Auction Information
Online Bidding Site186.8+/- Acres Horton/Eller Auction Tract in Hockley County - Online Only
DESCRIPTION: This 186.8+/- Acre Conservation Reserve Program Tract is located in north central Hockley County on US 385 and FM 597. This farm has diverse topography for the area and is very accessible with paved frontage down the east boundary (US 385) and south boundary (FM 597). The farm is in an area that has various types of use of land for agriculture production including cotton, grain sorghum, wheat, and grass for haying and grazing. This farm is currently in the conservation reserve program and planted to grass and would make a great place for recreation and hunting. It is worth noting that the southern 2/3s of the farm are in a Flood Zone A designation as the Yellow House Draw runs through the property. With scenic views, diversity of terrain, relatively close proximity to Lubbock and Levelland, Texas this might be one to buy.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Being a 186.8 acre tract ...
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Being a 186.8 acre tract consisting of all of Labor 2, League 707 save and except a 1 acre tract outside of highway right of way (Highway easement recorded in Volume 65, Page 60 of the Hockley County Deed Records), said 1 acre tract recorded in Document 202500000315 of the Official Public Records of Hockley County, Texas, said 186.8 acres being further described as follows:
Beginning at a iron pipe found in West FM 597 for the Southwest corner of said Labor 2;
Thence N.22212E. 2947.22 feet to a 1/2" With Cap - "C.E.C. 10194378 set for the Northwest corner of said Labor 2;
Thence S.872145E. 2780.41 feet to a mag nail with washer set in U.S. Highway 385 for the Northeast corner of said Labor 2;
Thence S.22125W. 1620.56 feet to a point in the West line of said Labor 2;
Thence N.873301W., at 60 feet pass a 1/2" With Cap - "C.E.C. 10194378 set for the Northeast corner of said 1 acre tract, in all, 277.29 feet to a found 1/2" rod for the Northwest corner of said 1 acre tract;
Thence S.22452W. 200.35 feet to a 1/2" With Cap - "C.E.C. 10194378 set for the Southwest corner of said 1 acre tract;
Thence S.873835E., at 217.8 feet pass a rod found for the Southeast corner of said 1 acre tract, in all, 277.49 feet to a point in the West line of said Labor 2;
Thence S.22125W. 1124.82 feet mag nail with washer set in U.S. Highway 385 for the Southeast corner of said Labor 2;
Thence N.872408W. 2781.08 feet to the Point of Beginning and containing 186.8 acres including part of U.S. Highway 385 on the West and part of West F.M. 597 on the South.
TOPOGRAPHY: Tract has a fair amount of slope and Yellow House Draw runs through the bottom SW 1/3 of property which can serve as good wildlife funnel and also is a part of the property that provides some shelter from north wind in winter. Yellow House Draw runs through the property which can flood during periods of excess rainfall. Approximately the southern 2/3s of the property is located in a FEMA Floodplain Symbol A, Zone Subtype A-100. Approximately top 1/3 or remainder of the property is designated as a FEMA Floodplain Symbol C, Zone Subtype C. FEMA Firmette included in Property Information Packet.
IMPROVEMENTS: There are currently no improvements on this property other than a few old irrigation well sites, condition unknown. There is a home on the save and except portion of the tract that is not owned by the sellers and will not convey in the auction.
WATER FEATURES: This property has the Yellow House Draw running through it that runs from Yellow Lake to the Northwest all the way to Yellow House State Park in north Lubbock to the Southeast. This area can sometimes run during periods of flooding. The property will at times have some water on it during rainy seasons in the lowest lying areas.
FENCING: There is currently no fencing on the property.
WILDLIFE, HUNTING AND RECREATION: Area is well suited for a variety of game such as mule deer, dove, quail, crane and geese. With the Yellow House draw running through property, there is better than average habitat for birds and deer and the draw does serve as a natural wildlife funnel in the area. There is storm runoff water through the property from time to time, offering the possibility to capture for wildlife habitat enhancement.
SOIL: Soils that comprise the tract consists primarily of Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, Midessa and Posey fine sandy loams, 3 to 8 percent slopes, Bippus clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded, and minor soils consisting of Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, Estacado loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, and Acuff loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.
USDA INFO: Farm is currently enrolled in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through September 30th, 2030. Acres enrolled are 178.33 with an annual payment per acre of $37.00 or an overall annual payment of $6599.00. FSA-156 available in Property Information Packet with details about base acres.
TAXES: $322.64 w/exemptions, $2036.36 without exemptions (2024)
RESERVATIONS: Seller warrants that this Property will sell without any other title reservations, including but not limited to mineral, wind, or solar reservations.
EASEMENTS: The sale of the property is subject to any and all easements filed of record. SEE Survey marked in Property Information Packet for more information.
FURTHER REPRESENTATIONS: All information provided is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. Information is subject to change without notice. There are no warranties either expressed or implied pertaining to this property. REAL ESTATE IS BEING SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Please make all inspections and have financing arranged prior to the end of bidding. The property is available for and subject to sale prior to auction. By participating in this auction, Buyers hereby acknowledge that any bid(s) placed by them is a binding agreement to purchase the property, subject to the bid being approved and confirmed by Seller.