River Bend Ranch | 700 acres | Brazos County

SUMMARY River Bend Ranch is a rare opportunity to own one of the finest multi-use ranches in the heart of Brazos County. Offering an exceptional combination of premier hunting, productive cattle country, functional improvements, and over 6,000 feet of Navasota River frontage, this legacy property has everything today's ranch buyer is looking for. Whether you're searching for a recreational retreat, working cattle operation, family getaway, or long-term investment, River Bend Ranch offers endless possibilities. Conveniently located just minutes from Bryan/College Station, this remarkable ranch combines outstanding accessibility with the privacy and beauty of one of Central Texas's most desirable river corridors. LOCATION River Bend Ranch is located along FM 974 in Brazos County and offers over 2,700 feet of paved frontage, providing excellent year-round access. The ranch is situated approximately 20 miles from Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M University, approximately 100 miles from Houston, and roughly 150 miles from Dallas. Its proximity to Aggieland makes it an ideal weekend retreat while still offering the feel of a secluded recreational paradise. LAND & TOPOGRAPHY The ranch showcases tremendous diversity throughout with a beautiful blend of dense native hardwoods, productive pastureland, numerous creeks, open meadows, and rolling topography. The terrain includes more than 100 feet of elevation change, rising to nearly 350 feet above sea level in the upland areas of the ranch and descending to approximately 235 feet above sea level in the river bottoms. Large stands of mature hardwoods dominate much of the property, creating outstanding wildlife habitat while offering a picturesque setting throughout. The ranch features excellent native browse and ideal locations for food plots, further enhancing wildlife habitat. Cross fencing is already in place, allowing for rotational grazing and making the property equally suited for cattle production. SURFACE WATER Water is one of River Bend Ranch's most valuable features. The property offers over 6,000 feet of frontage along the renowned Navasota River, providing outstanding fishing, recreation, and a dependable year-round water source for wildlife. The ranch also includes two ponds, with the largest measuring over 1.5 acres and stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Several natural sloughs across the river bottom create exceptional waterfowl habitat. In addition, a long excavated trench near the back of the property was originally intended to channel water and presents tremendous potential to be dammed, creating either a substantial fishing lake or an outstanding duck impoundment. RECREATION & HUNTING The Navasota River Bottom has long been recognized as one of the premier hunting destinations in Central Texas. Acting as a natural wildlife corridor, the river serves as a major travel route for whitetail deer and other game species, helping create some of the area's finest hunting opportunities. River Bend Ranch has remained in the same family for generations and has experienced very little hunting pressure over the years, allowing wildlife populations to flourish. Walking the property, you'll immediately notice abundant deer sign, well-established game trails, and numerous ideal locations for box blinds and archery setups. The mature hardwood bottoms provide exceptional travel corridors and natural funnels that consistently attract wildlife. The ranch supports healthy populations of Whitetail Deer, Waterfowl, Feral Hogs, Dove, and numerous non-game species. The combination of river frontage, mature hardwoods, native browse, natural sloughs, and diverse cover creates exceptional habitat rarely found in one property. IMPROVEMENTS River Bend Ranch is well-equipped for both recreation and ranching. The improvements include a 2,104± square foot hunting cabin that serves as an ideal gathering place for family and guests, along with a separate 1,216± square foot foreman's home. UTILITIES & WATER Electricity services the existing improvements, and electric lines run through the interior of the ranch. The ranch is equipped with four water wells, providing ample water resources throughout the property. One well supplies the foreman's home, a second well services the hunting cabin, and two additional water wells provide added flexibility for ranch operations and future improvements. A Wickson water line runs along FM 974, and the buyer should confirm meter availability. OTHER -Ag Exempt -Over 6,000 feet of Navasota River frontage -Over 2,700 feet of paved FM 974 frontage -Four water wells -Stocked 1.5± acre fishing pond -Excellent lake and duck impoundment potential -Cross fenced for rotational grazing -Outstanding combination cattle and recreational ranch -Convenient location just minutes from Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M University River Bend Ranch represents a truly rare opportunity to own a large legacy ranch along the famed Navasota River. With outstanding hunting, productive pastureland, beautiful hardwoods, exceptional water features, quality improvements, and an unbeatable location near Aggieland, this is the type of property that stays in families for generations.