Rancho Zayas 503 Acres - Willacy Co. Nestled within one of the most tightly held regions in Texas, Rancho Zayas is a premier South Texas hunting and recreational ranch. Owned by the same family for more than 30 years, this 503 acre, high-fenced property offers exceptional wildlife habitat and a rare blend of privacy, accessibility, and heritage. Heavily wooded and rich in native South Texas brush, the ranch supports abundant populations of whitetail deer, nilgai, and other native game, making it a true hunter's paradise. A 4 acre artesian-fed lake located near the center of the property, along with additional natural water features, attracts an impressive variety of migratory and native birds for which the region is well known. Rancho Zayas features approximately 1.3 miles of frontage along County Road 2100 (Zinnia Road), a county-maintained caliche road, with four gated access points providing excellent ingress and egress. The ranch is rectangular in shape, allowing for efficient management and future improvements. Its location-just 11 miles east of Lyford, midway between Santa Monica and Willamar, less than 15 miles north of Harlingen International Airport and less than 20 miles from Port Mansfield-offers outstanding convenience while maintaining seclusion. Harlingen is within a 20-minute drive. A North Alamo Water Supply Corporation line runs along the CR 2100 frontage and services an abandoned hunting camp within the ranch. Electricity is on site, and an artesian well flows directly into the central lake, providing a reliable water source. Improvements include a 20' x 40' shed and a 20' x 25' barn with concrete slab and cinder block walls. The ranch is fully enclosed by an 8-foot net wire high fence, constructed with T-posts and wood line posts. A transmission line crosses the property from north to south along the western boundary. On the eastern portion of the ranch, several existing oil and gas wells are present; access by the operator is restricted to a designated entrance and road along the eastern boundary. Predominant soils include Lozano Fine Sandy Loam and Willamar Fine Sandy Loam, well suited for native vegetation and wildlife habitat. The ranch enjoys extremely low carrying costs, with 2024 property taxes of approximately $1,331.34. Rancho Zayas is bordered to the north by the renowned 70,000 acre Pinnell Ranch, further enhancing its value, privacy, and wildlife quality. Offered as a pristine blank slate, this exceptional South Texas ranch is ready for the next owner's vision-whether as a premier hunting retreat, recreational ranch, or long-term legacy investment. Listing Price: $3,772,500. The property currently holds an agricultural tax exemption. Seller to provide survey and standard title policy. **Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold "as is where is, with all faults...and without warranty other than that of title.**
Located in one of the most tightly held regions of South Texas, Rancho Zayas is a premier 503± acre high-fenced hunting and recreational ranch in Willacy County. Owned by the same estate for more than 30 years, the property offers exceptional wildlife habitat along with a rare combination of privacy, accessibility, and long-term ownership history. The ranch is heavily wooded with native South Texas brush supporting abundant populations of whitetail deer, nilgai, and other native game. A 4± acre artesian-fed lake near the center of the ranch, along with additional natural water features, attracts numerous migratory and native birds common to the region. Rancho Zayas features approximately 1.3 miles of frontage along County Road 2100 (Zinnia Road), a county-maintained caliche road, with four gated access points. The rectangular configuration allows for efficient ranch management and future improvements. The property is located approximately 11 miles east of Lyford, midway between Santa Monica and Willamar, less than 15 miles north of Harlingen International Airport, and under 20 miles from Port Mansfield. Harlingen is within a 20-minute drive. A North Alamo Water Supply Corporation line runs along the CR 2100 frontage and services a former hunting camp on the ranch. Electricity is on site, and an artesian well supplies water to the central lake. Improvements include a 20’ x 40’ shed and a 20’ x 25’ barn with concrete slab and cinder block walls. The ranch is fully enclosed by an 8-foot net-wire high fence. A transmission line runs north to south along the western boundary. Several oil and gas wells are located on the eastern portion of the property, with operator access limited to a designated entrance and road. Bordering the renowned 70,000± acre Pinnell Ranch, this property offers outstanding privacy and wildlife quality. Currently under agricultural tax exemption with very low holding costs. Listing price: $3,269,500
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Last updated by owner on Jun 14, 2026.
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