FS Ranch - Republic Ranches

FS Ranch - Austin County, Industry, TX

The FS Ranch is an iconic cattle ranch purchased by the current owners in 1991. Located on FM 159 just east of Industry, the land rolls away from the road and has 3 ponds that stair-step down and feed into a beautiful lake surrounded by a canopy of live oaks. The house has a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and the land below the main house. This is a very private setting made magical by the surrounding trees. With significant improvements including a foreman’s house, hay barns, improved pastures, equipment sheds and a 9 stall barn, the FS Ranch has been the home to a high-end cattle operation (registered Angus) and a beloved weekend retreat for the Houston-based family. The ranch has been enjoyed as a wonderful retreat from the city with activities such as fishing, horseback riding and long walks.

Key Attributes

Location

Located 1 mile east of Industry on FM159.

Topography, Rangeland & Habitat

Rolling sandy loam and big hardwoods scatter the pastures. In the heart of the rolling hills of Austin County.

Wildlife

Birds, deer and all kinds of wildlife enjoy the FS Ranch.

Agriculture

Cattle, horses, and hay.

Improvements

The 3 bedroom/ 3 bath brick house was built in 1984 and has high-end furnishings, large picture windows, a beautiful open floor plan, a loft used as a game room and a media room.

Nearby is a charming 2/2 guest cottage built in 1995 by Carl Construction out of Houston.

There is a 3-car attached carport and a pool.

Water

The farm has city water and improved roads throughout.

Electricity

Bluebonnet Electric

Minerals

None.

Area History

Originally the RW Ranch dating back to 1990, Mr. Robert Wiese sold this land to the current owners in 1991. With the new owners, the ranch was renamed the SACC Sarofim Angus Cattle Co. The ranch started as a cow calf operation with Beefmaster cattle and changed to Registered Angus around 1998. The ranch has supplied quality Angus cattle to Ranchers from Mexico to eastern Europe as well as the local commercial cattlemen and women. The ranch also raised some quality horses for use on the ranch.

other

The FS Ranch has always hosted riders in the MS 150 who have spent the night along this beautiful bluebonnet corridor. Also, the FS Ranch has employed many local high school kids who have gone on to be successful in numerous occupations.