duval county hunting/recreation ranch

DUVAL COUNTY HUNTING/RECREATION RANCH
3,787.74 Acres (Intact or in two tracts)
(Fence, Paved Road Frontage, Irrigation Quantity Water, Excellent Brush Cover,
Trophy Deer with King Ranch Genes, Birds, Privacy)
DUVAL COUNTY, TEXAS
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MAPS (attached):
TEXAS HIGHWAY MAP
COUNTY ROAD MAP
U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
AERIAL MAP
LOCATION: Located in Duval County approximately 8 miles south of Benavides, or 20 miles southwest of
San Diego which is the county seat, or 30 miles southeast of Freer, or 60 miles west of Corpus Christi, or
130 miles south of San Antonio, or 200 miles south southwest of Austin, or 243 miles southwest of Houston,
or 390 miles south southwest of Dallas. All distances are measured straight-line "as the crow flies".
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This 3,787.74 acre offering is the southernmost two pastures out of the
famous Los Orcones Ranch established in 1881 by the present third generation owner’s grandfather, Senator
Archie Parr. The ranch originally consisted of approximately 17,000 acres and is now about 12,000 acres in
size. Said 12,000 acres was high fenced in in 2001 and placed under an intensive game management and
nutrition program for both the whitetail deer herd and the cattle herd. A portion of the ranch now supports a
successful guided custom deer hunting program. The two pastures offered for sale have been leased on a
season long basis to a group of dedicated long time hunters. You may learn more about the Los Orcones
Ranch by logging onto the owner’s website at: http://www.losorconesranch.com/index.html
METHOD OF SALE: The Owner (Seller) has given Thornton Ranch Sales exclusive written authorization to
market this fine property. The Seller will convey the property by a General Warranty Deed, provide a
standard Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance and furnish a current/recertified survey. The property is offered
for sale for all cash.
DESCRIPTION: This hunting/recreational ranch is rich in game and possesses the genetics and high protein
browse needed to produce trophy whitetail deer. Duval County and this area have long been known for
producing Boone and Crockett deer. The habitat for deer and wildlife is outstanding. You will find a happy
mixture of black brush, guajillo, guayacan, granjeno, and acacia, all high in protein. You’ll also find a good
cover of huisatche, mesquite, cenizo, hackberry, prickly pear and miscellaneous brush. The terrain is
moderately rolling and elevations vary from 280 ft. to 356 ft. above sea level. Access to the property is
excellent with 1.5 miles frontage on State Highway 339. Privacy is assured as there are no road easements
through the property and there are no public roads on any boundary lines except for the highway frontage.
These two pastures are exceptionally well watered by four good water wells producing from a depth of only
about 300 feet. There is an abundant supply of underground water available for drilling irrigation wells if you
wish to fill earthen lakes or operate overhead walking irrigation systems. The drilling of said irrigation wells
would of course have to be permitted through the Duval County Groundwater Conservation District and be
subject to its rules. If you prefer to fly in and out of this ranch you are in luck as the terrain on both Tract 1
and Tract 2 is compatible for construction of a 10,000 foot long correctly oriented airstrip with minimum
movement of dirt. This ranch is a sportsman’s dream and it is available at a very reasonable price.
WILDLIFE, HUNTING AND FISHING: Whitetail deer, hogs, javelina, quail, dove, turkey, bobcats and
coyotes inhabit this ranch. The ranch has been under a strict game management program since 2001 and
currently is and has been under an MLDPs (Managed Land Deer Permits) program. In 2001, 175 pregnant
does were brought onto the ranch from the Laureles Division of the King Ranch through the Texas
Department and Wildlife Department’s TTT (trap, transport and transplant) program. This introduction has
paid off in spades as the deer herd is producing great trophy deer. A year around protein feeding program is
in place. The present Owners, through their hard work and diligence, have one of the finest trophy deer
herds to be found anywhere. In addition, Choke Canyon, a world class fishing and watersport destination is
only an hour drive from the ranch. If salt water fishing is your desire, Corpus Christi is just an hour away.
MINERALS WATER AND AIR RIGHTS: All water and air rights owned will be conveyed subject to no
leases. There are no minerals that will convey as only the surface estate is being sold. The minerals are
currently leased and held by production from a very limited number of oil/gas wells.
POSSESSION:Possession of the Property subject to no hunting or grazing leases will be delivered to the
buyer on the date of closing and funding.
IMPROVEMENTS: There are four good water wells. The property is high fenced on three sides with
approximately four miles of the north boundary line being low fenced. Seller will construct a high fence on
the unfenced portion of the north boundary line with costs to be spilt 50-50 with the buyer. Electricity is
available from an electric service line that parallels the west boundary line along State Highway 339. There
is an excellent internal ranch road system.
TAXES: Based on current agricultural use the total ad valorum taxes for calendar year 2011 were
approximately $7,500.00. The property will be conveyed to the buyer with said agricultural use designation
in place.
PRICE (if sold intact): $5,965,690.00** ($1,575.00 per acre).
PRICE (if sold in two tracts as shown on the attached Topo Map):
TRACT ACRES*
X PRICE/ACRE
= TOTAL PRICE**
1
2,197.86
$1,575.00
$3,461,629.00
2
1,589.88
$1,575.00
$2,504,061.00
*Approximate Acres
** Price to be adjusted based on the actual number of surveyed acres that will be conveyed by a General
Warranty Deed and covered by an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance multiplied by the price per acre agreed
upon by OWNER and Buyer
TERMS: (2 options as follows):
(1) All cash at closing.
(2) Any other terms acceptable to OWNER.
LOCAL AREA INFORMATION:
Duval County: http://texasescapes.com/southtexastowns/sandiegotexas/duval-countycourthouse.htm
City of San Diego: http://www.texasescapes.com/SouthTexasTowns/SanDiegoTexas/SanDiegoTx.htm
Alice Chamber of Commerce: http://alicetxchamber.org/
Kingsville Airport: http://www.klebergcountyairport.com/
Corpus Christi Airport: http://corpuschristiairport.com/
Choke Canyon Reservoir: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/choke_canyon/
Choke Canyon State Park: http://www.wildtexas.com/texas-parks/choke-canyon-state-park-calliham-unit
King Ranch: http://king-ranch.com/
Freer Muy Grande Contest: http://www.muygrandevillage.com/
AIRPORT INFORMATION: The Corpus Christi International Airport is located just 70 minutes east of this
property. The Kingsville Airport is located just 40 minutes east of the ranch.
BROKER COMMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Located in the storied 'Muy Grande' area
of South Texas, this is one of the finest game ranches to hit the market in a long time. It is in every sense of
the word a 'trophy deer hunters dream'. The lucky Buyer will have great genetics in place and its use is only
limited by the vision of the new Owner. Miles and miles of internal roads make it a horseman’s dream for
riding. Also varied activities such as hiking, exploring, camping, four wheeling, bird watching, nature walks,
arrowhead hunting, star gazing or sitting with your binoculars and searching for wildlife are all available for
the taking. With a successful eleven year intensive deer management program behind you this reasonably
priced South Texas Ranch located in the heart of big-buck country is ripe and ready for development into a
classic hunting/recreation ranch simply by adding a nice hunting lodge (and an airstrip if you want to fly-in).
SHOWING COORDINATION: This ranch is available for inspection seven days a week by prior
appointment only. CALL: FRANK. J CARTER (956) 740-4849 at any time for showing coordination, service
and support. Or you may contact Frank via email at: frankcarter220@yahoo.com.
NOTE: This information was obtained from sources deemed reliable and is presented subject to errors,
omissions, change of price or conditions, prior sale or withdrawal from the market without notice and is
provided by Thornton Ranch Sales without any guarantee, warranty or representation, express or implied.
Buyer’s Brokers must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to
be allowed full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be the sole discretion of
Thornton Ranch Sales, Frank J. Carter, Broker.
Thornton Ranch Sales hereby notifies Buyers of real estate that the properties may be subject to Oak Wilt,
Drought, Flood, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Infestation, Allergens, Economic influences, Disease and other acts
of God, Nature or Man.
For more information on this property see our Invitation to Buyers.
MAPS:
TEXAS HIGHWAY MAP
COUNTY ROAD MAP
U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
AERIAL MAP