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San Marcos, TX 78666
$10,184,000
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.
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.
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.
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Listed by J Bryan Pickens, Republic Ranches, LLC