April Rain Ranch

Ranch Name: April Rain Ranch Located just 7 miles west of Crystal City in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this high-fenced ranch offers a turnkey operation with the flexibility for a new owner to make it their own. The property features strong surface and supplemental water resources, including four ponds, 2.5 miles of Turkey Creek and Comanche Creek, and an irrigation well supplying miles of buried water lines connected to eight troughs and two pivots. The ranch is covered in high-quality native brush such as mesquite, guayacan, Brazil, huisache, twisted acacia, white brush, and prickly pearideal for supporting a healthy whitetail herd. Whitetail genetics on the ranch are exceptional, with bloodlines from bucks scoring between 248" and 348" B&C. Additional improvements include a well-maintained road system, blinds, feeders, feed bins, and feed wagons. While there is currently no residence on the property, the seller offers Barndominium plans for an 8,000 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with the sale. Wildlife: The ranch is fully high-fenced with a combination of native and newly introduced whitetail genetics, along with some exotics. The owner recently released 20 bred does, bred to bucks scoring between 248" and 348" B&C (pictures can be sent upon request), and is also offering a $50,000 credit toward breeder bucks as part of the sale. In addition to whitetail, the ranch has a population of Axis deer and offers excellent wing shooting opportunities for quail, dove, turkey, and duck. Both Blue Quail and Bobwhite Quail have been observed on the property. Javelina and other native Texas wildlife are also present. Water: The ranch benefits from both strong surface water and reliable supplemental water. There are four strategically placed ponds designed to capture runoff, fed by over 2.5 miles of Turkey Creek and Comanche Creek. As shown in the photos, the ranch holds significant water after a rain, however the ponds and creeks still retain water well even during dry periods. Supplemental water is provided by an irrigation well that supplies eight water troughs located throughout the ranch, along with two pivots positioned on open fields along Comanche Creek. Vegetation, Habitat, and Topography: The creeks that meander through the property, provide strong forage and cover, along with large, mature mesquite, cedar elm, and hackberry trees spread throughout the ranch. The ranch also features excellent native brush throughout, including mesquite, guayacan, Brazil, huisache, twisted acacia, white brush, and prickly pear. The terrain is predominantly flat, consisting of Cochina and Cotulla clay, with a rise to Maverick clay loam in the northwest portion. A hilltop in the northwest corner offers elevated views across the property and would be an ideal location for a house. Location: The property is located just 7 miles west of Crystal City in Zavala County. Crystal City offers several restaurants and an H-E-B grocery store for convenient shopping and dining. Situated just off Highway 83, the ranch provides easy access to Uvalde (40 miles), San Antonio (120 miles), and Laredo (120 miles). The property also includes approximately half a mile of paved FM road frontage and an additional mile of county road frontage. Other Notes: The seller has plans for an 8,000 sq. ft. barndominium featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a bunk room, which will convey with the sale. Additionally, a $50,000 credit toward breeder bucks is being offered. A 4-ton feed wagon and a 14-ton feed binholding a mix of half protein and half cornalso convey with the property. - 7/4/2025 4:01:05 AM