Sportsman Shores is a stunning 244-acre oasis of prime hunting and fishing on the west side of Victoria just outside the city limits, near the Guadalupe River and minutes from downtown. This former gravel quarry turned aquatic wildlife habitat has endless potential for the right buyer. The secluded property boasts over 70 acres of surface water waiting to be used for recreation or development. Enjoy the shaded canopy of the many giant pecan trees scattered throughout the property before taking the boat out to fish the lakes every evening. Sportsman Shores would be the perfect place to high fence and raise your own exotics, build a duck hunting lodge with second-to-none accommodations, or develop the whole property as you see fit.
LOCATION - 2.5 miles to US 77, 4 miles to Hwy 87/Main Street in Victoria, 85 miles to Corpus Christi, 110 miles to San Antonio, 128 miles to Austin, 134 miles ...
LOCATION - 2.5 miles to US 77, 4 miles to Hwy 87/Main Street in Victoria, 85 miles to Corpus Christi, 110 miles to San Antonio, 128 miles to Austin, 134 miles to Houston
LAND & WATER - 244.37 acres of ag-exempt land covered with gigantic live oaks and pecan trees in the Guadalupe River bottom area. The property has approximately 70 acres of beautiful lakes from the previous gravel quarry operation. The ranch is entirely in the 100-year flood plain, exhibiting good soil, sand, and rock deposits. There is a 15-acre pecan orchard on the north side of the property providing a potential harvest or food source for scores of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and hogs. The lakes create a perfect home for various ducks, dove, catfish, bass, alligator gar, and more.
IMPROVEMENTS & UTILITIES - This low-fenced property comes equipped with several powerlines to provide electricity where needed. There is a water well with pressure pump in place near the pecan orchard as well as a small set of wooden cattle pens and a sturdy pole barn. The excellent elevated compacted gravel roads make it easy to traverse the property.
MINERALS - No mineral rights or commercial water rights convey.
TAXES - Victoria County, Victoria ISD. Agricultural tax valuation. 2021 taxes were $297.
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Research Parcel InformationTake Hwy 77 on the northwest side of Victoria, turn onto FM 1685 east toward Victoria, in 1.7 miles turn left onto Smith Rd, in 0.7 miles arrive at a yellow cattle guard gate on the left.
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