Listing
$2,471,264
1217 Hi••••• 2731 (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Rising Star, TX 76471
Property Description
Historic 504.36-Acre Ranch - First Time on the Market in Over a Century This remarkable 504.36-acre ranch has been in the Ron Cotton family for over 100 years and is now available for purchase for the first time since its original acquisition. Rich in heritage, the ranch has a diverse history-once serving as a peanut farm, dairy, and cattle operation. Located just 15 miles south of Cisco and I-20, and only 1.9 miles west of Highway 183, the property offers convenient access in all directions. The land is predominantly level pasture, providing sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. Scattered oak trees create excellent wildlife habitat, attracting native whitetail deer and adding to the property's natural charm. Positioned at the corner of Highway 2731 and CR 252, the ranch is bordered by other large ranches, ensuring privacy and an expansive rural atmosphere. Structures: Metal building for storage or livestock shelter; older outbuildings including a dairy barn, pens, and workshop with concrete flooring Utilities: One private water well, access to Westbound Co-op water, and electricity from Comanche Cooperative Land Use: Divided into five pastures with sandy loam soils and a mix of bermudagrass and native grasses Historic Features: Longevity of Cotton family ownership, continuous agricultural production, legacy ranch infrastructure The ranch features paved road frontage and approximately 3,750 feet of gravel road access. Whether you're seeking a legacy ranch, an agricultural or haying operation, or a scenic rural getaway, this property is full of potential.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Land
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Oct 6, 2025
- Sold
- Sep 21, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $4012/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 76471
- Heating
- Fireplaces
- Property Tax (2026)
- $2,879/yr
- Assessed Value
- $265,490
- County
- Eastland
- School District
- Rising Star Independent School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Land Info
- Lot Description: Acreage, Agricultural, Cleared, CornerLot, Level
- Lot Size Acres: 504.36
- Topography: Level, Rolling
- Vegetation: Cleared, Grassed, PartiallyWooded, Brush
- Lot Size Square Feet: 21969922
Utilities
- WaterAvailable
- Water Source: Well
School Information
- Elementary School: Rising Star
- High School: Rising Star
- Middle School: Rising Star
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Fireplaces
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Closed
- County: Eastland
- Current Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Grazing, Hunting, Ranch, Recreational
- Directions: From I-20 at Cisco, turn south on Hwy 183, go to Hwy 2731 turn right and go approximately 2 miles. Property is on the left. Signage is on the left.
- Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Dairy, Development, Farm, Grazing, Horses, Hunting, Investment, Livestock, Orchard, Pasture, Ranch, Recreational
- Source Neighborhood: W H Ahrenbeck 3
- Parcel Number: 0001435
- Postal City: RISING STAR
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2631
- Subdivision: W H Ahrenbeck 3
- Property Subtype: Ranch
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1950
- Property Age: 76
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: BarbedWire
- Other Structures: Barns
- Road Frontage Type: Highway, AllWeatherRoad
- Road Surface Type: Gravel, Asphalt
Amenities and Community Features
- Horse Amenities: Barn, HayStorage
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sold | - | - |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Relisted | $2,471,264 | - |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Listing removed | - | - |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Listed | $2,471,264 | - |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Listing removed | $3,421,200 | $1,910 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Price Changed | $3,421,200 | $1,910 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Listed | $4,053,340 | $2,263 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,879 | $265,490 | $8,700 | $256,790 | $265,490 |
| 2025 | $2,846 | $259,940 | $8,700 | $251,240 | $259,940 |
| 2023 | $3,127 | $263,480 | $8,310 | $255,170 | $263,480 |
| 2022 | $3,435 | $263,480 | $8,310 | $255,170 | $263,480 |
| 2021 | $2,808 | $186,730 | $7,880 | $178,850 | $186,730 |
| 2020 | $2,852 | $187,110 | $7,480 | $179,630 | $187,110 |
| 2019 | $2,918 | $189,080 | $7,480 | $181,600 | $189,080 |
| 2018 | $3,111 | $189,080 | $7,480 | $181,600 | $189,080 |
| 2017 | $3,081 | $181,280 | $7,480 | $173,800 | $181,280 |
| 2016 | $1,197 | $71,720 | $7,480 | $64,240 | $71,720 |
| 2015 | $953 | $57,810 | $7,250 | $50,560 | $57,810 |
| 2014 | $711 | $44,150 | $7,150 | $37,000 | $44,150 |
Nearby Schools
- Rising Star High School5.1 mi
Public · Middle, High · Grades 6-12
- Rising Star Elementary School5.1 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
Location
Lat 32.16624 · Lng -99.00574