Welcome to Independence Ranch, a 138-acre original homestead nestled in the quiet agricultural town of Runge, TX. The ranch sits 5 miles south of town off of Hwy 81, the route of the historic Texas Independence Trail. The land boasts plenty of native coastal grass for grazing cattle as well as an abundance of brush and mesquite for hunting and recreation. White tail deer, hogs, dove and turkeys find plenty of refuge amongst the dense areas and senderos are already established for eager hunters. There is electricity and two working water wells in place, as well as a stock tank and excellent perimeter fencing. The approximate 1,100 sq.ft. homestead remains and its nostalgic charm can be revived with a little TLC, or create your own homesite with plenty of scenic views or private locations to choose from. Enjoy farming, ranching, sustainable living, hunting and recreation, all while owning a piece of Texas history!
This two-part, approximately 283 acre ranch in Runge is a one-of-a-kind property offering agricultural commodities, recreation and investment opportunity. Keep it the ideal ranching operation, perfect hunting getaway or set up a homestead with plenty of homesite options to choose from. The West side of the property located on Hwy 81 and CR 115 is prime cropland currently producing hay grazer. At approximately 102 acres, this side is completely cleared and ready for farm use. The East side at approximately 181 acres offers extensively managed grazing land with excellent weed control and good fences. It is herd-ready with good gates, water troughs and a catch area. Enjoy spotting whitetail, dove, turkey and hogs in the +/- 40 acres of managed native brush complete with senderos and a stock tank. The East side has a total of 3 stock tanks, all of which are full after the generous South Texas rainfall. Each side has one water well and a gated entrance. Both sides combined have approximately 11,000' of blacktop road frontage and an ag exemption is in place. Surface only sale, no minerals convey. No current survey. New survey may be required. You really must see to truly appreciate this property!
The median home value in Runge, TX is $114,000. This is lower than the county median home value of $131,100. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Runge, TX is $114,000. Approximately 42.52% of Runge homes are owned, compared to 40.69% rented, while 16.79% are vacant. Runge real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Runge real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Runge, Texas has a population of 1,100. Runge is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.96% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.18%.
The median household income in Runge, Texas is $34,138. The median household income for the surrounding county is $49,526 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Runge is 27.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 95.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 32 inches per year, with 0.2 inches of snow per year.