000 CR 265
Mico, TX 78056

Mormon Bluff is a rare 760 acre lakefront ranch in Medina County near Mico, offering an extraordinary combination of 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 combines the privacy 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 character, with mature oak and cedar, grassy meadows, and healthy hardwoods. Approximately 120 feet of elevation change creates diverse terrain, including secluded draws, elevated ridges, and dramatic overlooks. Projectile points, arrowheads, and other artifacts found across the ranch offer a tangible connection to the region's early inhabitants. The ranch's defining feature is approximately 2.2 miles of Medina Lake shoreline, encompassing iconic landmarks including Mormon Bluffs, Sawmill Cove, and Polecat Hollow. These distinctive features enhance the property's scenery and recreational appeal, offering opportunities for both land- and water-based activities. A centrally located hilltop presents an exceptional potential homesite for a private residence or lodge, with sweeping views across the ranch and lake. 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 serving livestock and wildlife. The ranch supports huntable populations of aoudad, other free-ranging exotic species, whitetail deer, javelina, and native South Texas game. With no substantial existing vertical improvements, Mormon Bluff offers a rare opportunity to shape the property according to a new owner's vision. Whether developed as a private lakefront retreat, family hunting ranch, or multigenerational legacy property, it provides an exceptional foundation for thoughtful development while preserving its natural beauty. Low property taxes, minimal infrastructure, and low carrying costs further enhance its appeal, allowing an owner to invest in the ranch's future while maintaining modest ongoing expenses. After 108 years in one family, Mormon Bluff represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a substantial Medina Lake ranch distinguished by extensive shoreline, iconic natural landmarks, mature hardwoods, diverse terrain, abundant wildlife, and convenient access to San Antonio. Few properties combine this scale, history, lake recreation, hunting, and development potential in a landscape that remains largely undisturbed.