Atwell Ranch- East

Description

General Description: The Atwell Ranch East is a prime cattle property located in the east-central portion of Callahan County. The ranch is composed of 70% open pastureland and 30% treed. The gently rolling terrain includes post oaks, live oaks, mesquite, hackberry trees, and other native plants. Three stock tanks provide water for wildlife and cattle with excellent underground water being available. Access is good off County Road 403.

Location: Approximately 7 miles southeast of Putnam, Texas, the ranch fronts on quiet CR 403, with half a mile of all-weather county road along the eastern side of the property. Property is located 2 hours and 15 minutes west of Dallas, 1 hour and 45 minutes west of Fort Worth, and 45 minutes east of Abilene.

Directions: From the south side of Putnam, Texas, on Interstate Highway 20, turn left (south) onto Houston St (FM 880). Travel 5.2 miles south to FM 1864. Turn left (east) onto FM 1864 and travel approximately 3 miles to CR 403. Turn right (south) onto CR 403 and continue for about 2.16 miles. The entrance gate is located on the right (west) side of the road, marked by a For Sale sign near the entrance.

History: Atwell, Texas, was founded in the 1870s and named after William Hawley Atwell, a district attorney for the Federal District Court of Northern Texas. Early residents included Tobie Bell, Uncle Johnny Surles, J. T. Purvis, J. P. Hutchins, and Frank Abbott. By 1905, the community had a gin, blacksmith shop, three churches, and several merchants. However, the population declined after 1915, and the post office closed in 1929. From 1925 to 1948, the population was recorded as 65, and by 2000, it was estimated to be eight. Only one church remains today.

Terrain: The terrain is rolling to level, with an elevation change of roughly 40 feet. The northwest portion of the property has the highest elevations, gently sloping to the lowest points in the southeast and west corners. There are nice distant views from the north side to the south. Two areas are in coastal Bermuda productive for grazing. Excellent pockets of hardwoods can be found near the entrance and in the center of the ranch. A couple of small drainages meander through the property, providing water to the three (3) stock tanks.

Vegetation: The property features mature post oaks, live oaks, hackberry, mesquite, and a variety of other trees commonly found in this area. Forbs, browse, and cactus species include elbowbush, skunkbush, prickly pear, catclaw, lotebush, and greenbrier. Grasses include side oats grama, bluestem, switchgrass, Texas wintergrass, dropseed, buffalo grass, and coastal Bermuda. 

Water: Three (3) earthen stock tanks provide water for livestock and wildlife. The area averages around 29 inches of rainfall annually, and there is excellent underground water. A new water well nearby produces 40 GMP. The ranch is located above the Trinity aquifer, where water wells are prevalent.

Wildlife: Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail, dove, ducks, and other native wildlife species are abundant, offering excellent hunting and viewing opportunities. Migratory ducks utilize the stock tanks in the fall and winter months. The ranch has not been leased for hunting, so the wildlife is likely in excellent condition.

Grazing: The carrying capacity for cattle is approximately one animal unit per 20 acres. The ranch is 70% open pastureland including two old fields previously farmed for peanuts. 

Soils: The soil across most of the ranch is Pedernales loamy fine sand. These soils have limitations that reduce the choice of plants and/or require special conservation practices. They may be used for cultivated crops, pasture, range, woodland, and wildlife.

Fencing: The perimeter fences are in good to fair condition. One internal cross fence separates the western and eastern sides.

Internal Roads & Access: An entrance gate on CR 403 provides easy access in all weather conditions. However, the interior road system is limited and needs improvement.

Electricity: Taylor Electric Cooperative provides electricity to the area, with poles located along the county roads.

Water: This ranch is located above the Trinity aquifer, with good underground water believed to be accessible.

Oil & Gas Production: There is no current active production on the property.

Wind: All wind rights to convey. A wind farm is situated just north of the ranch. 

School District: Cross Plains ISD.

Airports: Gregory Simmons Airport is located 18 miles from the property. It features a quality airport with a 6,500-foot runway to accommodate larger aircraft and has superior amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. Fuel is available.

Hospitals: Eastland Memorial Hospital is located in Eastland, Texas, 28 miles east of Atwell.

Broker & Commission Disclosure: Buyer’s Agent/Broker must be identified upon first contact with the Listing Broker/Agent, and Buyer’s Agent/Broker must be present at the initial property tour to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC.

Comments: This is a raw tract of land with excellent potential. It is essentially a blank canvas for the new owner to layout a road system, reclaim fields/food plots, hunt, create more surface water, or build a house and make it a country retreat.

Property Taxes: 2023 taxes are approximately $250.00.

Price: $3,650 per acre ($803,000).

Contact:

Jack Fauntleroy- Broker Associate
940-550-4432 mobile
jack@hrcranch.com

Blake Hortenstine- Broker/Partner
214-616-1305 mobile
blake@hrcranch.com