Big Sandy Creek Ranch

Description

Overview/Summary:   Big Sandy Creek Ranch is an excellent combination use property located just south of Alvord, Texas. Its diverse terrain, numerous sources of surface water, outstanding sources of native vegetation, fertile creek bottom pastures, and abundance of wildlife are sure to appeal to those looking for their very own recreational getaway in the country or for the cattleman searching for good grazing and hay production potential.

Location:   Situated along Wise County Road No. 1370 (a.k.a. Hubbard Road) approximately 2 miles south of Alvord, Texas, and 11.5 miles northwest of Decatur, Texas, the ranch is an easy 45 minutes west of Denton, 50 minutes northwest of Ft. Worth, and 1 hour 20 minutes northwest of Dallas. Physical Address is 2063 CR 1370, Alvord, TX 76225

Creek and Lakes:   The ranch’s namesake, Big Sandy Creek runs through the property from north to south for over 3,100’, providing good access along both sides for exploring, hunting, and fishing. The creek is also a well-traveled corridor used by wildlife. At one time a portion of the property was mined for sand/gravel and through the mining operation a unique quarry lake was created that measures around 9.5+/- acres. This lake is unique in that it essentially wraps around a 15+/- acre island for 8/10’s of a mile offering an abundance of shoreline for fishing, waterfowl hunting, kayaking, canoeing, and other recreational enjoyment.  

Note: While care and consideration have been taken in collecting and compiling this information, all surface acreage measurements and depths should be considered approximate and are not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company. 

Terrain:   The land offers nice rolling topography as you move from east to west toward Big Sandy Creek and amasses a total of approximately 70’ of total elevation change that provides scenic views. A variety of tree cover can be found in dense pockets or scattered across the landscape and consists of live oak, post oak, pecan, cottonwood, sycamore, elm, mesquite, and cedar, as well as strong sources of browse, forbs, and grasses. The productive creek bottom land could be farmed for hay production and/or wildlife forage crops.   

Hunting and Wildlife:     The property is home to an abundance of native wildlife that include whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and varmints, and is a seasonal stop for a wide variety of waterfowl. There are multiple spots where wildlife food plots could be established to only add to the property’s ability to draw and hold wildlife.

Roads and Fences:   The east property boundary fronts along paved CR 1370/Hubbard Road for ~900 feet and has one gated entry. The ranch provides a good main all-weather ranch road that stretches west from the entrance and winds its way back into the heart of the property. A network of unimproved pastures roads/trails coupled with an improved concrete crossing and bridge that have been constructed on Big Sandy Creek, and another concrete crossing located near the south end of the quarry lake that doubles as its spillway, combine to provide good access throughout the property and a fun “ranch loop” for owners and guests to enjoy. Fences are in good condition and hold/turn livestock.

Structural Improvements:   A 1,344 SF double wide mobile home is located in a nice setting near the heart of the ranch and serves as ranch manager's housing. A 4,800 SF barn is also located nearby for ranch equipment and provides approximately 1,200 SF of enclosed shop space. A water well is in place that serves the home.  

Minerals:   Seller is believed to own some minerals and is negotiable on conveying a percentage with the sale. There is active O&G production on the ranch. Buyer will assume responsibility and expense associated with a mineral ownership report if one is desired.

Easements:   There are multiple gas pipelines and large electric transmission lines that cross the property.

Utilities:   Wise Electric Cooperative provides electrical service with power in place on the property.

School District:   Alvord Independent School District  

Property Taxes:  The property is ag-exempt and annual property taxes are anticipated to be around $2,000 for 2024.

Additional Acreage Available:   Looking for more acreage? Contact Broker for information on contiguous acreage that could be added to this property.

Asking Price:   $3,300,000 ($12,000.00 per acre)

Contacts:    

Bret Polk - Broker, (254) 965-0349 mobile, bret@hrcranch.com

Andrew Randig - Agent, (512) 818-3644 mobile, andrew@hrcranch.com

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

All information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC. All information is subject to change without prior notice.