T Russell Ranch

The T Russell Ranch in Stonewall County, TX is your opportunity to own an absolute showplace! The ranch has been meticulously brush-sculpted over the years to create a very productive cattle ranch while maintaining plenty of cover for wildlife. Water is abundant here, with 16 stock tanks and three water wells piped to troughs throughout the ranch. The ranch is also loaded with deer, elk, red deer, and other wildlife. The massive 200 ft of elevation change allows for gorgeous views across the entire ranch. If you’ve been looking for that showstopper of a ranch, this is it. Give Rex Detamore a call for your private showing today. Driving Directions: From Aspermont, take Ranch Road 1263 North for about 15 miles. Turn east on CR 219 until you run into CR 231. Turn south on CR 231 and the gate is about 1/2 mile down the road. Shown by appointment only. Location: The T Russell Ranch is about 75 miles Northwest of Abilene, 210 miles West of Fort Worth, 170 miles Northeast of Midland, or 125 miles East of Lubbock. Acreage: 4,105.83± acres. The ranch is mainly mesquite and cedar pasture. Approximately 680 acres have been grubbed and are all in native grass. There is also a 70-acre wheat field near the headquarters. Topography: The ranch’s topography varies greatly. You’ll find low-lying creek bottoms and grass meadows, as well as towering bluffs with nice mesquite flat tops. Rainfall/Elevation: The ranch has an elevation change of over 200 feet, ranging from 1650 feet to 1851 feet. According to the Texas Almanac, Stonewall County’s annual rainfall is 22.36?, and the growing season lasts 220 days. Cover: Most of the ranch is in wooded pasture. About 680 acres has been grubbed and planted in improved grass for cattle production. Improved grass mix planted included Kleingrass, Wilman Lovegrass, WW B. Dahl bluestem, Sideoats gramma, and Green Sprangletop. Native grasses also include Canadian Wild Rye, Buffalo Grass, and Indian Grass. Tree cover is mainly mesquite, cedar, and hackberry. You’ll also find an occasional cottonwood or willow tree. Browse plants are plentiful and include Little Leaf Sumac, Skunkbush, Ephedra, Wolfberry, Algerita, Elbow Bush, and others. Fences: The perimeter fences are five—and six-stranded barbed wire on metal and cedar posts and are in excellent condition. The ranch is cross-fenced into seven different pastures. Utilities: Electricity is in place and is supplied by South Plains Electric Cooperative. Water: Water is abundant on the ranch. There are 16 earthen stock tanks, all of which were cleaned out or newly dug over the last 10 years. There are also three water wells in place. Two of these wells can be used to supply water to troughs throughout the ranch in the event of drought Hunting: Hunting in the area is fantastic, with neighbors being large, management minded ranches. The T Russell Ranch owners main focus has been cattle production, so there has been very little hunting pressure over the last twenty years. It is not uncommon to see numerous whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey and feral hogs while driving through the ranch. You’ll also find good numbers of free range elk, red deer, and the occasional aoudad. In years when we have adequate rainfall, such as 2024, there are large numbers of bobwhite quail and a few scattered blue quail. Dove hunting on the field near the headquarters is outstanding as well. Residence and Improvements: The main residence is a two-bedroom, one-bath rock veneer farmhouse. There is also a bunkhouse with two sets of bunks, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. A 40' x 60' metal barn with a concrete slab provides plenty of space and includes a drive-through, as well as overhangs on both sides. The headquarters features a set of pipe working pens with a scale. There is also another set of pens located in the interior of the ranch on the south side. Minerals: Surface estate only. Sellers do not own minerals under the ranch. Price: The property is priced at $8,750,000. The information contained herein is believed to be true and correct. However, Ekdahl Real Estate does not give any warranty for its accuracy. It is the buyer or buyer’s agent responsibility to verify all information. Please be advised that Ekdahl Real Estate represents the seller in this transaction. Buyer’s agent must be identified on first contact & must accompany buying prospect on all showings to be allowed full participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Ekdahl Real Estate. No trespassing. Seller’s agent must be present for showings. Since 1980, Ekdahl Real Estate has been a leader in West Texas real estate, providing world-class service to clients throughout Texas and Oklahoma. A full-service brokerage, Ekdahl specializes in farm and ranch, recreational, residential, and commercial properties, providing clients with an exceptional buying and selling experience. Headquartered in Stamford, Texas, Ekdahl also has offices located in Abilene, Anson, Aspermont, and Rotan, with dedicated and knowledgeable agents serving the areas. Visit ekdahlrealestate.net for more information and to view current properties.