Land & Ranch · Northeast Texas · Anderson County, Texas
Anderson County, Texas · 163 acres ·
Whistle Stop Ranch is 163 acres of mixed Piney Woods terrain in Anderson County, Northeast Texas — mature hardwood and pine timber, open hay meadows, grassland pasture, and a spring-fed water system that includes four ponds and a five-acre bass pond stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. The property is set up for both cattle operations and managed hunting, with wildlife including whitetail deer, hogs, fox, bobcats, and seasonal dove, plus waterfowl that use the ponds. Improvements include a 30-by-60-foot pole barn for hay storage, large-pipe cattle working pens with sucker rod corrals, and a 20-by-40-foot metal building on a reinforced concrete slab with roll-up and walk-in doors. Walston Springs Water Supply delivers domestic water to the property, and electric service and fiber optic lines run to the front boundary.
The ranch lies near Palestine, the county seat of Anderson County, in the rolling pine-hardwood country between the Trinity and Neches rivers. Palestine sits 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston, served by U.S. Highways 79, 84, and 287 and Texas Highways 155 and 19. Lake Palestine, a 25,560-acre reservoir on the Neches River, is north of town and offers fishing and boating. Davy Crockett National Forest covers more than 160,000 acres of Piney Woods terrain southeast of Palestine, and the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area — roughly 11,000 acres of post oak savannah managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife — is 21 miles northwest. Legacy Broker Group represents the seller.
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Property Details
| Acreage | 163 acres |
|---|---|
| Water | Four ponds including one natural spring and a five-acre stocked bass pond; Walston Springs Water Supply |
| Pasture and meadows | Hay meadows and grassland pasture |
| Timber | Mature hardwood and pine |
| Wildlife | Whitetail deer, hogs, bobcats, coyotes, fox, seasonal dove, waterfowl, and upland game |
| Fishing | Five-acre pond stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream |
| Pole barn | 30-by-60-foot for hay storage |
| Cattle facilities | Large-pipe working pens with sucker rod corrals |
| Storage building | 20-by-40-foot metal building on reinforced concrete slab with roll-up and walk-in doors |
| Electric | Power pole on front boundary |
| Fiber optic | Available on front boundary |
| County | Anderson County |
| Region | Northeast Texas |
Property Highlights
- 163 acres of Piney Woods timber, hay meadows, and grassland in Anderson County
- Four ponds including a natural spring and a five-acre bass pond stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream
- Set up for cattle operations with pole barn, hay storage, and pipe working pens with sucker rod corrals
- Managed hunting for whitetail deer, hogs, seasonal dove, and waterfowl
- Mature hardwood and pine timber throughout the property
- 20-by-40-foot metal building on reinforced concrete slab for equipment storage
- Walston Springs Water Supply, electric service, and fiber optic at the front boundary
- Near Palestine, 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston
- Close to Lake Palestine reservoir and Davy Crockett National Forest
- Rolling pine-hardwood country between the Trinity and Neches rivers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whistle Stop Ranch located in Anderson County?
The ranch is located near Palestine, the county seat of Anderson County in Northeast Texas, in the rolling pine-hardwood country between the Trinity and Neches rivers. Palestine sits 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston, served by U.S. Highways 79, 84, and 287.
What kind of water does the 163-acre ranch in Anderson County have?
The property has four ponds including one natural spring and a five-acre pond stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. Walston Springs Water Supply provides domestic water to the ranch.
What wildlife is available on Whistle Stop Ranch?
The ranch supports whitetail deer, hogs, bobcats, coyotes, fox, armadillos, rabbits, squirrels, and raccoons, plus seasonal dove hunting and waterfowl that use the ponds. The property is currently set up for managed hunting and cattle operations.
What improvements are on the Palestine ranch property?
Improvements include a 30-by-60-foot pole barn for hay storage, large-pipe cattle working pens with sucker rod corrals, and a 20-by-40-foot metal building on a reinforced concrete slab with roll-up and walk-in doors. Electric service and fiber optic lines run to the front boundary.
What is the land like on the 163 acres near Palestine?
The property has mature hardwood and pine timber, open hay meadows, and grassland pasture typical of the Piney Woods region of Northeast Texas. The terrain is rolling pine-hardwood country at approximately 509 feet elevation.
What recreational areas are near the Anderson County ranch?
Lake Palestine, a 25,560-acre reservoir on the Neches River, is north of town and offers fishing and boating. Davy Crockett National Forest covers more than 160,000 acres southeast of Palestine, and the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area — roughly 11,000 acres managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife — is 21 miles northwest.
How is the ranch in Anderson County accessed from major cities?
Palestine is 108 miles southeast of Dallas and 150 miles north of Houston, served by U.S. Highways 79, 84, and 287 and Texas Highways 155 and 19. The international airports in Dallas and Houston are each roughly two hours away by car, and Palestine has a municipal airport.
What is the fishing like on Whistle Stop Ranch?
The five-acre pond is stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. The property also has three additional ponds including one natural spring that provide water for wildlife and cattle.
What is the character of the country around Palestine in Anderson County?
Anderson County lies in the Piney Woods of East Texas between the Trinity and Neches rivers, with rolling terrain of pine-hardwood woodlands. The area is known for its timber, cattle ranching, outdoor recreation, and the Texas State Railroad, which runs excursion trains through the Piney Woods between Palestine and Rusk.
How is Whistle Stop Ranch offered for sale?
The 163-acre property in Anderson County is represented by Legacy Broker Group. Interested buyers should contact the listing agent to schedule a showing and receive complete offering details.
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