309.69 Acres in Oglesby, TX - $3,375,600

Crown Ridge Ranch

Location:
This secluded retreat is conveniently located just 30 minutes west of Waco, off State Highway 84 on County Road 303. Crown Ridge Ranch features approximately 4,260 feet of paved CR 303 frontage. Fort Hood lies about 7.5 miles to the southwest, and the SpaceX Rocket Development and Testing Facility is approximately 6.5 miles to the east. The town of Gatesville (population 16,368) is just 15 minutes west, offering easy access to shopping, ranch supplies, Walmart, restaurants, and lodging. Waco is 27 miles east, Temple is 32 miles southeast, Austin is 95 miles south, and the DFW Metroplex is 124 miles north.

Overview:
Five tall ridges surround a lush valley with a wet-weather creek that runs through the ranch to the nearby Leon River. As you approach, a beautiful tree-lined road welcomes you into this secluded sanctuary called Crown Ridge. Mature oak, elm, and pecan trees tower overhead as the gates come into view. Fossil seashells can be found throughout the property, from the ridge tops to the front gate. The ranch has been largely undisturbed for over 40 years, used primarily as a family hunting lease each fall. Wildlife is abundant, including deer, turkey, dove, and hogs. Four deer blinds and feeders are included with the sale.

An old barn near the front gate has electric and water connections, providing an ideal location for camping or a fifth-wheel setup. The five ridges rise approximately 100 feet above the valley floor, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hill country. Multiple building sites offer incredible vistas. Most ranch roads are passable by car or pickup, while a few areas are better suited for 4WD or UTV access.

Ranch Details:
The ranch currently benefits from a Wildlife Tax Exemption in Coryell County and has approximately 4,260 feet of paved CR 303 frontage along its eastern boundary. A new survey was completed in 2024. Large neighboring ranches border the property to the north and south, with two smaller 3.7± acre properties along CR 303 near the main entrance. Fencing is in good condition, and an established road and trail system is well-maintained. The neighboring landowners are friendly, and the area is known for its close-knit ranching community. There are no pipelines, power lines, or oil wells on the property. Crown Ridge offers an exceptional opportunity to create a private, peaceful retreat.

Habitat:
The valley is rich with mature trees, including pecan, live oak, Spanish oak, post oak, American elm, cedar elm, white ash, wild persimmon, cat claw, juniper, and some mesquite. Several junipers are impressively large. A magnificent pecan tree, affectionately named “Treebeard,” stands as a natural landmark—its massive trunk resembling a face with eyes, a nose, and a smile. Although one of its large limbs has recently broken, it remains a stunning feature. Creekside drives reveal a dense, scenic forest. The habitat has been carefully preserved, allowing the next owner flexibility to enhance or maintain the natural landscape. Native ornamental grasses such as Bermuda, Virginia wild rye, silver beardgrass, Canada wildrye, bushy bluestem, blue grama, yellow bluestem, switchgrass, and sideoats grama thrive across the property.

Utilities:
Two water wells are located on the ranch, though they are not currently in use. The north well was tested at approximately 2.5 gallons per minute (150 gallons per hour), sufficient for livestock, wildlife troughs, or supplemental pond water. Tubing and electrical cabling are on-site, with new pipe fittings on the PVC tubing. Another well near the front gate has been located but not yet tested.

Two operational water taps from the Coryell City Water Supply District serve the property. The north tap, near the barn, provides water to the barn and extends to the main food plot in the central pasture. The south tap, recently installed, supplies water to the south pasture. Both could easily serve residential sites. Electric meters are installed near the barn and the former house site, and the Heart of Texas Electric Co-op has recently cleared and mulched power lines across the property. A power line runs the full length of the south pasture along CR 303, offering easy access for future development.

Crown Ridge Ranch is a remarkable, secluded property ready for its next owner to enjoy, develop, or preserve.