Introducing the Spectacular 2,980 +/- Acre SE Oklahoma North Briggs Ranch: A Haven of Natural Beauty and Productive Livestock Operations & Investment Grade Opportunity
Nestled in the heart of Southeastern Oklahoma, the sprawling 2,980 +/- acre North Briggs Ranch stands as a testament to the splendor of the region's natural landscape. This ranch is operated in 2 separate headquarters locations. Consisting of almost 3000 contiguous acres with 3 houses, and phenomenal working facilities. The Briggs Ranch has been owned and utilized as a cattle operation for the past 20 plus years. The most recent owner has owned it since 2008. With each passing year this ranch with great management, dedication to improvement, along with great stewardship, has truly become an outstanding piece of investment grade real estate. These two strategically positioned headquarters offer breathtaking views of the t...
Nestled in the heart of Southeastern Oklahoma, the sprawling 2,980 +/- acre North Briggs Ranch stands as a testament to the splendor of the region's natural landscape. This ranch is operated in 2 separate headquarters locations. Consisting of almost 3000 contiguous acres with 3 houses, and phenomenal working facilities. The Briggs Ranch has been owned and utilized as a cattle operation for the past 20 plus years. The most recent owner has owned it since 2008. With each passing year this ranch with great management, dedication to improvement, along with great stewardship, has truly become an outstanding piece of investment grade real estate. These two strategically positioned headquarters offer breathtaking views of the three magnificent mountain ranges. Words truly can't express the beauty from each hilltop and valley, and when it comes to wildlife the ranch has been properly managed to create a welcome home to trophy class whitetail deer, hogs, black bears, eastern wild turkeys, and all other species of wild animals, native to this area of Oklahoma. The Briggs Ranch is a true gem of Southeastern Oklahoma and the Midwest United States.
Location: The North Ranch, which is the main headquarters, of approximately 3000 acres is located at the intersection of Branstetter Road and Hilltown Road, Cameron, Oklahoma. The Ranch is conveniently located to both Poteau, OK and Fort Smith, AR. Poteau is the county seat for Leflore County, which has a population of approximately 10,000 people. The larger town of Ft. Smith, Arkansas is only 20 minutes away and boasts a busy economy and approximately 100,000 population. The location of this Ranch open endless possibilities to the new buyer.
Houses/Facilities: The North Ranch's main house is 3429 square feet, it has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. On the south side on Branstetter road is a 2115 square foot 3 bed and 1 bath house and on the north side, on Slaytonville road is a 1256 square foot house with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. The main headquarters location has numbers of other buildings, barns and working facilities. Next to the home is a 72 x 40 steel frame shop building with a full living area. It also has a 52 x 122 barn with concrete floor, 122 x 43 barn, with a 12 x 122 lean to. The working areas are covered by a 100 x 40 steel frame roof. (information above provided by county assessor records). The working pens are set up for efficient livestock handling. There are 2 additional sets of steel cattle working pens strategically positioned at this location.
Pastures/productivity: The current owner reports in recent years, the ranch has been home to 900 cow calf pairs, 50 bulls, and up to 200 replacement heifers annually, all the while bailing up to 4000 large round bales of hay for the winter supply of feed. The ranch is sectioned into 15 mostly large pastures with 25 stock ponds, 2 flowing creeks, and tank watering systems connected to rural water and water wells. It has exceptional cattle working facilities and back up tank watering systems connected to rural water. The current owner has an agricultural lease to one of the premiere cattle operators in Oklahoma. The ranch's highly productive grasslands form the foundation of its livestock operations. Spanning as far as the eye can see, these lush pastures provide an abundance of nourishment for grazing animals, ensuring their well-being and contributing to the ranch's legacy of excellence in cattle management.
Water: The Ranch has multiple rural water taps, water wells, total of 25 stock ponds so water is amply supplied for the livestock, wildlife and for residential uses. Another great benefit is the 2 live creeks running through the North ranch. Riddle Creek flows through the northern portion for approximately 1.8 miles, and on the southern edge Gap Creek flows out of the Sugarloaf Mountain range and runs approximately 1 mile through that portion of the ranch.
Access: The North ranch has multiple access points and road frontages with utilities on the majority of the roads. The very northern boundary is Slaytonville road for about 1.4 miles, the longest access afforded to the ranch is from Branstetter Road. Branstetter provides direct access for approximately 3 miles and dead ends at the Arkansas State line which is the eastern boundary and runs a total of 3.2 miles. There is 650 acres on the south west end of the ranch that has paved road access on Red Bird Lane and dead ends to the very southwestern end of the property. Red Bird Lane has utilities along this road as well.
Wildlife: The main wildlife attraction is the trophy class whitetail deer. However the location to the mountains and diverse terrain is called home to many other game such as, feral hogs, eastern wild turkey, black bear, squirrels, quail and other small game native to oklahoma. For the fisherman, the 44 shimmering ponds would provide days of fishing for the bass, crappie, catfish and perch. These ponds create a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics, enriching the ranch's environment and providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Subdivision: If investing in something that sparks interest, the vast amount of road frontage, access to utilities, would allow the new owner to capitalize on some smaller high demand rural homesites. The listing agent can share a proposed plan for a partial subdivide up request.
Embrace the Experience: Summation, the 2,980 +/- acre SE Oklahoma Ranch encapsulates the harmonious coexistence of thriving livestock operations, unspoiled nature, and abundant wildlife, including the majestic trophy whitetail deer. With its shimmering ponds, cutting-edge cattle facilities, dual headquarters offering sweeping views, and the allure of untamed wildlife, this ranch presents a unique opportunity to embrace a life of serenity, sustainability, and agricultural excellence, all within the haven of tranquility, far removed from the urban hustle.
Listing Agent: Jeff Cooper 918-658-4162