Ewald Ranch
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Summary
Ewald Ranch is an 184± acre property featuring cleared pastures, a heavily brushed creek with two tanks, and excellent opportunities for grazing and hunting. Located just west of Dilley, Texas, off Highway 85, this property also includes a large brick house and various outbuildings, making it suitable for development or personal use.
OVERVIEW
Ewald Ranch offers a blend of cleared pastures and brushy creek areas, ideal for grazing and hunting. The property includes a large brick house, various outbuildings, and quality fencing, providing versatility and potential for future development. The terrain is mostly flat, with a drop-off on the east end where the brushy creek runs through, enhancing the property's natural appeal.
LOCATION
The ranch is conveniently located just west of Dilley, Texas, off Highway 85. It is approximately an hour-and-a-half drive south of San Antonio. To reach the property, head south on I-35 from San Antonio, travel west of Dilley for 10± miles along Highway 85, and then 0.5± miles off CR 4843, also known as Urban Road.
LAND
The southern part of Frio County, where the ranch is located, features productive red sandy loam soil rich in iron, making it excellent for growing native grasses, forbs, or planting food plots and improved grasses. The terrain is mostly flat, with the eastern end dropping off into a brushy creek area. The property includes several interior cross-fenced pastures and a quality perimeter fence, enhancing its versatility for grazing and hunting.
IMPROVEMENTS
The property is accessed through an automatic gate opener and features a large implement or hay shed with a metal roof, as well as a large enclosed metal barn. The centerpiece of the property is a large 4,000+ sq. ft. brick one-story house with a metal roof on a concrete slab. This house, located about a third of the way back into the property, includes a very large yard, big trees, and a huge covered back patio. Formerly used as a man camp/hotel during the oil boom, the house is not move-in ready and requires updating and repairs, as reflected in the price. A recent home inspection is available. The domestic water well has an electric pump and pressure tank and is operational.
Wildlife
The property is known for excellent hunting opportunities, with native wildlife such as whitetail deer, wild hogs, Rio Grande turkey, quail, and dove frequently utilizing the land. The presence of two tanks and the brushy creek area attract a variety of wildlife, making it ideal for hunting enthusiasts. Adding corn feeders and planting warm and cool season food plots can further enhance wildlife attraction.
Water
The property features a domestic water well with an electric pump and pressure tank that is operational. Additionally, there are two good-sized tanks located in the creek that can fill up with sufficient rainfall, providing another water source for wildlife and livestock. There is also a very large tank that parallels the front entrance and can fill up with sufficient rains, adding to the property's water resources.
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