Jordan Creek Ranch

This extraordinary 492-acre ranch has been in the same family for 50 years, and is located between Austin and Houston, just 4.5 miles from downtown La Grange, TX. Although located in central Texas, it has a “Hill Country” feel, with over 100 feet in elevation changes, dramatic hills, rugged draws, and ancient rock formations. Rare among ranch offerings in this prized area, it is 90% wooded with a variety of large timber. The two 8-acre lakes and two seasonal creeks are the centerpieces that set this ranch apart as one of the most unique recreational properties within 1.5 hours of Houston.

Location:   This property is located in central Fayette County, 4.5 miles northeast of downtown La Grange, TX. It is a 100-mile drive from Houston and a 60-mile drive from Austin. The ranch has 3,500 feet of frontage on paved FM 2145.

Terrain: The terrain is made up of gentle and steep rolling hills with elevation changes over 100 feet, the highest elevation being 420 feet. The soil ranges from sandy and clay loams in the fertile bottoms to gravelly on the hilltops. Over 90% of the ranch is heavily wooded with large live oak, post oak, pine, elm, and cedar. The headwaters for Smalley Creek begin on the ranch and extend for 0.3 miles before exiting the Western boundary. Jordan Creek traverses the ranch for 0.75 miles.

Water: There are two 8-acre deep lakes, constructed decades ago, stocked with Florida Hybrid bass. The biggest bass ever caught on the property weighed 18 pounds! There is also a 1-acre lake, which is also stocked. There are 3 water wells on the property, which the owners have not used in several years. City water supplies the 2 cabins. Smalley Creek is dry most of the time. Jordan Creek, in particular, flows water in normal rainfall years, and is lined with ancient rock formations touting fossils reminiscent of a time long past.

Hunting: There is are whitetail deer, turkey, and hogs on the property. The ranch has plenty of water and fertile habitat and is surrounded by wooded properties, so retains its wildlife quite well. One can also do some dove hunting and duck hunting around the lakes. The bass fishing is incredible on the 2 large stocked lakes.

Improvements: There are 2 cedar cabins on the property, each overlooking its own 8-acre lake, each having 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchen/living room. There is a set of working pens that are in fair condition. The perimeter and interior fencing is in good to fair condition, consisting of 5-strand barbed wire and net wire. There are also 2 extremely old and interesting structures on the property, one an old dairy barn and one an old school house, both could be restored if so desired. There is an old home site on the banks of the West lake, which burned down several years ago, with a water well and electricity already in place. There are also over 3 miles of improved all-weather gravel roads on the ranch, and numerous beautiful potential home sites.

Minerals: 100% of the executive rights will convey, no minerals or royalties owned. One producing oil well.

Price: $3,950,000 or $8,028/Acre

Terms: Cash at Closing.

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