6674 Oilfield Road , Sealy, TX 77474(Austin County)

JBH Ranch is located southwest of Sealy in Austin County, Texas. Austin County is known for its exceptional livestock grazing across native pastures and improved grasslands. Founded in 1913 by W.E. Schier, JBH Ranch has remained in the family and has not been offered for sale in over 112 years. JBH Ranch and its neighboring properties have made historic contributions to the land and the cattle industry in the United States. Good land speaks for itself. 

This exceptional ranch offers a rare opportunity for multiple uses.  The rich soil and level plain of this property is located outside of any ETJ and in the trajectory of West Houston.

*If your goal is Ag, this ranch deems your investigation.

*If your goal is to pursue a commercial / residential endeavor you need to set your sights on this site.

*Ingredients for technology, more particularly, Data Centers are present with natural gas on site and electric transmission nearby.

Water and Natural Resources

The ranch benefits from an abundant water table (Evangeline Aquifer). East Bernard Creek flows north to south through the property and provides consistent live water year-round. Groundwater from wells further supports a strong natural water supply. There are 14 total wells: 7 electric wells, 2 windmills, and numerous lakes and ponds.

Improvements and Cattle Operation

In addition to 1.4 miles of public road frontage along Orange Hill Road and Oilfield Road, the ranch features an extensive network of interior gravel roads estimated to total over 6 miles.
Fencing is a central feature of the ranch’s infrastructure, with all fencing in very good to excellent condition. All metal gates are hinged, lightweight, and easy to operate for all ages.

There are two sets of working pens:

(1) Headquarters:

• Metal working pens, plus a 15,000 SF round pen

• Lighted arena (100' x 200')

• Two adjacent holding traps: 5.5 acres and 7 acres

(2) Orange Hill Road and East Bernard Creek:

• Older wooden working pens

• 12-acre trap and overhead feed bin

Headquarters Facilities:

• Office Complex: 4,750 SF (50' x 95') with spacious office, two large storage rooms, sleeping quarters, full bath, and laundry room

• Equipment Storage: 4,800 SF, 3-sided structure (48' x 100'), concrete floor

• Horse Barn: 1,600 SF (40' x 40'), 4 stalls, tack room, cement floor, electricity, with adjacent 7.7-acre trap

• Hay and Equipment Barn: 5,000 SF (50' x 100') — east of Bernard Creek

• Stock Shed: 1,350 SF (90' x 15') — east of Bernard Creek

• Stock Shed: 1,200 SF (60' x 20') — east of Bernard Creek

• Pole Hay Barn: 2,100 SF (35' x 60'), cement floor — near SW corner

• Stock Shed: 3,465 SF (33' x 105'), 3-sided structure with sliding doors — near SW corner

• Stock Shed: 2,185 SF (95' x 23'), 3-sided structure — near SW corner

Residence:

2,724 SF, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence originally built in 1912 and later remodeled. The headquarters is tastefully designed to provide an aesthetic setting while supporting a productive working ranch.