1297 Farm to Market Road 1433, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 - Dimmit County

The Lone Star Ranch on Espantosa Lake

281± Acres | Dimmit County | A Premier South Texas Legacy Retreat

Rugged Sophistication Meets the Heart of the Golden Triangle.

Experience a rare South Texas gem where turnkey luxury meets the untamed brush country. Located just four minutes from Carrizo Springs—the historic 1865 county seat known for its pure spring waters—The Lone Star Ranch offers a premier combination of high-fenced trophy hunting and over 500 feet of private, low-fenced frontage on the legendary Espantosa Lake.

Spanning 281± total acres (including a contiguous 273± acre high-fenced tract and a 8± acre lakefront parcel), this ranch sits in the heart of the "Texas Sand Sheet." This unique geography, historically known as the Wild Horse Desert, provides the specific Holocene sand and silt layers essential for elite quail productivity and native high-protein browse. The ranch has been used primarily for wildlife and maintains its wildlife exemption for tax purposes.

Location : 5 miles from Carrizo Springs, 8 miles from Crystal City, less than 2 hours to San Antonio airport. Call Don Jackson 713-416-7818 for your private showing.

Ranch Highlights & Improvements

The Main Residence (2024): A 1,500 sq. ft. modern barndominium featuring dual master suites, custom cabinetry, and premium appliances. The home transitions seamlessly to a 1,000 sq. ft. concrete grand entertaining deck—perfect for sunsets and bourbon.

The Guest Lodge: Newly completed and designed to sleep 8, providing a comfortable, private retreat for hunting parties or extended family.

Superior Infrastructure: A 1,200 sq. ft. secured equipment barn with over 3,800 sq. ft. of total covered area. Includes dual well-lit concrete pads, a professional deer cleaning station, a bird cleaning sink with a French drain, and a 55-amp RV hookup.

Water Security: Three waterline supplemented ponds/tanks (two notably large) also a seasonal pond and a newly upgraded water system (2025) by Sanford Water Systems of Uvalde. Two reliable water wells ensure a year-round supply for the accommodations, wildlife and livestock.

Elite Wildlife & Recreation

Trophy Whitetail: Expertly managed for over a decade with premium genetics introduced from the renowned Texas M3 Ranch. With the addition of improved genetics from Texas M3 and careful management over the years, the ranch has been able to produce some quality whitetail deer.

Wing Shooting: Exceptional habitat for Bobwhite and Blue Quail, white-wing dove, and seasonal waterfowl.

The Lakefront Bonus: The 8± acre low-fenced tract on Espantosa Lake offers a completely different ecosystem, featuring a resident Axis deer herd, feral hogs, javelina and year-round boating and fishing. Irrigation opportunities also may exist.

Signature Features: The property is punctuated by a rare, mature Saguaro cactus and a vintage gas pump, adding a touch of iconic Western character to the landscape.

Location & Terms

Accessibility: 5 miles from Carrizo Springs; 8 miles from Crystal City; under 2 hours to San Antonio International Airport.

Price: $2,248,000 ($8,000/acre) no owner associations

Terms: Cash, Conventional, or 1031 Exchange (Seller prefers ranches South of I-10 / East of Hwy 16).

Turnkey: 5 hunting stands, 6 feeders, feed hopper with auger, and 2 protein feeders convey with an acceptable offer.

Dividable: Midway Park Rd borders the northern part of the ranch for ½ mile and FM 1433 on the South for ? of a mile.

The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from the market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Broker does not make any representations regarding hazardous waste, as defined by the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act and the regulations adopted thereunder; or the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations or disposal of any other hazardous or toxic substance in or on the property; or the Endangered Species Act of 1973; or for live oak decline, oak wilt or any other natural phenomena.