*SOLD* SR Ranch-1,068 Acres Jim Wells County

$3,739,750
Sold Properties
1068 acres Live Oak County Cattle1068 acres Live Oak County Pens1068 acres Live Oak County Trough Cistern

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CR 239, Orange Grove, Texas 78372

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LOCATION This well-maintained, 1,068 acre ranch is located in the northwestern area of Jim Wells County, near the borders of the Jim Wells, Live Oak and Duval County lines. The SR Ranch is just two miles west of the intersection of Hwy 281 and CR 239, and 6.8 miles southwest of the intersection of FM 624 and Hwy 281. Access to the property is through a locked gate on CR 239. The ranch has approximately 5,351 feet of frontage along CR 239. Neighborhood is comprised of similar properties. Orange Grove: 14 mi. West Alice: 15 mi. South George West: 28 mi. North Corpus Christi: 38 mi. Southeast In addition to the hunting and recreation opportunities on the ranch, water recreation can be enjoyed at the nearby (24 mi NE) Lake Corpus Christi State Park renowned for Neotropical migrant birds, excellent fishing, hiking and water sports. The property is also strategically located near the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and deep water ports. Public air facilities are available 15 mi. south at the Alice Airport (5,997 ft. paved and lighted runway) The nearest commercial airport is 38 miles southeast in Corpus Christi. TOPOGRAPHY, WILDLIFE & VEGETATION The elevations on this 1,068 acre irregular-rectangle shaped property range from 300 ft. above sea level to 350 ft. This nicely rolling terrain affords beautiful views of the surrounding area. The vegetation is a superb mix of quality native and buffel grass, ideal for grazing. The quality brush is comprised of typical, South Texas brush such as; lime prickly ash, mesquite, hog plum, granjeno, guayacan and persimmon. In addition to the brush, mottes of trees and transition areas are maintained to provide outstanding wildlife viewing; as well as, cover and forage for the deer, hogs, dove, quail, and turkey that inhabit the ranch. The soils are Pernitas sandy loam, Pernitas sandy clay loam, Danjer Clay, and Lattas Clay. WATER Abundant water is the key to the success of this ranch. Three tanks are strategically placed in the north, south and central areas of the property. The centrally located well supplies water to the headquarters. The solar powered well supplies water to the secluded tank which is situated in the southernmost portion of the ranch. Cisterns, for water storage, are set up near each water well. Water troughs are purposefully scattered throughout the ranch. The availability of water, coupled with superb cross-fencing provides a superb environment for cattle and wildlife alike. IMPROVEMENTS The SR Ranch is improved just enough to facilitate an efficient cattle operation, and enjoy the bounty that South Texas brush country has to offer. The following improvements are conveniently positioned near the middle tank: Implement Barn Camp House with covered porch Superb set of Working Pens Water Well Water trough and Cistern The entire ranch is accessible through the well-maintained road system that traverses the ranch and the along the well-tended fence line. Perimeter fencing is first-rate high fence. The ranch has superior 5-wire cross fencing dissecting the ranch into in multiple pastures. MINERALS This is a surface offering only.