Specializing in Ranch Real Estate and Wildlife Management
 

1093+/- ACRES
BRAZOS RIVER RANCH
JOHNSON COUNTY, TX
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• Location: Ranch is less than 1 hour south of Fort Worth and 70 miles southwest of Dallas. It is only 15+/- miles southwest of Cleburne in southern Johnson County with road frontage on FM 1434, County Road 1243 and County Road 1117.
• Area: Larger ranch properties are in this part of Johnson County. Lake Whitney and Cleburne State Park are also close by and popular for recreational activities.
• Terrain: A nice bluff runs parallel to the Brazos River offering scenic views into Bosque County. Areas along creek, river, and ridges are very heavily wooded. More open pastureland is located away from the river with scattered live oaks, hackberry, and mesquite trees. There are also two possible lake sites.
• Water: 2500 feet of Brazos River frontage and over 1 mile of Camp Creek. Camp Creek is a beautiful, spring fed limestone creek with crystal clear running water. Little Falls and Big Falls are feature attractions on the creek. There are also 7 stock tanks. Underground water is very good in this area with old water well near pioneer home.
• Fisheries: White bass run up the river to spawn and fishing can be tremendous this time of year. There is also good fishing for black bass, catfish, and crappie.
• Wildlife: Deer, turkey, feral hogs, quail, ducks, and dove inhabit the property. Waterfowl is common on stock tanks during fall and winter months.
• Cattle: Carrying capacity is believed to be one animal unit per 20-25 acres. Local landowner has run cattle on this property for years. One pasture is in Klein grass with the balance of the ranch being in native grasses.
• Fencing: Almost 4000 feet of new fence was completed to the river on the southern portion of the ranch in 2008. Other fencing is fair to good with working pens.
• Surface Leases: Hunting rights are not leased. Grazing lease can be terminated with 60 days notice. Current lessee would be interested in continuing grazing lease.
• Utilities: United Cooperative Electric provides electricity to this property and phone service is also available.
• Taxes: Estimated annual property taxes are $3508.
• Comments: This is a rare opportunity to own a large scenic property in close proximity to DFW area on the Brazos River. Best uses of this property are recreation, ranching, hunting, investment, or rural development.
• Barnett Shale Minerals: owns 548.925 net mineral acres. There are 5 gas wells operated by Quicksilver Resources.
• Price: Very reasonably priced at $5400 per acre ($5,940,000) surface only. Surface with all Barnett Shale minerals can be purchased for $8120 per acre ($8,932,169).
• Contact: Blake Hortenstine, 214-616-1305 mobile, broker