67 ac Richards Ranch

ACREAGE

67
CITY

Richards
COUNTY

Grimes
AREA

Central Texas East Texas

DESCRIPTION

Overview

Welcome to the ±67 AC FM 1486 Ranch, an exceptional opportunity to own one of the finest cattle and homesite properties currently available in Grimes County. Located just north of Richards between Richards and Shiro, this highly improved tract offers productive pasture, abundant water, rolling topography, significant frontage along FM 1486, and access to community water.

Priced at $25,000 per acre, this ranch combines immediate agricultural utility with tremendous long-term investment upside. With the continued growth in Grimes County and the transformative development occurring around the Starlink campus at Gibbons Creek, properties of this quality and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Whether you are searching for a premier cattle property, a private country estate, or a strategic land investment, this ranch offers a rare chance to secure a truly special piece of Texas.

Location

Ideally situated on FM 1486 just north of Richards and between Richards and Shiro, the property enjoys excellent access while maintaining the peace and privacy of the countryside.

The ranch is conveniently located:

Approximately 35 minutes to College Station
Approximately 1 hour to The Woodlands
Approximately 1.5 hours to Houston

Its location places it in the path of growth while preserving the rural character that makes Grimes County so desirable.

Land & Terrain

The ±67-acre tract features gently rolling terrain with more than 30 feet of elevation change, creating outstanding views and multiple attractive building sites.

Key land features include:

Extensive frontage along FM 1486
Tributary of Lake Creek traversing the property
Two surface ponds
Excellent improved grasses
Mature shade trees throughout
Productive soils well suited for cattle and hay production
Multiple elevated homesite opportunities

The ranch offers an ideal blend of open pasture, water, and shade, making it both highly functional and visually appealing.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Utilities and infrastructure further enhance the property’s usability and development potential.

Highlights include:

Anderson County Water Supply Corporation water line along FM 1486
Excellent road frontage for easy access
Multiple ideal locations for future improvements

The availability of community water along the road is a significant advantage for a future homesite or development.

Water Features

Water is one of the defining attributes of this property.

Highlights include:

Tributary of Lake Creek
Two well-positioned surface ponds
Reliable water sources for livestock and wildlife
Attractive recreational and scenic appeal

These features enhance both the usability and long-term value of the ranch.

Agricultural Use

This property is exceptionally well suited for cattle operations.

The combination of strong grasses, surface water, shade, and utility access provides everything needed to support a productive livestock operation while maintaining the flexibility to build a custom home.

Development & Investment Potential

With substantial FM 1486 frontage, access to community water, and increasing demand for high-quality acreage in Grimes County, this property also presents compelling development potential.

The recent investment and economic momentum associated with the Starlink and broader Gibbons Creek area are expected to drive continued growth and appreciation. Large, well-located tracts with water and rolling topography are becoming increasingly scarce.

Potential Uses

Cattle ranch
Private country estate
Weekend retreat
Recreational property
Family compound
Long-term investment
Future development opportunity

Summary

The ±67 AC FM 1486 Ranch is a rare offering in one of the fastest-growing areas of Grimes County. Featuring over 30 feet of elevation change, a tributary of Lake Creek, two surface ponds, exceptional pasture, abundant shade, and an Anderson County Water Supply water line along FM 1486, this ranch is ideally suited for cattle, recreation, and residential use.

Priced at $1,675,000, opportunities of this caliber seldom come to market. If you have been searching for a property with beauty, functionality, and strong investment potential, this is one you do not want to miss.

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