# 8985 US Hwy 181, Tuleta, TX 78162 > **TL;DR:** land, $299,000 ($53/sqft), 5,603 sqft. Est. $1,599/mo. Listed 99 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $299,000 | | Price/sqft | $53 | | Square Feet | 5,603 | | Lot Size | 73,181 sqft (1.68 acres) | | Property Type | Land (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 99 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,512 | | Estimated Insurance | $87 | | **Total** | **$1,599** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Pettus - **Middle:** PettusSecondary - **High:** PettusSecondary ## Property Highlights - 1.68 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description A rare piece of Texas history, the TULETA GRADE SCHOOL, is being offered for sale. This landmark of South Texas stands as an extraordinary redevelopment opportunity for investors seeking a rare asset with unlimited potential. Built between 1938-1940 under the WPA, this 5,603 sq. ft. stone structure was crafted from locally quarried native stone. giving it a level of permanence, texture and architectural presence impossible to replicate today. Set on 1.68 acre fronting Hwy 181, this property offers exceptional visibility, easy access and a commanding footprint ideal for transformation into a destination event venue, boutique retreat, creative studio or mixed use commercial concept. Special details include a stately columned entrance with carved stone pediment, multiple chimneys rising above the roofline, thick hand laid stone walls, and a dramatic symmetrical facade with timeless appeal. The arched walls made of stone and situated around the back of the building are another example of true craftmanship as is the AUDITORIUM stone pediment. This is truly a gem! Located 70.5 miles from Corpus Christi, 77.8 miles to San Antonio and 53 miles to Victoria. 13.9 miles North of Beeville ## Location - **Address:** 8985 US Hwy 181, Tuleta, TX 78162 - **County:** Bee ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/cor/478075 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Janet DiMaggio · **License:** 0382931 - **Brokerage:** Rabe Real Estate, LLC - **Phone:** 3615421903 - **Broker Phone:** 361-358-1255 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8985-US-Highway-181_Tuleta_TX_78162_M96518-61071?f=listhub&s=CCARTX&m=478075&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3644641318r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3374881936r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f513816605r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f2320598228r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f70086003r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f1466872517r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f194539482r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3179225700r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f161789778r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f2758667924r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3543023686r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3100290870r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f3221014707r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f1275335889r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f1534461757r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f1912046544r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f2923421226r.jpg) ![8985 US Hwy 181 - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad836f2842b621502260f32341b0d7f4l-f895260313r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 478075 | **Updated:** 2026-09-22 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 South Texas Multiple Listing Service, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8985-us-hwy-181-tuleta-tx-78162-x478075) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8985-us-hwy-181-tuleta-tx-78162-x478075#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8985-us-hwy-181-tuleta-tx-78162-x478075", "name": "8985 US Hwy 181, Tuleta, TX 78162", "description": "A rare piece of Texas history, the TULETA GRADE SCHOOL, is being offered for sale. This landmark of South Texas stands as an extraordinary redevelopment opportunity for investors seeking a rare asset with unlimited potential. 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