5637 Jeddo Rd
About this property
117 Acres of Texas Country Living – Cistern/Waelder Area Escape to the quiet countryside and discover this exceptional 117-acre ranch in the charming rural community of Cistern/Waelder. Surrounded by large neighboring tracts, this property offers true seclusion, wide-open spaces, and the authentic Texas lifestyle. The land features three ponds, including a large, stocked pond with trophy-sized largemouth bass, perfect for fishing or relaxing by the water’s edge. With a cattle lease currently in place, the property enjoys a valuable agricultural exemption. Hunters will appreciate the abundant deer and dove, making this a year-round recreational retreat. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced and includes a hay barn for livestock or storage. A 1,422-square-foot cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, making it an ideal bunkhouse for guests, family, or weekend getaways. With over 4,000 feet of frontage on Jeddo Road, access is easy and convenient, yet the setting remains peaceful and private. Located just 20 minutes to Smithville and 15 minutes to I-10 in Flatonia, this property provides the perfect blend of convenience and country living. And just down the road, the beloved Cistern Store—a true Texas honky-tonk treasure—serves as the heart of this friendly rural community. Whether you’re looking for a weekend retreat, hunting ranch, or a place to build your forever home, this 117-acre gem offers endless possibilities in one of the prettiest parts of South-Central Texas.
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5637 Jeddo Rd is located in Waelder, Texas, in Fayette County. Fayette County preserves one of the most authentic expressions of Czech and German immigrant heritage in Texas, centered on La Grange and the surrounding communities of Schulenburg and Flatonia. The county's rolling post oak savanna and bottomland farms have been worked by the same families for five and six generations.
The Colorado River flows along the northern boundary of Fayette County, and the terrain transitions from the post oak savanna of the central county to the blackland prairie in the east. Monument Hill State Historic Site overlooks the Colorado River valley, marking a site of significance from the Republic of Texas era.
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.
Agriculture, cattle, row crops, and hay, remains the primary economic driver in Fayette County, supplemented by a growing agritourism sector and proximity to the Austin-Houston corridor along US-90. The county attracts buyers seeking productive bottomland and post oak acreage at agricultural prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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