259 S Gulf Rd
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Offered for the first time in over 100 years, Battle Island is the 982-acre coastal prairie portion of the historic McNabb Ranch, located just 2 miles east of Matagorda with frontage on East Matagorda Bay. The property features frontage on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway, along with Little Boggy Creek, McNabb Lake, East Matagorda Bay, and South Gulf Road. Rich in history, it includes a marker commemorating...Battle Island | 982 Acres | Historic McNabb Ranch Coastal Prairie | Matagorda, Texas
Offered for the first time in over 100 years, Battle Island is the 982-acre coastal prairie portion of the historic McNabb Ranch, located just 2 miles east of Matagorda with frontage on East Matagorda Bay. The property features frontage on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway, along with Little Boggy Creek, McNabb Lake, East Matagorda Bay, and South Gulf Road. Rich in history, it includes a marker commemorating the 1826 conflict that gave Battle Island its name. A rare coastal offering, Battle Island provides exceptional opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, ranching, and recreation in one of Texas’ premier Gulf Coast locations.
- Listed by Lindsey Thompson • TREC #lindst • Thompson Land CompanyP: (979)-244-6616 C: (979)-244-6616 hootyhoo@sbcglobal.net
Property Details for 259 South Gulf Road
Property Details for 259 South Gulf Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 75281648 |
| Days on Market | 22 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Land |
| MLS Type | Land |
| Year Built | - |
| Lot Size | 982.00 AC |
| County | Matagorda County |
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1Property Information for 259 South Gulf Road
- Directions: From Highway 60 coming into Matagorda Turn Left onto Matagorda Cemetery Road Turn Left onto South Gulf Road
- MLS Area Major: 54
- Unparsed Address: CR 259 GULF RD South Gulf Road
- Tax Legal Description: IRA INGRAM FRED VOGG AB 49 PT TRS 9-26 169.0 AC 1/2 UND INT
- Elementary School: MATAGORDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary School District: 170 - Matagorda
- High School: BAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School: MATAGORDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/xhtb0yYUKDM?si=EKm7xaX3ZilqLwCi
- Lot Features: Other, Waterfront
- Lot Size Units: SquareFeet
- Acres Description: 50 or more Acres
- Disclosures: None
- Parcel Number: 12580
- Possible Use: Agricultural, Cattle, Hunting
- Property Type: Lots, Country Homes/Acreage, Land
- Sewer: None
- Pool Area: No
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
- Human Modified YN: Yes
Property History for 259 South Gulf Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #75281648 | $5,430,204 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | Listed (Active) HARMLS #75281648 | $5,430,204 |
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Public Records for 259 South Gulf Road
Schools near 259 South Gulf Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 11 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Matagorda School PublicPK to 11 |
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Listing Courtesy of Thompson Land Company, Lindsey Thompson, TREC #lindst
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