LOCATION: This fine ranch is located off of Dunagan Road via McGowan Ranch Road, a private easement road, about 18 miles west of Menard, and less than a mile off of paved RM 864, in far western Menard County. Menard offers basic services, restaurant, supplies and even has a golf course. San Angelo (hospital, box stores, jet airport, nice restaurants and shops) is about 50 miles NW, and Austin and San Antonio (international airports, major universities, healthcare complexes) are each about 2.5 hours away.
The area is predominantly ranching and hunting-driven, and there are a few small tract river subdivisions in the area, though not directly affecting this ranch. Ft. McKavett is 4 miles away, with a sometimes store with food and drinks, and a very interesting historical site. For more information on Menard County or Ft. McKavett, visit their official website.
WATER: The site featu...
WATER: The site features about 2,000 feet of frontage on the strong flowing San Saba River, which is said to have never stopped flowing in this area near the headwater springs. This frontage includes several wide, deeper holes suitable for swimming, floating, kayaking or rope swings. Fishing is excellent, with stringers of perch, bass and catfish not uncommon.
Seasonal Sheen Draw passes thru the eastern section of the ranch, holding potholes in wetter times, and there is one water well in operation at this time. Groundwater is adequate in this area for livestock and domestic purposes, at depths of 150 250. For more information on area groundwater, contact the Menard County Ungerground Water District.
LAND: This ranch shows a little more dramatic topo than most in the area, with a total fall of 125 feet from the high point to the most downstream river. The uplands are brushy, but not too thick, and there is presently an excellent stand of native grasses and forbs in place after good rains.
The liveoak and mesquite country, with some heavy stands of hardwoods along Sheen Draw, is a veritable turkey central. Excellent varied cover and shrubs benefit solid populations of whitetail deer, dove, varmints and some hogs. Agarita, persimmon and prickly pear are dominant, though never overly so.
The McGowan easement road cuts off the river section from the main portion of the ranch, but is easily crossed and navigated, and provides good access to much of the ranchs perimeter. Outside of that, there appear to be no other easements on site other than electric and phone service.
IMPROVEMENTS: An old ranch headquarters has a rustic appearance, and offers some utility, but little added value, though some of the structures may be restorable, and the main dwelling is presently habitable and used by hunters. The ranch is fenced and cross fenced, and some of the fencing is new, while interior ranch roads allow adequate passage over the majority of the site. There is electricity to several locations along the river as well.
SUMMARY: This is surely the most high-value offering in the area at this time, and is a fascinating ranch upon close examination. Heavy creek bottom, high hills, permanent flowing water, excellent tree/brush cover and adequate improvements combine to yield a really fine working/hunting ranch. If one seeks a combination of value, water, scenery and ranching, RRR merits a site tour.
FINANCIAL/TITLE: Listing Price is $2,375/acre for all, and sellers will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Mineral conveyance is negotiable, and there are no pipelines or big transmission lines crossing the ranch. Sellers will reserve no water or wind rights. The ranch is located in the Menard ISD and current ag-exempt taxes are about $2,716/year.
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. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DO NOT TRESPASS.
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.