Mormon Bluff is a rare 760± acre lakefront ranch in Medina County near Mico, offering an extraordinary combination of extensive Medina Lake frontage, historic family ownership, unspoiled native landscape, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Located approximately 18 air miles west of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa and within a 50-minute drive of San Antonio International Airport, the ranch offers the privacy and character of a legacy property with convenient access to the city.
Held in the same family for 108 years, Mormon Bluff retains much of its original natural character, with a landscape defined by a dense canopy of mature oak and cedar, grassy meadows, and mature, healthy hardwoods. Approximately 120 feet of elevation change creates a diverse topography of secluded draws, elevated ridges, and dramatic overlooks. Projectile points, arrowheads, and other artifacts recovered across the ranch offer a tangible connection to the region’s early inhabitants.
The ranch’s defining feature is its approximately 2.2 miles of Medina Lake shoreline, encompassing iconic landmarks including Mormon Bluffs, Sawmill Cove, and Polecat Hollow. These distinctive features contribute to the property’s remarkable scenery and recreational appeal, offering opportunities to enjoy both land- and water-based activities. A centrally located hilltop presents an exceptional potential homesite for a private residence or lodge, with sweeping, long-range views across the ranch and lake. Notably, less than five percent of the property lies within the 100-year floodplain, providing considerable flexibility for future improvements.
Water and wildlife further distinguish the property. Mormon Bluff encompasses both sides of wet-weather Koenig Creek and includes two functioning water wells that provide water for livestock and wildlife. The ranch supports huntable populations of wildlife, including aoudad, other free-ranging exotic species, whitetail deer, javelina, and a variety of native South Texas game species.
With no substantial existing vertical improvements, Mormon Bluff offers a new owner a rare opportunity to shape the property according to their vision. Whether developed as a private lakefront retreat, a family hunting ranch, or a multigenerational legacy property, the ranch provides an exceptional foundation for thoughtful development while preserving its natural beauty and distinctive character.
Low property taxes, minimal existing infrastructure, and low carrying costs further enhance its appeal, allowing an owner to invest in the property’s future while maintaining relatively modest ongoing expenses.
After 108 years in one family, Mormon Bluff represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a substantial Medina Lake ranch distinguished by its extensive shoreline, recognizable natural landmarks, mature hardwoods, diverse terrain, abundant wildlife, and convenient access to San Antonio. Few properties offer this combination of scale, history, lake recreation, hunting, and development potential in a landscape that has remained largely undisturbed.
Financial: $15,000/acre or $11,400,000. The property currently maintains a wildlife management agricultural tax exemption. Seller to provide boundary survey and title policy. Please contact https://bmawater.org/ for more information.
**Information contained herein is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Property is sold as is where is, with all faults and without warranty other than that of title. Showings by appointment only with Bluestem Ranch Group only. Do not trespass John L. Lynd, Listing Broker. Buyer’s representative must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Bluestem Ranch Group, John L. Lynd, Broker.**
