Baffin Bay Ranch - Kleberg County, Riviera, TX
Baffin Bay Ranch - Kleberg County, Riviera, TX
This South Texas ranch offers a rare combination of privacy, functionality, and location on 20± well-maintained acres just outside the Riviera community and only 2.5 miles from Baffin Bay. Anchored by a spacious single-story ranch home, the property is well-suited for country living with plenty of room to hunt, fish, entertain, and enjoy the coastal plains.
Key Attributes
Location
Strategically positioned on quiet County Road 2250 in Kleberg County, the property is located approximately 2 miles from Riviera, 2.5 miles from Baffin Bay, 18 miles south of Kingsville, and roughly 45 miles from Corpus Christi. Riviera serves as a small agricultural community offering rural charm, while nearby Kingsville and Corpus Christi provide convenient access to shopping, dining, medical services, and coastal amenities.
Topography, Rangeland & Habitat
The property features flat, open South Texas terrain with a mix of improved pasture and native coastal grasses. The level topography makes the land highly usable and well-suited for grazing, recreation, future improvements, or agricultural use. The open layout, combined with perimeter fencing and county road frontage, provides excellent functionality and ease of access.
Wildlife
The property supports a variety of native South Texas wildlife typical of the coastal plains. Dove hunting is excellent, and the ranch includes two ponds stocked with catfish for on-site enjoyment. Additionally, the property’s close proximity to Baffin Bay provides convenient access to some of the region’s premier coastal fishing.
Agriculture
The property consists of flat, open pastureland suitable for grazing and agricultural use. The level terrain, perimeter fencing, and cross fencing allow for efficient livestock management and ease of operation. With a combination of native and improved grasses, along with reliable water from a private well, the ranch is well-positioned for continued agricultural use.
Improvements
The property is well improved and designed for comfortable country living and functional ranch use. At the center of the ranch is a 3,349± square-foot, single-story ranch-style residence with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, featuring an open concept layout, generous living spaces, a spacious kitchen, and a bright sunroom overlooking the surrounding acreage.
Additional improvements include two well-constructed barns offering excellent versatility for storage, livestock, or workshop use. The ranch features a 23’ × 41’ barn with two overhead doors and a 30’ × 50’ barn with a cooled storage area, providing added utility for equipment and supplies.
A gazebo provides a dedicated outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining, while paved access, perimeter fencing, and cross fencing further enhance the property’s functionality. These improvements make the ranch well-suited for full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or recreational use.
Water
The property benefits from a reliable water system. The residence is serviced by public water, ensuring a consistent domestic supply. In addition, the ranch features a private water well that supplies water to two ponds stocked with catfish, as well as the property’s sprinkler and irrigation system. This dual water setup provides redundancy and flexibility while supporting recreational use, landscape maintenance, and livestock or wildlife needs.
Electricity
Minerals
Area History
Riviera, Texas is a small South Texas community with deep roots in ranching and agriculture, surrounded by working lands, open pasture, and coastal plains. The area has long supported cattle operations, farming, and outdoor recreation tied closely to the land.
Located just 2.5 miles away, Baffin Bay is one of the most well-known bays along the Texas Gulf Coast, recognized for its shallow waters and strong fishing history. Nearby Kingsville, home to Texas A&M University–Kingsville and the historic King Ranch, has played a major role in shaping the ranching heritage and culture of the region.












































