To schedule a showing or for more information, please contact Layne Walker, Broker|Partner, Hall and Hall, LLP at 214-244-6484
Big Valley Pecan Farm is 3,300+/- acres of beautiful pecan trees, rolling hills and river frontage. The property is in central Texas, north of San Saba on Highway 16. Owned by the same family for over 70 years, the attention to the land, trees, and water features is visible driving through the property. Mr. O.P. Leonard began pecan farming in the 1930s in many locations throughout Texas. Currently, the third generation of the family oversees the operation.
Pecan trees started as a viable crop in the late 1950s in the Big Valley, with 70,000+/- pecan trees grown on the farm. Most of the production comes from the following varieties: San Saba, Cheyenne, Wichita, Western Schley, Pawnee, and Tejas. Harvest typically begins in early October and goes through the end of December. Once harvested, the nuts are processed on-site and sorted for shipping. All equipment needed for the complete farming operation is included in the sale and a full list of equipment is available upon request for qualified buyers.
The Colorado River provides water for tree irrigation. The river flows 15+/- miles through the property, with numerous diversion points along the banks. The property has 5,500 acre-feet of adjudicated water rights to be conveyed with the sale. Pump stations along the river provide water for sprinklers, flood, and drip irrigation systems. Much of the drip system is new and has been installed in the last few years. Improvements on the ranch are adequate, with a few modest homes utilized by employees and family. There is also an office facility, a cleaning plant (circa 2015) with all necessary equipment, and an equipment shed.
The property makes for excellent hunting, with Whitetail deer, turkey, and wild hogs calling it home. In addition, the Colorado River and ponds provide great fishing. There are possible mining opportunities with rock deposits found around the ranch.
The Facts:
~ 3,300+/- deeded acres
~ Long-term family ownership (70+ years)
~ 15 miles of Colorado River frontage
~ Numerous scattered ponds
~ Retention ponds for irrigation
~ 70,000+ pecan trees
~ Irrigated with mostly drip irrigation
~ Extensive Highway 16 frontage
~ Additional county road access
~ 15 minutes to San Saba and Goldthwaite, Texas
~ 1.5 hours from Austin, Texas
~ Excellent hunting - Whitetail deer, turkey, migratory birds
~ Several older houses and a pecan processing barn
~ All equipment conveys
~ Fantastic development opportunities