Description:
Santa Clara Ranch, comprising approximately 1,235 acres in Atascosa county, is a premier recreational property featuring gently rolling terrain, scattered mature oaks, three large lakes, and numerous smaller ponds. The ranch consists primarily of native South Texas brush, complemented by coastal Bermuda fields, food plots, and open pasture that have remained free of livestock grazing for nearly 30 years, creating exceptional wildlife habitat. The property offers outstanding fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and perch, along with quality hunting for native whitetail deer, quail, dove, and feral hogs. The lakes attract an abundance of migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, while the brush provides habitat for a diverse population of
native birds, making the ranch an exceptional destination for outdoor recreation and wildlife enthusiasts.
Improvements:
The improvements are well-suited to the ranch's recreational and operational use. The main residence is a three-bedroom, three-bath home that incorporates an original structure dating back to the 1880s, with two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms added over time to create a comfortable blend of historic character and modern functionality. Situated
overlooking one of the ranch's lakes, the home enjoys scenic water views and an easily accessible fishing pier. A nearby barn provides ample storage for ranch equipment while also featuring functional living and sleeping quarters. Across from the barn is a refurbished historic shack, also dating back to the 1880s, that offers additional accommodations for family or guests.
The ranch is high fenced, enhancing wildlife management and the property's overall recreational appeal. The ranch has miles of grated, gravel roads for easy access throughout
Water:
Water is one of Santa Clara Ranch's defining features, with three large lakes, numerous smaller ponds, and dependable groundwater resources. The property includes a high-capacity water well converted from a former oil well, providing a reliable source of water, as well as a smaller domestic well that produces brackish water for ranching operations. The extensive
surface water provides excellent fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and perch while also supporting abundant wildlife. The lakes regularly attract migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, including ducks, pelicans, herons, storks, and many other species, further enhancing the ranch's recreational appeal and wildlife diversity.
Vegetation and Terrain:
Santa Clara Ranch features gently rolling topography with scattered mature live oaks that provide both character and shade across the landscape. The ranch includes a mix of established coastal Bermuda fields, pasture food plots, and open fields, while
the majority of the property is comprised of native South Texas brush. This diverse blend of open ground and dense brush creates excellent wildlife habitat and provides ideal cover, forage, and travel corridors for native game and other wildlife species.
Wildlife:
Santa Clara Ranch supports an abundant population of native South Texas wildlife typical of Atascosa County, including whitetail deer, javelina, feral hogs, Rio Grande turkey, bobwhite quail, and a variety of native predators. The ranch's extensive brush habitat, combined with its exceptional surface water resources, provides ideal conditions for both resident and
migratory species. During the winter months, the property's lakes attract impressive numbers ofmigratory waterfowl, making the ranch an outstanding destination for both hunting and wildlife observation.
Location: The property is located on FM 791 8.5± miles Northeast of Campbellton, 13.2±miles Southwest of Falls City, 60± miles from San Antonio, 98± miles NW of Corpus Christi, 135± miles SW of Austin, 212± miles SW of Houston.
Minerals: See broker for details
Taxes: $
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