117 Acres of Texas Country Living – Cistern/Waelder Area Escape to the quiet countryside and discover this exceptional 117-acre ranch in the charming rural community of Cistern/Waelder. Surrounded by large neighboring tracts, this property offers true seclusion, wide-open spaces, and the authentic Texas lifestyle. The land features three ponds, including a large, stocked pond with trophy-sized largemouth bass, perfect for fishing or relaxing by the water’s edge. With a cattle lease currently in place, the property enjoys a valuable agricultural exemption. Hunters will appreciate the abundant deer and dove, making this a year-round recreational retreat. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced and includes a hay barn for livestock or storage. A 1,422-square-foot cabin offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, making it an ideal bunkhouse for guests, family, or weekend getaways. With over 4,000 feet of frontage on Jeddo Road, access is easy and convenient, yet the setting remains peaceful and private. Located just 20 minutes to Smithville and 15 minutes to I-10 in Flatonia, this property provides the perfect blend of convenience and country living. And just down the road, the beloved Cistern Store—a true Texas honky-tonk treasure—serves as the heart of this friendly rural community. Whether you’re looking for a weekend retreat, hunting ranch, or a place to build your forever home, this 117-acre gem offers endless possibilities in one of the prettiest parts of South-Central Texas.
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Price cut: $100K (2/21)
$1,600,000
5637 Jeddo Rd, Waelder, TX 78959
3beds
1,422sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1985
117 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hay barnLarge stocked pondThree pondsTrophy-sized largemouth bassWide-open spaces
- 170 days |
- 129 |
- 4 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 12:22pm
Listed by:
Jeannie Ralph (512) 848-5639,
All City Real Estate Ltd. Co (866) 277-6005
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 5610832
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- No Interior Steps, Primary Bedroom on Main
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,422 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Open, Outside
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: No Exterior Steps
- Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 117 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Farm, Few Trees, Public Maintained Road, Trees-Moderate
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Packing Shed, Storage
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: R46431
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: NA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Waelder
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $637,075
- Annual tax amount: $443
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Texas Vet,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, PVD
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2026 | Price change | $1,600,000-5.9%$1,125/sqft |
Source:  Unlock MLS #5610832 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000$1,195/sqft |
Source: Unlock MLS #5610832 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $637,075 -0.1% |
| 2024 | $897 +7.5% | $637,580 +35.5% |
| 2023 | $834 -7.6% | $470,425 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $903 -0.7% | $400,605 +15.1% |
| 2021 | $909 | $348,005 0% |
| 2020 | -- | $348,065 +0.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $346,845 +0.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $346,325 +1.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $340,905 +10.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $307,725 +271% |
| 2015 | -- | $82,940 +3% |
| 2014 | -- | $80,520 |
| 2012 | -- | $80,520 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $79,990 +0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,610 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$9,437/mo
Principal & interest
$8090
Property taxes
$1347
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78959
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Flatonia Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 13.5 mi
- 8/10Flatonia SecondaryGrades: 6-12Distance: 13.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flatonia
- Middle: Flatonia Secondary
- High: Flatonia High School
- District: Flatonia ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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