LOCATION: This loaded property lies at the confluence of Martinez and Cibolo Creeks in far eastern Bexar County, with frontage on Trainer Hale Road only a few miles south of Interstate Hwy. 10, in an area of clean farmsteads and working ranches. This is about 20 miles from downtown San Antonio, in the vicinity of the charming villages of St. Hedwig and La Vernia.
The area is known for its European heritage, fine livestock, fertile farmland and interesting history. It is rapidly becoming a sought-after address for San Antonio commuters who want more than a north-located rockpile accessed only by traffic-choked freeways. It is also a developing center for equine-related activities, as well as for other show-quality animals.
GENERAL: The ranch is, quite frankly, a riparian paradise of the highest order, with about two miles of frontage on Martinez and Cibolo Creeks, about 1/3 of that...
GENERAL: The ranch is, quite frankly, a riparian paradise of the highest order, with about two miles of frontage on Martinez and Cibolo Creeks, about 1/3 of that lying on both sides. The creeks are large and permanent, with deep water allowing for excellent fishing, swimming and other aquatic activities. A magnificent waterfall on Martinez Creek tumbles over huge boulders into a cool swimming hole located beneath towering, shady hardwoods.
The creek bottoms can only be described as mystical, with huge pecan, elm, oak and other hardwood trees creating a canopy similar to a rain forest. The habitat is superb for deer, turkey, hogs, varmints and game birds, while the creek fishing is rated as outstanding. Reports of 50 lb. catfish are infrequent in the deep holes, and the longtime previous owner states that a 16 point whitetail buck was harvested on the ranch. There are beautiful, relaxing ??reunion spots?? along the creek banks, and the water is plenty deep for floating and rowing.
The vegetation on the property is about 60% woods, 40% clean fields, most of which are lined with sunflowers and teeming with dove and game. The wooded sectors consist of tall hardwoods in the bottoms, and brushier vegetation in the uplands, providing excellent balance in habitat and food sources for the varied population of birds and animals. The clean fields have been used for hay and row crops in recent past, and an early 2007 cutting of one yielded 5.5 round bales/acre of haygrazer.
Improvements are minimal, with a small, livable ranch house, several barns/sheds, a good water well and fair ranch roads. There are good senderos cleared throughout the brushy areas, offering excellent site lines for game spotting.
Being at the confluence of two major drainages, the site is very likely rich in alluvial deposits of sand and gravel, which could enhance long term investment potential. Other potential natural resources available on site include fossil fuels and topsoil, and there could be a large amount of subsurface groundwater in this area as well, from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer, recently identified by major water marketers as a priority water source for booming Central Texas metro populations.
When one compiles the list of valuable attributes possessed by this ranch, it should rank high on any list as a sensible real property investment. When one considers all of the additional enjoyable attributes, plus relatively small size, owning such a property becomes all the more realistic for many ??regular guys (or girls)?? from San Antonio and surrounding areas.
PRICE: $2,682/acre, cash to Sellers, who will provide basic title insurance and recent survey. 50% minerals + 100% executive rights convey. The information contained herein is deemed reliable, but cannot be warranted by Seller or Broker, and is subject to change, errors and/or omissions, prior sale and withdrawal from market. Buyers are urged to verify representations on their own, and draw their own conclusions about the usefulness or value of the property for a given purpose. About 2/3 of the land is located in the FEMA 100 year flood plain, but has only flooded that much once in 1998, according to previous owner. Listing broker is part owner. Taxes for this property are estimated to be $1,983.66 per Bexar Appraisal District for yr. 07?? with the East Central ISD being $36.30 of the total. Cibolo Heaven is currently appraised under 1-D-1 agriculture exemption. PROPERTY IS SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! DO NOT TRESPASS.
Buyer's brokers must be identified on first contact, and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of LANDTX, David E. Culver, broker.
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