Rancho Refugio 774 | 161 Acres | Refugio County, Texas
Rancho Refugio 774 | 161 Acres | Refugio County, Texas
Welcome to Rancho Refugio 774, a versatile 161 acre ranch located just 18 miles east of Refugio, Texas, in Refugio County. 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.
Location
Address: FM 774, Austwell, TX 77950
Access: Approx. 3,000 feet of FM 774 frontage
Nearby: Adjacent to Zoller Plant Road
Coordinates: 28.3208360 / -96.9708034
Land & Habitat
The property features:
4 cross-fenced pastures for rotational grazing
A diverse landscape of native grasses, legacy oaks, mesquite, huisache, tallow, and palms
Ample cover for wildlife such as whitetail deer and wild hogs
Soil Types: Papalote fine sandy loam, Victoria clay, and Orelia fine sandy loam
Forage: Switchgrass, bluestem, and Indian grass...
Forage: Switchgrass, bluestem, and Indian grass
This land is ready for your livestock, recreational plans, or rural development dreams.
Water, Utilities & Improvements
Water Well: Powers 4 concrete livestock troughs, one in each pasture
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
Working Pens: Usable, temporary cattle handling pens
Agricultural Use & Tax Benefits
Ag-Exempt: Currently in 1-D-1 agricultural valuation for cattle grazing
2025 Estimated Taxes: $331.68
Mineral Rights
Seller believed to own 50% 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: Easy drive for coastal recreation
Historical Note
There is a small cemetery on the property, the resting place of Joseph Benson, a pioneer cattleman of Refugio County.
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Directions
From Victoria, TX:
Take Hwy 77 South ? Left on Hwy 239 ? Right on Hwy 35 in Tivoli ? Right on FM 774 ? Property is ~2 miles west, on the left.
From Refugio, TX:
Head east on FM 774 for ~18 miles ? Property is on the right.
Main Entrance: Gate along FM 774, near a large oak tree
Alternate Access: All-weather easement via Zoller Plant Road to barn entrance