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NEW! Pedernales River Ranch is a rare Hill Country retreat defined by its beautiful riverfront and dramatic landscape. It features both sides of the Pedernales River, which stretches 440’±, making it ideal for exploring, wildlife viewing, and recreation. The river rests beneath a tremendous limestone bluff, creating a dramatic backdrop. A charming 637± sf cabin is set up for instant enjoyment. Several beautiful building sites with stunning Hill Country views are primed and ready for the construction of a full-time residence.

REDUCED! Maverick Crossing is raw, unimproved acreage that offers the perfect blank canvas for a variety of development models. The land is flat, cleared in areas, and covered with native brush, making it ideal for infrastructure installation. With its flexible use potential and proximity to city services, the property is well-suited for residential subdivisions, mobile home communities, or build-to-rent developments. Backed by engineering plans for a Phase 1 subdivision completed in 2022 and aligned with the city’s TRIZ Joint Development Plan, this offering brings immediate value and direction to any prospective project.

JUST SOLD! Devlin Ranch is an 84± acre ranch setting that offers secluded land featuring noticeable elevation changes with good views, plenty of mature live oak trees, and a heavy brush draw connecting to the Atascosa River just outside the boundary, about 250’± from the NW corner. The property offers solid hunting opportunities with heavy brush cover throughout. Improvements include a rustic hunting cabin, a working solar water well that supplements a large stock tank, and a newer metal workshop/barn. This ranch is perfect for hunting, recreation, or a weekend getaway.

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Contrary Bluff Ranch

2100000
|
765
± acres
Expansive Acreage | Diverse Terrain | Excellent Seclusion
Contact Ken Hoerster

210-859-6256

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Property Details

Summary

Contrary Bluff Ranch encompasses 765± acres of diverse Hill Country land offering exceptional privacy and natural beauty. Broad oak-covered flats transition into scenic hilltops and gently rolling country, creating a balanced blend of open spaces and brushy habitat ideal for wildlife. Access is via 8± miles of county-maintained caliche road north of Highway 41 and 4± miles of easement road, ensuring the ranch remains secluded without sacrificing accessibility.

OVERVIEW

Hill Country retreat—Contrary Bluff Ranch offers an unrestricted 765± acres combining remarkable terrain variation, long-range views, and approximately 200’± of gentle elevation change. The ranch showcases a healthy mix of hardwoods and native brush, blending open flats with thicker cover to support wildlife populations. With electricity on-site, a water well, and rich topsoil, the property offers exceptional versatility for recreation, hunting, or future improvements.

Status
For Sale
List Price
2100000
County
Edwards
Acreage (±)
765.0
Waterfront
Fencing
Electric
Topography
Water Source
Utilities
Listing Status
Days on Market
Annual Tax ($)
Zoning
Possible Use
Possible Use

Located 12± miles north of Highway 41, Contrary Bluff Ranch is within convenient reach of several Hill Country towns. The ranch is about 30± miles from Rocksprings, 48± miles from Mountain Home, 54± miles from Leakey, 69± miles from Kerrville, 73± miles from Junction, 115± miles from San Antonio, and 166± miles from Austin.

The ranch also benefits from proximity to well-known outdoor destinations such as Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, South Llano River State Park, and Garner State Park. Its combination of seclusion, views, and access positions it as an exceptional hunting or recreational property.

The landscape of Contrary Bluff Ranch features a well-balanced mix of live oak, shin oak, Spanish oak, and cedar spread across elevated hilltops and oak-studded flats. A stretch of the dry Contrary Creek drainage runs through the northeastern portion of the ranch. Its varied terrain—from level ground to elevated vantage points—enhances both the usability and visual appeal of the land for wildlife, livestock, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Existing improvements at Contrary Bluff Ranch include on-site electricity, perimeter fencing with three sides low-fenced, one water well, and an internal road system providing access across the property. These foundational features offer an excellent starting point for future enhancements or for creating a ranch headquarters.

Contrary Bluff Ranch supports thriving wildlife populations, including whitetail deer, axis, hogs, and other occasional free-roaming exotics. The ranch’s blend of vegetation, natural cover, and water resources makes it an ideal destination for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Water resources on the ranch include one established water well, offering essential utility support for future improvements or expansion.

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Property Details

OVERVIEW

Property Features

County
Edwards
Acreage
765
Waterfront
Fencing
Electric
Topography
Water Source
Utilities

Investment Considerations

List Price
2100000
Listing Status
Days on Market
Annual Tax ($)
Zoning
Possible Use
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