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1984 Hwy 71 NColumbus, TX 78934
Pasture and grazing land · MLS 11864984 · Listed 125 days ago (Jul 1, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
The Cole Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire 259± acres of Colorado County's most picturesque ranch land, conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Columbus, Texas and Interstate 10. Characterized by majestic live oaks, rolling open meadows, a scenic pond, meandering creek frontage, and abundant wildlife habitat, the ranch offers an ideal combination of recreation, ranching, investment, and future homesite potential. Scattered throughout the ranch are magnificent mature live oaks that create a park-like landscape rarely found on properties of this size. Properties that successfully combine natural beauty, water resources, mature tree cover, privacy, and excellent accessibility are increasingly difficult to find. With more than 2,200 feet of frontage along Highway 71 and convenient access to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, the Cole Ranch is uniquely positioned for both immediate enjoyment and long-term appreciation. Whether your vision includes a family legacy ranch, weekend retreat, recreational property, large acreage development, cattle operation, or future estate homesite, the Cole Ranch offers the flexibility, beauty, and long-term ownership appeal sought by today's land buyers. The Sellers have elected to offer the property through a Sealed Bid Offering, allowing qualified Buyers the opportunity to independently determine value and submit confidential offers for consideration. Final bids are due Tuesday, August 11th at 5:00 PM. Please contact the listing agent for bid submission instructions.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Charles Wellings of Charles B. Wellings - Broker and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Pasture and grazing landAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | Not reported |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Creek or spring (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- Auction pricing
- Auction · see terms
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- Land and lots
- County
- Colorado County
- MLS number
- 11864984
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Auction details
- Bidding closes (as listed)
- 2026-08-11 17:00:00
- Online only
- No
Auction terms, reserves and buyer premiums are set by the seller and auctioneer. Confirm every term with the listing agent before bidding.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Columbus.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Colorado County, TX. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Colorado County
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (county offices and local specialists)
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Texas
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Charles B. Wellings - Broker. Listing agent: Charles Wellings. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Aug 28, 2026, 1:58 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.