The Y Bar O Ranch, a 29,000-acre property in Big Bend country, is listed for $46.5 million. Located about 17 miles south of Alpine, the ranch features open grasslands, creek bottoms, and high mesas. The property includes homes, working pens, livestock, and seller-owned water and mineral rights.
The ranch, listed at $46.5 million and marketed through Hall and Hall, offers views of Elephant Mountain and Cathedral Mountain. According to MySanAntonio, listing photos highlight its potential as both a working property and a high-end recreational retreat.
What the Listing Includes
The Y Bar O Ranch spans approximately 29,071 deeded acres and includes seller-owned mineral rights. According to the Hall and Hall, the main residence, called "The Casa," is a roughly 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home. The property also includes a manager’s house, bunkhouses, barns, an indoor roping arena, and ten sets of working pens, all offered with livestock and operational equipment.
Terrain, Water and Wildlife
The ranch’s elevation ranges from approximately 4,050 feet to over 5,000 feet, covering mesas and plains with nearly 360-degree mountain views, as per the Houston Chronicle. The property is well-watered, featuring around 28 wells, seasonal springs, and storage tanks. Wildlife on the ranch includes elk, mule deer, aoudad, black bear, and mountain lion, making it suitable for both working ranch operations and recreational hunting.
Price Per Acre and Provenance
Mansion Global reports that the listing price equates to about $1,600 per acre, reflecting both the size of the property and the inclusion of mineral and water rights. The ranch has been owned by the Yarborough family since the 1960s, and the Hall and Hall broker describes the sale as a planned transition of a legacy property with multiple beneficiaries, rather than a distressed sale.
Where This Fits in the Market
If sold near its asking price, the Y Bar O Ranch could be one of the largest ranch transactions in the Big Bend region in over a decade, Houston Chronicle notes. Its proximity to Marfa, Marathon, and Fort Davis, along with easy access to Big Bend National Park, adds to its appeal for buyers seeking a ready-to-operate cattle ranch that also offers remote recreational opportunities.
Interested buyers and brokers are being directed to Hall and Hall for further details, and the listing states that a full inventory of livestock and equipment will be provided to qualified purchasers. For now, the Y Bar O stands as one of the most talked about ranch listings to surface in West Texas this year.
