Nixon, TX 78140 (Gonzales County)
About this property
Discover the perfect blend of recreation, hunting, and homesite potential on this beautiful 48.25 acre ranch in Gonzales County. Featuring approximately 775 feet of owned frontage along County Road 171, this property offers direct access through a brand-new entrance gate with no ingress or access easements. Extensive improvements have already been completed, including bulldozing, mulching, grubbing, and shredding to showcase the property's magnificent mature oak trees while preserving its natural beauty. A scenic seasonal creek winds through towering hardwoods, creating exceptional wildlife habitat and adding to the ranch's character. The center of the property features a beautifully manicured pasture surrounded by mature oaks, providing an ideal homesite with the perfect balance of open space and wooded privacy. The pasture is also well-suited for cattle, horses, or grazing, offering the flexibility to continue enjoying the current Wildlife Tax Exemption or transition back to a traditional Agricultural Exemption, subject to county requirements. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and feral hogs. Electricity is available on the property, making future improvements even more convenient. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from downtown Nixon and approximately 40 minutes from San Antonio, this turnkey ranch offers the perfect combination of privacy, accessibility, and versatility. Whether you're looking to build your dream home, establish a weekend retreat, create a working ranch, or own an exceptional hunting property, this ranch is ready for its next owner to enjoy the very best of Texas country living.
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About the Area
TBD CR 171 None is located in Nixon, 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.
Nixon had an estimated population of 2,363 as of 2023. The 78140 zip code has a median household income of $49,032, a median home value of $84,200, and a median age of 28.4. The average household size is 2.92 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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