2133 Lausen Road, Del Rio, TX 78840 - Val Verde County

Prime Development Opportunity – Ideal for Renewable Energy, Battery Storage, or Data

Center

Unlock the potential of this strategically located property, perfectly suited for renewable

energy or technology infrastructure projects. This parcel offers an ideal foundation for solar

farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), data centers, or hybrid clean-tech facilities.

Key Features:

-Proximity to major transmission and current BESS and substation infrastructure.

-Excellent access 

-Fiber connectivity nearby 

-Flat, developable land 

-Favorable permitting environment – Located within a pro-development area with

renewable energy incentives and potential tax abatements.

-Scalable potential – Adjacent parcels available for larger developments or phased

projects.

This property presents a rare opportunity for forward-thinking developers, energy providers, and

tech innovators seeking a site-ready location with outstanding infrastructure and long-term

value.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

The Rocking DC4 is 510+/- acres in the upper San Felipe Creek watershed in Val Verde County

just outside of Del Rio, Texas. The ranch is well watered with two water wells feeding six

troughs and has approximately one mile of San Felipe Creek. In addition to a great agricultural

and recreational ranch, it has strong development potential for renewable energy projects such as

solar, battery and data center storage. An overhead 138 kv transmission line runs along the

entire west boundary of the ranch with an AEP Substation located about two miles due south.

There is currently a battery storage facility adjacent to the substation with increasing interest

nationwide in these projects. Subdivision or smaller-tract development is another opportunity.

This ranch has unlimited potential!

LOCATION AND ACCESS:

This 510 +/- acre ranch has great access off Lausen Road via Hwy 90 on the west side of Del

Rio. Additionally, US Hwy 90 West is less than 2 miles from the ranch where you will find a

Walmart superstore, Rudy’s BBQ, Starbucks, Chilis Grill and Bar, Planet Fitness, Hotels,

shopping centers, fast food, gas and service stations and much more.  And it is less than 10 miles

from beautiful Lake Amistad and Mexico! Del Rio International Airport is only five miles away

and serves several national carriers. On clear days you have amazing views of the Serranias del

Burro mountains in Mexico.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The ranch has many improvements including a beautiful, native hill country rock 2880 ft. sq.

home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. This all-electric home has a complete wrap around porch

with an attached covered carport. There are many nice facilities including a 40’ x 80’ barn with 2

attached covered side areas. Outstanding livestock working pens including eight, lighted water

lots. There are several cross fences to allow rotational grazing.

HABITAT: The Rocking 4DC Ranch has excellent native southwest Texas brush including

mesquite, prickly pear, granjeno, cenizo, huisache, condalia, and many others. There are also

great stands of native grasses as well as Kleingrass that’s taken root in many areas. The brush

and grasses provide excellent forage and cover for wildlife.

WATER:

The ranch is well watered with two water wells, one half mile of pipeline feeding 7 troughs and

one pond. Additionally, there is approximately 1 mile of the beautiful seasonal San Felipe

Creek.  Below the ranch sits one of the best aquafers found in Texas, the Edwards-Trinity,

capable of producing hundreds of gallons or more per minute.

WILDLIFE:

The ranch is currently under a 1-d-1 agricultural use designation with good soil and available

ground water. Native brush and grasses provide good browse and cover for deer, axis, turkey,

mourning doves, white-winged doves, Bobwhite and Scaled (Blue) quail. Occasional sandhill

cranes, ducks, and many non-game birds are found. Additionally, the pond is loaded with catfish

that comes to the surface to be fed. An excellent opportunity for children to catch a lot of fish.

FUTURE/POTENTIAL USE:

This ranch has many potential uses including agriculture, recreational, home site development,

ranchette investment, industrial park, solar farm, golf course, rod and gun club, horse stables and

trails, birding sanctuary, base material yard and more. Less than 10% of the property is in a

FEMA Floodplain along San Felipe Creek. An overhead 138 kv transmission line runs along the

entire west boundary of the ranch. Future use may be subject to and contingent upon the rules

and regulations of the City of Del Rio and Val Verde County. The property may be located within

the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city and possibly subject to rules pertaining to that area. 

MINERALS:

Negotiable- The nature and extent of minerals pertaining to the ranch should be verified with the

county.