Description
EHRMAN RANCH
WALLIS, TEXAS | AUSTIN COUNTY
Located less than an hour from downtown Houston, Ehrman Ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a highly improved recreational, hospitality-driven, and investment-grade ranch in one of Southeast Texas' fastest-growing regions. Spanning nearly 200 acres in Austin County, the ranch combines significant water features, extensive improvements, recreational appeal, and strong long-term investment potential.
With approximately 0.75 miles of frontage along State Highway 60 and approximately 0.5 miles of frontage along the San Bernard River, Ehrman Ranch offers a rare dual-frontage configuration that is increasingly difficult to find within close proximity to Houston.
LOCATION
Ehrman Ranch is located in Wallis, Texas in Austin County.
Approximate drive times include:
Less than 1 hour from Downtown Houston
35 minutes from Katy
30 minutes from Sealy
1 hour 45 minutes from Austin
2 hours 30 minutes from San Antonio
The property's accessibility combined with its privacy and recreational appeal make it exceptionally well-positioned for both personal and commercial use.
IMPROVEMENTS
The ranch is thoughtfully improved to support hospitality operations, recreational use, and long-term ownership enjoyment.
The primary improvement is an approximately 2,500 square foot waterfront lodge overlooking a private 15-acre lake. The lodge features:
Additional improvements include:
Separate 3-bedroom guest home
Caretaker's residence
Barndominium with workshop and flexible-use space
Gated entrance
Oak-lined driveway
Internal road system
Existing game fencing and holding pens designed to support exotic wildlife management and ranch operations
The ranch has been successfully utilized as an income-producing retreat property with strong hospitality and short-term rental potential.
WATER FEATURES
Water is one of the defining characteristics of Ehrman Ranch.
The ranch features:
Approximately 0.5 miles of frontage along the San Bernard River
Private 15-acre lake
Additional ponds and waterfront recreational opportunities
850-foot-deep commercial-grade water well utilized for irrigation and lake maintenance
The combination of river frontage and lake frontage creates exceptional recreational appeal while also supporting wildlife habitat and long-term land value.
LAND, WILDLIFE & RECREATION
The ranch features a blend of open pasture, mature hardwoods, wooded areas, and river-bottom habitat creating an ideal environment for recreation and wildlife.
Wildlife commonly seen on the ranch includes:
The property also includes areas of game fencing and infrastructure that support exotic wildlife operations and recreational management opportunities.
Recreational opportunities include:
The combination of live water, diverse terrain, and close proximity to Houston makes Ehrman Ranch exceptionally well suited for both weekend recreation and long-term family use.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure throughout the ranch is well established and supports both residential and operational use.
Features include:
Commercial-grade water well
Irrigation support
Established road systems
Multiple residences and support structures
Gated access
Utility infrastructure supporting hospitality operations
INVESTMENT & FUTURE USES
Ehrman Ranch offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of future uses including:
Private family compound
Corporate retreat
Luxury short-term rental operation
Event venue
Recreational ranch
Exotic wildlife operation
Long-term land investment
Its combination of accessibility, water features, hospitality improvements, and proximity to Houston creates a unique investment profile rarely found in today's market.
BROKER COMMENTS
Ehrman Ranch represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly versatile ranch property in a region where large, improved tracts with both highway frontage and live-water river frontage are becoming increasingly scarce.
Whether viewed as a recreational retreat, hospitality investment, or legacy ranch, the property offers an exceptional blend of water, improvements, accessibility, and long-term upside in one of Southeast Texas' strongest growth corridors.
Shown by appointment only.
Directions:
From Houston, take I-69/US-59 South to the Westpark Tollway West. Continue west and exit onto FM 1093. Follow FM 1093 west through Fulshear and Simonton, continuing into Wallis. Turn left onto State Highway 60 and proceed approximately 2–3 miles. The property will be on the right at 5523 Ehrman Lake Ln.
Showing Instructions:
Shown by appointment only with listing agent present unless otherwise approved. Please allow adequate notice prior to showings. Do not enter property without authorization. Currently operated as an income-producing retreat property. Financials and additional operational information available upon request to qualified buyers. Commercial-grade water well services irrigation and lake maintenance. Buyer and buyer’s agent to independently verify all information including acreage, improvements, utilities, taxes, schools, and intended use. Current survey available. Contact listing agent 2, Willie Brown, for gate access instructions, offering materials, and showing availability.
