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: Keller Williams Realty The Woodlands
281-364-1588
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience on this stunning 6.7-acre wooded tract in Richards, Texas. Backing to the National Forest, this property offers a peaceful setting with towering trees, abundant wildlife, and endless possibilities. Whether you envision a custom dream home, private ranch, weekend retreat, or recreational getaway, this acreage provides the space to create something truly special. Enjoy the serenity of country living while still being just a short drive to Montgomery for shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Fiber optic internet is available, giving you the best of both worlds—secluded living with modern connectivity. A rare opportunity to own a beautiful piece of Montgomery County land with exceptional privacy and direct access to nature.
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 canvasâ??ready to be cleared and shaped into your vision, whether thatâ??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: Navasota Realty
936-825-5094
Nice, clean 6.245-acre tract with pond and 454.63 ft fronting paved FM 2562. Midsouth power and High-speed fiber optic internet available in area. Light covenants to protect property values. This property is located less than one mile from Hwy 30 only two miles from the proposed Texas Central High-Speed Train. Centrally located in highly sought after Anderson ISD near Roans prairie, between College Station and Huntsville. Ag exempt to keep taxes low. You can build multiple homes on this property or have an at home business. New TxDOT entrance coming soon.
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.
Beautiful 12 acres in Grimes County! Unrestricted. Just what you have been looking for! Beautiful rolling pasture land, just a quick trip to Montgomery/Conroe/The Woodlands, Navasota, and College Station. Enjoy the quiet and quaintness of Grimes County with city amenities close by. Gently rolling tract, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets; part Crockett fine sandy loam and part Frelsburg clay soils, not in Floodplain. Two DOT approved cuts to enter the property are constructed, one on FM 1486 and one on FM 2819, but no full driveway. Unrestricted and cleared with paved roads, and beautiful skies and sunsets. Would make an excellent weekend getaway homesite! Call for a private showing! Seller is willing to divide into two tracts, 6 acres each. See listings of North and South tracts: MLS 26000299
Courtesy: INNOVA Realty, PLLC
713-480-9581
Don’t miss this beautiful 2.2-acre cleared and gated lot in the peaceful countryside of Richards, TX. Located off the paved County Road 235 with easy access to Highway 30, this property is ready for your dream home, barndominium, or weekend getaway. The lot is fully cleared, offering a blank canvas for building, with a gated entrance for added privacy and security. Enjoy the quiet rural setting while still being just a short drive to College Station, Huntsville, and Conroe. No HOA, light restrictions, and utilities available nearby—this is country living with convenience!
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.
