LOCATION: This supremely-located ranch is perched high in the canyonlands, on the edge of the Pedernales/Guadalupe divide, about 18 miles S of rockin Fredericksburg (world class shops, food, arts, music, hospital, supplies, college, airport), with long frontage on US Hwy. 87, a major N/S route which runs from the Texas Gulf Coast thru the Panhandle. This is about 5 miles N of Comfort (restaurants, supplies, antiques) and I-10, and a mere 40 minutes to N San Antonio, home to everything else (international airport, major medical, multiple universities). For more information on Kerr County, go to their official website.
The area, within commuting distance of San Antonio, has seen two very nice, acreage tract subdivisions just south of the property thrive in recent years (Falling Waters & The Reserve), featuring homes in the range of $350K up to $1M. The long term investment potential o...
The area, within commuting distance of San Antonio, has seen two very nice, acreage tract subdivisions just south of the property thrive in recent years (Falling Waters & The Reserve), featuring homes in the range of $350K up to $1M. The long term investment potential of this ranch cannot be understated.
This was once part of the sprawling Stieler Ranch, one of the pioneering sheep and goat operations in the area, and there are still a number of large, undeveloped working/recreational ranches in the immediate area. In fact, there is a total of about 280 adjoining acres that can be purchased (see Water Valley at the LANDTX website), still owned by Stieler heirs.
WATER: This ranch comprises a significant portion of the source waters of strong-flowing North Creek, well known as one of the steadiest-flowing creeks in all of the Hill Country. At this writing (9/25/12), there is visible flow and pools in sections of the creek, but most flow is under the gravel in this area.
Without a doubt there is a sterling, potential lake site on this primary drainage, and the riparian environment of towering hardwoods, limestone cliffs and lush understory is simply without compare.
Sweet water is known to be available in the area at around 600 depth. For more information on area groundwater, contact the Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District at their official website or call 830.896.4110.
LAND: Most of the ranch is classic, Balcones-type canyonlands, with steep, narrow gorges flanked by high plateaus, some with breathtaking views of the North Creek valley and far beyond to the SE. Many fine potential homesites are to be had, some overlooking a possibly show-stopper lake site.
Spectacular, mostly cedar-free hardwoods blanket much of the ranch from valley floor to hilltop, including lacy oak, live oak, post oak, walnut and pecan. A small portion of the ranch was quarried, though natural healing continues to minimize the visuals associated with it.
Soils are mostly shallow, stony clays, with small basins of alluvium along North Creek. These support semi-managed stands of tall native grasses and turfs common to the area. . . not overgrazed. . . a very nice look indeed! Large herds of axis deer are known to roam the area, and whitetail deer are also abundant, along with turkey, hogs and the usual roster of varmints and songbirds.
A NextEra electric transmission line roughly follows just inside the S and W boundary of the ranch, and is clearly visible from about 35% of the site, though the positioning of it mostly along the bottom edge of the hills minimizes the visual intrusion tremendously.
IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch is high fenced along US 87, has fair interior road system, and is not fenced along the N boundary.
FINANCIAL/TITLE: Listing price is $5,750/acre, cash to Seller, who will provide basic title insurance and current survey. Mineral conveyance is negotiable. There is a power line easement close to the W and S boundary of the ranch, and an access easement to 2 neighbors on the W and S boundary that is fenced out of the ranch. The property is located in the Comfort School District, and 2012 ag-exempt taxes are estimated at $500.
SUMMARY: This dramatic ranch must be considered one of the premier, live water canyonlands properties in the area. Featuring superb location and layout, bonafide lake site, wildly beautiful hardwood forests and multiple monster viewpoints. . . North Creek Ranch brings the full spectrum of desirable Hill Country attributes to the table. . . at one of the most desirable price points weve seen in this location!
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 with LANDTX.
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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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