LOCATION: This choice ranch is located 2 miles NW of exploding Blanco, on paved Rocky Road, a medium-traveled road serving small to large tracts in the Glasscock Hills west of US 281. Blanco is home to services, supplies, restaurants, shops, churches and schools, and is a rapidly-growing bedroom community with commuters to Austin and San Antonio, both of which are about 45 minutes away. For more information on Blanco and Blanco County, go to [link removed] and [link removed]
Austin and San Antonio both provide international airports, major universities, major medical facilities, all big box stores, major entertainment & sports and fine foods and shopping. This location is basically at the western epicenter of these two developing giants, and the area is generally poised for outstanding future development and appreciation potential.
The sizzling US 290 Wine Corridor lies only 10 minute...
The sizzling US 290 Wine Corridor lies only 10 minutes NW, and uber-cool Fredericksburg another 15 minutes west, featuring world class dining, shopping and art. Adjoiners range in size from about 30 up to 3,700+ acres along the northern fenceline. A county road that has been abandoned crosses a portion of the ranch to the south, and there are no easements other than utility service observed.
Property address: 3988 7th St. Blanco, TX 78606
ECOREGION: HINES SPRINGS RANCH is located in the ecoregion of the Edwards Plateau Woodland. It contains the central part of the Edwards Plateau and receives sufficient rainfall to support woodland. The Edwards Plateau region comprises an area of central Texas commonly known as the Texas Hill Country. It is a land of many springs, stony hills, and steep canyons. The region is home to a whole host of rare plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Average annual rainfall ranges from 15 to 34 inches. Rainfall is highest in May or June and September. Soils of the Edwards Plateau are usually shallow with a variety of surface textures. They are underlain by limestone. Elevations range from slightly less than 100 feet to over 3,000 feet above sea level. Several river systems dissect the surface, creating a rough and well-drained landscape. The limestone of the Edward's Plateau is honeycombed with thousands of caves. Beneath the eastern edge of the Plateau lies a hidden world of underground lakes known as the Edwards Aquifer. This precious water resource also is home to a number of curious creatures, such as the blind salamander. Today, the Edwards Plateau is characterized by grasslands, juniper/oak woodlands, and plateau live oak or mesquite savannah. Open grasslands and savannahs were more common in pre-settlement times than they are today. The grasslands of Ecoregion 30a are considered a southern extension of the mixed grass prairie, expressed as tallgrass or shortgrass dependent upon soil type, moisture availability, and grazing pressure. Grasses include little bluestem, Texas wintergrass, yellow Indiangrass, white tridens, Texas cupgrass, sideoats grama, seep muhly, and common curlymesquite. Ranching is the primary agricultural industry in the region. For more information, visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) at [link removed].
WATER: HSR comprises much of the headwaters of the Hines Branch Creek drainage system, which flows into the Blanco River just west of town. An unnamed spring issues forth amidst a thick garden of maidenhair ferns, quickly settling into the ground after a brief stretch of surface trickle flow, whilst a nice, spring-fed stretch of Hines Branch emerges for several hundred yards near the south boundary, with some interesting falls and small holes cloaked by a giant oak and elm bottom.
There are several nice stock tanks scattered across the ranch, one spring fed, and two of which appear to hold water fairly reliably, as well as a couple of larger lake sites. There is one water well, and several hand dug wells on site, and groundwater appears abundant in this area at depths of 500 700 feet. For more info on area groundwater, contact the BlancoPedernales Groundwater Conservation District at [link removed]
LAND: The site falls from a peak of 1,836 in the north central portion of the ranch, to a low of 1,480 where Hines Branch exits the ranch to the south. A spectacular ridge bisects the northern portion of the ranch, affording jaw-dropping views to the southeast for miles. There are literally dozens of spectacular view homesites to be had on this versatile property.
The land has 4 distinct, cleared field areas with clay soils comprising perhaps 175 acres, hillsides are mostly thick cedar, and tops have been fully or partially manicured. In some areas, stately granddaddy oaks are scattered about, in others, an oak/cedar mix dominates. Hardwoods include live oak, mesquite, shin oak, Spanish Oak, old growth cedar, elm, cherry, walnut, cypress, madrone and sycamore. Native grasses and woody shrubs provide additional cover and forage for livestock and wildlife, and the overall property condition is considered fair.
The area is known to support about 1 livestock animal unit per 35 acres, and abundant wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, axis deer, aoudad sheep, feral hogs, varmints and light numbers of dove. Bird watching is premium in the isolated canyons, while the pursuit of beautiful photographs can occur at numerous locations, particularly during the fall when the colors change.
IMPROVEMENTS: There is an older, nicely restored 2 story ranch house, 4/2, on site, as well as an additional home/cabin of livable condition. A set of working pens tied to a small barn comprise the livestock operations, there are decent interior roads, along with numerous scenic rock walls and some concrete water crossings. There is some high fencing, adequate perimeter fencing, and additional interior cross fencing.
SUMMARY: This is a rare, large tract of land with great location and scenic beauty, located smack dab in the middle of one of the hottest developing areas in the USA. Austin and San Antonio are 45 minutes away. An award-winning conservation subdivision adjoins to the east, and booming Blanco is basically a stones throw away. Invest in quality land, have some fun, entertain some friends and family. . . then cash in big time when its time to develop! Come on!
FINANCIAL/TITLE: Listing price is $7,950/acre, cash to Seller, who will provide a current survey and basic title insurance. Seller wishes to retain a small portion of the mineral royalty, but will convey all owned minerals and executive rights. There are no visible easements other than utility service, and electric service is provided by Pedernales Electric. The ranch lies in the Blanco ISD, and 2016 ag-exempt taxes were about $2,000.
The information contained herein has been diligently assembled and is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Broker or Seller, express or implied, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, as well as investigate potentially pertinent natural attributes, laws and regulations, and draw their own conclusions regarding the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. Viewing appointments scheduled with LANDTX staff only. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DO NOT TRESPASS. This is a co-listing with Steve Lewis, Broker, San Antonio, TX.
Buyers 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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