The Property
When describing the property at Sierra La Rana there is one hurdle to cross. Each tract has its own unique offering. One may have the best southerly views, another tract a view that gives a wonderful sunset panorama and yet another that has that perfect building site for morning coffee. The type of terrain is no different. Some have even terrain that is perfect for horses, some have a lot of character with a deep canyon and some have both. When you begin to mix the views and the character of the land and the size, just like you and me, we are all different and have our own idea of the “Land That Fits Our Dreams”. There is more general information below to help you, but the real proof is when we are walking the land… and you just know…”This Is Home”.
Site Plans
Below are various views of the site plans for the Sierra la Rana development. Click on each image for an enlarged view.
Land Values
Lang Values in the Big Bend Region of Taxes
Prices in the Big Bend where Sierra la Rana is located have been robust for over 20 years. With spikes in the positive on a year to year basis the majority of the time. Some years as much as +80.49%, +50.49% and +25.25%, according to the Texas Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, the nation’s largest publicly funded organization devoted to real estate research.
In the most recent numbers, the Real Estate Center reports median prices continued to increase, jumping another 12.9% percent.
The upward trend in land values continues according to the Real Estate Center.
The last full research year we found as of this writing showed small land sales posting strong gains, increasing 29% year-over-year. This was the highest annual gain in small land sales volume of any Texas region.
Amenities
- Mile-High Elevation
- Birding Paradise
- Abundant Wildlife
- Hiking
- Exploring
- Astronomy Sites
- Alpine’s Moderate Climate
- Gated Community
- Deed Restricted
- Southwestern Style Homes
- Underground Utilities
- Private Well Water
- Over 10 miles of Horse Trails
- Spectacular Views of the Davis Mountains
- Rolling Hills
- Great Variety of Native Plants
- 10- to 250-Acre Home-Sites
- Agricultural Exemption
- Wireless DSL
- Golf Course – 2 Miles
- Minutes from Downtown Alpine
- Alpine Independent School District
- No Municipal Taxes
- No State Income
Architectural Styles
Architectural Design Summary
The architectural style of homes at Sierra la Rana shall harmonize with each other and with the architectural heritage of the Big Bend Region. We encourage Southwestern Styles in general, Spanish, Mexican/New Mexican, Neo-Pueblo, and Territorial as well as western ranch and Texas Hill Country designs. Landscaping shall be in harmony with the natural occurring flora of the Big Bend area using native or xeric plants. Zeroscape landscaping is encouraged.
Architectural Contact Info
Building Contractors
- Midas Group, Inc. – Sam Saenz
432-634-3078
Golden3979@sbcblobal.net - Clarke Construction Management- Tom Clarke
806-654-8384 - K2 Contractors Aaron Sawyer
432-837-0993 - Rainbow Adobe – Steve Belardo
432-364-2777 - Lawrence Smith
432-661-9428 - Clayton S. Construction, LLC
432-837-2021
clayton_construction@hotmail.com - Magnum Contractors – Bob Haze
432-294-4193
hazeyz27@gmail.com
Electric Utility
- AEP Electric
432-729-3249
Well Drilling
- Walter Skinner (State Licensed)
432-837-2497 - Arrowhead Well Services
432-294-2335
Septic
- AG Hayes (State Licensed)
432-837-2393
Driveway
- Heath Turner
432-386-0451 - Chris Chopelas
432-364-2251
Utility Trench
- Heath Turner
432-386-0451
Astronomy Village
Tract sizes range from 10 to 20-acres or more. Our mission is to preserve the Dark Skies for the residents of Sierra la Rana, the McDonald Observatory and the Big Bend Region today and for future generations. We have adopted lighting guidelines to preserve, protect, and enhance the nighttime use and enjoyment of any and all property at Sierra la Rana; reduce problems created by improperly designed and installed outdoor lighting; and minimize adverse effects on residents, vehicle operators and pedestrians, the natural environment, and astronomical observations; To encourage “good neighbor” lighting practices and systems that attempt to minimize light trespass and glare from shining onto abutting properties or into street traffic.
The Sierra la Astronomy Village is a designated area of the property with Astronomy Specific Deed Restrictions and Light Pollution Controls to maintain the observational quality of the Astronomy Village.
Common viewing area will provide:
- Seven concrete pads for staging telescopes.
- Electricity to concrete staging area.
- Picnic tables.
The common viewing area will double as a wildlife and birding viewing area during the daytime hours.
