Ranch Road 210 , Megargel, TX 76370(Archer County)

This whole property is a gentle rolling landscape, sloping southwest to northeast. Elevation ranges from 1260' to 1100'. A long bluff ridge, 35-50 steep, runs across the middle of the ranch for about 2.5 miles. The ranch has expansive views across it and the neighboring country along this whole ridge. Other bluffs and mesas pop up across the horizon and add to the scenery. Rock outcroppings are common, but not so abundant that they take away from the productivity. There is very little red scald on the place. Hardwood trees include hackberry, some elm, locusts, and spotted live oak groves. The ranch has a good set of interior ranch roads and is easy to get around.

CATTLE RANCHING:

A variety of native range grasses will be found here, including a dominant bluestem base, sideoats grama, winter rye, and coastal down the washes. Per the archercity.org website, "Archer County is known as the Short Grass Ranching Capital of the nation because our grass, which is short, has tremendous strength and nutritious qualities." In some of the pastures, mesquite control grubbing has been used to stimulate grass production. Most cedar has been uprooted as well. There is minimal prickly pear.

This ranch should have no problem sustaining 150 cows. Seven large pastures make up some 3,739 acres of grazing land. Three small traps, totaling another 226 acres, are around the headquarters, including a 67 acre horse pasture. The Haverlah Ranch has over 3.5 miles of frontage on the two-lane paved Ranch Road 210 along its west border and is split across the middle by county maintained Farmer Road, so access to its pastures is quick and easy. Several cattle guards are in place; the perimeter and cross fences are in very good condition with metal t-posts, cedar stays, pipe corners, and pipe swing gates. There are approximately 22.5 miles of fencing. In the north part of the ranch, where three pastures come together, is a set of pipe pens, with lane and working chute. A smaller set of pens is located at the headquarters on Ranch Road 210.

Water for the cattle is dispersed across the pasture in some 33 water tanks, several of which have recently been dug out. Many of these tanks have terraces built to channel water to them. Lots of seasonal creek washes and small sloughs run across the land too, which carry rain runoff and hold pockets of water. Rural water is available at the headquarters and the pens there.

HUNTING:

The Haverlah Ranch has a lot of opportunities for hunting, including whitetail deer, feral hog, Rio Grande turkey, and predators. Deer hunting has not been developed on the place, but it is prime for it. Up the draws and in some of the bottom pastures are dense mesquite thickets and tree groves, which provide bedding areas for game. Deer tracks are already easy to find around the water tanks and going through the pastures. Supplement the native browse with corn and protein, install some food plots, and you could grow some monster bucks here!

Search Google and you will quickly find pictures of typical Archer County deer. They're big bodied and grow into the 150+ range in the native country. The Haverlah ranch is joined by a 6,000 acre spread on one side that doesn't appear to be hunted. Several wheat fields join it on the south and east sides, and you can see how the deer are bedding on the Haverlah and traveling to these fields to feed. All this place needs is a management program to increase its deer herd.

The ranch has traditionally been used for running dogs and hunting bobwhite quail and currently has a quail hunting lease in place. The rolling land terrain, short brush cover, and native vegetation (ragweed, brume) creates an excellent habitat for the birds. Predators and varmits, such as coyote and pig, can be hunted for year around sport too.

IMPROVEMENTS:

At the ranch headquarters is a well-kept three bedroom, one bathroom 1525 sq ft ranch house, with a separate dining room and W/D area. The living room has a large wood burning fireplace. The windows have all been recently updated; the house has aluminum siding and a metal roof, plus front and back porches. Behind the house is a carport and small shed, then there is a 20 x 30 shop, 30 x 60 enclosed metal barn with metal I-beams, and two equipment barns. 50 ton capacity overhead bins with also convey with the sale. There are horse pens attached to the barns, with covered stall areas.

MINERALS:

The owner has varied mineral royalty interests across the ranch and 50% of his owned mineral royalties will convey. Some active production is located on a 140 acre lease site. The owner believes to own 100% of the executory leasing rights. (Any mineral ownership will be subject to the buyers verification.)

ASKING PRICE:

$1275/acre, or $5,289,975 total price (reduced from $1350/acre)

BROKERS COMMENTS:

This is one of the finer cattle ranches we've seen on the market in this area in some time. The grass is outstanding, and the fences and pens are all in good condition. It is laid out very well for rotating a cow herd or running stockers. Consider the minerals conveying and its diverse use, and this ranch is a good buy for active ranchers or investors just looking to park money and hedge a portfolio.

CONTACT:

For more information and to set up your private tour of the Haverlah Ranch, please call land agent Beau Byars at cell phone (940) 224-3183.

*Co-Listed with Frosty Miller Ranch Realty.