MLS# 1892795 - 000 Fm 774, Austwell, TX 77950

Rancho Refugio 774 - 161 Ag Exempt Acres in Refugio County, Texas. A versatile 161 acre ranch located just 18 miles east of Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County with 3,000 feet of FM 774 frontage. With a mix of open pastures, native brush, and mature trees, this property is ideal for cattle ranching or other livestock, recreational hunting, or building your dream retreat. Land & Habitat: the property features four cross-fenced pastures for rotational grazing, a diverse landscape of native grasses, legacy oaks, mesquite, huisache, tallow, and palms, as well as ample cover for wildlife, including whitetail deer and wild hogs. Soil Types: Papalote fine sandy loam, Victoria clay, and Orelia fine sandy loam. Forage: Switchgrass, bluestem, and Indian grass. Water, Utilities & Improvements: Water Well powers 4 concrete livestock troughs, one in each of the four pastures. Electricity: Power pole drop near barn. Barn: 30' x 50' structure (sold as-is; roof/awning partially damaged in Hurricane Harvey). Fencing: Perimeter fenced with pipe reinforcement every 5th T-post, and four cross-fenced pastures. Working Pens: Usable, temporary cattle handling pens. Agricultural Use & Tax Benefits: Ag-Exempt for cattle grazing. Mineral Rights: Seller believed to own 50 percent of mineral rights. Minerals to be retained by seller. No active oil or gas leases. Community & Nearby Attractions: School District: Austwell-Tivoli ISD. Refugio, TX: ~18 miles. Victoria, TX: ~43 miles (shopping, services). Rockport, TX is an easy drive for coastal recreation. There is a small cemetery on the property, the resting place of Joseph Benson, a pioneer cattleman of Refugio County.