Located just 3 miles west of Cross Plains on Highway 36, this impressive 210 acre Callahan County ranch combines productive agricultural land, excellent water resources, livestock infrastructure, a comfortable updated farmhouse, and outstanding accessibility. With approximately 4,485 feet of Highway 36 frontage, the property offers tremendous versatility for a working cattle operation, hay production, equestrian use, a full-time ranch residence, or a long-term land investment.
Productive Irrigated Coastal
One of the standout features of this ranch is its established improved coastal Bermuda, supported by two irrigation pivots that irrigate approximately 95-100 acres. The productivity of the property is evident in this year's hay production. The east pastures produced approximately 210 round bales on the first cutting, followed by approximately 110 round bales from the irrigated portion on the second cutting. The West pasture has been mainly used for grazing the heard.
For a buyer looking for a ranch capable of producing forage while supporting livestock, the combination of improved coastal, irrigation infrastructure, multiple pastures, and dependable water resources provides a strong foundation for an established agricultural operation.
Excellent Water Resources
Water is an important asset on any Texas ranch, and this property is exceptionally well equipped with four water wells and two surface tanks. The wells provide valuable support for the irrigation system and ranch operations, while the two tanks offer additional surface water for livestock and wildlife.
Having multiple water sources distributed across the property adds tremendous flexibility for livestock management, hay production, and the continued improvement of the ranch.
Designed for Livestock & Ranching
The ranch is cross-fenced into seven separate pastures, making rotational grazing and livestock management convenient and efficient. The property features good barbed-wire fencing, along with working pens and a round pen, providing much of the infrastructure needed for a cattle or horse operation.
The ability to rotate livestock between multiple pastures can help a rancher better manage forage and grazing pressure while allowing individual pastures time to recover. Combined with the irrigated coastal fields and abundant water, the layout makes this property especially attractive to buyers looking for a functional, productive ranch rather than simply recreational acreage.
Updated 3-Bedroom Farmhouse
At the heart of the property is an updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse offering comfortable country living in a classic ranch setting. The home features an open-concept layout and split-bedroom floor plan, providing a practical arrangement for everyday living and entertaining.
Both front and back porches create inviting places to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, morning coffee, evening sunsets, and changing seasons. Large, established trees surrounding the home provide shade and give the homesite the comfortable, settled character that is difficult to recreate on a newer property.
Whether used as a full-time residence, weekend ranch home, or headquarters for the agricultural operation, the farmhouse complements the land and improvements well.
Shop & Ranch Improvements
A 40' x 40' metal shop provides valuable space for tractors, equipment, tools, feed, ranch supplies, and projects. Together with the working pens, round pen, cross-fencing, irrigation pivots, wells, and tanks, the ranch offers a substantial amount of existing infrastructure for its next owner.
Outstanding Highway Frontage & Location
Location is another major advantage. With approximately 4,485 feet of frontage along Highway 36, the property provides convenient access while remaining firmly rooted in the quiet, open landscape of Callahan County. Additional access on NW side of the ranch via CR 441.
Cross Plains is only about 3 miles away, providing quick access to everyday necessities without sacrificing the privacy and space of ranch living. The property is also conveniently located approximately:
30 minutes from Abilene Regional Airport
40 minutes from Abilene
1 1/2 hours from Weatherford
1 hour 45 minutes from Fort Worth
This location makes the ranch accessible from the Abilene and DFW areas while offering the space, productivity, and lifestyle buyers seek in this part of Texas.
A True Multipurpose Texas Ranch
From the irrigated coastal fields and proven hay production to the seven-pasture grazing system, four water wells, two tanks, working facilities, shop, and updated farmhouse, this ranch brings together many of the features that are difficult to find on one property.
The acreage provides room to run livestock, produce hay, enjoy horses, expand agricultural operations, or simply experience the privacy and freedom of owning a substantial piece of Texas. The long Highway 36 frontage may also provide additional flexibility for future use or investment.
And when the day's work is finished, the ranch offers the simple things that make country living special-wide-open skies, mature trees around the farmhouse, peaceful views, and spectacular West Texas sunrises and sunsets.
For the buyer searching for a productive, well-improved ranch with irrigation, abundant water, excellent livestock infrastructure, highway frontage, and a move-in-ready home, this 210 acre Callahan County property offers an exceptional combination of agricultural capability, location, and Texas ranch lifestyle.
All acreage, measurements, production figures, distances, and other information are approximate. Buyer and Buyer's Agent to verify all information, including acreage, water wells, irrigation capacity, utilities, schools, taxes, and property features.