Specializing in Ranch Real Estate and Wildlife Management
 

918+/- ACRES
MILL CREEK CANYON RANCH
JOHNSON COUNTY, TX
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• Location: Ranch is located less than 1 hour south of Fort Worth and 70 miles southwest of Dallas. It is 13 miles southwest of Cleburne with one mile of FM 1434 road frontage in southern Johnson County.
• Neighbors: “The Retreat” development borders this ranch for almost 3 miles. More information about “The Retreat” can be viewed at www.theretreat-texas.com. The Ormsby Ranch is another large neighbor located south of the subject property.
• Terrain: Several draws and creeks start on this property forming the headwaters of Mill Creek. Open pastureland above the rough, wooded country creates two diverse types of terrain. Live oak, cedar, mesquite, elm, and other vegetation provides good wildlife habitat. There are multiple building sites overlooking the secluded Mill Creek Canyon.
• Water: Two stock tanks provide cattle and wildlife with water. Underground water in this area is very good. There are several lake sites.
• Wildlife: Deer, turkey, quail, ducks, dove, and feral hogs inhabit the property. Waterfowl is plentiful on two ponds during the fall and winter. Trophy deer potential is very good with no hunting on The Retreat.
• Cattle: Rancher indicated the carrying capacity to be one animal unit per 20-25 acres. He also owns the neighboring ranch and has run cattle on this property for years.
• Fencing: Fencing is in fair to excellent condition. 4500 feet of south fence was recently replaced with new fencing. There is also a set of corrals for working cattle.
• Surface Leases: Hunting is not leased. Grazing lease can be terminated with 60 days notice. Rancher is interested in continuing lease with the new owner.
• Utilities: United Cooperative Electric is electricity provider and telephone service is also available. There is no rural water, but underground water is plentiful.
• Taxes: Estimated annual property taxes are $2956.
• Comments: This is a rare opportunity to own a large scenic property in close proximity to DFW area. Best uses of this property are recreation, ranching, hunting, investment, or rural development.
• Barnett Shale Minerals: Seller owns 923.75 net mineral acres. Quicksilver Resources holds the lease and has a joint venture with EOG. EOG has a couple producing wells with plans to drill more. Gas production has a minor impact on the quality of the surface.
• Price: Surface estate is very reasonably priced at $4854 per acre ($4,499,658). Surface with all Barnett Shale minerals in possession is priced at $10,236 per acre ($9,489,217)
• Contact: Blake Hortenstine, 214-616-1305 mobile, broker