Fischer, TX 78606(Hays County)

This property is located in Fischer, Texas just east of town, fronting a paved county road named Fischer Store Road. This property has a very rich heritage as it was once part of the original 3,000 acres owned by Otto Stock Fischer. Stock and his brother, Herman Store Fischer were some of the original settlers of this area dating back to 1876. This property has remained in the Fischer Family since that time, until just recently, and this is the first opportunity to purchase tracts as small as 20+ acres or larger, up to the entire ranch of 132 acres. The town of Fischer has remained mostly unchanged since the turn of the century and boasts the legendary Fischer Store, Fischer Hall, Fischer 9-Pin Bowling Alley and a few other buildings of historic nature. Fischer has approximately 300 friendly residents. Wimberley is also nearby (8 miles as a crow flies) and it has long been known as a popular Texas travel destination due to its rock-bottom, clear-water river and creeks lined with centuries old Cypress and Live Oaks. Local artists, musicians and craftsmen perform and sell their goods in the small shops along the banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. Centrally located it provides an easy commute to San Marcos (20 minutes), New Braunfels (25 minutes), Austin (40 minutes), and San Antonio (40 minutes). Any of these surrounding cities will have a full array of amenities including hospitals, shopping, restaurants, airports, etc.

WATER:

There is no surface water or well on the property. A well would need to be drilled for any future residential or agricultural use.

LAND:

The land is best described as the epitome of Texas Hill Country with good elevation changes offering unobstructed views to the Devils Backbone. The land is clean and has been predominantly cleared of cedar by hand and well maintained over the years allowing the hardwoods to prosper. However, some areas have been intentionally left in cedar, providing cover for the abundant wildlife populations.

The ground varies with some grass-covered, rocky, hardscrabble hilltops to lower elevations with good dirt and thick native grasses. In years with normal rainfall, it is said that spring rains create a blanket of Texas Bluebonnets over the meadows. The ranch is currently under an agricultural evaluation with the remaining portions of the Fischer Family ranch for negligible taxes ($514 for 2012). With the current agricultural evaluation status in place, the ranch could easily be converted to a Wildlife Evaluation. There are no electricity or telephone lines crossing the property to clutter the hill country views, nor are there any easements crossing the property. The regular, square shape of the ranch would make the perfect residential & recreational ranch for an Austin or San Antonio commuter or a great getaway place for future retirement from Houston.

IMPROVEMENTS:

The ranch is fully perimeter fenced.

ASKING PRICE:

Listing price is $12,500 per acre or $1.65M

SUMMARY:

Here's an opportunity to own your own 132 acre hill country ranch with a great heritage. There are some very nice, long distance views to the Devil's Backbone from a multitude of home site possibilities. Some flexibility in tract sizes for early purchases however, a 20 acre minimum must be maintained. The entire ranch is nicely treed with big Live Oak, Red Oak and Elm. Most of the cedar has been cleared long ago, allowing the hardwoods to prosper. Some areas have been left natural for wildlife cover. This property has been in the same family since the late 1800's until just recently. The ranch has paved county road frontage on both the Northern and Southern boundaries and has the ag evaluation in place for nominal taxes of only $206 for 2011. This property may be subdivided and purchased in tracts as small as 20 acres. Asking price is $1,650,000 or $12,500 per acre.