Four Oaks Ranch

Four Oaks Ranch is a tremendous recreational property conveniently located 6 minutes from town but secluded enough to provide great privacy and escape. The tract is covered with four different species of Oaks and is 90% closed canopy woodland with large mature Oaks. This raw land is a blank canvas waiting for the new owner to make their own. There is access to the property from both the north and south sides. Electricity is nearby on both sides as well. Come build your dream home or weekend getaway just two hours from Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Location TBD CR 90E Hallettsville, TX 77964 5 miles to Hallettsville, 48 miles to Victoria, 100 miles to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio Land & Water If you are a fan of large Live Oaks, Post Oaks, Water Oaks, and Blackjack Oaks, you will like this place. The property is 90% tall, closed canopy woodland. Driving through the trails you feel like you are in a tall tunnel. Looking at the surrounding properties in the area, youll find that this tract is almost an island of dense cover in a sea of open pastures, making it a haven for wildlife. The sandy loam soil can be very productive, as evidenced by the dense grasses growing in the open areas. The elevation change ranges from 250' to 280' with a wet weather tributary of Turkey Pen Branch crossing through the property on the NE portion, which could make a great location to build a pond. There is a small portion of floodplain along this drainage, estimated to be less than 1 acre. The property is home to Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, feral hogs, and many other small mammals and songbirds. Trees observed on the property include Live Oak, Post Oak, Water Oak, Blackjack Oak, Eastern Red Cedar, American Elm, Sweet Gum, Hackberry, and Chinese Tallow. The shrub and forb layer is comprised of American Beautyberry, Yaupon, Greenbriar, Mustang Grape, Wild Indigo, Dewberry, Texas Vervain, Frostweed, Buckleys Yucca, Wooly Croton, Prairie Tea, Cowpen Daisy, Queens Delight, Rattlebush, Black-eyed Susan, Indian Blanket, Meadow Pink, Illinois Bundleflower, Patridge Pea, Horsemint, McCartneys Rose, and Broomweed. Grass species observed include Little Bluestem, Silver Bluestem, KR Bluestem, Bushy Bluestem, Papsalum, and Panic Grass. The property has been in the family for over 100 years. Improvements & Utilities The property is perimeter fenced in fair to great condition with net wire fence along the SW corner and west boundary, the remainder is typical five-strand barbed wire. The property has access off CR 90E on the south side and is accessed off CR 2314 B and a 40' easement on the north side. Electricity is nearby on the neighboring properties on the north side and SW corner. Two active pipelines cross the property. Most water wells in the area are approximately 200' deep and provide ample water. All deer blinds and feeders belong to the lessee and will not convey. Minerals Surface Sale Only Taxes The property is qualified for the Agricultural valuation via grazing lease with the neighbor which can be terminated at closing. 2024 taxes were estimated to be $100.00. Community Most of the needs of a rural landowner can be found 5 minutes away in Hallettsville. Major retailers and major medical care can be found less than 1 hour away in Victoria. There are many interesting locations within an hour of this property; the Round Top Antiques Show, the Shiner Brewery, the Painted Churches Tour, numerous wineries, and not to mention some of the best Czech and German bakeries in Texas. Youll have to decide for yourself who makes the best kolaches.