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3 bed, 1 bath, 628 sqft on 596.54 acres in Waelder. Waelder, TX 78959. $4,495,000. Waelder ISD.
The Stulting Ranch / 596.54 Acres in Gonzales County. A true Texas recreational & cattle ranch encompassing approx 596.54 acres just south of Waelder & I-10 in northern Gonzales County. Exceptional hunting, fishing, ranching & outdoor opportunities. Expansive property provides scale, privacy & habitat increasingly difficult to find. Baldridge Creek winds through ranch, creating natural wildlife corridor lined w/mature creek-bottom vegetation & dense cover. Diverse landscape supports abundance of whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, hogs, other native wildlife. Exotic red stag also roam property! 4 ponds provide water for wildlife & livestock. Centerpiece is approx 3.5-acre stock pond & fishing lake verified to contain large bass, perch & catfish. 3 add’l ponds, ea approx. 1 1/2 acre throughout ranch. Shop overlooking main lake w/attached overhang, offering equip strg & shaded gathering area for grilling, entertaining, relaxing. 3/1 single-wide trailer currently serves as functional sleeping quarters for guests & hunting groups, supported by water well, septic system & electric. Unique features is concealed underground bomb & emergency shelter equipped w/separate solar-powered water well & storage tank. Ranch offers combination of wooded cover, open grazing areas, creek bottoms, trails & multiple recreational zones. Agricultural use includes running cattle supporting property’s existing ag valuation. Pipeline easements & oil/gas activity are present on portions of property, primarily across the eastern acreage near road entrance. Baldridge Creek also includes areas within the FEMA-designated floodplain. These features contribute established access corridors, habitat diversity & rugged character that hunters and outdoorsmen will appreciate. Located within convenient reach of Houston, Austin, San Antonio, & I-10 corridor, this is opportunity to acquire nearly 600 acres for hunting, fishing, cattle, recreation, preparedness & creation of lasting TX family legacy.
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4242 FM 1680 is listed at $4,495,000 with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 628 square feet, 596.54-acre lot.
4242 FM 1680 is zoned for Waelder ISD with assigned schools: Waelder (elementary), Waelder (middle), Waelder (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
4242 FM 1680 is a Farm built in 2002 featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 628 square feet, 596.54-acre lot.
4242 FM 1680 is listed by Bubela Real Estate. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Oct 1, 2026.
The most recent annual property tax for 4242 FM 1680 is $1,018. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
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$4,495,000
Price per sqft
$7,158/sqft
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Days on market
34 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$4.5M original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 1, 2026.
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As of Oct 1, 2026, 4242 FM 1680 is offered at $4,495,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 2 active listings in 78959.
The MLS listing marks 4242 FM 1680 as waterfront. The reported waterfront feature is Creek, Pond. Confirm shoreline access, dock rights, and floodplain status from current property documents during due diligence.
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