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Property Snapshot

165 acres in Stephens County

Gesch Ranch

ACTIVE

Price

$1,675,000

Acreage

165 acres

Primary Use

Ranch

Also suited for Cattle Ranch, Hunting, Recreational

County

Stephens County

Keely Rawson
Keely Rawson

Listing Agent

Overview

Property Description

Highlights

  • 165 acres in Stephens County, about 1.5 hours from Fort Worth.
  • Multiple ponds stocked with bass, catfish, and perch throughout the ranch.
  • Improved Coastal Bermuda fields and native pasture with cross fencing in place.
  • 4-bed, 3-bath main house works for full-time living or a weekend place.

Gesch Ranch

Location

Located just north of Ranger in Stephens County, this exceptional 165-acre ranch offers the perfect combination of productive pasture, recreation, and comfortable country living, all approximately 1.5 hours from Fort Worth.

Terrain & Land Character

The property features a beautiful blend of improved Coastal Bermuda fields, native pasture, and scattered tree cover, creating an ideal balance for livestock production and wildlife habitat. Cross fencing allows for efficient grazing management while the gently rolling terrain provides attractive views across the ranch.

Water Features

Multiple ponds are located throughout the ranch, with select ponds stocked with bass, catfish, and perch, providing excellent fishing opportunities while serving as reliable water sources for livestock and wildlife.

Residence & Improvements

The primary residence is a well-maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offering comfortable full-time living or a weekend retreat. Recent improvements include freshly stained cedar throughout the exterior and a redone second-story deck. A newly constructed two-bay shop features attached living quarters with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, making it ideal for guests, extended family, or a ranch hand. The property is serviced by Co-op electricity and water.

Hunting & Recreation

Stephens County is well known for its excellent hunting, and this ranch is ready to enjoy from day one. The property includes two hunting blinds, one elevated tree stand, and four feeders already in place. The combination of Coastal pasture, scattered cover, and multiple ponds creates excellent habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and other native wildlife. Whether you're spending the day fishing or hunting, this ranch offers year-round recreational opportunities. Whether you're looking for a productive cattle operation, a recreational getaway, or a full-time country residence, this Stephens County ranch offers quality improvements, productive pasture, and the infrastructure to enjoy immediately.

From the Listing Agent

Improvements

Primary Residence
Well-maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home suitable for full-time living or weekend retreat
Shop
Newly constructed two-bay shop with attached living quarters including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
Fencing
Cross fencing throughout for efficient grazing management
Hunting Blinds
Three hunting blinds included
Show all 6
Feeders
Four feeders in place
Electricity
Co-op electricity service

From the Listing Agent

Water Features

Multiple Ponds
Multiple ponds located throughout the ranch, with select ponds stocked with bass, catfish, and perch, serving as fishing opportunities and reliable water sources for livestock and wildlife
Co-op Water
Property is serviced by Co-op water

Derived From Public Data Sources

Land Data

This information is compiled from publicly available resources. No warranty is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of this information by agent or broker.

Rainfall · PRISM

29 inches

The 1991 to 2020 yearly precipitation average for the property area.

Terrain · USGS 3DEP

47 feet

From 1,527 ft at the low point to 1,574 ft at the high point.

Soils · USDA SSURGO

8 Mapped Soil Types

Bonti fine sandy loam; Bonti-Exray complex; Chaney loamy fine sand; Hensley loam; Nimrod loamy fine sand; Palopinto very stony clay loam; and 2 more.

Groundwater · TWDB

Water Wells Nearby

135 recorded within 5 miles. Aquifers on record: Colony Creek Shale, Antlers Sand, and 1 more.

From the Property

Drive Times

  • Abilene1 hr72 miles
  • Fort Worth1.5 hr93 miles
  • Wichita Falls2 hr116 miles
  • Dallas2 hr124 miles
  • San Angelo2.5 hr150 miles
  • Waco2.5 hr138 miles

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