One water well with a submersible pump supplies reliable water, piped to troughs, further supplementing what can be regarded as a good water distribution system for livestock and wildlife. The high-producing Carrizo Aquifer is known to be available at approximately 1,000’ depth in this area, and there are several strong Carrizo irrigation wells within a few miles of the ranch. Usage of this groundwater may be recommended for maintenance of lake levels for fishery and other purposes, as well as providing insurance for established grasses and wildlife food plots. The ranch is located in the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, and information on water well permitting is located at their website.

LAND: The wonderful variety of topography and vegetation is a hallmark of this fine parcel, with benefits to both wildlife and livestock production, not to mention scenic beauty.

Soils range from gravelly clays in the central section to red sandy loams down in the drainages, and there may be commercial quantities of gravel on site. Brush variety and quality is superb, with guajillo, blackbrush, guayacan, ceniza and granjeno found in uplands. The loamy areas feature big “bull” mesquite, whitebrush, hackberry, persimmon and scattered liveoaks, all highly desirable as game habitat components.

The carrying capacity of the land is rated at about one cow unit/25 acres, and about 200 acres have recently been planted in buffel grass. Deer, turkey and game bird habitat is rated as superb, with the ranch record for whitetail checking in at 190+ Boone & Crockett. The deer population has been managed for years, thus allowing for ongoing desirable quality and quantity of animals into the future, and the ranch is currently under a MLD Level 2 & 3 permit with 3 year harvest history available to interested parties.

Williams-Frio Ranch also offers excellent game bird shooting, as there is much farmland nearby, plus well-distributed water on site. Turkey hunting is rated as good, and there are rabbits, bobcats, javelina and feral hogs to round out the lineup.

IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch is set up to handle a basic cattle operation, and fences and cross-fences are mostly very good. About 1/2 of the perimeter is enclosed with 8’ high, tight-lock wire game fencing in good condition, with the balance being some low fence and no fence yet in place along the southern boundary. This boundary is an access road for two adjoining properties to the west. Primary interior roads provide adequate access to most of the ranch. Electricity is well-distributed throughout most of the ranch, and there are many wide senderos and bladed roads.

One sets of working pens allow for easy cattle handling, and several traps and lanes contribute to further functionality. There are several interesting, old ranch houses that are beyond repair around an old headquarters zone that harks back to the days of caballeros and cow bosses.

FINANCIAL/TITLE: Asking $2,475.00 per acre, cash to Sellers, who will provide Special Warranty Deed, basic title insurance and recent survey. 3/8 minerals and executive rights are believed to be available, and are currently held by production on site, participation in which is not conveyed. Producers have surface access to Property and gauging stations, though this activity appears to be very limited due to decrease in production. There are four known pipelines and several small electric lines passing thru. The ranch is located in the Pearsall School District, and estimated annual property taxes are $1659. The ranch is subject to existing grazing lease, details available upon request, tenant willing to continue arrangement with new ownership if possible.

SUMMARY: There are few ranches possessing the variety and ag/rec potential of Williams-Frio Ranch located only 43 miles from downtown of the 7th largest city in the USA. The land and brush are ready for the creative new owner to utilize to his/her own specs, and there are no costly/impractical improvements already in place that the new owner must pay for. Locate your lodge site, figure out the wildlife, utilize the short trip to SA for family/guests, and prepare yourself for a lifetime of classic South Texas enjoyment at its very best. Come on!

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. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – DO NOT TRESPASS.

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.