1 Villa De La Mina Rd. Terlingua, TX 79852

Building Details

Year built

1920

Listing agent Stephen Dyer License #0394089 Show Phone

Listing office The Real Estate Ranch LLC 6 Desta Drive Suite 1260, Midland, TX Show Phone

Listing date Feb 20, 2026

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MLS# 157741

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Villa de La Mina is an abandoned mining town property featuring a subterranean mine and cavern, along with multiple building sites and retaining structures. The offering includes 20 stone buildings and retaining walls, providing an existing framework for redevelopment and reuse in a unique, historic setting. The site is described as offering 360-degree views of the Chisos Mountains and Big Bend National Park.

The property is located in a concealed location, with access to Highway 170 only about a mile away. It sits between Terlingua and the Lajitas International Airport and Golf Resort area, in Brewster County, Texas.

Given the existing stone structures and the mine/cavern improvements, the property may fit investors and operators looking to create a destination-style concept, such as a boutique hotel, retail/shopping component, or a private family compound. The combination of multiple building sites and the landscape topography can support a range of planning approaches, while the site’s distinct character may appeal to tenants or buyers seeking a differentiated hospitality or mixed-use redevelopment opportunity.

Key Highlights

• 62 acre abandoned mining town with 20 stone buildings and retaining walls.
• Located near Terlingua, Lajitas International Airport and Golf Resort, and Big Bend National Park.
• Subterranean mine and cavern on the property.

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Mining land & claim - 62-acre abandoned mining town site with subterranean mine/cavern and 20 stone buildings near Highway 170.

Where is this mining land & claim located?

The property is located at 1 Villa De La Mina Rd. Terlingua, TX.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 62 acre abandoned mining town with 20 stone buildings and retaining walls.; Located near Terlingua, Lajitas International Airport and Golf Resort, and Big Bend National Park.; Subterranean mine and cavern on the property.