LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- A 29,071-acre west Texas ranch sold for $46.5 million after it was owned by the same family for nearly 60 years, according to the realtor Hall and Hall, although the company did not disclose the buyer.

The Alpine, Texas, Y Bar O Ranch in the Big Bend region was established in the early 1960s by Midland oilman W.B. "Dub" Yarborough and his wife Kay, growing from a 3,520-acre starter tract into a large cattle and recreational operation.

The ranch is located about 17 miles south of Alpine, Texas, along Highway 118 and is renowned for its diverse topography.

It features elevations ranging from 4,050 to over 5,000 feet, offers 360-degree views of Elephant Mountain, Cathedral Mountain and Mount Ord.

According to a December 2025 story in the Houston Chronicle, Yarborough spent his career operating ranches and earned several conservation awards, including conservation rancher of the year in 1965 for his work in the region. The ranch was expanded in 1962, 1966, as well as in 2011 and 2012, according to the Chronicle.

The ranch includes a 4,000-plus square foot custom-built main stucco residence with four ensuite bedrooms and radiant-heat flooring, and is positioned for optimal mountain views, according to Hall and Hall.

The property also features a manager's home, bunkhouse, office, shops, barns, a roping area and a secondary camp in the southern portion of the ranch.

The ranch includes nearly 30 wells operated by a variety of solar, wind and electricity, as well as a network of water storage, pipelines and drinking troughs, complemented by springs and seasonal creeks. The ranch supports wildlife including elk, mule deer, audad, mountain lion, black bear and game birds.

The Y Bar O Ranch is divided into 21 pastures with 10 sets of working pens that historically was operated as a cow/calf operation with grazing management. The ranch also includes all livestock equipment and seller-owned minerals.

"We are extremely proud and thankful to have had the opportunity to represent the Y Bar O Ranch," Hall and Hall partner Chad Dugger said in a news release.

"It's rare to see a ranch of this caliber hit the market and it's exactly what today's investors are seeking. While we're thrilled to have exceeded our goals, it's bittersweet to see the process end. This is one of those special places you just don't want to leave and I feel lucky to have been a part of its story. I'm glad to know it's heading into such great hands."

Aside from hunting, the ranch includes opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV exploration and stargazing with its proximity to the McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains.

The border town Lajitas is about 50 miles to the south and home to the Lajitas Golf Resort, according to Hall and Hall.

Read more about the property here: https://hallhall.com/….

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