LOCATION: This splendid site is only 35 road miles SE of San Antonio, on paved SH 97, about 5.5 miles NE of bustling Floresville, the county seat (supplies, restaurants, good schools, financial/services, hospital). This is a fast-growing area of small to medium rural showplaces, scattered development and beef cattle production, also notable for equines.
The ranch has mile of frontage on SH 97, as well as almost one mile of frontage on an all-weather county road, allowing for easy future exit strategy of selling off parcels if needed. Historic Marcelinas Church is across the county road from the site, adding an element of charm and fascination.
WATER: A branch of Marcelinas Creek crosses the property, running west to east, which has potholes much of the time, and could be an excellent prospect for a large lake, as it drains about 700 acres to the west. There are two stock ponds (o...
WATER: A branch of Marcelinas Creek crosses the property, running west to east, which has potholes much of the time, and could be an excellent prospect for a large lake, as it drains about 700 acres to the west. There are two stock ponds (one about an acre in size) and a windmill as well. S&S Water Co. has lines along SH 97 and the county road, and there is a meter on site.
This area has abundant groundwater, with Carrizo and Queen City aquifers both having ability to deliver irrigation-quantity, fresh water in this area, and there are high-volume irrigation wells in the immediate vicinity of this ranch. For more information on area groundwater, please contact the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District at 830-569-4186
LAND: This ultra-sweet place has a near-perfect mix of wooded to open land, in a gently rolling, rural setting that ought to be on the cover of a magazine. Loamy bottoms are had alongside the creek branch, rising to low, loamy to sandy knolls, with serene views of the surrounding woods and fields. Elevation change is up to 60 from high point to low, and the land forms a natural, secluded bowl, with the creek basin being the centerpiece, and several lovely homesites overlook a possible lake site.
The ranch has scattered to thick cover of liveoaks, post oaks, elm and mesquite, with about half being open with scattered trees, and the balance being varying degrees of heavy to light cover. The look is refined, not much additional brushwork to be done here, and there is a good cover of mixed natural and improved grasses and forbs, and the ranch will carry about 50 animal units easily as it presently exists. Wildlife habitat is rated as good, and ample deer, turkey, dove, hog and some quail are readily available. The soils would also be rated as excellent for horses and hay production, which the area is known for.
IMPROVEMENTS: The property is fenced with some cross fencing, all top of the line in good condition. A windmill provides livestock water, and ranch roads are pasture trails. After that, its a blank canvas waiting for structures. All utilities are readily available, and soils are conducive to affordable septic systems.
FINANCIAL/TITLE: $4,487/acre, cash to sellers, who will provide current survey and basic title insurance. Some minerals may be negotiated. The property lies in the Floresville ISD, ag-exempt taxes are approximately $900.
SUMMARY: This small ranch is as good as it gets for this area, having lots of eye appeal, possible large lake site, interesting topography and lots of grass, trees and brush. Long road frontage and water availability contribute to future profitable exit, possibly, and in the meantime, enjoy the bird and deer hunting, prime-time location and pure and simple country living.
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 only with LANDTX staff. 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.
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