Own a piece of the Rolling Plains in West Texas! With improved grasses, a water well, and a stock tank, this property is just right for that small herd and the horses. Don’t rule out a place to live; there are neighbors in the area running their homes off water wells; The views of that new porch will be amazing! Don’t miss out; give Dan Byerly a call at (325 665-3489.
Description
Location
- Location
- The property is located north of Colorado City in Mitchell County. The old communities nearest to the property include China Grove and Valley View. Just under 9 miles from Colorado City and less than 19 miles from Snyder. The property is located within the Colorado Independent School District. Other distances include 27 miles to Sweetwater and 47 miles to Big Spring.
- Driving Directions
- From Interstate 20 at Colorado City, take TX-208 north for 3.6 miles, turn right onto FM 1982 for 3 miles, turn left onto County Rd 149 for 2 miles, and turn right onto County Rd 458 for 0.3 miles and the property entrance is on your left. From US Hwy 84 at Snyder, take US 180 W for 0.5 miles, turn left onto TX-208 for 14.8 miles, turn left onto County Rd 155 for 2.8 miles, and then an addition 0.5 miles when the road turns into County Rd 458. The property entrance is on your left.
Details
- Acreage:
This property is 263.54± acres according to the survey.
- Topography:
Part of the Rolling Plains, this property has 60' of elevation change. The views are impressive! Most likely an old CRP field, the terraces are still evident from the old farm conservation practices years ago.
- Rainfall and Elevation:
With an elevation that ranges around 2310' to 2370', the property offers some incredible views. The average annual rainfall for Mitchell County is about 19 inches.
- Cover:
Thicker mature trees cover the east end, while smaller trees are found across the west end, mostly mesquite with some Hackberry trees. The lower cover seems to be ideal for the quail. The majority of the property is improved grasses.
- Fences:
The five-wire barbed perimeter fence is in good condition and currently holding livestock. The sellers are in the process of installing a cross fence.
- Utilities:
Electricity is on-site and used for the water well pump. The buyer or buyer's agent should verify all utilities.
- Water:
The water well has not been tested but runs around 15gpm and tastes great. Other wells are in the vicinity and used for irrigation, so finding additional water in the Dockum aquifer is possible. Below the water well is a small stock tank that is holding water. There are two old water wells not in operation. Buyer or buyer's agent should verify all water.
- Hunting:
The property has not been hunted in a while. The wildlife known to be on the property includes whitetail deer, feral hogs, quail, dove, and varmints. A whitetail deer's full shed set was found on the property when inspected, as was a really nice covey of quail.
- Residence and Improvements:
A gathering set of livestock pens has been installed and will remain.
- Mineral Rights:
The seller does not own any mineral rights.
- Price:
The property is priced at $599,000.