This tract is approximately 40 acres and is part of the 210,000-acre Terlingua Ranch, a community of about 5,000 property owners, situated near the town of Terlingua and one of two entrances to Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park and the towns of Marfa, Alpine, Presidio and Fort Davis are a few hours away.
The road to the property does not cut through the land so no one will have to drive through your property to access theirs, which is a common problem on the Ranch. Access to the property is via a primitive road that runs along a neighboring tract. There is no vehicle access to the approximate center of the property but there are several services in Terlingua that can cut a road.
The property features impressive cretaceous limestone hills and deep arroyos providing shade and habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and native desert plants. The geology is truly amazing with ab...
The property features impressive cretaceous limestone hills and deep arroyos providing shade and habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and native desert plants. The geology is truly amazing with abundant fossils and crystals. I have found many flint chips and native American stone tools on the property. There are rolling hills as well as several level spots for a home or cabin. The high point of the property is a little less than 4,000 feet, where summer temperatures are lower than in the bottom lands. The views and sunsets are extraordinary. Distant views of the Chisos Mountains and Hen Egg Mountain are awesome.
There are no building codes in the Ranch so you can build what you want, when you want or not build anything at all. To my knowledge, you do not need permits or approvals, and there are no inspections. Most residents get their water from rain catchment roofs and their power from solar or wind equipment. Property ownership in Terlingua Ranch comes with periodic road maintenance and generous discounts at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge and Bad Rabbit Cafe. There are laundry and shower facilities at the lodge which are available to property owners, however this tract is a long way from the ranch lodge. The town of Terlingua is much closer.
The towns of Terlingua and Study Butte, with numerous restaurants, a post office, gas station, emergency services, and a well-stocked grocery store, are about 18 miles away via Ranch roads that pass through spectacular landscape. The property itself is about 16 miles from the pavement and takes about an hour to get to. A high clearance 4x4 is recommended. This is a secluded, remote property ideal for camping, hunting, rock-hounding, a get-a-way cabin or an off-grid home away from home. There is not a survey but there is a map room at the Ranch Headquarters that enables owners to determine the approximate boundaries of their land. There are also convenient on-line resources with road maps and property lines.
Owner financing of this property is available with a significant down payment (50% of sales price), but I am flexible with the remaining balance. A general warranty deed will be documented with the Brewster County Clerk. We can close through a title company if you wish, but the expense will be on the buyer. There is an annual payment of about $225 due the Property Owners Association of Terlingua Ranch, Incorporated (POATRI). This pays for the maintenance of over 1,000 miles of roads. Property taxes for 2024 were about $90. If you are searching for land in south Brewster County, please consider this well-priced, beautiful parcel.
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