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McElroy Ranch, Alpine TX Homes & Real Estate for Sale
About McElroy Ranch
McElroy Ranch is an established acreage subdivision on North Highway 118 just outside Alpine, Texas, in Brewster County. Tracts here start at roughly ten acres and come with underground utilities, a public water system, and deed restrictions that protect the investment and the views. If you are looking for homes for sale in McElroy Ranch Alpine TX or a build-ready estate site with panoramic Davis Mountains scenery, this is one of Far West Texas's most thoughtfully planned residential communities.
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$699,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,521 SqFt
240 Sendero Horse Thief, Alpine, TX 79830
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Living in McElroy Ranch
- City of Alpine — Official city site for Alpine, TX — services, news, and visitor information for the Heart of Big Bend.
- Alpine ISD — Pre-K through 12th-grade public school district with three campuses serving the Alpine community.
- Museum of the Big Bend — History and art museum on the Sul Ross State University campus showcasing Big Bend culture and heritage.
- Alpine Public Library — Community library offering programs, free Wi-Fi, and resources for all ages in downtown Alpine.
- Visit Alpine Texas — Official visitor site with an events calendar, dining guides, and things to do in the Alpine area.
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The vibe
Driving north out of Alpine on State Highway 118, you leave the downtown grid behind in minutes and enter rolling high-desert terrain where the Davis Mountains fill the horizon. McElroy Ranch sits in that transition, close enough to town for an easy grocery run yet far enough out that your nearest neighbor may be a quarter mile away across open grassland. Road names like Sendero Horse Thief, Via Hatch Canyon, Calle Limpia, and Kimball Lane give you a feel for the character of the place. The tracts are generous, most running between ten and fifteen acres, and the deed restrictions keep the subdivision tidy without an HOA dictating every fence post.
Homes already built in McElroy Ranch lean toward custom construction that respects the landscape. One owner used stabilized adobe hand-laid from earth taken right on site. Others have chosen metal roofs, radiant-heated tile floors, pine beam ceilings, and kiva fireplaces, the kind of thoughtful, durable architecture that belongs in this climate. At an elevation near 4,500 feet, summers are warm but nights cool off, and the dark skies overhead are among the clearest in the continental United States. It is a place that feels genuinely remote and genuinely comfortable at the same time.
McElroy Ranch Alpine properties appeal to buyers who want acreage with infrastructure already in place. The underground electric and public water mean you can build without the cost and uncertainty of drilling a well or running overhead lines across open country. Deed restrictions maintain standards across the subdivision, so your views of the Glass Mountains and the high desert are not going to be interrupted by an unplanned junkyard next door.
Market snapshot
As of September 2026, McElroy Ranch Alpine TX real estate is primarily a land market with a handful of improved properties. Active lot listings in the subdivision are priced from roughly five thousand to about seventy-four hundred dollars per acre, with individual tracts typically listing between around seventy thousand and ninety-six thousand dollars depending on size and location within the development. Improved homes in the subdivision carry Brewster County appraisal-district values that range from around four hundred sixty thousand to nearly six hundred eighty thousand dollars, reflecting custom construction on large lots with finished square footage generally between two thousand and twenty-eight hundred square feet.
Across Alpine as a whole, the broader housing market has been stable. Average home values in Brewster County in early 2026 were in the mid-two-hundred-thousand-dollar range, well below the Texas statewide median, and prices have remained relatively steady over the past year. Inventory across the county remains modest, and demand continues to be shaped by the university, tourism, ranch ownership, and buyers seeking a West Texas retreat. If you are considering whether to buy a home in McElroy Ranch Alpine TX or list a property here, Legacy Broker Group's Alpine office can walk you through current comps and market conditions specific to this subdivision.
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Amenities
McElroy Ranch is served by Alpine Independent School District, which operates three campuses spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Alpine High School competes in UIL Class 3A athletics as the Bucks. Sul Ross State University, founded in 1917 on a scenic ninety-three-acre campus overlooking the city, offers undergraduate and graduate programs and is widely regarded as the birthplace of collegiate rodeo. The Museum of the Big Bend, located on the Sul Ross campus, collects and exhibits artifacts spanning more than eleven thousand years of regional history.
Kokernot Park is Alpine's largest municipal park and includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and open fields, along with the Theatre of the Big Bend where Sul Ross stages outdoor performances in the summer. The Alpine Country Club adjoins the park with a nine-hole golf course. Downtown Alpine holds a state-designated Cultural Arts District with galleries, boutiques, bookstores, and restaurants including the well-known Reata, which serves what it calls Texas cowboy cuisine. Marfa is about twenty-six miles west on US 90, Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains are roughly twenty-five miles north along Highway 118, and Big Bend National Park is approximately eighty miles to the south. McDonald Observatory, home to one of the largest research telescopes in North America, is reachable via the scenic Davis Mountains loop. Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport provides general-aviation access, and the city sits at the crossroads of US 67, US 90, and State Highway 118, which is part of the Texas Mountain Trail heritage route.
McElroy Ranch FAQs
What types of properties are currently available as homes for sale in McElroy Ranch Alpine TX?
Most current listings in McElroy Ranch are unimproved acreage tracts ranging from about ten to fifteen acres, priced with underground utilities and public water already in place. A small number of custom-built homes on ten-plus-acre lots also trade in the subdivision from time to time.
Does McElroy Ranch have a homeowners association or deed restrictions?
There is no traditional HOA with monthly dues, but the subdivision does carry deed restrictions that govern land use and protect property values. Buyers should review the recorded restrictions with their agent before purchasing.
How far is McElroy Ranch from downtown Alpine?
McElroy Ranch is located on North Highway 118 just outside the Alpine city limits, so downtown shops and restaurants are only a few minutes by car.
Is public water available in McElroy Ranch, or do I need to drill a well?
Each tract in the subdivision has access to a public water system, so you do not need to drill a private well. The buyer is typically responsible for the water-connection fee on unimproved lots.
What is the drive time from McElroy Ranch to Big Bend National Park?
Big Bend National Park is approximately eighty miles south of Alpine on Highway 118. The drive takes roughly an hour and a half depending on which park entrance you use.
Are there luxury homes in McElroy Ranch Alpine TX?
Several custom homes in the subdivision feature adobe construction, kiva fireplaces, and high-end finishes on tracts of ten acres or more. The combination of generous acreage, mountain views, and thoughtful architecture puts these properties in the luxury category for the region.
What schools serve McElroy Ranch in Alpine?
McElroy Ranch is within Alpine Independent School District, which operates an elementary school, a middle school, and Alpine High School. Sul Ross State University is also located in Alpine for those seeking higher-education access.
Can I keep horses on a McElroy Ranch tract?
The large lot sizes of ten-plus acres and the rural character of the subdivision make it well suited for keeping horses. Buyers should confirm any livestock provisions in the deed restrictions with their agent.
Who should I contact to buy or sell McElroy Ranch Alpine TX real estate?
Legacy Broker Group's Alpine office at 708 East Avenue E serves buyers and sellers throughout Brewster County and Far West Texas. Whether you want to buy a home in McElroy Ranch Alpine TX or sell a McElroy Ranch home, our agents know this subdivision and the broader market well.
What makes McElroy Ranch different from other acreage subdivisions near Alpine?
McElroy Ranch offers underground utilities and a public water system on every tract, which is uncommon for rural subdivisions in this part of West Texas. The deed restrictions add another layer of value by maintaining consistent standards across the development.
Market and community sections reviewed 2026-09-20.