Land & Ranch · Far West Texas · Brewster County, Texas
Brewster County, Texas · 5.42 acres ·
This 5.42-acre parcel on FM 170 sits in Brewster County, the largest county in Texas by land area, in the heart of Far West Texas. The property lies near Terlingua in the Chihuahuan Desert landscape that has drawn buyers to this part of the state for generations — open space, dark skies, and proximity to Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. FM 170 is the paved county road that runs southwest from Alpine toward the Rio Grande, threading through some of the most dramatic desert terrain in the lower 48.
The tract is offered at $150,000 through Legacy Broker Group, which serves Brewster County from our Alpine Far West Texas office. Terlingua lies roughly 80 miles southwest of Alpine, the county seat, where buyers find fuel, groceries, the hospital, and Sul Ross State University. This is country that never got crowded and never tried to, where elevations range from river canyons to volcanic peaks and the night sky remains among the darkest you will see anywhere in the state.
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Property Details
| Acreage | 5.42 acres |
|---|---|
| County | Brewster County |
| Region | Far West Texas |
| Nearest town | Terlingua |
| Road frontage | FM 170 |
Property Highlights
- 5.42 acres on paved FM 170 near Terlingua
- Chihuahuan Desert landscape in the largest county in Texas
- Close to Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park
- Dark skies and open space in Far West Texas
- Roughly 80 miles southwest of Alpine, the Brewster County seat
Location & Boundary
Interactive parcel map (Land iD). Boundaries are for illustration only and are not a survey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this 5.42-acre property on FM 170 in Brewster County?
The property sits on FM 170 near Terlingua in Brewster County, roughly 80 miles southwest of Alpine, the county seat. FM 170 is the paved county road that runs southwest from Alpine toward the Rio Grande through desert and canyon country in Far West Texas.
What is Brewster County known for?
Brewster County is the largest county in Texas by area, stretching across more than 6,192 square miles of Chihuahuan Desert, mountain ranges, and river canyons. It is known for open space, dark skies, working cattle ranches, and direct access to Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park along the Rio Grande.
How far is this property from Big Bend National Park?
The tract lies near Terlingua in southern Brewster County, which places it close to the northern boundary of Big Bend National Park. The park covers more than 800,000 acres in the southern part of the county along the Rio Grande and is one of the primary draws for buyers in this area.
What is the terrain like on land near Terlingua in Brewster County?
Land near Terlingua sits in the Chihuahuan Desert landscape of Far West Texas, with elevations ranging from around 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to over 7,800 feet in the Chisos Mountains. The terrain includes creosote flats, volcanic peaks, and deep river canyons where the Rio Grande carves through the limestone.
What services are available near this Brewster County property?
Alpine, the county seat roughly 80 miles northeast, is the practical center for services in Brewster County. Buyers find grocery stores, fuel, the hospital, restaurants, hotels, and Sul Ross State University there, along with the Museum of the Big Bend and year-round galleries and events.
Can I buy land in Brewster County TX under 10 acres?
Yes. Brewster County land ranges from small desert tracts like this 5.42-acre parcel near Terlingua to working cattle ranches measured in the thousands of acres. Buyers are drawn to the open space, dark skies, and proximity to Big Bend National Park regardless of tract size.
What school districts serve Brewster County?
Brewster County is served by four school districts: Alpine ISD, the largest with roughly 905 students across three campuses; Marathon ISD in the northeastern part of the county; Terlingua CSD near Big Bend National Park; and San Vicente ISD, one of the smallest districts in the state.
How is land priced in Brewster County compared to the rest of Far West Texas?
The Far West Texas region reported a median price of $1,139 per acre in Q2 2026, though the Texas Real Estate Research Center cautioned that the result was skewed by limited sales volume and large single transactions. Brewster County asking prices range widely depending on location, water, and access.
What is the climate like on land near Terlingua?
The Chihuahuan Desert climate near Terlingua brings hot summers, mild winters, low humidity, and intense sunlight year-round. Elevations in Brewster County range from around 1,800 feet along the Rio Grande to over 7,800 feet in the mountains, which moderates temperatures at higher elevations.
Who do I contact to buy this land in Brewster County?
Contact Legacy Broker Group, which serves Brewster County from our Alpine Far West Texas office. Our Land and Ranch division represents buyers looking to buy land in Brewster County TX across every part of this 6,192-square-mile county.
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