000 FM 774, Austwell, TX 77950 - Refugio County

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

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.