Columbus, Colorado County, Texas
Wild Wing Preserve and the town of Columbus, Texas.
324 Shorebird Ln sits in Wild Wing Preserve, a gated acreage community about 15 minutes from Columbus, the Colorado County seat. The property offers country quiet with easy reach of Katy, Houston, and Austin along the I-10 corridor.
The town
Columbus, the county seat with Victorian charm.
Columbus sits on the Colorado River at the junction of I-10 and State Highway 71, about 65 miles west of Houston. Settlement here began in 1821 with members of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, and today the town of roughly 3,700 people is known for its well-preserved Victorian architecture.
The streets around the courthouse square are lined with historic buildings, the 1891 courthouse anchors downtown, and the community's museums and galleries give the town a culture far beyond its size. For daily needs, Columbus has groceries, hardware, dining, and services along the highway corridor.
- Colorado County Courthouse. Built 1891, on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Stafford Opera House. Opened 1886, restored and still hosting performances.
- Live Oak Art Center. Home to rotating exhibitions in the heart of town.
- Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum. Thousands of Santa collectibles.
- The second-largest live oak in Texas. A record tree worth a visit on its own.
The community
What living in Wild Wing Preserve is like.
Wild Wing Preserve is a master-planned, deed-restricted acreage community with a gated entrance, paved private roads, and homesites that typically range from about 2 to 15 acres. Mature hardwoods, pastureland, and ponds are part of the landscape, and the bird-themed street names, Gadwall, Wigeon, Teal, and Shorebird, give the community its character.
Gated & private
A gated entrance and deed restrictions keep the community quiet and well kept.
Paved roads
Private paved roads run through the preserve, with underground utilities including electricity.
Fiber ready
High-speed fiber internet is available, so working from the country is a real option.
Wooded acreage
Mature hardwoods, ponds, and open pastureland define the lots, including this one.
Getting around
How far is "far from the city" really?
Columbus may feel like a world away, but it is remarkably well connected. Drive times below are non-stop estimates under normal traffic; peak-hour commutes into Houston can run longer.
Katy, TX
- Distance
- ~45 mi
- Drive time
- 42-48 min
- Route
- I-10 East
Grocery runs, retail, and the Grand Parkway corridor.
Houston, TX
- Distance
- ~73 mi
- Drive time
- 70-75 min
- Route
- I-10 East
Downtown, the Medical Center, and both airports.
Austin, TX
- Distance
- ~90 mi
- Drive time
- ~90 min
- Route
- State Highway 71 West
The Capitol city and Hill Country weekends.
Based on typical driving estimates from Columbus, Texas. Actual times vary with traffic and route.
Schools
Columbus Independent School District.
The property is served by Columbus ISD, the local PK-12 public district based at 105 Cardinal Lane in Columbus. The district operates four campuses: Columbus Elementary School, Columbus Junior High (Riverside Campus), Columbus High School, and Columbus Crossing High School.
Families also value the short drive to private and specialty schools in the Katy and Houston areas. School assignments should always be confirmed directly with the district.
Visit columbusisd.orgCampuses
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Columbus Elementary School
1324 Bowie St, Columbus, TX
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Columbus Junior High, Riverside Campus
702 Rampart, Columbus, TX
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Columbus High School & Columbus Crossing High School
103 Cardinal Ln, Columbus, TX
Local favorites
Where Columbus eats, drinks, and lingers.
From a German and Texas classic that has fed the town for decades to coffee roasters and wine bars, the dining scene in Columbus punches well above its size.
Schobels' Restaurant
A Columbus institution serving German and Texas classics.
Los Cabos Mexican Grill
Family-run Mexican cooking on Highway 71.
Nancy's Steak House
Steaks and seafood in a long-running local dining room.
Lucy's Wine & Coffee Bar
Coffee and wine on Milam Street in the historic district.
Frontier Rodeo Coffee Co.
Small-batch coffee roasting on Walnut Street.
Latte Columbus
A cozy coffeehouse stop right off the business loop.
Blake's Kitchen & Kocktailz
Kitchen and cocktails on Milam Street.
The Dewberry Cafe
Comfort food and baked goods on Bowie Street.
Nearby businesses listed for convenience; hours and availability change, so check with each spot directly.
Come see it
The best way to know the land is to stand on it.
Carol can get you through the gate and out to 324 Shorebird Ln for a look at the frontage, the pond, and the tree line.