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Property Description
Your Own +/-84.5-Acre Texas Ranch Retreat Awaits! Perfectly positioned between Austin & San Antonio and just over an hour from Houston, this ag-exempt ranch offers the ideal combination of privacy, functionality, and recreation-whether you're looking for a weekend escape, investment, or working ranch. The landscape features a beautiful mix of wooded areas for privacy & wildlife, along with wide-open pastures ideal for grazing, horseback riding, or outdoor activities. The property is well-equipped with corrals, a gated entrance, and a barn, making it ready for ranching or relaxation. The newly built 3-bed, 2-bath home has been updated and includes a spacious backyard plus a custom patio with an outdoor grilling area and fireplace-perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful Texas sunsets. With four tanks providing abundant water access, this ranch is set up for livestock, fishing, & endless outdoor enjoyment. A rare chance to own a versatile, high-value ranch in a prime Texas location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12893 E State Hwy 97
General
- Price: $1,224,999
- Taxes: $421 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Mobile Home
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 73637761
- Updated: 12/26/2025
- Added to Site: 306 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Plank, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Area: 83
- County: Gonzales
- Subdivision: N/A
- Driving Directions: From I-10 take exit 649 for TX-97 W. Turn onto TX-97 W Arrive at property through the gate.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elem School District: 219 - Waelder
- Midd School District: 219 - Waelder
- High School District: 219 - Waelder
- Elementary School: WAELDER SCHOOL
- Middle School: WAELDER SCHOOL
- High School: WAELDER 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
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Manufactured Home
- Structure Type: House
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 2,160
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 2,160 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2017
- Year Built Source: Owner
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 84.5
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Frontage: Highway, Gravel
- Topography: Rolling
- Lot Features: Cleared, Mineral Rights, Other, Wooded, Waterfront, Mobile Home Allowed, Pasture, Rolling Slope
- Potential Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Ranch
- Trees/Vegetation: Partially Wooded
- Fencing (Description): Cross Fenced, Fenced
Horse Property
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond, Waterfront
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $421
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: 353 THOMAS MOORE MH ON P#28757 Acres 84.5
- Legal Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
- APN: 8057
Listed by Southern District Sotheby's International Realty (979) 451-0593, Robert Giles (832) 491-7321
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Schools
Schools serving 12893 E State Hwy 97
School District:Waelder Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Waelder School 201 U.S. 90, Waelder, TX 78959 | PK-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12893 E State Hwy 97
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/10/2025
Price Reduced
$1,224,999
-5.77%
MLS
3/18/2025
Listed
$1,299,999
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 12893 E State Hwy 97
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$421
-9%
$32,820
2%
2023
$463
—
$32,020
-5%
2023
$463
20%
$33,530
129%
2022
$385
-8%
$14,630
-97%
2021
$418
—
$584,580
—
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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