1,947 Acre Neuces West Ranch

Ranch Description:

Nueces West Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a large, riverfront ranch in highly sought-after Live Oak County. Situated directly between George West and Three Rivers, this 1,947-acre ranch offers a scale that has become increasingly difficult to find in Live Oak County. Its exceptional size is complemented by more than two miles of Nueces River frontage, a year-round waterway that flows through the ranch and serves as the defining feature of the property. Towering live oaks line the banks of the Nueces, creating an impressive river corridor and a dramatic transition from the surrounding South Texas brush country. Long held by the same ranching family for more than 50 years, the property was once part of the historic George West Ranch and carries with it a genuine connection to the ranching heritage of the area.

Improvements:

An existing hunting headquarters provides a practical starting point for enjoying and operating the ranch, with barns, sheds, a water well, and RV hookups already in place. Functional cattle pens support livestock operations, while an extensive internal road network and system of senderos provide access throughout the ranch for hunting, ranch management, and recreation.
The north 2.6 miles of the property is high-fenced, while the remaining perimeter is low-fenced, preserving the traditional character of a working South Texas ranch.

Water:

With more than two miles of frontage, the Nueces River is the ranch’s signature feature and provides a year-round, flowing water source to the surrounding South Texas brush country. Ponds are distributed across the property, fed by a wet-weather creek that winds through the ranch and forms lagunas that can retain water for months after rainfall. A centrally located pond
provides up to approximately 5 acres of surface water when full. One water well that services the headquarters is believed to be 170 feet deep and is rated at 60 GPM, aiding the ranch’s water infrastructure.

Vegetation and Terrain:

Nueces West Ranch unfolds across a varied South Texas landscape, from oak-shaded banks along the Nueces River to open senderos and expansive brush country. Soils range from sandy loams to rocky clay, lending distinct character to different parts of the ranch. Mesquite and native brush provide cover and browse throughout the range. Brush species include blackbrush, guajillo, huisache, and prickly pear. Along the river, large oaks create a striking contrast with the surrounding brush. Together, the river bottom, varied vegetation, and supplemental feeding contribute to the ranch’s pristine Whitetail habitat.

Wildlife:

The Nueces River corridor is known for exceptional wildlife habitat, and Nueces West Ranch offers outstanding hunting and fishing opportunities. Native Whitetails include trophy-quality bucks, while the ranch provides excellent habitat for quail, dove, and Rio Grande turkey, with large river-bottom oaks creating ideal roosting areas. The river, ponds, and lagunas also provide
premier waterfowl habitat, and large alligators have been known to occupy the ranch’s waters. More than two miles of Nueces River frontage offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and alligator gar, along with some of the region’s best seasonal white bass fishing.

Minerals:

Surface estate only.

Taxes:

Agriculture exemption

Location Directions:

Approximately five miles from both Three Rivers and George West. Nueces West Ranch is approximately 80 miles from San Antonio, 65 miles from Corpus Christi, and 210 miles from Houston. The ranch entrance is approximately two miles off Highway 281 down CR 312. The Live Oak County Airport is 3 miles away and hosts a 3,800ft long runway