Big bend business

Reimagining What’s Possible in the Big Bend.

turning vacancy into vitality.

Big Bend Business is a commercial spotlight by Marfa Realty—created to breathe new life into vacant restaurants, storefronts, and commercial spaces throughout Far West Texas. By connecting these spaces with dreamers, builders, and business owners, we’re not just filling buildings—we’re helping fuel local economies, create jobs, and shape the next chapter of West Texas commerce. This is about momentum. Community. Vision. And a place where small businesses can still make a big difference.

Big Bend Business is more than a listing site. It’s a movement to spark economic momentum across Marfa, Alpine, Fort Davis, Terlingua, and the surrounding Big Bend region. Powered by Marfa Realty, this initiative connects vacant commercial spaces—restaurants, retail shops, service buildings, and roadside gems—with entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries who see the potential in these wide-open places.

We’re here to showcase what could be… and help make it happen.

Red van in Marfa, Texas with a white stripe parked in front of a partially constructed brick building: photo by Matt Shepperd

Why It Matters?

While tourists pass through in waves, many towns in this region still face economic gaps—vacant buildings, underutilized storefronts, and missed opportunities. Big Bend Business aims to bridge that gap by:

  • Reclaiming Vacancy – Turning unused commercial spaces into active, community-shaping businesses.

  • Fueling Local Economies – Supporting job creation, small business growth, and local investment.

  • Preserving the Character of West Texas – Inviting growth that respects the spirit and story of this place.

  • Inspiring Action – Helping entrepreneurs envision what’s possible, and giving them a clear path to take the next step.

Current properties and projects:

  • A colorful building with a modern, eclectic design under a partly cloudy sky, with desert vegetation in the foreground, and a sign that reads 'Big Bend Cafe'.

    Alpine Shopping Plaza

    111 N 2nd St Alpine TX
    Alpine Shopping Plaza

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    A fully leased, five-unit commercial plaza in the heart of Alpine, featuring established tenants, ample parking, and a prominent corner location along Highway 90.

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  • Alpine, TX Bed & Breakfast Business

    Alpine Bed & Breakfast Business

    $1,400,000 - 403 N 8th St
    Alpine, TX 79830

    Alpine Bed & Breakfast Business and Queen Anne Style Cottage and converted warehouse property for Sale. Turnkey home & business opportunity in the heart of Alpine, pristine example of Victorian Queen Anne style home, built in 1887 with intricate spindlework, updated with tasteful modern amenities.

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  • Night view of Emargo Arts Boutique, a building with a covered outdoor seating area, green columns, string lights, and large windows showing the inside. The sign features a floral design with the words 'Emargo Arts Boutique'.

    The Assemblage - Marfa

    120-124 N. Highland 
    Marfa, TX

    A historic mixed-use collection of renovated buildings in the heart of downtown Marfa, pairing distinctive retail spaces and loft apartments with a prime Highland Avenue address.

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  • Desert landscape with stone buildings, a dirt path, a small pool, and distant mountains.

    Villa de la Mina

    $1,750,000 - Villa Delamina Road
    Terlingua, TX

    Ghost town & lost mine of Lajitas - located between Terlingua and Lajitas Airport & Golf Resort Black Jack's Crossing ranks #1 course you can play in TX by Golfweek & the Dallas Morning News & Texas Outside! Villa de la Mina is 62 acres of abandoned mining town, subterranean mine & cavern approximately 1 mile from HWY 170. Multiple building site with wild 360 views of the Chiso Mountains & Big Bend National Park. 

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  • Yellow building with a mountain and sun mural, and a sign reading 'Alpine Wine.'

    Commercial Duplex

    $406,000 - 114-116 N 5th St.
    Alpine, TX  

    This commercial building is nestled in historic downtown Alpine offering 2 separate commercial spaces that were renovated circa 2017. 116 N. 5th. (2961 sqft) offers 2 large dining areas, 2 baths and 2 kitchen workspaces. Great location for retail, venue or restaurant. 114 N. 5th (1224 sqft.) featuring 2 living areas with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Previously, it ran as a retail boutique while still offering a private living area in the back. Endless possibilities!  

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  • Deserted small town with a pink building, a courtyard with a fountain, and sparse desert landscape with utility poles.

    Cowboy Church 

    1498 E Highway 90
    Marfa, TX  

    One of a kind property on 4.7 acres just outside Marfa's city line with views of ranchlands and Marfa Invitational Sculpture park this property has 295 feet of HWY frontage - several buildings including the crown jewel spanning 5,000 sq ft. with concrete floors, large performance space with stage & sound booths, 2 commercial bathrooms, large kitchen as well as 2 adobe buildings with bathroom & office or residence - large metal shop for storage or garage - private well but with access to city water & a meter are on the property - a chapel in the back finishes off this special spot

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  • Front view of the Fort Davis Drug Store and Hotel, designed with rustic wooden exterior, two star decorations, and signs indicating a soda fountain, eatery, and restaurant, with a clear sky above.

    Fort Davis Drug Store & Hotel 

    $950,000 - 111 N State St. 
    Fort Davis, TX

    Historic downtown location of this beloved 1950's milkshake counter & guest lounge. Two story six room boutique hotel with versatile spaces for both dining & retail. Modern upgrades new AC/Heating, water heaters & remodeled bathrooms - sale includes all equipment, reservations, website & six months of support - embrace this cherished landmark and make it your own!

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  • Yellow building with white trim, white window shutters, metal roof, and a stone chimney; sign advertising Buttefield Inn Overnight Cottages, located by a sidewalk with benches and flower beds.

    Butterfield Inn & Cottages

     $799,000 - 201 State St.
    Fort Davis, TX

    Darling Butterfield Inn is a step back in time 4 renovated cottages, family suite with kitchen, laundry/storage rooms and retail space currently leased to a tenant as a Tap Room. This is a turnkey business opportunity with great reviews and loyal return guests booking direct and on Airbnb. Perfect for an On Site owner manager to maximize profits or absentee owner easily run with 1-2 employees.

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  • A small white building with a wooden door, flanked by two large palm trees, with a stone border in front and a cloudy blue sky above.

    Commercial Adobe 

    $375,000 - 1202 W O'Reilly Street 
    Presidio, TX 

    One of the oldest remaining adobe's and the original site for the Presidio Electric company this simple property sits on the main thoroughfare of Presidio close to the port of entry to Ojinaga - the mural by artist Jana Renee evokes the sunrises that blanket the area. Multiple rooms & large lot size.

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Let’s Build Momentum Together