in many years that this tank has been dry. The Daugherty Ranch offers great hunting and cattle ranching opportunities. This area is known to support a good population of big whitetail deer, quail and turkey. Wild hogs are also frequently seen in the area. This ranch has been under the same family ownership for over 50 years and the family has never allowed any hunting on this property. If you are in the market for a hunting/ cattle ranch reasonably priced, this offering deserves your attention. To schedule a showing, or for additional information, please contact Rusty Lawson. Price: $1,243,944

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www.TexasHillCountryLands.com | bartj@texashillcountrylands.com | (830) 928-4820 200 Fairway Drive | 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 $987,660

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: $576,000 108

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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

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

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

DD Trophy Ranch

464± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 1071646 This is a trophy whitetail deer hunting ranch. It has beautiful “top of the world” hills, wooded canyons, and is located at the end of the road. It is about 15 miles west of Medina, off of Hwy. 337. All of the released deer have strong South Texas genetics.

A 180 BC taken last year. The property includes breeder pens, numerous feeders and deer blinds. There is an updated hunter’s camp house, a cleaning area with freezer and storage building. An updated owner’s cottage is located at the front gate. There are recent water wells at both houses. The property has seasonal springs that feed several ponds. A lot of the cedar has been removed to expose the old hardwoods. Breeder deer in the pens are negotiable. Price: $2,999,900

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Bill Johnson & Associates

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B i l l J o h n s o n & A s s o c i at e s

www.BJRE.com | billjohnson@bjre.com | (979) 865-5969 William R. Johnson, Jr./Broker | 420 East Main Street | Bellville, TX 77418

Lee Ranch

767.45± Acres | Colorado County Property ID: 1052879 This 767±-acre ranch is between Columbus and Rock Island and has 4,480 feet of frontage on Highway 90. Gently rolling, sandy soil, seven ponds, seasonal creek, lots of mature oak trees, scattered live oaks, improved grasses and bountiful wildlife. Barns, workshop, sheds and a set of working pens enhance the daily operation of this working ranch. The five-bedroom, five-bath home, built in 2009, has 4,100± square feet of living area and boasts a spacious island kitchen with fireplace, a large great room with fireplace, and beautiful wood, stone and brick floors. A stone fire pit, with seating, is accessed from the home’s covered porch by a stone walkway. Price: $3,700,000

Buenaventura Ranch 299.79± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1065441 Minutes from Bellville and only an hour from Houston, Buenaventura Ranch can be your peaceful escape. Rolling hills, stunning views, mature trees, seven ponds, two entrances with security gates from paved roads and an impressive custom-built metallic building with stained concrete floors, high ceilings, a workshop, gourmet kitchen and comfortable living quarters. It is the ideal space as you decide which of the ranch’s phenomenal home sites fits your needs. Call for a showing soon! Price: $3,375,000

Triple L Ranch

Muddy Bluff Ranch

Between Cat Spring and New Ulm, the ranch road meanders along and across two running creeks, near a custom-built wooden windmill atop a high hill, along-side five spring-fed ponds and through a forest of large oaks, pines and dogwood trees to the secluded main complex near the center of the ranch. With its vast forests, the ranch is a welcomed home for an abundance of wildlife. The main complex consists of a three-bedroom, two-bath manufactured home with a large covered deck overlooking a swing bridge across the meandering backyard creek, a seven-stall Barnmaster horse barn with quarters and a five-bay equipment barn. Working pens, a pole barn and three water wells round out the ranch improvements. The Triple L Ranch, located a relaxing one-hour drive from Houston, could just be that special place that you so deserve. Price: $2,684,863

Built in 1899 in Brenham, this Victorian beauty was moved to its present 88±-acre location and completely restored, adding a state of the art kitchen, insulated windows and doors and an additional wing. The home boasts four bedrooms, three baths, five fireplaces, 130 year-old reclaimed oak flooring and some vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Spacious front porches on both levels overlook the approximately two-acre lake. Rocky Branch meanders through the property and is home to an abundance of wildlife. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own such a property. Price: $1,949,000

269.58± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 1072637

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88.28± Acres | Austin County | Property ID: 845118

B i l l J o h n s o n & A s s o c i at e s

www.BJRE.com | billjohnson@bjre.com | (979) 865-5969 William R. Johnson, Jr./Broker | 420 East Main Street | Bellville, TX 77418

Bill Johnson & Associates

Real Estate Company

BiTerra Horse Ranch

77.72± Acres | Colorado County Property ID: 982743

Prepare to be wowed when you see this 77±-acre, first-class horse ranch. Set among beautiful live oak and mesquite trees with a creek and two ponds, this is a true Texas ranch! Beautiful custom four-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath stone home, eight-stall main barn with ten additional stalls in adjacent barns.

Covered, lighted arena. Custom stone entry gate with security. Two guest homes and one ranch hand home.

Equipment to operate ranch included in sale. Price: $3,296,000

Double R Ranch

65.71± Acres | Colorado County This fabulous home is set in 66± acres of Colorado County live oak country. Construction throughout reflects close attention to detail. Only the finest woods, imported tiles and marble, premier appliances, and modern finishing touches are used all through the home. Special features include a luxurious master, exquisite kitchen and dining rooms, a spacious trophy room and an underground wine cellar. For your most discriminating clients. Price: $2,250,000

Texas Cross Ranch

570± Acres | Limestone County | Property ID: 552840 Gently rolling hills, improved pastures, eight ponds and unlimited views! Located on top of the highest hill of this 570±-acre property, one finds a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath brick home overlooking the two-acre lake. The ranch boasts lush improved pastures with cross-fencing, cattle pens, large hay barn, tack room and ample road frontage with entrance and pipe fencing. Texas Cross Ranch is truly a unique property in the heart of Limestone County. Price: $2,999,000

Triple S Ranch

89.48± Acres | Colorado County | Property ID: 1001100 The Triple S Ranch is located south of I-10 near Weimar. The 89±-acre ranch is home base is the stunning three-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath brick home. Double front doors open into a majestic foyer and sunken living room with a travertine fireplace and wet bar, convenient to the formal dining room and island kitchen. An impressive stairway leads up to the family room loft. The spacious master suite offers a private fireplace and sitting area as well as access to the covered back porch and pool area. Two ponds, a large 60’ x 74’ metal barn, and immense views of the rolling hills complete the package! Price: $995,000

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N o F e n c e s L a n d C o m pa n y

www.NoFencesLand.com | info@nofencesland.com | (817) 685-6300 Jason Pettigrew | 3231 Harwood Road | Bedford, TX 76021

Lago Grande River Ranch

5,230± Acres | Knox County | Property ID: 990926 Lago Grande River Ranch is truly the “only one of its kind!” Perhaps the most amazing feature of Lago Grande is the massive 500± surveyed acre lake that is known as “Lake Davis.” This lake historically winters tens of thousands of ducks and geese. With over 2.2 miles of sloughs, which are fed by the tail-waters of Lake Davis, a future owner could create a series of flooded marshes that would make what a well-respected wildlife consultant said could be “the best he has ever seen.” Huge trophy bass have been hauled in from the depths along with pan-sized crappie, and legendary catfish. With the southern border of this ranch meandering along approximately 10 miles of frontage on the Brazos River, this property is a wildlife mecca.

It is not uncommon to see 160-170 class boone and crockett whitetails with deer in the 180’s harvested.

Healthy populations of Rio Grande turkeys and bobwhite quail can be found throughout the majority of the ranch. Price: $10,500,000

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www.NoFencesLand.com | info@nofencesland.com | (817) 685-6300 Casey Berley | 3231 Harwood Road | Bedford, TX 76021

Cross N Farm and Ranch

2,370± Acres | Cooke County

Located in historic Cooke County, Texas, near the town of Era, the 2,370± acre Cross N Farm and Ranch provides for excellent livestock production, crop production and wildlife production. With a stunning ranch home of approximately 8,500 square feet, the perfect mix of water, native and improved grasses and cultivation, diversity abounds on the Cross N Farm and Ranch! The Hill Country seemingly meets productive and convenient north Texas in its entire splendor. Come home to see grazing cattle and horses together with native populations of whitetail deer and Rio Grande turkeys. The Cross N Farm and Ranch is a true combination ranch owner’s treasure! Complimented with a 25± acre lake, multiple creeks, rock bluffs, diverse terrain, hay meadows and a generous mineral offering, the Cross N Farm and Ranch is a very rare find! The ranch is just rural enough for peaceful, country living and enjoyment yet, it is conveniently located within an hour of the modern conveniences provided by the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Price: $7,587,675

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www.BriggsFreeman.com/RanchandLand | dburgher@briggsfreeman.com | (214) 353-6600 David W. Burgher/Manager | 2913 Fairmount Street, Suite 200 | Dallas, TX 75201

The Brazos River Ranch

1,140± Acres | Hill County | Property ID: 985501 An exceptional piece of property located in the heart of central Texas with unmatched views of the historic Brazos River and just 90 minutes from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Upland bird hunting, fly-fishing on the river, exotic game tours, horseback riding and deer hunting are some of the many recreational activities this ranch has to offer. The property feels like the Texas Hill Country with mature oak trees, incredible chalk bluffs, creeks and several great fishing ponds. The main lodge is surrounded by a beautiful porch and filled with all the amenities of home. This ranch is highly improved and one of the finest turn key operations available. Contact Harlan Ray, (214) 908-7770. Price: $7,950,000

Valhalla Ranch

839± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1067180 Words don’t do justice to this spectacular, turnkey ranch, located at the top of the Texas Hill Country in Clifton, Texas. An easy drive from both DFW and Austin, Valhalla Ranch has it all. From the architect designed house with high-end finishes, professional grade appliances, custom furniture and art collection to the fantastic views, lakes, pavilions, live water and wildlife, Valhalla Ranch is a unique property where the owner spared no expense. The ranch offers something for everyone with its mix of improved pastures, oak-studded hilltops and rugged ridge lines with escarpments. Contact Jim Brosche, (817) 233-5143. Price: $6,750,000 114

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Top of The Hill Country Recreational Ranch

645± Acres | Bosque County | Property ID: 1076288 This beautiful 645± acre ranch, located an easy two hour drive from both Dallas and Austin and just outside Cranfill’s Gap, is an excellent recreational ranch. Fantastic views, wooded ridge lines and productive pastures make it a perfect getaway for hunters, horse lovers and ranchers, alike. Two small houses, great building sites, three barns and extensive pens make it ready to use from day one! Contact Jim Brosche, (817) 233-5143. Price: $2,451,000

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www.BriggsFreeman.com/RanchandLand | dburgher@briggsfreeman.com | (214) 353-6600 David W. Burgher/Manager | 2913 Fairmount Street, Suite 200 | Dallas, TX 75201

Island Creek Ranch

1,491± Acres | Hill and Johnson County Property ID: 1076568 This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful ranch only an hour away from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Island Creek and Itasca Creek both run through the property providing some excellent water features throughout the property. If you like running cattle, farming, fishing and hunting – this ranch has it all. Drive onto a property with great views, great water and lots of potential! The 1,491± acre property has mature trees, rolling terrain, lush bottoms, deep tanks and beautiful grazing pastures. Contact Harlan Ray, (214) 908-7770.

Price: $5,218,500

Collinsville Ranch

84± Acres | Grayson County | Property ID: 1039963 84± acres in Grayson County, Texas features oaks, ponds and a twobedroom, one-bath 60x40 living quarters. 1,500+ feet pipe and cable fencing throughout the ranch makes this acreage suitable for any style horse facility. Pastures are cross-fenced and all improved with lush coastal Bermuda. Conveniently located are working cattle pens with an office. An abundance of wildlife is prevalent, including a small lake. This property lies 50 miles north of Dallas/Fort Worth (45 minutes drive time). Contact Angie Nelson, (214) 794-8945.

Price: $975,000

Harvest Hill Ranch

66± Acres | Grayson County | Property ID: 1048326 This magnificent estate has over a 5,000-square-foot home sitting on 66 acres and only one hour from North Dallas. This spacious home, custom built in 2009, has a large family room excellent for entertaining. In the main house, there are four bedrooms, three-anda-half baths, and study, with a large four car garage with guest quarters upstairs adding another bedroom, living room and full bath. The backyard features an elegant infinity pool with attached spa. The property has a liveable 1920s farm house ideal for guest. The rolling hills make views that are breathtaking. Contact Angie Nelson, (214) 794-8945.

Price: $1,295,000

464 Southgale Ranch

400± Acres | Grayson County | Property ID: 1077602 Beautiful 400± acres located outside Denison, Texas, minutes away from Lake Texoma.

Nice topography surrounded by Iron Ore Creek, nine working pastures,12 stocked ponds with over 15 acres of surface water. Oak, elm, cottonwood and pecans provide an abundant deer, turkey and quail population. Producing hay fields, with a 10,636 square foot home with manager’s quarters. The main house is highly improved with incredible amenities that any buyer would enjoy. 90 minutes from downtown Dallas, the property is set up for cattle and horse operation, productive grasses year round. Contact Dax Pass, (214) 557-8643.

Price: $3,950,000

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www.AJsTexasRanches.com | AJ@REMAX-Wimberley.com | (512) 847-SOLD | (713) 668-SOLD Allison “AJ” Harwood, JD, MBA, GRI | 12111 Ranch Road 12, Suite 108 | Wimberley, TX 78676

Sunset Views over the Wimberley Valley

2.89± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1076136 This exquisite, two-story, custom-built home is located in the highly desirable Paradise Hills subdivision with spectacular panoramic Hill Country views overlooking the Wimberley Valley and the bend in the beautiful Blanco River. Relax on the upper, covered deck and watch the stunning sunsets and listen to the distant rapids of the river down below. This home features Pella French doors, Corian counters, oak wood floors, a Texas limestone fireplace, river park access and much more. Price: $895,000

Recreational/Development Opportunity 115± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 957202

Offering excellent development opportunities due to the proximity to Wimberley schools and availability of water and sewer, this property features approximately 900 feet of F.M. 2325 frontage, Hill Country views, a wet weather creek with spring-fed grotto, scattered oaks and other hardwoods. Vegetation is strongly indicative of the Edwards Plateau ecological region and home to a variety of game animals including deer, turkey and dove. Price: $2,250,000 116

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Waterfront Acreage

22.42± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 957210 Just minutes to downtown Wimberley sits a unique and rare live water property with approximately 300 feet of frontage on crystal clear, rock bottom, deep water, sought after Blanco River with sweeping, picturesque Hill Country and river views with awesome sunsets and midnight stargazing! Local field rock was used for the custom steps and patios that were built along the existing contours of the bluff and rock outcroppings for a natural walkway to the river for swimming, fishing, kayaking and outdoor fun! Price: $1,200,000

Stunning Canyon Lake Waterfront 5.57± Acres | Comal County Property ID: 1017949

This remarkable, sprawling Hill Country waterfront home on two lots is located in one of the most prestigious addresses on Canyon Lake in the gated Peninsula at Mystic Shores. The private back yard pool with waterfall overlooks where the Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake merge. The interior features include granite counters, KitchenAid appliance package, custom alder cabinetry, custom floor coverings, spacious master suite with a jetted soaking tub, and spacious walk-in shower. The residents of this community enjoy resort-style amenities and a wide array of outdoor activities. Price: $1,290,000

R E / M A X W i m b er l e y

www.AJsTexasRanches.com | AJ@REMAX-Wimberley.com | (512) 847-SOLD | (713) 668-SOLD Allison “AJ” Harwood, JD, MBA, GRI | 12111 Ranch Road 12, Suite 108 | Wimberley, TX 78676

Each office is independently owned and operated

Exquisite Mediterranean Estate

5.04± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1068129 This private and lavish hill-top Mediterranean home offers resort-like amenities including a world-class salt water pool, two lounging pool areas, hot tub, slide, fountain and multiple waterfalls, theatre-styled media room and a Frisbee golf course. For the serious car enthusiast there are three dream climate-controlled garages with approximately 11 bays and several lifts. The main home and two guest suites have a total of 13 bedrooms and 6.5 baths with over 6,000 square feet of living space. HOA members can enjoy the private Blanco River park access. Price: $1,100,000

Historic Downtown Waterfront

Views, Live Water on Acreage!

Riverfront Custom Log Home

This property offers the discriminating buyer a very rare and unique opportunity to acquire historic waterfront property in downtown Wimberley on Cypress Creek and the historic Mill Race Lane.

The improvements consist of approximately 3,636 square feet of living space. The home next door, 220 Mill Race Lane, is also available, which could be the guest quarters for the main home.

This estate property also offers an opportunity for producing income and commercial development.

Price: $797,300

Enchanting Blanco River waterfront property on 26± ag-wildlife exempt acres situated just minutes from downtown Wimberley! Gated and surrounded by rolling hills with approximately 400 feet of some of the best live water in Hays County — perfect for swimming, fishing and kayaking! The land is mostly cleared and manicured and offers a pecan orchard, majestic live oaks, irrigation system, underground utilities, several custom rock patios, walkways, swings and a fire pit with grill. Great opportunity!

Price: $995,000

Just minutes from Wimberley’s downtown square, this stunning log and stone lodge-style home overlooks the much sought after Blanco River! A great retreat for someone looking for a weekend getaway between Austin and San Antonio, the home features slate floors, granite counters, pecan cabinetry and GE “Café” series stainless appliance package with a covered outdoor pavillion with kitchen and living areas with granite counters, rock fireplace, a fire pit and easy access to the river! Just reduced. Price: $799,000

1.70± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1015898

26.00± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1015895

0.97± Acres | Hays County Property ID: 1015899

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www.MysticHillsRealty.com | ga@mystichillsrealty.com | (830) 688-3138 Guy Allcorn | 4364 Whartons Dock Road | Bandera, TX 78003

Medina River Ranch

349.07± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 889874

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! You haven’t seen luxury until you see this! The unbelievable Medina River Ranch Resort is for sale! 349.07± acres on Lake Medina of unparalleled beauty! You will think you are in an exotic location! The improvements on this ranch are out of this world! No expense has been spared on the amenities located within this high-fenced jewel. Looking for space? How about 15,960 square feet of living space! Over 28 bedrooms in eight different villas, bunkhouses and beautifully appointed homes! Loaded with numerous exotic animals and genetically enhanced whitetail deer, perfect for the hunter or wildlife enthusiast! The ULTIMATE entertainment ranch or corporate retreat! Currently in use as a destination resort! This place is turnkey, just pack your clothes! CHECK OUT THE RESORT WEBSITE AT: MedinaRiverRanchResort.com There are way too many details to list. Please contact listing agent for more information. Listing agent must schedule and accompany all showings. Price: $6,750,000

Medina Lake Waterfront

1.86± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 889754 1.86± acres on Lake Medina! Awesome views! Cedar cabana with concrete patios are a great place to unwind! Huge oak trees, electric gated entrance, UNRESTRICTED! On a bluff with switchback road to water, huge galvanized floating boat dock, concrete/stone stairs to water. Great weekend RV getaway or permanent homesite! Easy owner financing available! Owner/ Broker. Price: $224,900 118

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www.MysticHillsRealty.com | ga@mystichillsrealty.com | (830) 688-3138 Guy Allcorn | 4364 Whartons Dock Road | Bandera, TX 78003

Bandera Showplace!

263± Acres | Bandera County | Property ID: 434279 Lavish estate home on over 263 game-fenced acres of breathtaking Hill Country views, with terrain from level land, good soil and native grass, to rugged hills! Awesome views of Medina Lake! Very secluded, surrounded by large ranches. Views from homesite are the best you’ll find anywhere. System of caliche ranch roads make ranch very accessible. Paved private road thru ranch to homesite. Very rare property only five miles to the town of Bandera! Some custom features: Internet controlled home automation system, view cameras over internet browser or smart phone. Turn a/c units up/down on the way home! iPhone controlled negative edge pool with fire bowl accents, lush landscaping, two outdoor kitchens, wood-fired pizza oven, automated lighting, whole-house audio, stained trim throughout, custom Cantera stone in kitchen, Viking grills and cooktops, five balconies with miles of views, over 6,500 foot under roof! There is a 45x80 barn with a one-bedroom luxury apartment. Entire ranch is high-fenced and stocked with 200”+ trophy whitetail deer, axis, fallow, sika, gemsbok, blackbuck antelope, aoudads, turkey and more! Scientific deer breeding pens with air-conditioned handling facility and AI lab! Bulk feed storage! Stocked catfish pond! Three acre lake under construction! If you’re looking for your own private resort, this is it! All furnishings and decorations negotiable. Owner/Agent. Price: $3,499,000

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www.TheRealEstateRanch.com | realestateranch@aol.com | (432) 688-8200 Thomas Johnston | 6112 N St Hwy 349, Suite A | Midland, TX 79705

Pecos County Mineral Ranch 1,272.5± Acres | Pecos County Property ID: 1025657

Pecos River Ranch

5,000± Acres | Crockett County | Property ID: 1072713 Soldiers bunk house ranch (Crockett county). The perfect multi-use ranch; hunt morning and evening and fly fish all day. Wildlife includes: whitetail and muleys, Rio Grande turkey, javelina, ringtail cats, bobcats, mountain lion, dove, elk and stag and occasional exotics. You can see all the action from five executive blinds with half ton feeders. Approximately three miles of Pecos river frontage with a main headquarters and two bunk houses with hay barns and storage sheds.

Approximately one mile south of Fort Lancaster which was host to pre-civil war housing, civil war, comanchero raids and the Texas camel corps. Price: $3,975,000

Pecos County, drilling country and minerals convey. There are currently eight oil and gas plays in action: penrose sands, red sand, wolfbone, bone springs, wolfcamp, sprayberry, Delaware basin and Delaware springs. Porosity is present in sandstone and sandy dolomite immediately behind the capitan reef. The trap is formed in part by the regional stratigraphy and in part by regional and local structure. The reservoir sands are fine-grained and contain much silt, shale, and dolomite cement. No current oil and gas leases in place. A water line runs through entire length of the property.

It is located close to town and has three boarding public roads. Tons of groundwater.

Price: $1,018,000 ($800 an acre)

Eagle Head Ranch

2,572± Acres | Reagan County Property ID: 1038043

Brady Mountain Ranch

640± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 979048 Amazing views of the top of the Brady mountain from the three canyons on this ranch. It’s what is left over from a century ranch, with approximately 600 acres of pasture and a 20 acre trap. This ranch has a 2,500 square foot home that was built from an old barn, a church house, and part of a school. There is also a second home that is a 1,400 square foot wood frame brick house. There is lots of history tied up in this ranch that is tucked away at the base of the Brady mountain. Price: $2,120,000 120

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This is a turn-key hunting/cattle/agricultural ranch. If you are looking for a turn-key ranch that has excellent access, new fencing, abundant water and outstanding hunting, this is it. The land provides a diversity of plants, brush, grass, mesquite and trees; all of which provide excellent cover for deer, quail, turkey and other varmints. Other animals on this ranch are rabbits, raccoons, badgers, javelina, coyote and bobcat. There are two wells on the ranch and it includes protein and corn feeders, executive deer blinds and a bow blind. Price: $1,929,000

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Rocky Hill Ranch

187.76± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 1059960

Zephyr Meadows

407± Acres | Brown County | Property ID: 1073210 Oak thickets combined with lush green pastures make this a place to be proud to call home or your escape.

This is a “turn-key” exceptional property with an updated older colonial three story home. The home is 7,829 square feet with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. It also has two guest homes that are equipped with county water and well water. The creek runs for months during the wet seasons. Enjoy deer and dove hunting and lots of fishing in Brown County. Other game include deer, exotics, quail and hogs. Price: $2,100,000

Classic Sutton County ranch with a wide variety of terrain and game has a rocky hill. Imagine lush green bottom land with a .25 acre pond stocked with 10 pound plus bass and a draw to feed the pond. It is 189± acre low-fenced. You can sit in a blind and never know who’s going to show up with the native whitetail and all the exotic animals. It has axis deer as big as I’ve seen in breeder programs!!

This ranch is equipped with two executive blinds, two 800 pound metal corn feeders, and one 800 pound protein feeder. This ranch has almost 100 feet of elevation change. A rare find on just 189 acres from 2,217 feet to 2,310 feet. Owner will convey .25% mineral interest!!! Price: $375,514

R Buck

1,004± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 1054363

Martin County Salt Draw

324.19± Acres | Martin County | Property ID: 1058762 What a find for West Texas, a duck hunters dream. Full of brine shrimp, don’t call it fowl because it’s in-play on a major flyway for ducks, geese, sandhill crane, dove, and has some of the biggest mule deer around. Located 30 minutes from Midland International Airport, it has income producing value from 181 acres of dry land farming or could be great for planting for wildlife. It is 324± acres with a 40 acre lake in the Martin/Howard county salt draw between the CRMWD 400 plus acre lake and 100 plus acre Red Lake (dubbed so from all the brine shrimp that hatch in the summer). It has a community water line on two sides of the property for fresh potable water use. 2,745 square foot hay barn in place. Price: $350,000 ($1,080 an acre)

The R Buck (Sutton County) has been managed for 12 years by tpwd top state biologist and Big Game Awards chair Mitch Lockwood. An amazing mldp level 3 ranch. The rifle season starts October first and lasts until the end of February. This ranch holds some of the most amazing views from the house with a wrap-around porch to look over the whole ranch. It has 1,004 acres of axis, sika, black buck and more. Managed native whitetail trophies include 183’ in 2009 and has ponds and a wet weather creek that holds water most of the year.

Price: $1,757,000

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Foster Farm & Ranch

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

Old Mines Road Ranch Dimmit County With Minerals!

2,515± Acres | Maverick County | Property ID: 944764

This property is 536± acres off of CR 173 northwest of Carrizo Springs, and is accessed by an easement. There is one water well on the ranch as well as one small tank. This is a great hunting property with exceptional native whitetail and a phenomenal quail population. The seller will convey 10% of the minerals on one-half of the ranch. There is old production on the property.

Price: $1,152,400

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.

Hill Country Dream Place San Pedro Ranch

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

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33.33± Acres | Real County Property ID: 1016148

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.

Private Airport

20± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 988016 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 counter top 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.

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 Drive | Vernon, TX 76384

Roadrunner Ranch

Smith Ranch

The Roadrunner Ranch is located approximately 13 miles southwest of Quanah, Texas, in Hardeman County. The ranch is surrounded by other large ranches such as the Lazy U (13,000 acres) 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 are 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. Highly Improved! Only $1,425 per acre!!

The Smith Ranch is located in northeast Cottle County just north of the Pease River. This is a highly improved hunting ranch with a nice cabin, blinds, feeders and food plots in place and ready to hunt now. The current owner has spent the last nine years developing this prime hunting ranch. He has maintained a year-round 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. Priced at only $1,295 per acre!!

Happy Vista Ranch

131 Ranch

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.

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. Priced at $2,250 per acre!!

The 131 Ranch is located just southwest of Medicine Mound, Texas, in southern Hardeman County, and is in a very historic part of northwest Texas. This ranch is a sportsman’s paradise with great elevation change, good cover, two creeks, numerous ponds and Pease River frontage. The 131 Ranch has large neighbors which provide minimal hunting pressure to maximize the maturity of trophy deer. In 2008, a trophy whitetail was taken on the ranch which scored 183 B&C. This ranch has had a wildlife management plan in place for several years, and it is truly paying off. Priced at $895 per acre!!

760± Acres | Hardeman County | Property ID: 1047323

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

767± Acres | Cottle County | Property ID: 1046151

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

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

Bar Triangle E Ranch

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-and-a-half baths, game room, media room, exercise room, fabulous pool and superior quality craftsmanship in every aspect. Equestrian amenities include a beautiful barn with apartment, arena, pipe pens, etc. 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: $2,250,000

Recreational Ranch

100.65± Acres | Walker County | Property ID: 864996

A beautiful 3500±-square-foot, single-story, colonial-style home on 100 wooded acres, located only minutes from Huntsville. Beautiful wooded rural acreage features a modern custom-built home that overlooks a well-stocked ten acre lake. Home has a large covered front porch, a screened-in rear patio and a lovely open deck. An over-sized double garage with full bath is connected to the house by a breezeway. Inside you will find a spacious kitchen with center island and open breakfast bar, dining areas and sizeable den with fireplace. Numerous custom amenities include custom cabinets, crown moldings, tile floors, raised ceilings, numerous ceiling fans and large walk-in closets. Large master bedroom and four bedrooms with Hollywood style baths, double sinks and large showers. The land has stands of pine timber, adding value to the property. The ten acre lake has two nice piers extending into the water for fishing, and it is completely stocked with large mouth bass, catfish and crappie. Deer and various other wildlife are abundant! This is a great place to live and recreate, with room for all your guests. Come wander the woods, fish in the lake and observe the wildlife. It is all here for your enjoyment. Price: $895,000

Oak Hill Ranch

205.36± Acres | Grimes County Property ID: 940401 This is a beautiful, well-maintained and functional ranch. It offers a two-story, traditional style home. The home has master bedroom and bath downstairs and two bedrooms and Hollywood style bath upstairs. This 2,621-square-foot home offers many custom features, including hardwood and tile floors, custom cabinets and moldings, zoned air/heat, fireplace, formal dining, office and bonus bedroom over extra large garage. The land is well fenced and cross-fenced, has six ponds, two fully enclosed 40’x60’ steel barns and pipe cattle working pens. This property is very convenient, yet offers a secluded location accessed by all-weather county roads. This is a ready-to-go livestock operation and well-priced in today’s market. Price: $1,199,000 124

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Wooded Retreat

Godkin Ranch

This great piece of property is located just west of Huntsville. It offers high, rolling hills, beautiful creeks, and mostly wooded land with large pine and hardwood trees. There is approximately 2400 feet of FM 1791 road frontage. This tract of land is perfect for your next home site, but also has excellent investment potential with development possibilities.

Only minutes to Montgomery, Lake Conroe and Sam Houston National Forest, its recreational opportunities are endless. Price: $1,064,591

Great country home on 85± acres. Three-bedroom, two-bath home, custom-built in 2006, featuring hardwood flooring, Silestone kitchen counters and stainless appliances. The property is fenced, crossfenced, features a large carport with additional storage shed, a 30x40 barn with two 20x40 wings on each side, with excellent pasture land and hardwood trees. There are two, two acre lakes, and one smaller lake. Beautiful views make this a beautiful home place. Price: $599,500

215.06± Acres | Walker County Property ID: 1076397

85± Acres | Grimes County Property ID: 1059951

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

Packsaddle Ranch

1,447± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 1071540

Packsaddle Ranch is located close to Horseshoe Bay. You can’t miss it as you drive by the Packsaddle Mountains with the infamous “falling rock”. Shopping, restaurants, hospitals and airports can be found within minutes of the ranch. Fredericksburg is within an hour of the ranch and Austin is less than 60 miles. This majestic ranch has approximately 900 acres high fenced. A large lodge/home, featuring three bedrooms and three baths, sits on a bluff overlooking rapids and deep swimming holes on Honey Creek. There is also the Mountain Cabin located deep in the ranch in a canyon surrounded by high peaks of the Packsaddle Mountains. As one would say, if you want to hear a rooster crow you better bring your own rooster. This ranch is blessed with over 4,000 feet of both sides of live water Honey Creek, home to catfish ready for the fisherman in you. You’ll also find on the ranch over 40 tanks. The highlight is the outstanding Packsaddle Mountains, found within the perimeter of the property. Whitetail deer, hogs and trophy size aoudads can all be found on the ranch. It will be hard to find another ranch that has such a superb location, LIVE water, views of the Highland Lakes and the Packsaddle Mountains, all to call your own for your family to enjoy for years to come. Price: $8,950 per acre

Llano Hutto Ranch

505± Acres | Llano County Property ID: 1046919 This well-appointed ranch is located just minutes north of the Llano town square and a little over an hour drive from Austin. The 505± acre ranch fronts Highway 16 and offers a four-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home with infinity pool, Jacuzzi, outdoor entertainment kitchen, two large metal barns, automatic gates and paved roads. Both barns are in excellent condition. The terrain of the ranch is rolling with numerous hilltops that offer endless views across the Texas Hill Country.

Of the ranch’s 505 acres, 345 are under high fencing and have been managed through the years, producing an excellent white tail deer herd and breeder buck, scoring in excess of 190 B&C. The remainder of the ranch has conventional fencing. Large live oaks and post oaks bless the property along with scenic draws and granite outcroppings. There are six water wells, of which four are equipped. The ranch also has three stock tanks, one with aerator. The home on the property offers over 4,000 square feet of livable space, attached garage, standing seam roof, and approximately 1,500 square feet of entertaining porches. Two dishwashers, two washer/dryer areas and furnishings may convey. All minerals owned will convey. Price: $4,700,000

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

Fredonia Ranch

Capps Ranch

1,645± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 735099

Located in southwest San Saba county, with easy access from two sides, this attractive ranch is loaded with wildlife and is extremely productive. The southeast portion is predominately old cultivation, live oak motts, draw, dirt tanks, good metal pens, well and reservoir. The northwest portion is more rugged terrain with elevation changes, heavier cover and equipped water well. Stunning views abound! A wet weather creek creates the possibility of a large water feature. The ranch is very well-watered and underground water is plentiful. Diverse in wildlife, whitetailed deer, turkey, feral hog and the occasional black buck and sika have been harvested. Situated amongst large ranches, it’s a paradise for the recreational hunter, productive for the conventional rancher. Seller will consider dividing into two parcels of 256 and 375 acres. Price: $1,682,750

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, mesquite and other brush indigenous to the area harbor whitetail deer, turkey, and feral hogs. Water along the creeks and four wells assure a well-watered property and ground water is abundant. 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

140 Meyer Street

RL Ranch

One of Mason’s finest homes located on 5.326 acres in Comanche Creek Estates, right by the golf course! This three-bedroom, two-and-a-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 too numerous to list. Over 3,700± square feet of living area! Views of three counties from the third 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: $550,000

Great little GAME RANCH completely high-fenced and only minutes from Mason! This acreage consists of gently rolling Texas Hill Country with live oak, mesquite and other native brush, as well as a dirt tank. There are some nice home sites with distant views.

Electricity is available and seller will guarantee a water well. It’s not often that ranches like this are available and so conveniently located!

An additional nine acres may be purchased that will give access to beautiful Comanche Creek! Price: $300,000

635± Acres | San Saba County | Property ID: 1052017

5.33± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1027122

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60± Acres | Mason County | Property ID: 1055277

T e x a s H o m e - L a n d R e a lt y

www.TexasHome-LandRealty.com | samantha@texashome-landrealty.com | (325) 347-0100 Ken and Samantha Burton | PO 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

River Front Acreage

603.15± Acres | Stonewall County | Property ID: 1052230 These 603 acres (two parcels split by CR 439) are ideal for recreation, hunting, and grazing. Western pasture is game fenced and consists of 332 acres of shinnery oak, mesquite, and brush species. Three concrete livestock water troughs and two water wells. Cattle working pens, chute, four deer pens that house more than 30 genetically superior whitetails. Ten have been released into the pasture. Exotics include fallow deer, black buck, Scimitar-horned Oryx, and a pair of red deer.

Eastern pasture has close to one mile of frontage on the Salt Fork and features a 1,600-sqaure-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath house with great porches. Features two livestock concrete water troughs, two water wells, and one windmill. Seller would consider selling pastures separately. Price: $1,350 per acre or $814,250

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 ten electric feeders. So, if you are looking for a turn-key hunting ranch, this could be the one for you!! Price: $944,000

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 free-ranging 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!!

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Terry Wootan Real Estate Hill Country Ranch Finders

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

Otto Ranch

Mason Hunting Ranch

Sandy Creek Ranch

Scenic Texas Hill Country with two homes, wet weather creek and views. Price: $1,880,250

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

Castell Ranch

Llano Custom Home

Red Rock Creek Ranch

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

Texas Hill Country custom built home. Panoramic views of the Llano River Valley. Price: $795,000

Gently rolling with massive granite outcroppings.

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

Oatman Creek

Magill Creek Ranch

Sycamore Falls Ranch

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

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

Fort McKavett River Ranch

Turkey Hollow Ranch

JHV Hungry Hollow Ranch

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

Nice main residence. Large pecan, live oak and elm trees around headquarters. Price: $1,373,850

Rolling live oak covered hills, nice canyons, beautiful valley and meadows. $1,378,275

327± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 1081771

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

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

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

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

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

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

639± Acres | Sutton Co. | Prop. ID: 1072030

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

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

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

345± Acres | Llano Co. | Prop. ID: 1056648

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

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 metal barn with a concrete floor and 12 foot overhang to store your four-wheelers. Price: $1,750,000

Historic Hill Country Of Bosque County

281± Acres | Bosque County Property ID: 1074510 Beautiful rolling acreage including your own mountain – Round Mountain, rising 240 feet, offering incredible views of the picturesque countryside, sunsets and moon rises. Very nice Colorado River rock home (2x6 construction) with study and sunroom, built by local craftsmen in Clifton. Large kitchen with island. Wildlife includes deer and turkey. Two ponds; approximately 80-acres grazing land. 60x20 barn (20x20 workshop) and equipment storage. Property has been in same family for 150 years! Quiet, relaxing, beautiful setting. Price: $1,495,000

Life On The Lampasas River!

426± Acres | Hamilton County | Property ID: 1054674 426± rolling game-managed acres (since 1999) south of Hamilton with one-and-one-half miles on the river. Concrete dam and spillway. Awe-inspiring Granbury stone and cedar home on a live oak covered hilltop overlooking your own ten acre spring-fed lake (25-feet deep with Florida bass) and miles of countryside.

Professionally designed and engineered five-bedroom, five-and-one-half bath home, completed in 2010, with triple-pane Pella windows and doors and encapsulated with foam insulation for maximum energy efficiency.

Gorgeous scraped hickory floors, with pecan cabinetry, that are truly one-of-a-kind. Massive fireplace, 20-foot ceilings and an 85 inch commercial Panasonic plasma TV. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, gas stove and double oven plus a convection oven. Large first floor living area with dining on east end; separate gameroom; wine storage room. Surround sound wired in/out. Cat 5 wiring; 430-foot water well; 50-foot helipad; five RV hookups and firepit. 24-acre food plot; two spring-fed creeks, ponds; eight blinds; loaded with deer and turkey. Good grass for cattle. Also, a two story, 2,080±, four-bedroom, ranch house with storm cellar, two native stone barns, working pens and 250 native grafted pecan trees. Big and little kids will enjoy floating their own stretch of river! Private and secluded. A great place to enjoy family and friends. Price: $2,495,000

Trophy Wildlife Ranch

1,300± Acres | Henderson County Property ID: 917273 1,300± acres southeast of Ennis in Henderson County. Pure wilderness within one hour from Dallas along three miles of Trinity River hardwood forests. Grand log hunting lodge, seven bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths, sleeps 20, overlooking 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 barn with office, game processing, walk-in cooler and kitchen, workshop area and 162x48 equipment shed. This unique ranch will offer an unforgettable wildlife and outdoor experience. Price: $4,395,000

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

James River Springs Ranch 1,234± Acres | Kimble County Property ID: 1026572

Hill Country Diamond. The most diverse ranch available in the area. James River springs erupt and flow over 3,000 feet 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. A rare offering. Call now!!!

Blue Mountain Ranch

1,578± Acres | Kimble County | Property ID: 974620

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. Price $239,000 130

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A Hill Country ranch with a south Texas accent. This is an excellent wildlife and livestock ranch. Blacktop frontage. Ranch is characterized by a few nice hills outcropping from the Blue Mountains and a dry creek that bisects the ranch. Two water wells with power and submersible pumps. If you’re looking for a ranch to high fence with potential to grow big deer, you’ve found it. Reduced to sell at $2,250 per acre. Price: $3,550,500

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 | San Antonio: (210) 299-0449 | Asher Reilly | asher.reilly@landadvisors.com Austin: (512) 329-0370 | Carlotta McLean | cmclean@landadvisors.com | Tim Riley | triley@landadvisors.com Dallas: (214) 550-1550 | Austin Reilly | areilly@landadvisors.com | Landry Burdine | lburdine@landadvisors.com

Rock Creek Conservation Ranch

1,558± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 123857 Magnificent oaks and elm trees are uncharacteristically large on this 1,558± acres due to its location atop the aquifer 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.

Contact Carlotta McLean & Tim Riley at (512) 327-3010

Brazos River Ranch

1,257± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Property ID: 844683 This property has been owned and operated by the same family for over 50 years. The property contains a combination of heavy cover and rolling terrain coupled with high elevation changes, hardwoods, sandy loam cropland and native and improved pastures. The south portion of the ranch contains approximately 2.4 miles of accessible Brazos River frontage. Improvements include a Foreman’s family residence, implement barns and sheds, improved roads and fences and working pens. Contact Landry Burdine & Austin Reilly at (214) 550-1551

Black Buck Ranch

648± Acres | BexarCounty | Property ID: 1059617 This property, located in Northwest San Antonio, provides city amenities with Hill Country living.

Multiple building sites are located on some of the highest points in Bexar County, with views of downtown and the surrounding Hill Country. The property also provides future residential development potential. The Black Buck Ranch is adjacent to the high-end residential community of Anaqua Springs and located in a powerful growth corridor in Northwest San Antonio. It is close to high-end shopping destinations, major employment centers and entertainment destinations.

Contact Asher Reilly at (210) 299-0449

Blanco River Ranch

626± Acres | Blanco County | Property ID: 1061265 This property features approximately 2,000 feet of Blanco River frontage, which has been dammed on the property. The land has a gentle roll with two hilltops offering excellent Hill Country views. There is a balanced combination of open pastures, scattered hardwoods and densely wooded oak and juniper forests.

Improvements include a large main home and two guest houses plus numerous barns, outbuildings and sheds. The perimeter of the ranch is 100% game fenced and the native population of deer has been selectively managed for many years. Contact Carlotta McLean & Tim Riley at (512) 327-3010

Deer Mountain Ranch

548± Acres | Palo Pinto County | Property ID: 844710 This highly improved sportsman’s retreat is nestled in the heart of the North Texas Hill Country.

The ranch is well-located, situated an hour outside of Dallas/Fort Worth and within minutes from Possum Kingdom Lake and features over one mile of Highway 337 frontage. Existing food plots and blinds are in place on the property as well a small hunter’s cabin, a large implement barn and working pens. There are excellent roads and plenty of water throughout the ranch. Scenic views.

Contact Landry Burdine & Austin Reilly at (214) 550-1551

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

Oak Creek Ranch

330± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1070747 Perfect for the family or as a corporate retreat. The majestic live oaks, limestone rock outcroppings along the creek and beautiful hilltop views make this a great Hill Country find. Located seven miles west of Camp Wood. Three water wells. Strong seep spring that pools water year round. Nice furnished cabin.

Grassy open areas as well as areas of thick cover in native vegetation make a perfect wildlife habitat. No restrictions—not in a subdivision. Excellent hunting!

Whitetail, turkey, hog, axis, aoudad, blackbuck. Owner terms available. Price: $742,500

B-6 Ranch

647± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1065705

The B-6 Ranch is a remote, end-of-the-road property with very large low-fenced neighbors. This ranch has everything a true hunter would be looking for. Water well. Electricity. Small camp house with a million dollar view. Watering trough. Variety of terrain: level mesquite flats to live oak canyons to rolling steep hills.

Area known for great whitetail hunting. Other game includes: turkey, hog and axis. Internal road system.

Blinds and feeders. Ranch is not part of a subdivision.

Ag. exempt taxes. Price: $899,000

Poquito de Todo

343± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1022465 Abundant, excellent wildlife: whitetail, turkey, hogs, axis, blackbuck antelope, oryx, elk, fallow, aoudad.

Dense live oak covered valleys and gently rolling hills, with breathtaking mountaintop views, make this property everything a Hill Country ranch should be. Seasonal creeks have carved out spectacular rock outcroppings and caves. Extensive private road system throughout ranch. Water well. Electricity.

Well-defined boundaries. Ranch has been managed for many years. Exempt taxes. Price: $599,000

Tierra de los Pinones

487± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1059041 The Tierra de los Pinones is located just six miles south of Rocksprings in southern Edwards County.

The rolling terrain has a variety of vegetation including pinon pines, oaks and elm. The views are breathtaking. Water well in place. Perimeter is completely fenced. Excellent internal road system.

Great hunting includes whitetail, turkey, axis, hog and aoudad. Hunting blinds. Ag. exempt taxes.

Price: $643,950

The 450 Ranch

1,565± Acres | Edwards County Property ID: 1035345 Area known to have some of the best whitetail hunting in Edwards County with a variety of exotics.

Ten miles north of US 377 with easy access off county road. Perimeter fencing establishes three sides. Surrounded by large neighbors. Cabin has electricity and water. Three water wells. Property has been part of a working livestock ranch for over 50 years and has been wildlife managed for past 30 years. Miles of mesquite bottom flats with abundant soil. Large seasonal creek beds. Mature, large live oaks. Exempt taxes. Price: $2,112,750

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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 | PO 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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H elm L and & C attle

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

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 many amenities this property has to offer. Price: $2,410,000

Will Woods Farm

84± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1073937

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 reduced! Price: $1,800,000

Chapman Estate

Fite Farms

This hunter’s haven of 83.58 acres is located 1.3 miles from Cooper Lake and only 11 miles north of Sulphur Springs, Texas. This tranquil reprieve, full of towering oaks and three small ponds, is perfect for hunting or raising cattle and horses. It is surrounded by barbed wire fences and contains approximately 40 percent timber. A 1,592-square-foot brick house makes this dream complete.

Whether it is a weekend cottage or a place to call home that you want,this place is a must see! Price: $275,000

This property consists of 232± acres located 11 miles south of Sulphur Springs and only five 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.

83.58± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1006127

232± Acres | Hopkins County | Property ID: 1021755

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www.AustinLuxuryGroup.com | gary.dolch@SothebysRealty.com | (512) 656-5627 Gary and Michelle Dolch | 901 South Mopac Build II, Suite 195 | Austin, TX 78746

Eagle Creek Ranch

264.22± Acres | Coryell County | Property ID: 1062335

Water Hill Ranch

95± Acres | Kaufman County | Property ID: 900008 Water Hill Ranch ranch is located just southeast of Dallas, Texas in Kaufman county with easy access to Highway 175 and only 45 minutes to Love Field. This spectacular 95± acre gentleman’s ranch is unlike any other in the area due to its unique rolling topography, abundant water, coastal grass fields, historic rock-lined well and deep five ac tank with excellent fishing. Other improvements include a 2,700-square-foot ranch house, tractor barn, covered entertaining area(s) and much more. www.WaterHillRanch.com / Gary and Michelle Dolch (512) 656-5627. Price: $$599,000

The Eagle Creek Ranch is located just 45 minutes west of Waco in Coryell county. The property is rich in wildlife such as turkey, pigs, dove and whitetail deer. The property features an improved pasture, two small tanks and a dry creek. It is bordered by county roads on two sides and a high fence on the property’s north boundary.

Abundant hardwood trees, county water, MLD3 program and wildlife exemptions are currently in place. County water available. www.655EagleCreek.com / Gary and Michelle Dolch (512) 6565627. Price: $766,200

Red Sky Ranch on Lake Travis B-n-B in Round Top, “The Aspen of Texas” 96± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 999969

96± prime acres with approximately 2,000 feet of main body deep water frontage on Lake Travis. Gorgeous sunsets, panoramic lake and Texas Hill Country views. Recently remodeled home, recent roads, drainage and access gate. Two slip aluminum boat dock, waterfall, prime for development or trophy ranch for end user. Surrounded by big acreage and high-end homes.

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3.20± Acres | Fayette County | Property ID: 1062000 Bed and Breakfast conveniently located near Round Top’s historic town square where you will find restaurants and the Festival Hill concert hall. This property includes two separate homes located on a stunning 3.2± acre property. The authentic German “Sunday Haus” is nestled under large oak trees, giving complete privacy and spiritual comfort and the second recently built home called “The Carriage House” offers an open floor plan with beautiful reclaimed hardwoods and a large covered outdoor area. Natural landscape, large water feature, 40 GPM well, two septic systems in a very private and natural setting. This is truly a wonderful and unique property. www.599ByBeeRd.com. Price: $645,000

Busbee Ranch Sales

www.BusbeeRanches.com | jebusbee@fhotmail.com | (210) 218-6114 Jon Busbee/Broker | 301 East San Antonio | Boerne, TX 78006

Las Pilas Ranch

1,046Âą Acres | E. Sutton County | Property ID: 945202 Beautiful hunting and livestock ranch! Terrain is rolling oak country with fantastic deer, turkey, and dove hunting. Two water wells and livestock pens. Minerals Available! Price: $1,165 an acre or $1,218,590

Fredericksburg Live Water Ranch

345Âą Acres | Gillespie County | Property ID: 1007898

Live water at its finest!!!! Beautiful spring-fed Coal Creek meanders through the property, much of it over solid granite, for at least 3/4 of a mile. Property features great hunting and unbelievable views!!!!!! Gorgeous waterfalls and great swimming holes! Also, a great fishing lake of approximately three acres.

Price: $7,870.00 an acre or $2,715,150

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C a r p e n t e r R e a l E s tat e

www.JWCarpenter.com | jw3@jwcarpenter.com | (432) 837-3325 John W. Carpenter/Broker | 708 East Avenue E | Alpine, TX 79830

Paradise Mountain Ranch

5,300Âą Acres | Jeff Davis County Property ID: 1061283 Paradise Mountain Ranch lies in the heart of the scenic loop of the beautiful Davis Mountains with panoramic views, clear skies and bright stars.

Property has good access and roads, nine pastures, log home, four dependable wells, abundant pinion pine and oak trees, prime grassland, elevations from 5,400 feet to 7,800 feet, some minerals, not encumbered with Conservation Easements. Price: $2,500/Acre. Total $13,250,000

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Acreage, Farms, & Ranches

connallymm@gmail.com | (512) 944-4435 Mark Connally | Carlos Klutts/Broker | 1902 B Crested Butte | Austin, TX 78746

Freer Ranch

1,448± Acres | Webb County Property ID: 1051327

Hondo Ranch

306± Acres | Medina County | Property ID: 1042692 306± acres located just east of Hondo, Texas. MOTIVATED SELLER. Great investment opportunity with an outstanding location. Over 1.5 miles of live water (Hondo and Verde Creek). Ranch is loaded with wildlife - from excellent dove hunting, great deer, axis, turkey hunting and fishing along both creeks. Property is high-fenced on two sides. There are four water wells, one of which is an irrigation well. Price: $1,750,000

Uvalde Ranch

937± Acres | Uvalde County Property ID: 1036649 A great mixed use farm and recreation hunting ranch located just minutes from Uvalde, Texas.

Five miles south of Uvalde, Texas with frontage on Highway 83. 30% irrigated farm (in wheat and pecos bufflegrass) and remainder in native pasture/ brush. Two sets of cattle pens, large equipment shed, two stock tanks, excellent fences, several pivots, one Edwards well, two Austin chalk wells, four stock/domestic wells. Price: $2,750,000

1,448± acres, located 12 miles southeast of Freer, Texas. A one of a kind TURN KEY South Texas ranch.

Large ranch home consisting of approximately 7,500 square feet. All furniture and equipment to convey with the sale. High-fenced and has been intensely game managed for over 14 years. The ranch has three yearround tanks along with a six acre lake. There are two water wells on the property that supplement three of the tanks. Conveys with 16% of the royalties. Price: $3,982,000

Victoria Development Property

Bastrop Ranch

Great development potential or investment for future! Located in the city limits of Victoria, 300 acres of native brush and rolling pasture with all utilities available. Property has paved frontage on Mallette Street, Blanchi Drive, and Haynes Drive. Ball Airport Road to be extended through property (see photos) in 2012. Also located directly across Mallette Street from Ella Schorlemmer Elementary.

Price: $2,500,000

200± acres on Highway 21, just south of FM 812.

Only 25 minutes from downtown Austin. Located only four miles from new Formula 1 track. Rolling hills, one large lake and five other stock ponds. Great for recreation. Abundant deer, dove, ducks and excellent fishing. Bass have been caught as big as 13 pounds!

Also, great for horses and cattle. The property includes a large barn with four stalls and an apartment. Multiple coastal fields along with good pens and good perimeter fencing. Price: $2,100,000

300± Acres | Victoria County Property ID: 976507

200± Acres | Bastrop County Property ID: 1062541

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www.LandAndRanchRealty.com | lem@texanproperty.com | (210) 275-3551 Lem Lewis | PO Box 546 | Leakey, TX 78873

Frio Cypress Ranch

583± Acres | Real County Property ID: 1071874 This 583± acre Texas Hill County ranch is ideal for recreation or to settle down with a family. It has a diverse topography with great views. It offers privacy with easy access and a good network of interior roads. The cypress lined Frio River and Cypress Creek, along with the balance of bottom land and hills, make this ranch very unique. Water rights are available and all owned minerals convey.

There is currently not a comparable ranch for sale in Real County. Price: $4,600,000

Real County Hunting Ranch 250± Acres | Real County Property ID: 1040838

250± acres in central Real County with highway frontage on FM 3235. This is a great hunting ranch with beautiful views, great trees and an abundance of game. There is a home, metal barn, single wide mobile home, a well and electricity.

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Sonora Hunting Ranch

559± Acres | Sutton County Property ID: 1076534 559± acres with excellent cover and terrain changes.

Abundant game, including: whitetail, axis, fallow, blackbuck, turkey, hogs, mouflon, catalina and quail.

There are four water tanks fed from a good well and a 5th wheel trailer, with electricity and water. Six feeders, four blinds and several tripods. Surrounded by other large acreage ranches. Accessible by roads and sendaros, so 4-wheel drive isn’t required, except for the most remote areas. Accessed by blacktop and all-weather gravel road. Price: $756,000

Pecos River Ranch

177± Acres | Val Verde County Property ID: 1053272 177± acres on the Pecos River. Fronting highway 90, this ranch is ideal for year around recreation.

It has swimming and fishing for the family. The ranch has great hunting, recreational value and investment potential. Game including mule deer, whitetail deer, quail, turkey and javalina. The ranch offers beautiful views of the Pecos River basin as well as the distant mountain ranges located in Big Bend National Park. Price: $895 per acre

L D S R e a lt y G r o u p

www.LDSRealtyGroup.com | brokerlisa@yahoo.com | (214) 293-5501 Lisa Schmidt | 1012 W. Main Street, Suite 107 | Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

Rare Commodity

59.79Âą Acres | Kaufman County Property ID: 1066172

Resort ranch with million dollar lake views, gorgeous acreage, fenced and cross-fenced, pipe fencing, historic barn and arena with the added bonus of approximately 700Âą feet of undeveloped waterfront just waiting for your creativity to incorporate all of its greatness! Ag. exempt and all mineral rights included. Home has recent cosmetic updates with the finest amenities you could dream of. This four-bedroom, three-bath, two-car garage home has a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, den and master bedroom with great windows facing the breathtaking views of Cedar Creek Lake. The property has six stock tanks and great hunting grounds. Livestock and farm equipment negotiable. 45 minutes to Dallas makes for an easy and relaxing commute. Price: $975,000

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www.RanchesPLUS.com | gregg@RanchesPLUS.com | (877) 99-GREGG (47344) office | (210) 559-1675 cell Gregg Collum | PO Box 130 | Falls City, TX 78113

Wildlife Ranch Minutes From San Antonio 192.25± Acres | Wilson County Property ID: 1017309

Imagine owning 192.25± acres with free ranging whitetail deer, lots of turkey, dove, ducks, hogs and offers live water too!! Have the convenience of being close to San Antonio, yet far enough to be out in the country. How close to San Antonio? You can be in downtown in less than 30 minutes.

This property has almost one mile of the San Antonio River as its southern boundary. You can access the river to swim or fish. Whether you are a hunter or wildlife watcher, this property is for you! Price: $1,900,000

Nueces River Property

92.38± Acres | Real County Property ID: 1029987 This property is located in Edwards County. The demarcation line between Real and Edwards counties is 1,300 feet of the Nueces River that makes up the western boundary of the property. The property offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills. There is potential for mineral estate acquisition. The property is abundant in wild turkey, axis and whitetail deer. Just minutes from Barksdale, Texas.

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Lavaca County Hunting Property 142± Acres | Lavaca County Property ID: 1076612

Minerals are negotiable. The property is a mixture of live oak and blackjack oak motts with scattered mesquite. 80% of the land is heavy brush/trees and 20% is open. A stock tank is at the northern fence line and is being supplemented with ground water by means of a windmill. There is electricity on the property, an electric water well and a septic system. The Supplejack Creek makes up the southern boundary and on the west it is bordered by CR 424. Located 13 miles south of Hallettsville. Price: $715,000

S t r e e t R e a l E s tat e

www.StreetsRealEstate.com | 3010 Olton Road | Plainview, TX 79072 Johnny Street, johnny@streetsrealestate.com, (806) 847-7400 | Kim Street, kim@streetsrealestate.com, (806) 292-9944

McClellan Creek Ranch

3,520± Acres | Gray County | Property ID: 909478 This unique property offers one mile of live water with a stocked lake and two ponds. The ranch has rolling pastures and includes hay meadows, mesas and creek bottoms. Property offers four wells, a nice house, corrals and 15 miles of excellent fencing. This is the most beautiful ranch in the Texas Panhandle!! Price: $4,558,400

Hall County Ranch

877± Acres | Hall County Property ID: 1050329 Hall County Ranch, East of Turkey, Texas. This great hunting ranch has a creek and windmill with 126 acres in CRP, 134 in cultivation and the rest in native pasture. Great place to hunt or run cattle. Priced right at $679 per acre. Take a look and make an offer!! Price: $595,000

Dickens County Ranch

160± Acres | Dickens County | Property ID: 1062979 Nice 160± acre hunting/CRP combo ranch with 130 acres in CRP until 2020. There is a two bedroom house, two wells and a pond on this great property. Price reduced to $900 an acre. Price: $144,000

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www.TurnerProp.com | (512) 930-2800 | steve@turnerprop.com, ron@turnerprop.com Steve Turner and Ron Leps | 3613 Williams Drive, Suite 304 | Georgetown, TX 78628

Comanche Star Ranch

4,225± Acres | Comanche County | Property ID: 1068425 Truly a star among ranch properties in Texas. This ranch is both beautiful and stunning when viewed either from the air or on the ground. It offers tremendous water resources with eight lakes, 35 plus ponds, Copperas Creek, 10 water wells and 554± acre feet of water permits. It offers a variety in terrain which is second to none with large hills and canyons that offer tremendous views, deep draws and tree lined creeks with rock ledges, live oaks, post oaks, elms, some mesquite and native brush. The lakes offer bass, catfish, blue hill, thread finn, shade, red ear, and grass carp. The wildlife population includes whitetail deer, red stag, black buck antelope, axis, buffalo, dove, and turkey. The high fenced ranch is located on FM 1477 with 760± acres on the west side and the remainder on the east side. The ranch has three hunting lodges with the main lodge being recently remodeled. In addition, there is a horse barn with eight stables, storage buildings, grain/feed bins, four working windmills, and two rural water meters. Price: $18,990,000

Concho River Ranch

Hoof and Horns Game Ranch

Live water with 6,000± feet of Middle Concho River and 4,800± feet of Big Rocky Creek, both offering sources of water in the drought of 2011.

The ranch is located in the “Heart of Prime Whitetail Deer Habitat.” approximately 17 miles from San Angelo. The river and creek offer an abundance of fishing and wildlife habitat. The terrain offers gently rolling land with desirable species of trees such as pecan, live oak, hackberry, and mesquite. Animal species on the ranch include whitetail deer, black buck, antelope, Rio Grande turkey, mourning dove and quail. Improvements include an eight± foot galvanized perimeter fence, 1,200± square foot hunting lodge, two metal buildings, four ton overhead bin, water-well and deer blinds and feeders. The ranch is in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Private Lands Program. The health of the ranch is excellent, as it has not been over-hunted or overstocked. Price: $2,950,000

A “One of a Kind” working high fenced game ranch with excellent improvements in impeccable condition. The homes are well designed, well located and user friendly. The deer facilities are in excellent condition and are designed to handle large numbers of animals. The 50 deer pens and insulated barn with working facilitates are connected with three alleys that run north and south and two alleys that run east and west. The ranch is divided into three individual high-fenced pastures with 10± ponds and a 30± acre lake. The ranch offers a quality mix of trees and brush species with excellent cover plus numerous small grain food plots for supplemental winter feeding. The wildlife mix includes whitetail deer, black buck antelope, axis, fallow, red lechwee, buffalo, turkey and dove. The ranch has a level three MLDP classification. Improvements include a main house, two hunting lodges, employee home, office, shop, three equipment sheds, hay barn feed room and overhead feed storage bins. The ranch is located 15± miles from Brownwood, Texas. Price: $5,900,000

941± Acres | Irion County | Property ID: 1014457

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1,603± Acres | Mills County | Property ID: 1069592

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www.TexasFarmsandRanches.com | mc297mark@aol.com | (888) 807-2624 Mark Coleman | 4138 US Hwy 259 | Longview, TX 75605

1321 FM 1970

60± Acres | Shelby County | Property ID: 1075298 This custom built two-story home on over 60 acres features a large open kitchen with breakfast bar, and a huge loft area for workout space or office. The property includes a four-stall horse barn, large shop with office or workout room, storage building, live creek, three ponds and inground saltwater pool. Lots of extras, very secluded and private. Price: $499,500

2088 Bob O Link

35.73± Acres | Upshur County | Property ID: 1075323 This great custom brick and stone home on the hill overlooks rolling hills and two ponds. Close to town yet in the country. Huge open den and kitchen, large barn with pens and electric and water, storage building/workshop with electric pipe fencing in front and crossfencing for cows or horses. Lots of road frontage.

Garage is heated and cooled with insulated doors and tile floors and is included in the square footage. Price: $479,500

9967 County Road 113

5519 CR 1579

This mansion in the country between Tyler and Longview includes an almost 8,000-square-foot main house plus two other homes for guest houses or ranch foreman, etc. Five ponds, road frontage on three sides, on two county roads and FM 3053. Large pool, workshop, and a huge basement that is completely finished and heated and cooled that would make an excellent gameroom, offices, etc. Extensive security systems and gates. Extensive updates and enhancements in last 90 days in preparation for sale. Price reduced to $1,825,000, or main house and 12 acres for $825,000.

Just reduced! On over 100 acres, this very secluded custom built home overlooks two ponds and features covered porches and a large open kitchen. Property also includes a large workshop and a storage building.

Price: $445,000

231± Acres | Gregg County | Property ID: 1075284

100± Acres | Cass County Property ID: 1075302

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FINDARANCH.COM

www.FindARanch.com | tyler@findaranch.com | (877) 396-4477 toll free Tyler O. Wright/Broker | 200 Ellis | Menard, TX 76859

Whitehead River Ranch

1,338± Acres | Llano County This picturesque Llano County property, just 10 miles east of Llano, Texas boasts almost a mile of Llano River frontage, five-bedroom custom rock home with pool and two water wells. Accessed from scenic Texas Highway 29, these 1,338 acres provide a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life, but still offers the amenities of town just down the road. The terrain of this stately property consists of gently to medium rolling hill country of native pasture and traversed by two seasonal creeks. The rolling hills provide excellent views of nearby Packsaddle Mountain. All-weather red granite ranch roads navigate throughout the ranch, while access is paved from the entrance at Highway 29 to the headquarters. Some minerals will convey. Priced at $9,995,000

Voca Ranch

2,404± Acres | McCulloch County | Property ID: 1069204

Located in southeastern McCulloch County, this 2,404±-acre ranch is just north of the San Saba River and less than 10 minutes to Brady, the heart of Texas. The headquarters consist of an older 3,000-square-foot ranch house, a guest house and another small foreman’s cabin. County road access on two sides. All-around good combo ranch featuring several stock tanks, two water wells, an additional Hickory Aquifer water well and a few wet weather springs. One 50-acre cultivated field in the southeast corner of the ranch gives way to elevation ranging from 1,560 to 1,725 feet. This acreage was originally part of the historic Appleton Ranch; a place like this is rarely on the market. Priced at $7,692,800.

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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

Scenic Bluebonnet Ranch

183± Acres | Lampasas County Property ID: 1028787 This great family ranch has been in the same family for many decades. Nice brick ranch home with a metal roof, three bedrooms, two baths, large utility room, open kitchen dining area with fireplace, family room with fireplace, sliding door to covered patio, and master bedroom with separate outside entrance. The home has an attached two-car carport (approximately 480 square feet) with storage area. The ranch house is surrounded by large trees and has a nice Hill Country view. The ranch has a cute workshop complete with guest quarters that has a small kitchen area and a bath. It looks like a small house with a covered front porch. The workshop has a roll up door, concrete floor and a separate storage area. The ranch has a large wooden frame barn with metal roof and sides and is tall enough for a tall trailer, RV storage, and you can drive through the barn (approximately 100 feet long). It has a feed bin or tack area.

There is a recent metal storage building complete with a concrete floor and electricity.

The ranch has a stock tank at front of property, and a second stock tank in the middle of the property. There are some nice scattered oak trees and some really good thick cover for wildlife in back pasture. Great combination ranch complete with some metal and pipe working pens, fenced and cross fenced. It has a good water well, and LCRA water is available. Ranch is scenic with beautiful blue bonnets and wonderful views and scattered trees, all providing a second homesite if so desired. Price: $495,000

C o n l e e R e a l E s tat e - K e l l e r W i l l i a m s R e a lt y

www.ConleeRealEstate.com | conleerealestate@yahoo.com | (325) 347-7757 Craig D. Conlee | PO Box 1810 | Mason, TX 76856

Las Piedras Ranch

646± Acres | Real County | Property ID: 1074044 This is the quintessential hunting and recreational ranch in Real County. Not far from Leakey and Garvin’s Store, this full section ranch is located at the end of Indian Springs Road. Surrounded by large neighbors, this ranch has a multiplicity of game. Sanchez and Knob Creeks provide habitat for white tail, axis, sika and fallow deer. Mouflans and aoudads roam the steep hillsides. A great headquarters house and guest house sleep 12 easily. The perfect family or company retreat. Price: $1,666,680

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L a u r e n c e M . L a s at e r , B r o k e r www.ISACattleCo.com | lasater@isacattleco.com | (325) 949-3763 Laurence M. Lasater/Broker | PO Box 60327 | San Angelo, TX 76906

The Hideout Ranch

Lasater Whitetail Lodge

1,339± Acres | Schleicher County | Property ID: 1052317

1,296± Acres | Schleicher, County Property ID: 1073929

This high-fenced 1,339 acre hunting ranch is located northwest of Eldorado in beautiful Schleicher County, Texas. Includes water and minerals. Turnkey sale of successful hunting operation. Furnished and equipped. Call for showing.

Just bring your rifle and suitcase. Brochure at www.isacattleco.com/ranches.

Price: $2,999,360. Broker/Owner

This 1,296 acre high-fenced ranch is located 10 miles northwest of Eldorado in beautiful Schleicher County, Texas. Lodge, barn with apartment, valuable minerals. Might divide. Possible owner financing.

Price: $3,240,000

S ta r L a n d & R e a lt y C o m pa n y www.StarLandAndRealty.com | tfulfer@gmail.com | (512) 376-1766 Martin T. (Tim) Fulfer/Broker | 501 Old Kyle Road | Wimberley, TX 78676

Stevens Ranch

181.41± Acres | Brown & Mills Counties | Property ID: 916063 Lush coastal fields, improved pastures and native rangeland make up this wellgroomed, horse friendly ranch near Brownwood. With varied topography, including gently sloping fields at the southern end and a hilltop and ridge to the north, distant views of the hayfields and surrounding countryside are breathtaking. Property can be purchased as a whole or subdivided into two tracts. Price: $490,000 148

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Edwards Lake Tract

59.00± Acres | Hays County | Property ID: 1059508 Exceptional 59 acre tract near Wimberley, with a newly constructed small lake fed by a year-round creek. Horse friendly open fields in the front portion of the property and heavily wooded native pasture land in the back. Excellent building sites offer beautiful Hill Country views. Price: $898,000

R e d f e a r n R e a l E s tat e C o m pa n y

www.RedFearnRealEstate.com | jc@redfearnrealestate.com | (903) 746-3147 Jamie Cody | 711 N Jefferson | Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Amazing Northeast Texas Ranch

157.48± Acres | Cass County | Property ID: 1053410 Amazing Northeast Texas Ranch is located at Hughes Springs, Texas. A 4,030-square-foot ranch house sits on 157± acres of the most beautiful pasture land.

The house has an open floor plan that is great for entertaining, tons of porches, wood-burning fireplace, four bedrooms, three full baths and two living areas. The pastures are planted in summer and winter legumes, clover, vetch, seeded wheat, coastal, rye grass, Tifton 85 and Bermuda grass. Property features one shop, two barns, one hay barn, 17 pastures, nine ponds, covered corral, 100-foot circle loading area giving central access to all pastures, one mile of highway frontage and tons more. This is a proven cattle ranch and a rare find that has it all! Price: $795,000

M a rt h a T u r n e r P r o p e rt i e s

www.Leigh-Martin.com | lmartin@marthaturner.com | Office: (713) 520-1981 Cell: (713) 835-9839 Leigh Martin | 50 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 700W | Houston, TX 77027

0 County Road 100

0 County Road 128

Massey Ranch offers a rare development opportunity in Pearland, one of the Houston area’s fastest growing communities, and a slice of Texas history. The more than 212-acre tract is the original family home of one of the founding families of Pearland. The Massey Ranch comprises 212.10± contiguous acres with nearly a half mile of frontage on CR 100, a road slated to become a major east to west thoroughfare in the Pearland area. The property includes two homes, one metal building and three frontage entries. Price: $4,999,000

Rare development opportunity. This tract is adjacent to Property ID: 1045185. Join these two tracts together for 357.5± contiguous acres with almost a half mile of road frontage on CR 100. Current cattle lease in place. Please call to walk the property. Price: $2,820,546

212.10± Acres | Brazoria County | Property ID: 1045185

145.45± Acres | Brazoria County Property ID: 1067304

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www.BosqueCountyProperties.com | (254) 675-3818 Rick Douglas/Broker | 215 West 5th Street | Clifton, TX 76634

Bosque County Ranch

250± Acres Bosque County Property ID: 1065661

Hunt, Fish or Relax

442.20± Acres | Bosque County Property ID: 993048 Beautiful space. Miles of views set in the Bosque River Valley north of Meridian. Great wildlife area, deer, dove, turkey and ducks. Locations for duck habitat and small lake. Rolling native pasture with scattered trees. Charming, rustic, older farm home, native stone and brick. Wood floors, walls and ceilings. Perfect getaway to hunt, fish or relax. Come enjoy the stars at night in quiet Bosque County. Call Keith Morrison (254) 396-1136. Price: $1,326,000

This beautiful Bosque County Ranch has 250± acres with wonderful hilltop views, open pasture, plenty of hunting, stock tanks and beautiful hardwood trees! The main house is white rock with brick columns. It has two bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths, custom built-ins, fireplace, a pool and a covered patio, which makes a great place to enjoy the outdoors. The three-bedroom, one-bath farmhouse has a white rock base with a metal roof and is approximately 1,300 square feet. In addition to the farmhouse, there is a guesthouse with cypress exterior wood with custom scraped and stained hardwood floors for extra guests. Great recreational property for hunting and enjoying the country life. Call Tonya Tunnell (254) 709-5410 or Rick Douglas (214) 695-8012 for more information. Shown by appointment only. Price: $1,500,000

C o l d w e l l B a n k e r C h o i c e , R e a lt o r s www.ColdwellBankerChoice.com | (936) 552-7877 | (877) 358-0304 2026 NW Stallings Drive | Nacogdoches, TX 75964

East Texas Ranch

35.31± Acres | Cherokee County | Property ID: 980176 Imagine yourself enjoying this incredible custom-built home, perched upon a scenic hilltop in Cherokee County.

This custom home has much to offer with every room being spacious and comforting, and offering many amenities.

Featuring high, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a towering stone fireplace, a large office for the working man or woman, and an in-ground pool and spa for the family to enjoy. The property is centrally located between Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Jacksonville. Additional acreage is available, up to 230 acres. Price: $725,000 150

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Chas. S. Middleton & Son

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