Land for Sale - San Marcos, TX 78666 - 1128.0 acres

Purgatory Bend Ranch North

San Marcos, TX | Lat/Lng:  29.8748, -98.0338

$10,719,939
1128 ac.
05/19/2025
ACTIVE
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Description

Situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just south of San Marcos, Purgatory Bend Ranch North offers 1,128+/- acres of unmatched natural beauty and conservation-focused land ownership. This private, sustainably managed property is a rare opportunity to own a legacy ranch with diverse landscapes, panoramic views, and excellent accessibility to Austin, San Antonio and Houston. LOCATION Approximately 6 miles from San Marcos, the property is accessed from Quail Run Drive. 37 miles to Downtown Austin 49 miles to Downtown San Antonio ~2.5 hours from Houston TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The ranch features dramatic topography with over 250 feet of elevation change, soaring to over 1,000 feet above sea level. Towering live oaks, lush native grasslands, seasonal canyons, and hardwood-lined ridges create a vibrant habitat for both wildlife and people. Purgatory Creek winds through the northern portion of the property, enhancing its scenic and ecological value. Purgatory Bend Ranch North boasts outstanding "pasture appeal," thanks to an array of mature live oaks (many adorned with Spanish moss), cedar elms, native grasses, and the dramatic bluffs of Purgatory Creek. The terrain is highly varied, offering open uplands, wooded draws, and deep canyons. This diversity supports rich wildlife habitat and stunning view corridors throughout the property. WILDLIFE The ranch has been actively managed for native wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, and other species. The land also supports a limited population of feral hogs. IMPROVEMENTS 2 windmills + 1 electric submersible wells, all with troughs or natural water catchments for wildlife. Existing roads, fencing, water troughs, pens, and electrical service. Storey-Robinson Dam on Purgatory Creek a unique flood control and aquifer recharge structure built in 1981. The dam also serves as a scenic viewpoint and a functional internal access route. ELECTRICITY Electrical service is available at multiple locations across the ranch. MINERALS Sellers owned mineral estate, if any, will convey with the sale at the asking price. CONSERVATION EASEMENT The ranch is protected under two conservation easements that allow reasonable use, including the right to subdivide.Two of four designated building envelopes remain available. Contact broker for detailed easement terms. TAXES A 1-D-1 wildlife management valuation is in place, currently overseen by Blair Wildlife Consulting. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Just minutes from the vibrant towns of San Marcos and Wimberley, and within easy reach of Austin and San Antonio, this area offers an abundance of natural and cultural attractions: The San Marcos, Blanco, and Guadalupe Rivers Canyon Lake Dining, shopping, and museums in nearby Hill Country towns The information contained herein has been gathered from sources deemed reliable; however, Republic Ranches, LLC and its principals, members, officers, associates, agents and employees cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information. The information contained herein is subject to changes, errors, omissions, prior sale, withdrawal of property from the market without prior notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Prospective buyers should verify all information to their satisfaction. No representation is made as to the possible value of this investment or type of use, and prospective buyers are urged to consult with their tax and legal advisors before making a final determination. Real Estate buyers are hereby notified that real properties and its rights and amenities in the States of Texas; Oklahoma; Colorado; Louisiana; Arkansas; and New Mexico are subject to many forces and impacts whether natural, those caused by man, or otherwise; including, but not limited to, drought or other weather related events, disease (e.g. Oak Wilt, Anthrax, Chronic Wasting Disease), invasive species, illegal trespassing, previous owner actions, neighbor actions and government actions. Prospective buyers of Texas real estate, New Mexico real estate, Colorado real estate, Oklahoma real estate, Arkansas Real Estate, or Louisiana real estate should investigate any concerns regarding a specific real property to their satisfaction. When buying investment property the buyer's agent, if applicable, must be identified on first contact and must be present at initial showing of the property listing to the prospective real estate investor in order to participate in real estate commission. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Republic Ranches, LLC. Republic Ranches, LLC reserves the right to require any or all interested buyer(s) of a particular property to provide proof of financial ability to purchase said property prior to the initial showing or any subsequent showing of the property. Republic Ranches, LLC also reserves the right to refuse to show a property to a potential buyer for any reason at Republic Ranches, LLC's sole and absolute discretion.

Details

CountyHays
Zipcode78666
Property Type OneRanches
Property Type TwoRecreational Property
Property Type ThreeHunting Land
BrokerageRepublic Ranches, LLC
Brokerage Linkwww.RepublicRanches.com
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Republic LLC
Republic Ranches, LLC
(888) 726-2481
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