817 Hwy 59 George West, TX 78022

A classic South Texas ranch with rolling topography that Live Oak County is known for. This high-fenced property has great brush diversity with all the desirable high protein species in abundance, solid South Texas Whitetail genetics, a good water distribution system, a 1-acre pond stocked with trophy bass, deep soils with ample grass for grazing, a handsome 2b/1b 1200 sq. ft. ranch house, and a 30 X 30 barn with 50 canopy. In addition to the trophy Whitetails, it has excellent Dove and Turkey hunting and a huntable Quail population. All located 30 minutes from George West, 1 hour to Corpus Christi, 1.5 hours to San Antonio, and 3 hours to Houston and Austin.

Location
817 Hwy 59 S. George West, TX 78022
17 miles to George West, 35 miles to Alice, 60 miles to Corpus Christi, 100 miles to San Antonio, 150 miles to McAllen, 175 miles to Austin, and 215 miles to Houston. The Alice Airport (ALI) has a 5990 runway and full FBO services and is only 35 miles from the ranch.

Land & Water
The ranch has phenomenal habitat for trophy whitetail and winged game birds with approximately 60% dense high protein brush and 40% old pastures with Mesquite and Buffelgrass. One can really appreciate the rolling topography while looking down numerous long wide senderos with 90 ft of elevation change. Two large drainages run through the property, including the Salt Branch Ramirena Creek with multiple locations for additional ponds or lakes that could be built. The 1 acre lake strategically located below the home is a magnet for Whitewing and Mourning Dove. The lake is stocked with Florida hybrid bass and bluegill. There is an additional quarter acre pond as well. Both are plumbed to the water system and can be supplemented as needed. There are two other small ponds that hold water in wet times. Since the ranch is lower in elevation than most of the surrounding area, it has deep fine sandy loam soils which can be very productive for both wildlife and livestock. There is a lease herd of approximately 20 cow/calf pairs on the property which have a limited impact on the ample grass.
The deer herd has been managed with a very selective harvest with emphasis on growing mature deer. There have been numerous trophies harvested over the years including a 180-net typical 12pt. In addition to the abundance of dove there is also a healthy population of Turkey and Bobwhite Quail making the ranch a classic South Texas hunting ranch. With some modest brush manipulation, the quail population could rapidly expand giving the average annual rainfall of 28 in. in the area.
The brush composition is second to none with copious amount of high protein species including Texas Kidneywood, Granjeno, Guayacan, Coma, Brasil, Southwest Bernardia, Blackbrush, Lime Prickly Ash, Texas Persimmon, Hogplum, Guajillo, Twisted Acacia, Littleleaf Sumac, Desert Yaupon, Cenizo, Whitebrush, Prickly Pear, Mesquite, Hackberry, Spanish Dagger, and Mountain Laurel. The dominant grass species is Bufflegrass with KR Bluestem, Coastal Bermuda, Threeawn, Texas Grama, and Buffalograss also observed.

Improvements & Utilities
The property is entirely high fenced in excellent condition. There are numerous internal pastures with low fencing in fair to poor condition. Water is piped across the ranch into 10 cement troughs. The water well is in the 450 ft range and produces approximately 35-40 GPM. The ranch has an intricate system of senderos, roads, and trails.
The ranch home is approximately 1200 sq.ft with 2 Bedrooms /1 Bath, an open concept living room and kitchen, limestone exterior, a standing seam metal roof, and scenic front porch overlooking the lake. There is also a 30 ft x 30 ft metal barn with a 50 ft apron on a slab. This covered area serves as the cleaning shed and vehicular parking. There are 7 blinds, 7 corn feeders, and 3 protein feeders.
The property is accessed from Hwy 59 via two deeded easements, no access easements through the ranch, see broker for details. There are two active pipelines crossing the property.

Minerals
Surface sale only, seller owns no minerals. No production on site.

Taxes
2024 property taxes were approximately $1,500.00. The property is qualified for the Agricultural Valuation via a grazing lease.

Community
Most of the needs of a new ranch owner can be found nearby in George West. Major retailers such as HEB and Walmart can be found in Alice. Major medical care is available in Corpus Christi.