Valhalla Ranch

The ranch is located just several miles east of Danevang, Texas with 1.7 miles of frontage on County Road 422. The ranch is less than an hour and a half from Houston.

This diverse property lies within the Texas Gulf Coastal Prairie and features a remarkable mix of habitat types, including riparian bottomlands, sandy loam grasslands, productive farmland, and scattered oak pastures. The ranch boasts approximately 1.6 miles of the Tres Palacios River, with both sides controlled. The river corridor is lined with mature live oaks, along with elm, hackberry, and other native hardwoods, forming dense riparian woodlands that provide excellent bedding cover and abundant forage for white-tailed deer and other wildlife. These heavily timbered bottomlands comprise roughly 350 acres. An additional ±600 acres consists of oak and cypress woodlands interspersed with native grasslands and brush, offering exceptional habitat diversity and a strong forage base for wildlife species throughout the year. The balance of the ranch is composed of productive farmland and natural wetland areas, contributing significantly to the property’s overall wildlife value and agricultural potential.

White-tailed deer are the premier game species on Valhalla Ranch. The ranch was high-fenced in 2001, and in 2017 the native herd was fully removed and replaced with superior genetics. Today, the ranch maintains an approximate density of one deer per 10 acres and consistently produces multiple trophy bucks exceeding 200 inches. The herd is intensively managed through year-round protein feeding, multiple food plots, and dedicated native forage management. Ten strategically placed and well-maintained blinds overlook food plots, water sources, and key travel corridors. Waterfowl hunting on the ranch is exceptional. Situated in one of Texas’ most renowned migratory flyways, the property includes several enhanced wetland habitats that offer outstanding duck shooting opportunities. With abundant water resources available, there is significant potential to expand wetland acreage if desired. During winter, hunters also enjoy frequent flights of migrating geese and sandhill cranes. Dove hunting is equally impressive. Surrounded by agricultural country and supported by the ranch’s own milo and corn production, the property consistently attracts strong numbers of mourning and white-winged doves. The ranch also supports a thriving population of bobwhite quail. Extensive stands of prostrate bundleflower—specifically developed for Texas—combined with abundant edge habitat along farmland and native grasslands, create ideal conditions for sustaining and growing the quail population. The 17-acre bass lake is the crown jewel of the property. Intensely managed for years to produce premium trophy Florida-strain bass, the lake produces huge bass. The lake has 13 protein feeders for the forage fish (bluegill) and has several water wells to maintain the water levels. It also has multiple fishing docks along the banks and a 1,500 SF floating boat dock with a peaceful lounging area to enjoy being on the water along with a 18′ bass boat.

Currently, several row crop fields are leased for farming grains. In addition to providing income to the property, it enhances the wildlife feeds available and greatly improves the duck, dove, and quail populations.

The primary residence was completed in 2025 and encompasses approximately 4,600± square feet. This modern and thoughtfully designed home is positioned on the trophy bass lake near the heart of the property. The residence features four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, including two upstairs suites offering exceptional views of the lake and surrounding ranchland. The expansive kitchen, dining area, and great room are framed by large plate-glass windows and soaring ceilings, capturing sweeping vistas of the water. A spacious game and media room at the rear of the home provides an ideal gathering space after a day afield, complete with a pool table and large-screen television. Additional conveniences include a well-designed mudroom and ample storage throughout. Built to exacting standards, the home incorporates heavy-duty plywood behind the walls to support the display of large game trophies and was engineered to withstand high winds. A well-kept mobile home located near the main entrance serves as guest accommodations or a ranch manager’s residence. Just a short drive from the main home is a substantial equipment barn measuring approximately 160’ x 50’, capable of housing the ranch’s tractors, implements, skid steer, and other large equipment. Adjacent to the equipment barn is an 80′ × 40′ storage barn with a concrete floor, designed for smaller rolling stock, UTVs/ATVs, tool storage, and a small living area.

The ranch is exceptionally well watered, as expected in a property of this caliber. A large irrigation well serves as the primary water source, supplying multiple ponds and wetland units across the ranch. Uncommon for the region, the water delivery system is fully piped underground. This well is powered by a diesel engine and also maintains consistent water levels in the trophy bass lake. In addition, four electric water wells serve the property, providing water to the residence and ranch facilities. Several of these wells are capable of supplementing the lake and supporting irrigation needs around the main home. The ranch also holds riparian rights on the Tres Palacios River, offering the ability to draw water for expanded wetland development or habitat enhancement if desired.

On-site in multiple areas.

This sale is a surface estate sale only. There is no production on the ranch.