Texas Land With Water for Sale

Browse ranches and acreage with creek frontage, stock ponds, and views of Lake Corpus Christi, from small homesites to large South Texas ranches. Our team walks, photographs, and films every property we list.

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Why Water Matters on Texas Land

Water draws wildlife, supports livestock, and makes a property more enjoyable to own. On Texas land it can come from creeks, stock ponds, a nearby lake, water wells, or a rural water line, and each source works differently.

Many creeks and ponds in South Texas are seasonal and rise and fall with rainfall, so each property description notes what water is on the land and how it is supplied.

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Land With Water for Sale

Aerial view of a pond surrounded by native brush on Muerto Creek Ranch in Jim Wells County, TexasFor sale
Jim Wells County

Muerto Creek Ranch

$3,795,000813± acresHigh and low fenced4/3 main house + 3/2 ranch house
  • 2025 4 bed, 3 bath main house
  • 3 bed, 2 bath ranch house
  • 4 ponds and a 12± acre lake
  • Muerto Creek and Toro Creek frontage
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Types of Water

What You Can Find in Texas Land With Water

Aerial view of the pond surrounded by brush on McCoy 19.58 Acres in Atascosa County

Ponds and Stock Tanks

Ponds hold water for livestock and wildlife and make a scenic spot near a home or camp. Many fill with rain, so levels change with the seasons.

Aerial view of Eagle Creek Ranch Lot near Floresville, Texas with seasonal ponds

Creek Frontage

Creeks wind through or along some properties, with mature trees and wildlife habitat along their banks.

Sunset over Lake Corpus Christi from Lagarto Hills Ranch

Lake Views

Ranches in Live Oak County near Lake Corpus Christi offer high ground with views over the water and fishing close by.

Buyer Checklist

What to Check Before Buying Land With Water

Every tract is different, so ask these questions before you make an offer.

Seasonal or Year-Round

Ask how the water holds up in dry months.

  • Seasonal or spring-fed creek
  • Pond depth and dam condition
  • Rainfall history in the area

Water Wells

A well can back up surface water for a home or livestock.

  • Well depth and yield
  • Pump and electric
  • Water quality test for a home

Floodplain

Land along creeks and rivers can sit in a flood zone.

  • FEMA flood zone map
  • Low water crossings
  • Best spot for a homesite

Water Rights

In Texas, surface water belongs to the state, while groundwater generally belongs to the landowner.

  • Permits for new dams or creek pumping
  • Groundwater district rules
  • Shared well agreements

Boundaries and Access

Check where the property line runs along a creek or lake.

  • Survey along the water
  • Lake or creek access
  • Easements

Habitat and Use

Water often brings the best habitat on a property.

  • Trees and cover along the banks
  • White-Tailed Deer, turkey, and other wildlife
  • Livestock watering

This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm details with the county, the title company, and your own advisors.

Common Questions

Texas Land With Water: Common Questions

Do the creeks and ponds hold water year-round?

Many South Texas creeks and ponds are seasonal and rise and fall with rainfall. Each property description notes what water is on the land and how it is supplied.

Who owns the water on Texas land?

Surface water in creeks, rivers, and lakes belongs to the State of Texas, while groundwater generally belongs to the landowner and may be regulated by a local groundwater district. Confirm the details before you buy.

Does a lake view include lake frontage?

Not always. A lake view does not always mean frontage or access to the water. Each property description explains what the land borders, and we can help confirm access before you make an offer.

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