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    000 Hwy 97, Waelder, TX 78959

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    $3,423,000

    Open grazing acreage with scattered oaks and a wet weather creek system supporting both livestock and wildlife habitat.

    Type:Farm and Ranch Properties
    Added:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Days on Market:
    6
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    Jun 6 at 2:21 am

    Property Features for 000 Hwy 97

    General Information

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    Active
    Property subtype
    Farm and Ranch Properties

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    Corey Fox

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    Listing date Jun 1, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 326‑acre ranch in Northern Gonzales County with open grazing acreage suitable for cattle production.
    • Wet weather creek runs through the property to the middle, providing seasonal moisture and low spots/greener areas.
    • Scattered oak trees add natural shade and cover for cattle comfort and wildlife habitat.
    • Property layout includes a mix of open pasture and creek‑related cover areas for grazing while supporting wildlife movement and presence.

    Overview

    This 326-acre ranch offers open pasture suitable for cattle production, complemented by scattered oak trees that provide shade and natural cover across the land. A wet weather creek runs through the property to the middle, creating seasonal moisture that helps form natural low areas and greener spots as conditions allow. The creek also visually and physically breaks up the open pasture while supporting wildlife movement and cover.

    Located in Northern Gonzales County, the property’s natural layout centers on open grazing areas punctuated by tree cover and a seasonal drainage feature. The combination of open country and intermittent creek bottom areas helps maintain workable grazing while adding habitat components for wildlife.

    For operators, this configuration supports livestock efficiency on open pasture while also aligning with a management approach that considers wildlife presence. The seasonal creek and scattered oaks provide practical natural resources that can benefit both cattle comfort during warmer months and habitat value for species that rely on brushy cover, mast, and travel corridors.
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    City
    Waelder
    County
    Gonzales
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.35066
    Latitude
    29.595379

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - Open grazing acreage with scattered oaks and a wet weather creek system supporting both livestock and wildlife habitat.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 000 Hwy 97 Waelder, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,423,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 326‑acre ranch in Northern Gonzales County with open grazing acreage suitable for cattle production.; Wet weather creek runs through the property to the middle, providing seasonal moisture and low spots/greener areas.; Scattered oak trees add natural shade and cover for cattle comfort and wildlife habitat.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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