79 W Highway 79

Franklin, TX 77856

$9,999,999
Price
10,454,400 / 240
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Rare Investment Opportunity – Turnkey Safari Park in Robertson County, TX
Introducing Franklin Drive Thru Safari, a one-of-a-kind, fully operational wildlife park set on 240 acres with prime Highway 79 frontage. Ideally located just 45 minutes from College Station, 35 minutes from Lake Limestone, and a little over an hour from Waco, this property offers both strong accessibility and destination appeal. This established business—operating successfully for over 10 years—is being offered completely turnkey,...Rare Investment Opportunity – Turnkey Safari Park in Robertson County, TX

Introducing Franklin Drive Thru Safari, a one-of-a-kind, fully operational wildlife park set on 240 acres with prime Highway 79 frontage. Ideally located just 45 minutes from College Station, 35 minutes from Lake Limestone, and a little over an hour from Waco, this property offers both strong accessibility and destination appeal. This established business—operating successfully for over 10 years—is being offered completely turnkey, including over 100 species of native and exotic animals, all equipment, and extensive infrastructure already in place. The property features a 5,000± sq ft main residence (built in 2020) with 5 bedrooms, multiple living areas, office, and an entertainment-ready game room. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with slide, grotto, hot tub, and cabana with outdoor kitchen. Additional accommodations include a 3,200± sq ft guest house, seven rental cabins, and multiple staff residences—creating diverse income potential. Improvements are extensive and purpose-built, including a gift shop, reptile house, bird enclosures, barns, shop, hay storage, and well-maintained roads across a high-fenced and cross-fenced ranch. The property is supported by three electric wells, five ponds, and a wet-weather creek. With established revenue streams, multiple purchase options, and significant growth potential, this is an exceptionally rare chance to acquire a fully operational safari park and income-producing ranch in Central Texas. Additional options:

Purchase all 240 acres
Purchase just the Safari.
  1. Listed by Haley Holden • TREC #0641896 • Texas Luxury and Land

Property Details for 79 West Highway 79

Subdivision Name
E MCMILLAN
Zoning Description
N/A
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 04:16 PM

Property Details for 79 West Highway 79

StatusActive
MLS #21218285
Days on Market61
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLots & Acreage / Farm/Ranch
Year Built-
Lot Size240.00 AC
CountyRobertson County
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Building Information for 79 West Highway 79

Lot Size240.00 AC

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Property Information for 79 West Highway 79

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Elementary School: Reynolds
  • Elementary School Name: Reynolds
  • High School: Franklin
  • High School Name: Franklin
  • Middle School: Franklin
  • School District: Franklin ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: Low
  • Latitude: 31.00
  • Longitude: -96.52
  • State: Texas
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Type: None
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Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced, High Fence, Other
  • Number Of Tanks And Ponds: 5
  • Number Of Wells: 3
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Buildings: Barn(s), Mobile Home, Residence, Storage, Workshop, Other
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Septic, Well, Other
Property and Assessments
  • AG Exemption: Yes
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Restrictions: None
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Development: Other
  • Easements: None
  • Lot Features: Acreage, Other, Tank/ Pond
  • Lot Size: Over 100 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 240.0
  • Lot Size Area: 240.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1.04544E7
  • Multi Parcel ID: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 8715
  • Parcel Number 2: 6496, 70742, 6497
  • Current Use: Exotics

Property History for 79 West Highway 79

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21218285

$9,999,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21218285

$9,999,999

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Schools near 79 West Highway 79

This home is within Franklin Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roland Reynolds Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Franklin Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Franklin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roland Reynolds Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Franklin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Franklin High School
Public9 to 12

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More information about 79 West Highway 79, Franklin, TX 77856

79 West Highway 79 is a 240 ac of land for sale in Franklin, TX 77856. This property was listed for sale on March 25, 2026 by Texas Luxury and Land, it's currently listed at $9,999,999. This listing's school district is Franklin Independent School District. Nearby schools include Roland Reynolds Elementary School, Franklin Middle School and Franklin High School. 79 West Highway 79 is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 240 ac of land on a 10,454,400 sq. ft. / 240 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Texas Luxury and Land, Haley Holden, TREC #0641896

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