, Stockdale, TX (Wilson County)

WATER: The property has four surface tanks of up to 3 acres in size, and is bisected by four drainages, offering further surface water impoundment potential. The Carrizo/Wilcox aquifer is situated under the site, with irrigation-quantity water available at around 1,000 feet. A strong well on an adjoining property drives a sizable pivot, and it is very likely that the C/W could be harnessed here as well.

The metro areas of Austin and San Antonio have identified this aquifer as a potential primary source of groundwater for the millions of people moving into the area. Several major water marketers, including San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS), are known to be actively establishing rights to pump and export water from this area. In fact, a possible major water pipeline route from C/W wells in the area has been plotted through this ranch, further adding to its desirability as a potential groundwater source.

LAND: The site is home to productive soils, primarily of the Luling and Wilco series. The major drainage also features Miguel soil types. All of these soils are well suited for crops, pasture and native range, and allow a variety of uses, including commercial animal and forage production, as well as wildlife habitat.

The topo is gently rolling from NW to SE, and there are high points affording distant views of the verdant countryside. Erosion is moderate and can be controlled by proper range and drainage management techniques. The land has been used in recent times for hay crops, and once was one of the most prolific and modern dairy operations in the State of Texas.

About 30% of the land is in regrowth mesquite, huisache, hackberry with a few scattered oaks, and possesses shrubs and forbs known to benefit wildlife. Whitetail deer, turkey, dove, feral hogs and quail populate the site, and waterfowl can often be seen on the large stock ponds.

IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch is unimproved, with the exception of perimeter fencing and some cross fencing. Old dairy improvements have no value, and there is electric and phone service to the site. Fields are clean and free of brush, and pasture roads are adequate for ranching or farming purposes.

GENERAL: The Fordtran Farm has been in the same family for decades, and is a true “diamond in the rough,” just waiting for a user with a plan and the gumption to execute it. The combination of productivity and wildlife potential, plus location, water and minerals, make Fordtran Farm a highly sensible investment property for the individual, family or corporation with the means to restore it to its former level of usefulness and utility.

FINANCIAL: $2,750/acre, cash to Sellers, who will provide recent survey and basic title insurance. 50% owned minerals and water rights to convey, plus 100% of leasing rights for both. The property is currently under ag lease until late spring, 2008. This ranch falls within the Stockdale ISD and in the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District. The information contained herein is deemed reliable, but cannot be warranted by Broker or Sellers, and is subject to change, prior sale, errors and/or omissions and withdrawal from market. Buyers must verify accuracy of representations on their own, and draw their own conclusions about the usefulness and value of the property for a given purpose. PROPERTY SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, NO TRESPASSING.

Buyer’s 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.