Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/12/2026
Listed
$8,300,000
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Property Description
River Bend Ranch is a rare 700-acre multi-use ranch in the heart of Brazos County, approximately 20 miles from Bryan/College Station and Texas A&M. The ranch features over 6,000 feet of Navasota River frontage, 2,700+ feet of paved road frontage, mature hardwoods, productive pastures, creeks, open meadows, and over 100 feet of elevation change. Water features include two ponds, a stocked 1.5-acre fishing pond, natural sloughs, and an excavated trench offering potential for a large fishing lake or duck impoundment. Historically minimal hunting pressure supports abundant whitetail deer, waterfowl, hogs, dove, and other wildlife. Improvements include a 2,104 SF hunting cabin, 1,216 SF foreman's home, four water wells, interior electric, and cross-fencing. An exceptional recreational, hunting, cattle, family retreat, or long-term investment opportunity with outstanding proximity to Aggieland.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 18565 FM974
General
- Price: $8,300,000
- Taxes: $5,432 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 71184936
- Updated: 8/12/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: 61
- County: Brazos
- Driving Directions: Hwy 6 North, east on Hwy 21, Left on FM 974, property will be on your right.
School Information
- Elem School District: 148 - Bryan
- Midd School District: 148 - Bryan
- High School District: 148 - Bryan
- Elementary School: SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (BRYAN)
- Middle School: STEPHEN F. AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
- High School: JAMES EARL RUDDER HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,104
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 2,104 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1978
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 703
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Frontage: Farm to Market Road, Asphalt
- Topography: Rolling
- Lot Features: Hardwood Trees, Rolling Slope, Trees
- Potential Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Hunting
- Trees/Vegetation: Heavily Wooded, Partially Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,432
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: A008800, H R CARTMELL A-88, TRACT 1.2 &, 175. AC & 528 AC
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: 14861
Listed by Swope & Young Land Company Ltd (979) 314-1400, Jeremy Young (979) 220-8025 and Swope & Young Land Company Ltd (979) 314-1400, Ryan Swope (512) 632-0792
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Jeremy Young
Swope & Young Land Company Ltd
979-220-8025
Ryan Swope
Swope & Young Land Company Ltd
512-632-0792
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Schools
Schools serving 18565 FM974
School District:Bryan Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sam Houston Elementary School, Bryan, TX 4501 Canterbury Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 | K-4 | 14.4 mi |
Arthur L Davila Middle School 2751 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX 77803 | 7-8 | 15.1 mi |
James Earl Rudder High School 3251 Austins Colony Parkway, Bryan, TX 77808 | 9-12 | 14.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 18565 FM974
Tax History
Tax History for 18565 FM974
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,729
-9%
$391,268
15%
2023
$5,215
100%
$341,008
-10%
2021
-100%
$377,956
57%
2021
$3,584
—
$240,461
17%
2021
$3,584
7%
$205,047
7%
2020
$3,355
—
$191,232
6%
2018
$3,340
2%
$180,050
1%
2017
$3,286
-12%
$177,510
-12%
2016
$3,748
12%
$201,280
8%
2019
$3,337
-6%
$185,620
-3%
2015
$3,541
13%
$190,500
9%
2014
$3,127
-2%
$174,350
-2%
2013
$3,207
—
$178,540
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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