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    259 South Gulf Road, Matagorda, TX 77457

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    $5,430,204

    982-acre coastal prairie with bay frontage near Matagorda, Texas.

    Type:Land
    Lot size:
    982.00 Acres
    Added:
    May 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    13
    Last Refresh:
    May 15 at 9:01 pm

    Property Features for 259 South Gulf Road

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    982.00 Acres
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Lindsey Thompson

    Listing agent Lindsey Thompson License #TREC :0196350

    Listing office Thompson Land Company

    Listing date May 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 982‑acre coastal prairie with frontage on East Matagorda Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.
    • Historic McNabb Ranch property offered for the first time in over 100 years.
    • Exceptional opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, ranching, and recreation.
    • Located just 2 miles east of Matagorda, Texas, in a premier Gulf Coast location.
    • Features frontage on Little Boggy Creek, McNabb Lake, and South Gulf Road.
    • Rich in history, including a marker commemorating the 1826 conflict.

    Overview

    Battle Island, a 982-acre coastal prairie portion of the historic McNabb Ranch, is available for the first time in over 100 years. Located 2 miles east of Matagorda, Texas, the property features frontage on East Matagorda Bay and both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway. It also includes frontage on Little Boggy Creek, McNabb Lake, and South Gulf Road. The property is rich in history, marked by a monument commemorating the 1826 conflict that gave Battle Island its name. This coastal offering provides opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, ranching, and recreation.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

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    City
    Matagorda
    County
    Matagorda
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -95.8959
    Latitude
    28.806

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Agricultural land / Farmland - 982-acre coastal prairie with bay frontage near Matagorda, Texas.
    Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
    The property is located at 259 South Gulf Road Matagorda, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,430,204.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 982‑acre coastal prairie with frontage on East Matagorda Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway.; Historic McNabb Ranch property offered for the first time in over 100 years.; Exceptional opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, ranching, and recreation.
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    Lindsey Thompson
    Real Estate License ID: TREC :0196350
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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
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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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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