Fish Creek on the Brazos

Overview:  Fish Creek on the Brazos is a unique recreational property featuring over a half mile of Brazos River frontage and 1.2 miles of Fish Creek. Located in the scenic hills north of Eliasville, near Graham, this ranch boasts exceptional diversity with elevation changes, abundant water features, mature hardwoods, and plentiful wildlife. One key feature is the beautiful, spring-fed swimming and fishing hole created by a massive rock formation on Fish Creek; it is nothing short of spectacular. Structural improvements include a historic 2,000 square foot, two-story Victorian-style home located on a rocky ridge and surrounded by live oak trees. The property also features large draws, expansive hilltop views, a potential lake site and end-of-the-road privacy.

Location: Approximately 17 miles southwest of Graham and a short drive northwest of Eliasville, Texas in a desirable location. Drive time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes from Dallas and 2 hours from Fort Worth.

Directions: From Graham, go south on Highway 67 for about 1 mile to FM 209. Turn right (west) on FM 209 and travel 9.5 miles to FM 3109 (Fish Creek Road). Turn left (south) and travel approximately 4.2 miles to Komo Road. Turn left on Komo Road and travel to the top of the hill, then follow Casey Lane to the property’s stone entrance on the right.

Access: Access to the property is from Komo Road to Casey Lane. Komo Road is a county road and Casey Lane is an easement road. Casey Lane feels like a county road with no gates until the property's entrance. A fenced and owned road then leads from the end of Casey Lane to the subject property. Roads are all-weather and provide good access to this secluded destination.

Improvements: The ranch includes a historic 2,000+ square foot, two-story Victorian-style home located on a large limestone and oak-covered ridge. Originally from Throckmorton, Texas, the home was relocated to this site years ago by the current owner to restore and serve as the ranch headquarters. Loaded with elements of historical charm, the downstairs features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, a spacious den area, and a long open kitchen overlooking the pond to the north. For functionality, a laundry/mudroom is situated just off the kitchen and is accessible via the rear entrance near the detached two-car garage. The wraparound porch, reminiscent of homes in early American history, extends from the front to the east side of the home, serving as a gathering place to enjoy sunrises, sunsets, and storytelling with family and friends. Restorations are well underway and new owner can make the final updates the way they like.  

Terrain: The ranch showcases excellent topography, ranging from the low Brazos River bottom to a high ridgeline in the south/central part of the property, with elevation changes of over 100 feet. Beautiful views and large rock formations are prevalent throughout the property. Fish Creek and a smaller tributary traverse the ranch, creating impressive water features. The creek flows into the Brazos River, where a large sand beach is accessible during lower water times, perfect for beach campfires, fishing, and ATV fun. The riparian areas along the creek and river are lined with mature elm, live oak, pecan, and hackberry trees. The northern pastureland is more open, with native grass, mesquite trees, hackberry, and oak trees.

Vegetation: Tree cover primarily consists of mature live oaks, post oaks, elm, hackberry, pecan, mesquite, and other native species. Forbs, browse, and cactus species such as elbowbush, skunkbush, bumelia, and lotebush provide excellent wildlife habitat. Native grasses include bluestem, switchgrass, Texas winter grass, dropseed, Indiangrass, and various other grasses. The wildlife habitat is in excellent condition.

Water: Over a half of a mile of Brazos River shoreline forms the ranch's eastern boundary. Fish Creek traverses 1.2 miles through the interior of the property and empties into the Brazos River. This wet-weather creek contains nice pockets of water year around. One large earthen stock tank is located near the home, providing additional water for cattle and wildlife. A large and deep tributary east of the homesite could potentially be dammed to create a long, deep lake. This tributary boasts large boulders that would provide a magnificent shoreline.

Wildlife: Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, ducks, quail, and native wildlife species are abundant, offering excellent hunting opportunities. For the avid angler, fishing abounds along Fish Creek and the Brazos River for channel catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, gar and freshwater drum. The secluded location with water features provides a classic Texas hunting and fishing experience.

Fencing: The perimeter fencing is in poor to excellent condition. The north and east fence lines are older but still hold cattle, while the north and west fence lines are newer. There is a set of steel cattle pens, cross fencing is minimal and the entrance road is fenced along both sides.

Internal Roads & Access: An all-weather road leads from Komo Road down Casey Lane to the entrance gate and ultimately the home. Recent road work has improved internal travel throughout the interior of the property. Primary features can be assessed with the potential to create new roads and sculpt the land as desired.

Surface Leases: There is no cattle lease and the current hunting lease has been canceled.

Water Well & Hauling: Currently not in use, a water well is drilled on the property at a depth of 145 feet and producing 1.5 GPM. Active water wells in the area have depths between 100 to 300 feet. Fresh water can also be delivered from M.I.P water service in Graham, Texas, with 1,000 gallons costing $150 delivered. The current owner filters water from Fish Creek for household use.

Electricity: Ft. Belknap Electric Cooperative provides electricity to the property.

Minerals: The owner does not own any minerals, and there is no current oil and gas production on the property.

School District: Graham ISD.

Taxes: The ranch is Ag Exempt and estimated taxes for 2024 are $486.14.

Broker's Comments: Property boundaries are believed to be accurate, but not warranted. Exact boundary lines will be determined by a land survey.

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 Listing Broker. 

Price:   $8750 per acre ($2,450,000)

Contact: 

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

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

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