Birch Creek Ranch - Leon County, Marquez, TX
Birch Creek Ranch - Leon County, Marquez, TX
Birch Creek Ranch is a unique property located just over an hour from Waco, TX. Named after the creek that runs through the heart of the land, this ranch offers a blend of open fields, wooded areas, and a variety of wildlife. The property is accessible directly from paved FM 1146, just 10 minutes north of Marquez, TX. The main entrance features a cattle guard and manual gate, leading to a house nestled among large trees that provide privacy from the road.
With over a mile of road frontage along FM 1146, the property has significant potential for increased value. Birch Creek Ranch could serve as an ideal weekend retreat for the family, with opportunities for house renovation and potential expansion with neighboring properties.
Location
10 minutes from Marquez, TX
1 hour 15 minutes from Waco, TX
2 hours from Dallas, TX
2 hours 30 minutes from Houston, TX
2 hours 30 minutes from Austin, TX
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
The ranch offers a mix of open fields and wooded areas, particularly around the house. A cattle pond lies just southwest of the entrance, surrounded by dense tree cover. Birch Creek, a tributary of the Navasota River, runs through the property, offering year-round fishing for white bass, hybrids, and rainbow trout. The nearby Lake Limestone, just 10 minutes west, attracts waterfowl, adding to the area’s rich biodiversity. The property also includes five small cattle ponds scattered throughout the land.
Wildlife
The ranch is home to white-tailed deer, hogs, squirrels, and various other native wildlife, making it a prime location for hunting and nature enthusiasts.
