Triangle Realty is proud to announce the successful sale of the San Saba River Ranch, a premier property located just nine miles south of Brady in McCulloch County, Texas. Spanning an impressive 5,067± acres, this historic ranch represents the very best of Texas land ownership, combining rich natural resources, extensive improvements, and a legacy of stewardship dating back more than a century.
A Legacy of Care and Investment
The San Saba River Ranch had been owned by the same family since 1898, making this transaction both historic and significant. Over the decades, the family invested in maintaining and improving the land by clearing invasive brush, enhancing grazing capacity, and developing the infrastructure that makes the ranch as functional as it is beautiful.
Exceptional Water and Land Features
One of the most unique aspects of this ranch is its water. With approximately one mile of frontage on both sides of the San Saba River, a permitted spillway creating nearly six acres of backed-up water, and two seasonal creeks running through the property, water is abundant. In addition, a 1,700-foot deep well supplies holding tanks and troughs across the ranch, ensuring water reaches every pasture.
The terrain is gently rolling with elevations ranging from 1,600 to 1,850 feet. Native grasses and live oaks dominate the landscape, while cross-fencing and multiple pastures support strong grazing operations.
Improvements and Infrastructure
The ranch includes a comfortable four-bedroom, four-bathroom rock ranch home, barns for equipment and hay, and a well-developed road system that provides access throughout the property. Most of the perimeter is high-fenced, and the interior cross-fencing is in excellent condition. Pastures planted in Klein grass further enhance the carrying capacity.
Minerals and Agricultural Status
Adding to its value, the ranch offered a conveyance of 50% of the mineral estate. The property also carries an agricultural tax exemption, underscoring its productive use and long-term stewardship.
Why This Sale Matters
Large Texas ranches with live water, functional infrastructure, and historical legacy rarely come to market. The successful sale of the San Saba River Ranch at its list price of $22 million is a testament to the continued demand for high-quality ranch properties that combine natural beauty, investment potential, and operational capacity.
This sale stands as a milestone for McCulloch County and the broader Texas ranch market, and we are honored to have been part of such a significant transaction.