North Texas Properties

Ranch Name:    Lawson Ranch

Status:     Active  

Location:     Approximately 3.5 to 4 miles NW of historic Saint Jo, Texas, in scenic North Texas Hill Country

Driving Directions:   From Intersection of I-35 and U.S. Hwy. 82 in Gainesville travel west on U.S. Hwy. 82 approximately 20 miles to Saint Jo. Pass through Saint Jo on U.S. Hwy. 82 approximately 3.5 to 4 miles, to Center Point Cemetery Road. Property lies between U.S. Hwy. 82 and Center Point Cemetery Road and and to the north of Center Point Cemetery Road. Center Point Cemetery Road is part of the southern and eastern boundary of the property.  

Site Description:    VERY UNIQUE PROPERTY.  The property is rolling in topography with approximately 100+- foot total elevation change from lowest areas near creek bottom to highest elevation on scenic hill tops (see topographic map). There is a “seasonal” creek through the property along with two nice ponds. Ground cover is Coastal Bermuda and native grasses with scattered trees (several mature Pecans) and densely wooded areas along the creek. On the north end there is a prime location for a several acre duck lake. This property was part of a working ranch for many years.

There is about 0.8 of a mile frontage along U.S. Hwy. 82 and about a mile frontage along Center Point Cemetery Road.

Google Earth Aerial Photo

This property is the approximately 270+- acres that is the large, almost square outlined at the top. The lower trianglular property is also available for sale, see other listing on this site.

 Topographic Map Depicts Elevation Changes

You can see a location at the northwest corner of the property a low elevation of approximately 970 feet, this might be a nice place to build a dam and create a small lake for ducks and other wildlife.  

 This photo shows how the 405+- acres looks from the air. This shot taken from the south with the camera facing almost directly due north acorss the entire ranch.

This photo shows the 405+- acres from the air from the north with the camera facing almost due south across the entire ranch.

View from one of the higher points on the property.

Pictures and Maps do not accurately represent this property.

It actually needs to be seen.

Residence / Improvements:  There is an older brick home on the property but it has roof problems that have caused some interior problems. This home might be rehabbed for a weekender or hunters hideout. There are a few other outbuildings, including a storm cellar, located near the home as well as several other older barns. No value is being considered for any of the improvements.

This view is of the front of the residence, the concrete storm cellar is the white door on the right. Pictures of the interior are found below.

Hunting;   This area is widely known for its trophy White Tail deer, wild Turkey, and other game. While this property is not “heavily” wooded it is adequately wooded and there is plenty of food and water available for all kinds of wildlife. Please visit the "Wildlife" page for evidence of local game.

Utilities: Electric and phone on site.

Minerals:  APPROXIMATELY 5% OF THE MINERAL INTEREST ON THE NORTHERN APPROXIMATELY 270+- ACRE PORTION OF THIS PROPERTY MAY TRANSFER WITH THE SALE OF THIS PROPERTY AT THE ASKING PRICE. NO MINERAL INTEREST IS AVAILABLE ON THE SOUTHERN APPROXIMATELY 135+- ACRE TRIANGULAR SHAPED PORTION OF THIS PROPERTY. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO OIL OR GAS PRODUCTION ON THIS PROPERTY.         

Center Point Cemetery Road:

Center Point Cemetery Road is a county maintained, public road that is part of the southern and eastern boundary of this property and dead ends at Center Point Cemetery, also indicated on the topo map as Fairview Cemetery. While this road is a public road, it receives extremely limited traffic because it dead ends at the cemetery. This road could prove to be very advantageous at some future date for potentially subdividing the property into smaller parcels.

Specific Information:    

Terms:  Cash to Seller    Legal description: Survey dated July, 2006, on file   

Tax I.D.#:   Several         Taxes:  TBD  - Ag Exempt  

 Schools:          Saint Jo  I.S.D.         

N.T.R.E.I.S. MLS#:   111093409             Montague MLS #:  45933

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 More Photos

Pictures do not accurately represent the scenic beauty that you actually see when viewing this property. It offers an excellent mix of open areas with scattered trees to wooded areas and great elevation change. Really one that actually needs to be seen.  

Scenic View from higher elevation of property.  

One of the ponds on the property.

 View of Property.

View of Property.

Front of Residence 

Living room Kitchen

 Another living area

Master Bed Room

Sheds near residence

Please allow at least two hours for showings of this property. It is very large and takes a while to get around. Also, since it takes some time to show, please schedule showings at least one or two days in advance. With the weather warming up, mornings are much better to view this property.

Please contact:

Jack Schoppa, Broker, Appraiser 

Call us at 940-995-2987

 JackSchoppa@yahoo.com

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Jack C. Schoppa is the owner of North Texas Properties, a full service real estate appraisal and brokerage firm licensed and regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, General Appraisal Certification TX-1326535-G,  and the Texas Real Estate Commission. Broker License 0444767.

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