Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Sparrow Hawk Lake
Twin Oaks Lake
Twin Oaks Lake
Twin Oaks Lake
Quarry Lake
Quarry Lake
Quarry Lake
Twin Oaks Lake
Quarry Lake
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Running N Ranch - your legacy property.
Description
LOCATION: 2.75 miles southwest of the city limits of Saint Jo, TX in Montague County. 1,185+/- contiguous acres for sale in Montague County, just south of Saint Jo, TX. with an opportunoity purchase another 269+/- acres across the road.
ROAD FRONTAGE: Approx 1.14 miles of frontage on FM 3206 with two gated entrances as well as another two deeded easements for access if needed. Access is also available via deeded easement from Hwy 59 and Quarry Road.
WATER: 4 ponds located on the property currently, with a fifth pond under construction. Existing ponds range from 1.24 to 6.45 acres. Clear Creek is the southern boundary for approximately 4,670 linear feet. There are two water wells on the property.
ELECTRICITY: Pentex Energy has power lines on the property.
MINERAL RIGHTS: No mineral rights will convey, and there is no production on the property. A pipeline is located on the northwestern side of the property and there are tank batteries that appear to no longer be in use located on FM 3206.
TOPOGRAPHY: Drastic elevation changes with dramataic views from dozens of different bluffs on the proporty. Elevation ranges from 1'040' to 1'230'.
TAXES: Currently ag exempt with 2024 taxes being $1,090.
IMPROVEMENTS: Ponds. Fencing. Cattle pens. Two water wells. Office building. Work shop. Other outbuilding. Gazeebo. Dock. Storage building.
CURRENT USE: Used exclusively for cattle grazing and recreation since the mid 1970's.
EASEMENTS: Electric, pipeline, mineral, access.
LEASES: Cattle grazing lease expires 5/31/26.
SHOWINGS: Buyers agent, if applicable, must be identified on first contact and must be present at initial showing of the property listing to the prospective real estate buyer in order to participate in real estate commission. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of listing agent.
Some properties just stand out from the crowd. This is one of those because it is not common to find a property of this size and this quality in North Texas. The Running N Ranch is 1,185 +/- contiguous acres of legacy ranch land. Boasting incredible views from the dozens of high elevation bluffs overlooking the Clear Creek valleys below. Approximately 55% wooded and 45% grassland, the Running N Ranch is an excellent combination cattle and recreational wonderland where a family comes together to create memories that last a lifetime, as well as an appreciable asset, a tax shelter, and hedge against inflation.
This area is rich in history, with the historic Chisolm Trail as well as the Butterfield Stage line both coming through the area south of Saint Jo, TX. Indian artifacts are also found here. The Running N Ranch has been owned by the same family for nearly 50 years as a cattle ranch and recreational retreat. The far north western porion of the ranch was once used as a gravel mine, with reclaiming processes adding a beautiful crystal clear lake, with a second one under construction currently.
Three major lakes dot the landscape: Quarry Lake on the north end is about 6.45 acres and has crystal clear water due to the natural limestone bottom. Twin Oaks Lake is about 2.4 acres in size and features deep banks, shaded shoreline, and standing timber for natural fish cover. Sparrow Hawk Lake is a 6 acre Clear Creek Watershed Authority control lake, with a beautiful park setting that includes a gazebo, dock, firepits, and toilet. Clear Creek is the southeastern boundary of the property for about 9/10 of a mile. The valley bottoms host multiple natural springs that offer year round water source for wildlife and livestock as well.
The 500+/- acres of grass is mostly hardy native grasses of the prairie, with one bottom pasture containing about 20 acres of improved bermudagrass. These native grasses are much more tolerant and hardy than most improved grasses, and yields more digrestable nutrients per ton while requiring less maintenance. Indian grass, various varieties of blue stem, common bermuda, buffalo grass, side oats grama, gamma grass and more can be found.
The 685+/- acres of woods include a great variety of trees including several species of white oaks, native red oaks, pecan, hickory, walnut, persimmon, and elm. Having miles and miles of edges, where the woodlands meet the grasslands, provides the ultimate habitat for whitetail deer and turkey.
A brick office building was once used for the gravel mine and is now used as a camphouse. The simple structure includes two rooms plus a restroom. A 30x40 all metal workshop / storage shed is near the office, as well as a small building once used as a break room for mine employees. A water well serves this area and features a large capacity storage tank. An additional water well is located further south and is currently only used to water livestock. Electrical service lines are established in several locatations around the property and can be easily extended to the location desired. There is a good set of cattle pens located on the FM 3206 boundary at the northern boundary line. There are excellent fences and roads throughout the property.
There are no deed restrictions for this property. Private showings are available by appointment only for qualified buyers.
Directions:
Located on FM 3206, one mile from FM 677.
Showing Instructions:
Contact me for a showing appointment. Listing agent will be present and conduct all showings.
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tax id numbers 15116, 9482, 7005, 14572, 16383, 6231, 10776, 15434
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