Land & Ranch · Gulf Coast Brazos Bottom · Colorado County, Texas
Colorado County, Texas · 29 acres ·
New Ulm Ranch delivers a fully equipped equestrian and recreational property on 29 acres in Colorado County, part of the Gulf Coast-Brazos Bottom region of southeast Texas. The property sits near Columbus, the county seat, at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and State Highway 71, roughly an hour west of Houston and 85 miles from Austin. Rolling prairies, river bottoms along the Colorado River, and oak-lined creeks define the landscape here, and this ranch maintains an active agricultural exemption.
The 4,308 square foot main home offers four bedrooms, three and a half baths, two living areas, an office, and two flexible upstairs rooms. Wraparound porches overlook the pool, hot tub, and four-car carport. Equestrian amenities include two barns housing 21 stalls in total, multiple paddocks with shedrows, an indoor walker, and a lighted roping arena equipped with roping boxes, a runback lane, and a stripping chute. A 50-by-50 insulated workshop, multiple RV hookups, and an entertainment barn with a one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment complete the improvements. The ranch is fully fenced and cross-fenced with pipe and treated board, with two automatic gated entrances.
The seller offers a first right of refusal on an adjoining 30-plus acres with a stocked lake, bringing the total potential acreage to 59. For more information or to schedule a showing, contact listing agent Shanna Brown with Legacy Broker Group at 979-373-8283. Buyer proof of funds is required before showing, and 24-hour notice is requested.
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Property Details
| Acreage | 29 acres, with first right of refusal on adjoining 30-plus acres |
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| Home size | 4,308 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 baths |
| Living areas | 2 living areas, office, 2 flexible rooms |
| Outdoor amenities | Pool, hot tub, wraparound porches, 4-car carport |
| Barns and stalls | 2 barns, 21 stalls total |
| Equestrian facilities | Indoor walker, lighted roping arena with boxes and runback lane |
| Workshop | 50' x 50' insulated workshop |
| Guest quarters | Entertainment barn with 1-bed, 1-bath apartment |
| RV hookups | Multiple RV hookups |
| Fencing | Fully fenced and cross-fenced, pipe and treated board |
| Access | 2 automatic gated entrances |
| Ag exemption | Active agricultural exemption |
Property Highlights
- Fully equipped equestrian property with two barns and 21 stalls
- Lighted roping arena with boxes, runback lane, and stripping chute
- 4,308 square foot home with wraparound porches and pool
- 50-by-50 insulated workshop and multiple RV hookups
- Entertainment barn with one-bedroom guest apartment
- Active agricultural exemption on 29 acres
- First right of refusal on adjoining 30-plus acres with stocked lake
- Pipe and treated board fencing with two automatic gated entrances
- Indoor walker and multiple paddocks with shedrows
- Hour from Houston via Interstate 10, central to Columbus and Austin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is New Ulm Ranch located in Colorado County?
New Ulm Ranch is located near Columbus, the county seat of Colorado County in the Gulf Coast-Brazos Bottom region of southeast Texas. Columbus sits at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and State Highway 71, approximately 73 miles west of Houston and 85 miles from Austin.
What equestrian amenities does New Ulm Ranch include?
The ranch features two barns with 21 stalls total, multiple paddocks with shedrows, an indoor walker, and a lighted roping arena equipped with roping boxes, a runback lane, and a stripping chute. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced with pipe and treated board.
How large is the main home at New Ulm Ranch?
The main residence is 4,308 square feet and includes four bedrooms, three and a half baths, two living areas, an office, and two flexible upstairs rooms. Wraparound porches overlook the pool, hot tub, and four-car carport.
What additional structures are on the property?
The ranch includes a 50-by-50 insulated workshop, multiple RV hookups, and an entertainment barn with a one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment. Two automatic gated entrances provide access to the property.
What is the landscape like around Columbus in Colorado County?
The terrain features rolling prairies, broad river bottoms along the Colorado River, and oak-lined creeks, with a mix of farmland throughout the area. Columbus is known as the City of Live Oaks and Live Folks and is home to one of the largest live oak trees in Texas.
Does New Ulm Ranch carry an agricultural exemption?
Yes, the ranch maintains an active agricultural exemption.
Can a buyer acquire more acreage beyond the 29 acres?
The seller offers a first right of refusal on an adjoining 30-plus acres with a stocked lake, which would bring the total potential acreage to 59.
What roads and highways serve Columbus and Colorado County?
Columbus sits at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and State Highway 71, with US 90 also serving the area. The location is roughly an hour west of Houston via I-10.
What schools serve the Columbus area?
Columbus Independent School District serves the city and surrounding communities including Glidden, Frelsburg, and New Ulm.
Which airports are nearest to New Ulm Ranch?
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 85 miles away, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston is roughly 88 miles from Columbus.
What recreation is available near Columbus in Colorado County?
The Colorado River flows directly through Columbus and supports a state-designated paddling trail, with river access at Beason's Park on the Colorado. The annual Magnolia Days Festival, Columbus Country Market, and Colorado County Fair draw visitors to the historic courthouse square.
How is New Ulm Ranch offered for sale?
Contact listing agent Shanna Brown with Legacy Broker Group at 979-373-8283 to schedule a showing. Buyer proof of funds is required before showing, and 24-hour courtesy notice is requested.
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