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    8985 US Hwy 181, Tuleta, TX 78162

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    $299,000

    LAND - Tuleta, TX

    Property size:
    5,603 SF
    Lot size:
    1.68 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $53/SF
    Added:
    Jun 16, 2026
    Days on Market:
    1
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 16 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 8985 US Hwy 181

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    100681104
    Size
    5,603 SF
    Lot size
    1.68 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    J M Uranga 68 Sec 11 Tr 4 being 1.68 acres

    Utilities

    Water source
    Well

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    Listing Contact
    Janet DiMaggio

    Listing agent Janet DiMaggio License #0382931

    Listing office Rabe Real Estate LLC 401 E Houston, TX

    Listing date Jun 16, 2026

    MLS# 478075 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 South Texas Multiple Listing Service, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 5,603 SF WPA‑era stone school built between 1938–1940
    • Built with locally quarried native stone and thick hand‑laid stone walls
    • 1.68‑acre property fronting Hwy 181
    • Stately columned entrance with carved stone pediment and a dramatic symmetrical facade
    • Multiple chimneys and stone auditorium pediment; arched stone walls at the rear of the building

    Overview

    This property features the former Tuleta Grade School, a stone structure built between 1938 and 1940 under the WPA. The building contains 5,603 square feet and is constructed from locally quarried native stone. Architectural details include a columned entrance with a carved stone pediment, thick hand-laid stone walls, multiple chimneys rising above the roofline, and a symmetrical facade. The auditorium area is further defined by a stone pediment, and stone arched walls around the back of the building add to the site’s distinctive character.

    The property is set on 1.68 acres and fronts U.S. Highway 181, providing direct highway access and a prominent footprint. It is located in Tuleta, Texas, in Bee County, approximately 13.9 miles north of Beeville. Driving distances noted include about 70.5 miles from Corpus Christi, 77.8 miles to San Antonio, and 53 miles to Victoria.

    For buyers and developers, this is a redevelopment-focused asset built around substantial, enduring stone construction and a building form that can support a range of adaptive reuse concepts. The property is positioned for consideration as a destination event venue, boutique retreat, creative studio, or other mixed-use commercial concept, subject to applicable planning and permitting requirements.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Schools

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    City
    Tuleta
    County
    Bee
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.7969
    Latitude
    28.5709

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    School - Historic stone school on 1.68 acres with frontage on Highway 181, suited for creative redevelopment plans.
    Where is this school located?
    The property is located at 8985 US Hwy 181 Tuleta, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $299,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 5,603 SF WPA‑era stone school built between 1938–1940; Built with locally quarried native stone and thick hand‑laid stone walls; 1.68‑acre property fronting Hwy 181
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