JBH Ranch is located southwest of Sealy in Austin County, Texas — 4 miles SW of Sealy — and is ideally located to meet the expectations, conditions and needs for a large contiguous master planned development, whether that goal is residential, commercial, or technology (Data Center). Austin County is recognized for its exceptional livestock grazing across native pastures and improved grasslands. Founded in 1913 by W.E. Schier, the JBH Ranch has been in the family and has not been offered for sale for over 112 years. This one contiguous plot of 1,769 acres features level topography in the West Houston trajectory. The rich soil and level plain is located outside of any ETJ. The ranch is blessed with an abundant water table from the Evangeline Aquifer. East Bernard Creek flows N to S through the ranch offering live water 100% of the time. There are 14 total wells: 7 electric wells, 2 windmills, and numerous lakes and ponds. Power infrastructure includes a CenterPoint Energy Electric transmission line (138 KV) located 1.15 miles (6,091 ft) east of subject, plus 3 large natural gas lines traversing the property: Energy Transfer Company (30" diameter), Enterprise Products (36" diameter), and a second Energy Transfer Company (30" diameter). Public road frontage along Orange Hill Road and Oilfield Road totals 1.4 miles, with 6+ miles of interior gravel roads accessing all parts of the property. Improvements include a 4,750 SF office complex, 4,800 SF equipment storage, 1,600 SF horse barn with 4 stalls, 5,000 SF hay and equipment barn, multiple stock sheds, two sets of working pens (one lighted arena 100×200), and a 2,724 SF 3BR/2BA residence originally built in 1912 and later remodeled. All fencing is in very good to excellent condition. Distances: 57 miles to Houston Downtown; 29 miles to Katy; 25 miles to Houston Executive Airport; 72 miles to George Bush Intercontinental; 85 miles to Hobby Airport; 78 miles to Easterwood, College Station.
