159± Acre Aransas River Ranch | Riverfront Ranch for Sale | Refugio County, Texas
Rare opportunity to own a 159± acre South Texas riverfront ranch along the Aransas River near Copano Bay. Held by the same family for over 120 years, this exceptional property combines productive farmland, improved pasture, native brush, prime wildlife habitat, and over 1,700 feet of Aransas River frontage. Properties offering farming, cattle grazing, hunting, and water recreation in one tract are extremely difficult to find along the Texas Coastal Bend.
Land & Habitat
The ranch features a balanced mix of approximately half farmland and improved pasture with the remainder in native South Texas brush. This combination supports cattle grazing, farming operations, and outstanding wildlife habitat. Native cover and surrounding agricultural land provide excellent conditions for whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, and wild hogs.
The property currently maintains an agricultural exemption.
River Frontage
With over 1,700 feet of Aransas River frontage, the ranch offers a recreational component rarely found in South Texas ranch properties. The river allows for boating, kayaking, water skiing, and quick access to Copano Bay, known for its world-class trout and redfish fishing.
Bluff Homesite
One of the most remarkable features of the ranch is a dramatic bluff overlooking the Aransas River and the Welder Wildlife Refuge, located directly across the river. This elevated vantage point provides panoramic coastal plains views for miles, a rare feature in this otherwise level region.
The bluff presents an ideal location for a riverfront lodge, hunting camp, or private ranch home, with electricity nearby and a water well already in place.
Location
The ranch offers privacy while remaining conveniently accessible:
Woodsboro – approx. 10 minutes
Bayside – approx. 15 minutes
Rockport – approx. 25 minutes
Corpus Christi – approx. 35 minutes
US Highway 77 (Future I-69) – approx. 10 miles
Area & Wildlife
Surrounded by large neighboring ranches, agricultural land, and the protected Welder Wildlife Refuge, the property benefits from excellent wildlife movement, minimal hunting pressure nearby, and long-term conservation of the surrounding landscape.
Summary
It is rare to find a property that offers farmland, cattle ranching capability, hunting habitat, river frontage, and access to Copano Bay fishing all within one tract.
Farm. Ranch. Hunt. Fish.
This 159± acre Aransas River ranch represents a unique opportunity to own a generational South Texas property.