2,165 Acres in Lohn, TX - $7,566,675

Priced at $3,495 per acre

INTRODUCTION:

Elm Creek Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a large, well-put-together ranch in the geographic center of Texas. Spanning 2,165± acres in McCulloch County, this property brings together a strong mix of usable land, water, and wildlife. It is well suited for hunting, recreation, ranching, or long-term ownership.

LOCATION:

The ranch is located in northwest McCulloch County, approximately 1 mile north of Lohn, Texas. It sits just 1 mile from HWY 283, giving you quick access without the noise or traffic of being directly on the highway. Drive times are roughly 150 miles from both Austin and San Antonio, and about 170 miles from Fort Worth. Brady is conveniently 14 miles away and offers groceries, medical services, lodging, and restaurants. The property has approximately 2 miles of frontage on FM 2635 (asphalt), 3 miles of frontage on CR 320, and additional frontage on CR 314. Curtis Field Airport, located near Brady, features a lighted 4,600-foot asphalt runway.

TERRAIN & LAND:

The land offers a good mix of productive bottomland, rolling terrain, and higher points with wide views. Elevation changes across the ranch reach up to 100 feet, with the highest point around 1,550 feet above sea level. Two creeks run through the property, with both sides of each creek located within the ranch. Little Elm Creek winds through the south end for over 1.5 miles, while Big Elm Creek runs through the north end for approximately 0.6 miles. These creek areas add character and help support wildlife. The ranch is primarily mesquite with native brush, along with scattered live oaks and a few cedar elms along the creek bottoms. Soil types across the property include Frio, Nuvalde, Mereta, Speck, Tarrant, Rowena clay loams, and the Reap-Leeray complex. The ranch features numerous fields, with several planted in coastal grass and others planted for hay production.

WATER:

The ranch has strong surface water for the area, with 20 stock ponds located throughout, including one that is approximately 5 acres in size. Big Elm Creek and Little Elm Creek both hold water after rains, adding an additional 2–3 acres of surface water. These creeks also present several areas that may be suitable for future lake sites, depending on a buyer’s plans. The ranch has three water wells: one with an electric submersible pump, one with a windmill, and one without a pump. There is also water connected through Millersview-Doole Water Supply Corporation at the FM 2635 entrance.

WILDLIFE:

The ranch has been managed with wildlife in mind and supports a healthy population of native species. The property has whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes. It is also not uncommon to see coveys of bobwhite quail while traveling through the ranch.

IMPROVEMENTS:

On the west side of the ranch sits the original headquarters, which includes two older ranch houses, several barns and outbuildings, and steel working pens suitable for a large-scale cattle operation. The ranch has approximately 2 miles of high fence along the west side and about 7 miles of low perimeter fencing. Interior cross fencing is in place to allow for rotational grazing. A well-maintained road system provides access throughout the property. Single-phase electricity is available on site. 3 sets of cattle pins.

AREA HISTORY:

Established in 1856 and named after Texas Ranger and U.S. Marshal Benjamin McCulloch, McCulloch County sits in the geographic center of Texas. The area has a long history rooted in ranching and agriculture. Native American tribes, including the Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Comanche, once lived in this region, drawn by the wildlife and water. By the late 1800s, settlers moved in to raise cattle, sheep, and goats. Brady became the county seat in 1876 and later grew into a strong agricultural hub. Today, the area remains known for its ranching heritage, open land, and rural lifestyle.

TAXES:

The property is currently under a 1-D-1 Agricultural Valuation for property tax purposes.

PRICE:

$7,566,675 ($3,495 per acre)

TERMS:

Cash at closing