Shipley River Ranch is featured in the Spring 2026 issue of Texas LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
Shipley River Ranch is one of those rare Texas offerings that feels less like a property and more like a legacy. Spanning 466± acres in the rolling countryside of Coryell County near Jonesboro, the ranch is accessed through a gated entrance along Highway 36, opening to sweeping views across the Leon River Valley and the timeless Texas landscape.
Anchoring the ranch is one of its most coveted features: nearly three quarters of a mile of winding Leon River frontage. Living water defines the experience here, with deep fishing and swimming holes, shaded trails beneath towering oaks and pecan trees, and quiet stretches ideal for both recreation and reflection. Whether on horseback along the riverbanks or enjoying peaceful afternoons beneath the canopy, the setting feels both expansive and intimate.
Formerly known as the historic Homer Smith place, the ranch remained in the same family for generations. When the current owners acquired it in 2005, they recognized not only its beauty but its potential. Through years of thoughtful stewardship, the land has been enhanced into a refined balance of scenic grandeur and working functionality.
The terrain is as diverse as it is striking, with approximately 120 feet of elevation change revealing rolling pastures, wooded ridges, seasonal creeks, and fertile pecan bottoms. Native oaks dominate the landscape, complemented by native and improved grasses that support both livestock and wildlife.
Selective cedar clearing and an extensive system of roads and trails provide excellent access throughout the ranch. Approximately 120 acres of cultivated farmland are currently in production, supported by well positioned cattle pens. A deep Trinity Aquifer well, along with the river and seasonal creeks, ensures abundant and reliable water.
Improvements on the ranch are equally impressive. Completed in 2011, the 7,022-square-foot main residence is a custom stone and brick home offering five bedrooms, six full baths, and two half baths. Expansive windows frame views of manicured lawns, mature live oaks, and the river valley beyond.
The gourmet kitchen features GE Monogram appliances and opens seamlessly to an extraordinary outdoor living area with a full kitchen, swim up bar, dual fireplaces, and a private putting green. A luxurious primary suite, media and game room, and expansive covered deck further enhance the home’s appeal.
A renovated guest or manager’s residence, barns, equipment storage, and all weather roads complete the offering. With abundant wildlife, rich history, and exceptional privacy, Shipley River Ranch is more than a ranch—it is a legacy estate ready for its next chapter.
466± Acres
Coryell County, Texas
$10,490,000
Cynthia Inman, Broker • 817-366-3850
Tesa M. Whitley, Realtor® • 432-638-3636
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