South Texas Cattle Ranch in Kenedy
The Smith Ranch, a rare opportunity to own a versatile 148± acre cattle ranch, recreational property, or investment property in the heart of South Texas. Situated just Southeast of Kenedy, Texas in Karnes County, this turnkey property offers a perfect balance of functionality, potential, and accessibility — making it ideal for ranching, recreation, or future residential development.
The Land: The Smith Ranch is comprised of 148.68 acres of gently rolling hills, strong grasses, scattered mature trees, and a wet weather draw. The ground has been leased for over 30 years now to a local rancher that has run cattle and baled hay on the Smith Ranch. Strong Coastal Bermuda grass and KR Bluestem mixes, with a variety of other native grasses and wildflowers offer a buyer the opportunity to continue to run cattle and bale hay. Plenty of mature trees including but not limited to, Bull Mesquites, Anacua Trees, and Hackberry Trees, are scattered throughout the Smith Ranch and heavily line the wet weather draw, offering shade and scenic value throughout the ranch. The gentle roll of the land mostly slopes from North to South, finding a focal point to the South corner by way of the wet weather draw. You will find that the manner in which the terrain slopes create quite an opportunity to dam the draw up and build a large tank or multiple small tanks along the draw.
Water: The Smith Ranch has a residential water well by the headquarters that services the house and 5 livestock water troughs throughout the ranch.
Electric: The Smith Ranch has multiple electric meters at the headquarters with single phase electricity on the property. There is three phase electricity across the road, along FM 743 and County Road 139, the entire length of the Southwest and Southeast property lines.
Improvements: As you pull up to the headquarters, you will see a small brick home, 2 older, modest barns, the water well, and the working pens. Next to the working pens sits an old wood barn with a lean-to. The wood barn is not too big, but would make a great place to store feed out of the weather, right next to the pens. The ranch is perimeter fenced and cross fenced to allow rotational grazing and separating livestock. The set of pipe cattle working pens are older, but functional with the pastures all funneling toward the pens for easy gathering.
Wildlife: Although the Smith Ranch is well suited for grazing cattle and baling hay, quite a variety of wildlife can be seen on the property. Whitetail deer, hogs, coyotes, and dove, as well as other typical varmints native to South Texas, tend to be found on the ranch adding to the recreational potential for ranchers or outdoorsmen that want the ability to hunt on their own land.
The House: At the headquarters sits a 1 bed 1 bath brick home built in the 1930’s. The home is serviced by the water well, has electricity, and is cooled by window units. The home has been rented by an elderly gentleman for over 20 years. Aside from the monthly income from the lease, the tenant has typically kept the headquarters, driveway, and entrance mowed.
Road Frontage:
- 2,170± feet of FM 743 Frontage
- 2,000± feet of CR 139 Frontage
- 4± miles from Kenedy
- 34± miles from Beeville
- 63± miles from San Antonio
- 94± miles from Corpus Christi
- 117± miles from Austin
- 186± miles from Houston
Location: Located just a few minutes from downtown Kenedy, this ranch delivers peaceful country living without sacrificing the conveniences of town.
The Smith Ranch offers a rare opportunity to invest in a turnkey South Texas ranch with strong agricultural and recreational value. With plenty of infrastructure in place, and plenty of room to add infrastructure customized to your needs and vision, the Smith Ranch would suit a multitude of rancher’s, outdoor enthusiasts, and land investor’s. Whether you’re looking to establish a permanent residence, create a weekend getaway, or expand your agricultural operation, the dual road frontage makes the property easily accessible from multiple directions and enhances its long-term investment appeal.
This is a surface sale only.
