131.74 Acres in Sealy, TX - $749,950
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Coldwell Banker Commercial Southwest Partners and Fogle Hinze Realtors of Sealy, Texas are proud to represent the Bartlett Road Ranch of Austin, County, Texas with 131+ acres priced to sell at $749,950 with 25% owner second and 5% buyer broker commission. Available in three distinct tracts.
HIGHLIGHTS
(1) Best under $1M, 100 to 150 acre ranch land investment opportunity in the Houston & Austin CBSAs.
(2) 25% owner second at 6% interest, 20-year amortization and 5-year balloon.
(3) 130 acres in a world class polo and equestrian neighborhood including several multi-million dollar ranch estates.
(4) Over 4,000’ est. frontage including 2,351’ est. frontage on Bartlett Road and 1,752’ est. frontage on Lazy River Road that may support 4 to 10 tracts.
(5) 1.8 mi. to I 10, 5 mi. to Sealy and 14 mi. to Katy providing access to metropolitan...
(5) 1.8 mi. to I 10, 5 mi. to Sealy and 14 mi. to Katy providing access to metropolitan level services, dining, entertainment, shopping and healthcare.
(6) Easy Houston access: 30 mi. to I 10 West & Beltway and 44 mi. to downtown.
(7) Excellent Central Texas access: 31 mi. to Columbus, 39 mi. to Brenham, 53 mi. to Round Top, 78 mi. to College Station and 90 mi. to Bastrop.
(8) Enviable quality of life with a low cost living, low crime rate, low density and moderate weather.
(9) Strong Sealy economy outperforming Austin County, the Houston CBSA and Texas with:
(a) higher economic growth;
(b) lower unemployment;
(c) higher growth in after tax household income;
(d) higher avg. household income; and
(e) higher % growth of households with at least $100K household income.
(10) Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties AND Texas in:
(a) growth in after tax household income;
(b) growth in avg. household income;
(c) growth in % of $100K household incomes;
(d) growth in % of $150K household incomes; and
(e) growth in % of $250K household incomes.
(11) The 2009 Austin County economy is $700M+ growing at 6% ranking it #1 in economic growth of non-urban Houston CBSA Counties.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Call 979.421.9996 to contact any member of the listing team to set up an appointment, request additional information or answer any questions.
5% BUYER BROKER COMMISSION
A buyer broker MUST be disclosed with the buyer’s first communication with CBC for the buyer broker to be eligible for the buyer broker commission.
A buyer broker does NOT have to accompany their buyer to any showings of The Bartlett Road Ranch.
PROPERTY
The Bartlett Road Ranch is a unique offering for an astute investor. The offering combines 131 acres, an exclusive location, extensive frontage and easy I 10 access.
(1) World class polo and equestrian neighborhood.
The Bartlett Road Ranch is within ½-mile of world class polo fields and facilities as well as champion equestrian facilities.
(2) Multi-million dollar ranch estates area.
There are several multi-million dollar ranch estates including world renowned Rancho Pueblo and Lost River Ranch.
(3) Acreage.
131.74 +/- acres.
(4) Frontage.
Over 4,000’ est. frontage including 2,351’ est. frontage on Bartlett Road and 1,752’ est. frontage on Lazy River Road.
(5) Topography.
The Bartlett Road Ranch offers a stable topography ranging from 118’ at several points along a wet weather creek meandering through the property up to 128’ at the southwest corner. With the Brazos River at a 90’ elevation, the property elevation (38’ to 48’ higher) provides some protection during hurricane and extreme weather.
(6) Development potential.
With its extensive frontage and stable topography, the Bartlett Road Ranch appears to be able to support a development plan with 4 to 10 tracts.
(7) Minerals.
The owners do NOT believe they have minerals. At closing, the owners will convey any mineral rights owned.
(8) Ag exempt.
Yes.
(9) Ranch improvements.
There are a few improvements on the property including a barn, gates and fencing. All improvements convey unless specifically excluded in writing. No value was placed on improvements in our analysis.
LOCATION
(1) 1.8 miles from Interstate 10.
From Houston westbound Interstate 10 at exit # 725 toward Micak Road, it is 1.8 mi. and 3 min. From Austin/San Antonio eastbound Interstate 10 at exit # 723 for FM 1458 Road toward Micak Road, it is 4.2 mi. and 9 min.
(2) About 5 miles to Sealy city limits.
(3) 15 minutes to metropolitan level services.
Katy is a regional and national destination for shopping. Katy offers a complete range of metropolitan level services, dining, entertainment, shopping and healthcare.
(4) Houston area access.
6 mi. to Sealy, 14 mi. to Katy, 30 mi. to Interstate 10 West & Beltway North, 44 mi. to downtown Houston and 78 mi. to College Station.
(5) South Central Texas regional access.
22 mi. to Bellville, 31 mi. to Columbus, 39 mi. to Brenham, 53 mi. to Round Top, 90 mi. to Bastrop, 118 mi. to Austin, 132 mi. to San Marcos and 155 mi. to San Antonio.
(6) Airport access.
54 mi. to Houston Hobby International (HOU) and 58 mi. to Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH).
QUALITY OF LIFE CONSIDERATIONS
Greater Sealy offers an enviable quality of life with a low cost living, low crime rate, low density and moderate weather.
(1) Low cost of living.
The Sealy area 2008 est. cost of living is 23% below the US average and the lowest of the 10 Area Comparable Cities.
(2) Low crime rate.
The Sealy area 2007 crime rate is lower than Brenham, Columbus and Conroe although in closer proximity to Houston.
It has a lower ratio of registered sex offenders to residents than Brenham, Columbus, Conroe, Giddings, Pearland and Sugar Land. The ratio is 25% lower than the 44 Regional Comparative Cities.
(3) Temperate weather.
Throughout the year, average temperatures range from the upper 30s to the upper 90s. In December and January, low temperatures are in the high 30s/low 40s with highs in the mid 60s and an average temperature in the low 50s. Summer peaks in August with lows in the mid 70s, highs in the upper 90s and average temperatures of about 83.
The area has clear days about 80% of the year.
(4) Density.
Austin County’s 2009 density is 42 persons per square mile. Within a 1-mile radius, the 2009 density is 83 persons per square mile. Sealy 2009 density is 928, about 47% MORE DENSE than the Houston CBSA (530 density).
In 2009, Austin County is 46% as dense as the State of Texas and only 50% as dense as the US.
The 10 Area Comparable Cities are Brenham, Bryan, Columbus, Conroe, Giddings, Katy, Pearland, Sealy, Sugar Land and Tomball.
The 44 Regional Comparative Cities are a market basket of cities in the greater Houston-College Station-Austin corridor. They are defined with all related data in the available Benchmark & Key Cities Quality of Life Table.
MICRO MARKET & ECONOMETRICS
We define the micro-market as 1, 3 and 5-mile radiuses from the Ranch, City of Sealy, the 77474 zip code and Austin County. For comparative purposes, include the Houston CBSA, Texas and US indicators.
(1) Local economy.
The Austin County economy is estimated at $700M+ in 2009. Austin County is the eastern edge of the Houston CBSA. The Houston CBSA 2009 economy is $150B+ larger than many countries.
(2) Economic growth.
Sealy’s economy is projected to grow at a 6.6% annual rate a rate higher than the Houston CBSA. The Austin County projected growth rate is 6% through 2013. The Houston CBSA economy will exceed $200B within 5 years!
The Sealy annual 6.6% economic growth is higher than Austin County (6.0%), the Houston CBSA (6.4%) and Texas (6.0%).
(3) Population.
2009 estimated population for Austin County is 27,547 (about 0.5% of the total population of the Houston CBSA). The 2009 population in the 77474 zip code (including Sealy) is 12,089. At a 1-mile radius, it is 261, at 3-miles it is 1,309 and at 5-miles it is 4,389.
(4) Population growth.
2009 to 2013, Austin County’s population is projected to grow by about 1.2% per year about 20% faster than projected US growth. Sealy is projected at 2.3% per year and Austin County at 1.9%.
(5) Unemployment.
At a 1-mile (9.5%), 3-mile (8.5%) and 5-mile radius (9.4%) and Austin County (8.8%), the unemployment level is lower than the Houston CBSA (10.9%) and Texas (12.0%).
(6) Annual percent growth in after tax household income.
At a 1-mile, 3-mile and 5-mile radius, the growth rate is 3.0%.
This growth rate is higher than the higher than Sealy (2.2%), 77474 zip code (2.3%), Austin County (2.1%), the Houston CBSA (2.1%), Texas (2.1%) & the US (2.3%)!
(7) Annual per person consumer spending.
At a 3-mile radius, the 2009 projected consumer spending per peson is $20,337.
This per capita consumer spending is higher than Sealy ($17,141), the 77474 zip code ($19,801), Austin County ($19,104), the Houston CBSA ($19,573), Texas ($18,701)& the US ($20,250).
(8) Average household income.
At a 5-mile radius, the 2009 estimated average household income is $68,751.
This income level is higher than Sealy ($55,402), zip code 77474($63,515), Austin County ($59,886) and Texas ($65,776)!
(9) Annual percent growth in average household income. At a 1-mile, 3-mile and 5-mile radius, with a 3.3% to 3.5% projected growth rate.
This percent growth rate is higher than Sealy (2.4%), zip code 77474 (2.4%), Austin County (2.3%), the Houston CBSA (2.2%), Texas (2.1%) & the US (2.3%)!
(10) Households with at least $100K annual incomes.
At a 5-mile radius, more than 1/5th (21.9%) of all households have at least $100K annual incomes.
This income level is higher than Sealy (7.3%), zip code 77474 (10.8%), Austin County (10.8%), the Houston CBSA (17.2%), Texas (13.4%) & the US (14.4$)!
(11) Annual % growth of households with at least $100K incomes.
The annual growth rate of household with at least $100K incomes is 24.9% for Sealy, the 24.1% in the 77474 zip code and 22.9% in Austin County.
These growth rates are higher than the Houston CBSA (14.0%), Texas (16.0%) & the US (17.3%)!
(12) Households with at least $150K annual incomes.
At a 5-mile radius, almost 1/12th (7.7%) of all households have at least $150K annual incomes.
This income level is higher than Sealy (2.8%), the 77474 zip code (3.7%), Austin County (3.0%), the Houston CBSA (6.7%), Texas (5.1%) & the US (5.5%).
(13) Annual % growth of households with at least $150K incomes.
The annual growth rate of household with at least $150K incomes is 31% in Austin County and 28.5% in the 77474 zip code.
The County growth rate is higher than the Houston CBSA (18.8%), Texas (18.3%) & the US (20.6%)!
(14) Households with at least $250K annual incomes.
With 2.5% of households at 1-mile radius, 2.2% at 3-miles and 2.0% at 5-miles having annual incomes, the immediate area has an extraordinary concentration of very high household incomes.
At a 1 to 5-mile radius, the percent is higher than the Houston CBSA (1.9%), Texas (1.4%) & the US (1.6%)!
MACRO MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS & ECONOMETRICS
We define the macro-market as Austin County and the 6 adjacent Counties: Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Waller, Washington and Wharton Counties. For comparative purposes, we include Texas and US indicators in most analysis.
(1) Population.
The macro market 2009 population is 724,165. With a population of 27,547, Austin County represents 3.9% of the population.
(2) Population growth.
With a 1.9% annual growth, Austin County has the highest growth rate of all non-urban Counties (2nd to Fort Bend County with a population of 540,761 or about 20 times the size of Austin County and a 4.4% annual growth rate).
(3) Area.
The macro market spans 5,709 square miles. With an area of 656 square miles, Austin County represents 11.5% of the total area.
(4) Economy.
The macro market 2009 economy is $20B. With a $700M local economy of Austin County represents 3.5% of the economy.
(5) Unemployment.
With an estimated 2.7% unemployment rate at 2008 year end, Austin County has the 3rd lowest unemployment rate of all Adjacent Counties (Fayette County has 2.0% and Washington County has 2.6%).
(6) Poverty level.
With an estimated 8.8% unemployment rate at 2008 year end, Austin County has the 3rd lowest unemployment rate of all Adjacent Counties (Fayette County has 2.0% and Washington County has 2.6%).
(7) Economic growth.
With projected annual growth of 6% from 2009 through 2013, Austin County has the highest growth rate of all non-urban Counties (3rd behind Fort Bend County with an 8.7% growth rate and Waller with a 6.1% growth rate).
AUSTIN COUNTY COMPARED TO 7 LARGEST TEXAS COUNTIES
We compared Austin County to the 7 Largest Texas Counties by population: Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, Collin and El Paso Counties. The 7 Largest Texas Counties comprise 50.45% of the population of Texas although representing only 2.7% of the 255 Texas Counties.
(1) Unemployment.
With a 2.7% unemployment rate, Austin County’s unemployment is lower than all Largest Texas Counties except Collin County (high end residential market in DFW anchored by Plano, the 9th largest city in Texas and one of the most affluent communities in Texas).
(2) Annual projected growth in after tax household income.
With a 2.1% annual growth rate projected from 2009 to 2013, Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties.
(3) Annual projected growth in average household income.
With a 2.3% annual growth rate projected from 2009 to 2013, Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties.
(4) Annual projected growth in households with at least $100K annual income.
With a 22.9% annual growth rate projected from 2009 to 2013, Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties.
(5) Annual projected growth in households with at least $150K annual income.
With a 31.0. % annual growth rate projected from 2009 to 2013, Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties.
(6) Annual projected growth in households with at least $250K annual income.
With a 26.2% annual growth rate projected from 2009 to 2013, Austin County ranks # 1 compared to the 7 Largest Texas Counties and Texas.
GRAPHIC ANALYSIS
All analysis is based on defined and published sources.
There are 864 underlying Nielson Claritas reports.
There are 67 PDF files with graphics, analysis and data available from our site, most professional sites and on request:
(1) Narrative detail
(2) Pictures
(3) Highlights
(4) Plats including known easements
(5) Satellites and topographics
(6) Maps, driving distances & driving times
(7) Weather
(8) Quality of life database table
(9) Quality of life economics
(10) Quality of life safety and security
(11) Quality of life education
(12) Quality of life marital status
(13) Density studies
(14) Micro Market demographic & econometric (D&E) summary
(15) Micro Market population and employment
(16) Micro Market highest education attained
(17) Micro Market population by age
(18) Micro Market residence fundamentals
(19) Micro Market residence types within geographies
(20) Micro Market residence types by geographies
(21) Micro Market residence values within geographies
(22) Micro Market residence values by geographies
(23) Micro Market marital status
(24) Micro Market employment by collar color (blue, green & white)
(25) Micro market household income by geographies
(26) Micro market household income within geographies
(27) Micro Market workplace & employment (WP&E) summary
(28) Micro Market WP&E market fundamentals
(29) Micro Market WP&E employment by market segment
(30) Micro Market WP&E employment by geographic area
(31) Macro Market D&E summary table
(32) Macro Market population and employment
(33) Macro Market highest education attained
(34) Macro Market population by age
(35) Macro Market residence fundamentals
(36) Macro Market residence types within geographies
(37) Macro Market residence types by geographies
(38) Macro Market residence values within geographies
(39) Macro Market residence values by geographies
(40) Macro Market marital status
(41) Macro market employment by collar color
(42) Macro market household income by geographies
(43) Macro market household income within geographies
(44) Macro Market WP&E summary table
(45) Macro Market WP&E market fundamentals
(46) Macro Market WP&E employment by market segment
(47) Macro Market WP&E employment by geographic area
(48) County Comparison to 7 Largest Texas Counties (“Top 7 County Comparison”) D&E summary table
(49) Top 7 County Comparison population and employment
(50) Top 7 County Comparison highest education attained
(51) Top 7 County Comparison population by age
(52) Top 7 County Comparison residence fundamentals
(53) Top 7 County Comparison residence types within geographies
(54) Top 7 County Comparison residence types by geographies
(55) Top 7 County Comparison residence values within geographies
(56) Top 7 County Comparison residence values by geographies
(57) Top 7 County Comparison marital status
(58) Top 7 County Comparison employment by collar color
(59) Top 7 County Comparison household income by geographies
(60) Top 7 County Comparison household income within geographies
(61) Top 7 County Comparison WP&E summary table
(62) Top 7 County Comparison WP&E market fundamentals
(63) Top 7 County Comparison WP&E employment by market segment
(64) Top 7 County Comparison WP&E employment by geographic area
(65) Downloadable PDF sets, available Neilson Claritas reports and web links
(66) Single page flyer with HTML links
(67) Multi page flyer with HTML links
TAXES
2008 reported taxes are $403.79. We increased 2008 by 300% to estimate 2009 property taxes on The Bartlett Road Ranch at $1,211.37. The Bartlett Road Ranch currently has an Ag exemption on all tracts.
Consult your tax advisor regarding your expected taxes.
DIRECTIONS
From westbound (from Houston) on Interstate 10 after you cross the Brazos River it is 1.8 mi. and 3 min.
(1) Exit # 725 toward Micak Road travel 0.5 mi.
(2) Turn right (north) at Bartlett Road for 1.3 mi.
(3) On your right, you will pass the polo fields, Rancho Pueblo and the River Bend Subdivision.
(4) The property is on your right with a CBC sign.
From eastbound (from Austin/San Antonio) on Interstate 10 at exit # 723 toward Micak Road, it is 3.8 mi. and 6 min.
(1) Exit # 725 Chew Road, continue on Interstate 10 Frontage Road for 2.5 mi. and make a U-turn at the Brazos River
(2) Turn right (north) at Bartlett Road for 1.3 mi.
(3) On your right, you will pass the polo fields, Rancho Pueblo and the River Bend Subdivision.
(4) The property is on your right with a CBC sign.
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Coldwell Banker Commercial Southwest Partners is a wholly owned franchise of Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC. Analysis is preliminary, based on proprietary systems and models, is time sensitive and based on assumptions-stated and unstated. Graphics are only renderings. Measurements are only estimates. No warranties are expressed or implied. All content is protected by copyright laws, is only for prospects or legal representatives, and should not replace buyers own due diligence and analysis. Any other use is prohibited.
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