HIGH-VISIBILITY CORNER LOT IN RICHARDS, TEXAS! This .37-acre property is located on the hard corner of FM 149 and FM 1486, directly across from the local post office and former Haynie’s gas station. With electricity and public water available, this property offers flexibility for commercial or residential use and is a great investment opportunity in a growing community. Located within Richards ISD and conveniently positioned for an easy commute to Huntsville, Montgomery, and Bryan/College Station. Additional .32-acre lot next door is also available, providing the opportunity to acquire approximately .69 acres combined. Opportunities like this don’t come along often. Come take a look and explore the possibilities!
Courtesy: The Move Texas Group
281-773-6333
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Montgomery, this 10 acre tract provides access to 163,000 acres of the Sam Houston National Forest. Perfect for hiking, hunting, or simply exploring nature. The property features a cleared 5+ acre area ideal for a home or Barndo site, with 4+ wooded acres leading to the National Forest. Power is available at the road, while septic and well will be needed. Situated less than 1/2 mile off 149 on a peaceful road with quiet neighboring tracts. Rare opportunity in the market, zoned to Richards ISD. Escape the city and unwind under the stars. Schedule a viewing today.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Integrity
281-370-5100
Discover the perfect opportunity to own 23.64 private acres of beautiful Richards, Texas woodland, ideal for a custom home, barndominium, hunting retreat, recreational property, weekend getaway, or off-grid homestead. A long private driveway leads to approximately 3 cleared, build-ready acres surrounded by mature hardwoods and softwoods, offering exceptional privacy and peaceful natural views. Large neighboring tracts provide seclusion and abundant wildlife. The property benefits from a timber exemption, resulting in incredibly low annual taxes of approximately $71. Electricity estimates available upon request, will require a well and septic system. Whether you're looking for vacant land, acreage for sale, a private homesite, or investment property, this rare tract offers endless possibilities with the freedom to create your own retreat. Schedule your private tour today! PLEASE SEE ALL ATTACHMENTS FOR MORE INFO.
Courtesy: Strider Real Estate Company
832-422-5484
±49 Acres on County Road 216 in Richards, TX 77873. Property has historically been utilized for cattle grazing and is under agricultural valuation for Grimes County appraisal district. The property is partially wooded and has two ponds. Light deed restrictions to maintain agricultural and residential use only. A new survey will be required for closing.
Courtesy: Texas Triangle Properties
936-777-8297
Beautiful 2-acre tract located just outside the Sam Houston National Forest and the small town of Richards. This property gives you plenty of space to start your own little homestead, while still having quick access to Montgomery and Huntsville. The land was originally part of a larger tract and what it now known as the Texas A&M Research Extension Ranch. Behind this property is over 2000 acres of the Texas A&M Ranch, which the property does lookout too. The sunsets are absolutely gorgeous and would be great for a little porch to sit back on while watch the cows roam the Research Ranch.
Exceptional ±67-acre ranch located on FM 1486 between Richards and Shiro in Grimes County. This highly improved property features over 30 feet of elevation change, a tributary of Lake Creek, two surface ponds, mature shade trees, improved pasture grasses, and productive soils ideal for cattle, hay production, recreation, or a future homesite. The ranch offers extensive FM 1486 frontage, multiple elevated building sites with scenic views, and Anderson County Water Supply Corporation water available along the road. The combination of rolling terrain, surface water, open pasture, and scattered trees creates an attractive and functional property with excellent agricultural and recreational appeal. Conveniently located approximately 35 minutes from College Station, 1 hour from The Woodlands, and 1.5 hours from Houston. The property is situated in one of the fastest-growing areas of Grimes County, offering both immediate usability and long-term investment potential. Whether you're looking for a cattle operation, country estate, weekend retreat, or investment property, this ranch presents a rare opportunity to own a premier tract in a highly desirable location.
Courtesy: Dana Scott Properties LLC
281-825-1472
Discover the potential of this ½-acre, semi-cleared property in the growing area of Richards, Texas, in Montgomery County. Located at the intersection of FM 149 and Grissom Road, directly across from Union Grove Baptist Church, this tract offers excellent visibility and easy access along a well-traveled main road. With its own park-like feel and open setting, the property is well-suited for a variety of uses. Whether you’re considering a fruit stand, tire shop, small business, or another venture, the possibilities are wide open. Surrounded by continued growth and positioned between connecting communities, this property also makes a great investment for the future with strong potential. Bring your vision and make it your own.
Courtesy: Executive Texas Realty
832-898-2855
Beautiful wooded acreage property in Richards, Tx that offers privacy and tranquility? Build your own retreat and create your dream home in the countryside. This property consists of 2 lots (Lot 2 and 3, totaling 5.054 Acres), Recent surveys are available. This property is very rare to find and is the perfect lot size for your country retreat. Bring your horses, chickens, and goats, and build your dream garden. About 20 minutes southwest of Huntsville. All out of the floodplain, high and dry. The frontage road is a public road that is paved and county-maintained. Easy access to the utilities, and there is a "Water Well" on the property. This acreage is wooded, perfect for seclusion and privacy, and surrounded by abundant wildlife. You will have easy access to hospitals, shopping, and universities in College Station and Huntsville. It is just north of the Sam Houston National Forest, where you can hike, camp & hunt. No restrictions, No HOA and a low tax rate.
Courtesy: Brazos Land Company
936-873-4000
81 acres in Montgomery County offering paved road frontage and endless potential. This heavily wooded tract sits adjacent to the national forest, providing added privacy, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. The property is a blank canvas—ready to be cleared and shaped into your vision, whether that’s a private ranch, recreational retreat, or future homesite. With its prime location and unrestricted feel, this tract offers the opportunity to create something truly special while still being within reach of nearby amenities.
81 acres in Montgomery County offering paved road frontage and endless potential. This heavily wooded tract sits adjacent to the national forest, providing added privacy, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. The property is a blank canvas—ready to be cleared and shaped into your vision, whether that’s a private ranch, recreational retreat, or future homesite. With its prime location and unrestricted feel, this tract offers the opportunity to create something truly special while still being within reach of nearby amenities.
Courtesy: Texas Triangle Properties
936-777-8297
One of the last few remaining on this rare hilltop 11.615 acres tract adjacent to the Sam Houston National Forest. With approximately 600' of FM 1097 shared with Bethel Road frontage and adjacent to over +14,000 acres of the Sam Houston National Forest to enjoy. Approx. 10 mins. to the Cagle Recreational Area boat launch. The property has a smaller spring fed pond next to the massive pecan tree and is completely fenced all the way around. Electricity access is at the front of the property and would be easily accessible. This property would also make a great horse or recreational venue with 100's of miles of trails in the adjacent forest. The property has so much potential and the location grows more in more in value every day. Property can be sold together for the full 11.615 acres or sold individually.
Courtesy: eXp Realty LLC
888-519-7431
This property offers a blend of open space, natural beauty, and practical usability, making it ideal for residential, recreational, or investment purposes. The land features a mix of level and gently rolling terrain with excellent visibility from the road and easy access for future development. Mature trees line portions of the property, providing shade, privacy, and a scenic backdrop, while open clearings offer flexible build sites. The tract is well-positioned with ample frontage, allowing for smooth entry and exit. Utilities are available in the area, and the surrounding environment reflects a quiet, rural setting with convenient proximity to nearby towns and major thoroughfares. Whether you’re looking to build, hold, or create a private retreat, this property delivers a strong foundation for a wide range of uses.
Courtesy: Top Guns Realty on Lake Conroe
936-582-1700
10.25 Acres that has an existing AG EXEMPTION in the middle of the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest (Exact acreage to be determined by buyers new survey). This area is very peaceful off of the main roadway. There is a barbed wire fence and a pond on the property. The buyer can decide whether they want the property to have an entrance on Forest Trace Rd or on Forest Glen Rd. Seller would consider splitting the property into two 5.125 acre tracts.
Courtesy: JLA Realty
713-489-8130
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to own 1,200 pristine acres of unspoiled Texas countryside — a rare gem offering endless potential for development, recreation, or private retreat. This expansive ranch features rolling pastures, mature hardwoods, multiple stocked ponds, a year-round creek, and a natural spring, creating the perfect blend of beauty and functionality. With ample road frontage and utilities, this property is ideally positioned for a master-planned community, luxury ranch subdivision, or private estate, located in an up-and-coming area seeing rapid growth and development. Whether you envision a private ranch haven, an income-producing investment, or a visionary development, this property provides unmatched scale, natural resources, and location. Opportunities of this size and caliber are becoming increasingly rare—don’t miss your chance to secure one of the region’s most promising tracts of land.
Courtesy: Texas Triangle Properties
936-777-8297
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS Awesome, 2-acre hilltop located inside the Texas A&M's Research Thomas Ranch on Moriarty a quiet dead-end road that has minimal traffic. It has incredible views, mature trees, and tons of wildlife and is fenced on 1 side and 1 access gates. Easy access to all local major highways, toll roads, and towns. Unmatched recreational nearby in Sam Houston National Forest and Lake Conroe. So come build your compound and bring the animals and toys.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Partners
281-893-8400
Check out this serene Ranch in Richards, Texas! Over 36 acres of land nestled in the Sam Houston National Forest. No flooding issues. Ag Exempt. Lots of opportunities for investment, ranch, and homestead. Features include 3 ponds, fully fenced & cross-fenced property, approximately 4 acres w/ 8-ft game fence, Engineered structure is 30x60 future homesite with metal roof & steel construction, aerobic septic already set up, 50x100 open barn, loafing shed, & enclosed water well. A custom front gate entrance opens to a private drive that leads you to the pond stocked w/ bluegill & bass. A 30x60 steel structure already already in place for you to build your dream home! Call today and make an appointment for a private tour!
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Richards is located in Texas. Richards, Texas has a population of 136. Richards is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 60.61% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.79%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,086 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Richards is 15.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.9 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
