Waelder, TX 78959 (Gonzales County)
About this property
This ranch is built for horses first, with the comfort, and versatility to support a full working operation or multi-generational living. The 3,228 sq. ft. home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an office, and a private mother-in-law suite—ideal for riders, guests, or multi-generational living. The open layout and spacious kitchen make hosting easy after long days in the barn or arena. For equestrian use, the property delivers real substance: a horse barn with 3 pipe stall runs, dedicated hay storage, and a well-designed tack room that keeps gear organized and protected. Several producing Tifton 85 hay meadows ensure reliable forage, while the lighted arena with water access supports training, riding, and year-round practice. A bunkhouse currently used as an Airbnb adds about $12,000 per year in income—perfect for visiting riders or weekend guests. Additional improvements include a 3-bay shop with electricity, RV hookup and parking, a quonset-style hay barn, metal cattle working pens, a gazebo, garden area, and a separate storage building. The land is fenced and cross-fenced with durable net wire, ready for horses, cattle, or rotational grazing. This is a multi-generational turnkey horse property with income potential and the infrastructure to support serious equestrian activities, livestock, or a multi-use ranching setup. Schedule your private tour and see how this property supports a true horse-centered lifestyle. VERY MOTIVATED SELLER
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About the Area
672 County Road 447 None is located in Waelder, Texas, in Gonzales County. Gonzales County holds a unique place in Texas history as the birthplace of the Texas Revolution, the "Come and Take It" cannon confrontation of 1835 occurred here, and the county wears that heritage proudly. The city of Gonzales anchors a ranching and agricultural county that has remained authentically Texan through the development waves transforming neighboring counties.
The Guadalupe River flows through the northern part of Gonzales County, providing river frontage properties and water recreation. The terrain transitions from the sandy post oak soils of the northwest to the heavy blackland prairie soils of the southeast, supporting diverse agricultural operations.
Waelder had an estimated population of 671 as of 2023. The 78959 zip code has a median household income of $51,029, a median home value of $214,800, and a median age of 51.1. The average household size is 2.04 people.
Cattle ranching, row crop agriculture, oil and gas production, and a modest manufacturing sector in Gonzales anchor the county economy. River frontage properties on the Guadalupe attract recreational buyers, while the agricultural interior offers productive working ranch land.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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