Speaks, TX 77985 (Lavaca County)

Size: 600 Acres

600 Acres in Speaks, TX - $1,620,000

Location: This 600 acre ranch is located less than 100 miles Southwest of Houston, 25 miles North of Edna, and 20 miles South of Hallettsville, in Lavaca County, Texas. It is located off of CR 14, and is accessed by a private 60-foot owned, fenced, gravel access road, that will convey fee title with the land.

Vegetation: The ranch is covered in live oaks, post oaks, water oaks, sycamore, and elm trees. The native brush is typical of the Texas coastal plains, including scrub oaks, yaupon, and American beauty brush, among many others.

Terrain: The terrain is relatively flat. The ranch primarily has sandy soils throughout, with darker clay-type soils in the lower areas. The ranch is heavily wooded except for approximately 180 acres that was once in rice production, but part of it is now converted into an approximately 30 acre waterfowl lake.

Hunting: This is a fantastic ...

Hunting: This is a fantastic combination hunting ranch, with an abundance of whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, ducks, and geese. The owner has been strictly managing the deer herd and feeding protein for 10 years, and several deer in the 140s have been killed. In the winter months, the duck hunting is phenomenal on the ranchs 2 shallow waterfowl lakes. An array of duck species can be hunted, including: pintail, gadwall, wigeon, teal, golden eye, spoonbill, bufflehead, red head, mallard, and wood duck.

Water: There are 2 shallow waterfowl lakes, designed by Ducks Unlimited, that are approximately 25-30 acres each. These lakes could easily be doubled in size, and are filled by the ranchs irrigation well that produces 1,400 GPM. The well was drilled and pump installed in 2008. There is 1 other small pond that can be filled with the irrigation well. There are 2 other water wells that have 4 casing and are capped.

Minerals: No minerals to convey. There are 2 producing gas wells on the ranch. The owner has a strict and comprehensive surface protection agreement with the production company. A copy can be provided. The production company has taken extreme care to maintain the natural beauty of the ranch. They have also provided a great source of both road construction and maintenance for a minimal presence.

Improvements: The perimeter and interior fences are 5-strand barbed wire fences and are in good condition. There are nice gravel roads throughout the property. Also included in the sale:

* 1 - 4 man sunken duck blind

* 1- 1000 gallon Diesel tank

* 2 - 2 man ground blinds

* 1 - 10" tower blind

* 2 - 300# Lamco Feeders

* 1 - 500# trough regulated protein Lamco feeder

* 1 - 300# free choice feeder

* 2 - 4" water wells capped.

Income: $1,200/year from production company for a short (approximately 40 feet) pipeline easement.

Price/Terms: $2,700/acre. Owner Financing Available. This 600 acres is part of a larger ranch. The buyer will be responsible for running a new fence down the East property line. The cost will be split with the neighbor to the East.

The information contained herein was supplied by sources believed to be accurate. Provider makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information contained herein and therefore assumes no liability for accuracy thereof. All terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Property is subject to removal from marketplace without notice.

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Directions

From Hallettsville, take FM530 South towards Speaks. Before Speaks, turn right on CR 14. Property down on right hand side. From Edna, take FM530 North to Speaks. After Speaks, turn left on CR 14.