# W HWY 79, Franklin, TX 77856 > **TL;DR:** land, $8,900,000. > A/C. Est. $47,599/mo. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $8,900,000 | | Lot Size | 10,454,400 sqft (240.00 acres) | | Property Type | Land (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 0 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $45,003 | | Estimated Insurance | $2,596 | | **Total** | **$47,599** | ## Nearby Schools - **Elementary:** Reynolds - **Middle:** Franklin - **High:** Franklin ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - 240.00 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Rare Investment Opportunity - Turnkey Safari Park in Robertson County, TX Introducing Franklin Drive Thru Safari, a one-of-a-kind, fully operational wildlife park set on 240 acres with prime Highway 79 frontage. Ideally located just 45 minutes from College Station, 35 minutes from Lake Limestone, and a little over an hour from Waco, this property offers both strong accessibility and destination appeal. This established business-operating successfully for over 10 years-is being offered completely turnkey, including over 100 species of native and exotic animals, all equipment, and extensive infrastructure already in place. The property features a 5,000+/- sq ft main residence (built in 2020) with 5 bedrooms, multiple living areas, office, and an entertainment-ready game room. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool with slide, grotto, hot tub, and cabana with outdoor kitchen. Additional accommodations include a 3,200+/- sq ft guest house, seven rental cabins, and multiple staff residences-creating diverse income potential. Improvements are extensive and purpose-built, including a gift shop, reptile house, bird enclosures, barns, shop, hay storage, and well-maintained roads across a high-fenced and cross-fenced ranch. The property is supported by three electric wells, five ponds, and a wet-weather creek. With established revenue streams, multiple purchase options, and significant growth potential, this is an exceptionally rare chance to acquire a fully operational safari park and income-producing ranch in Central Texas. Additional options: Purchase all 240 acres Purchase just the Safari. ## Location - **Address:** W HWY 79, Franklin, TX 77856 - **County:** Robertson - **Neighborhood:** E MCMILLAN - **Coordinates:** 31.002783, -96.518294 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=31.002783,-96.518294 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/21218285 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Haley Holden - **Brokerage:** Texas Luxury and Land - **Broker Phone:** 254-749-2175 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/W-Highway-79_Franklin_TX_77856_M95706-12502?f=listhub&s=NTREIS&m=21218285&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![W HWY 79 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3508240104r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f508167492r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2043228211r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f378288021r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f670962218r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3916328338r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f4080528312r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1939137935r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2359504492r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1588557672r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f4071782364r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f650259509r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f845886049r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3680560461r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1646445650r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1862552038r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3563306648r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2962736541r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3766088519r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f180857753r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1292317933r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3283081063r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3625624378r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3166131420r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2879166867r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1937454787r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f4030300687r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f1242231396r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f4132505633r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f868899995r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3434993213r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3668565777r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f3896729460r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 34](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2647643374r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 35](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f2522129629r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 36](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f4106937806r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 37](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f415095853r.jpg) ![W HWY 79 - Photo 38](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8104640f83765d0cf276c79a9f1a350l-f687564950r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 21218285 | **Updated:** 2026-10-22 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. 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/w-hwy-79-franklin-tx-77856-1086f44e19554a3bb0a6de7a347b3af5) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/w-hwy-79-franklin-tx-77856-1086f44e19554a3bb0a6de7a347b3af5#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/w-hwy-79-franklin-tx-77856-1086f44e19554a3bb0a6de7a347b3af5", "name": "W HWY 79, Franklin, TX 77856", "description": "Rare Investment Opportunity - Turnkey Safari Park in Robertson County, TX Introducing Franklin Drive Thru Safari, a one-of-a-kind, fully operational wildlife park set on 240 acres with prime Highway 79 frontage. 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