wister, OK (Le Flore County)

LOCATION: Central Eastern Oklahoma in LeFlore County in a valley at the foot of the Kiamichi Mountains. Wister Lake State Park is about 2 miles. The 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest is only 1/4th mile from this farm. Poteau is about 20 miles. A small village with store and churches is about 3 miles. A town with grade through high-school is about 10 miles. Dallas is about 4.5 hrs. Oklahoma City is about 200 miles. Tulsa is about 1.5 hrs. This property borders along a black-top farm to market road for about 1/4th mile for good all-weather access. SERVCES: Rural water service, electric, phone, school bus route, mail route and LP gas delivery. WATER: Water for a home is available from the rural water district (metered water like city water). The property borders for about ½ mile along Holson Creek which is a year around water supply for livestock water, swimming and fishing. Average rainfall is about 45 to 50 inches per year. There are 3 ponds on the ranch for additional year around livestock water supply. BUILDINGS: 1. Older mobile home with front porch and rear addition. This mobile is currently occupied by one of the owners. We requested that this home be removed, but the owners are unable to do so. We placed no value on this home and did not inspect the inside, but for the buyer’s information it will remain on the premises when the property is sold. After purchase the buyer can rent it or move it off the farm. It has a water meter, septic tank with electric and phone service. 2. Pole type metal clad hay barn with side feed shed. The barn is about 40 x 80 ft. 3. Small feed storage building. 4. Set of working pens. LAND: 200 acres of land located in a valley bordering along Holson Creek on the East side with a wooded ridge to the West side of the farm. There is estimated to be about 20 acres of wooded land. There is estimated to be 180 acres of open pastures and meadows. The farm is divided into 3 sections. The North pasture has about 90 acres. The South pasture has about 90 acres. There is a wooded parcel located on the West side of the road which is only partially fenced and is not being used at this time. This parcel has several beautiful home-sites. A paved road separates the East and West sides of the property as per the aerial photo attached hereto. At this time the farm is used for grazing cattle and producing hay crops. It is estimated that the farm will handle about 50 AU’s plus furnish the winter hay supply. This land is sandy-loam by nature and well suited to pasture, hay, fruit, berries, garden crops or it can be used for grain crops if desired. Most folks use this type land for livestock and we believe this to be its highest and best use. The land along the creek is level and extends for 1 mile North to South. We frequently have request for land where a private airstrip can be placed. This land is situated perfectly for this purpose. TAXES: About $250 per year. PRICE: $250,000. COMMENTS: This scenic farm is located in a creek valley and nestled right at the base of the Kiamichi Mountains. This is an area in Eastern Oklahoma which is characterized by rolling mountains with narrow creek valleys between the mountains where small farms and ranches are located. Eastern Oklahoma is a popular retirement area particularly for those who enjoy mountain scenery, fishing and hunting. There are many streams and lakes throughout the area. Nearby Wister Lake State Park consist of a 4,000 acre lake for fishing, swimming, boating and skiing. Surrounding this lake there is about 10,000 acres of public use land where you can hunt, hike, horseback ride and explore the trails that run through the forest. Just a short distance (1/4th mile) is the 1.5 million acre Ouachita National Forest. Here you can hunt, camp, hike or ride your horse over the thousands of miles of forest trails and logging roads that are seldom traveled. Fishing in Holson Creek and the ponds on this ranch for bass, crappie, catfish, perch and other pan fish. Good duck hunting on the nearby streams and lakes. Hunting for deer, quail, squirrel, rabbit, turkey and other game throughout the area. Outdoor Life recently named LeFlore County Oklahoma as being one of the best places to live for the outdoor sportsman.