2133 Lausen, Del Rio, TX 78840

Property Description

The Rocking DC4 is 510+/- acres in the upper San Felipe Creek watershed in Val Verde County just outside of Del Rio, Texas. The ranch is well watered with two water wells feeding six troughs and has approximately one mile of San Felipe Creek. In addition to a great agricultural and recreational ranch, it has strong development potential for renewable energy projects such as solar, battery and data center storage. An overhead 138 kv transmission line runs along the entire west boundary of the ranch with an AEP Substation located about two miles due south. There is currently a battery storage facility adjacent to the substation with increasing interest nationwide in these projects. Subdivision or smaller-tract development is another opportunity. This ranch has unlimited potential! LOCATION AND ACCESS: This 510 +/- acre ranch has great access off Lausen Road via Hwy 90 on the west side of Del Rio. Additionally, US Hwy 90 West is less than 2 miles from the ranch where you will find a Walmart superstore, Rudy's BBQ, Starbucks, Chilis Grill and Bar, Planet Fitness, Hotels, shopping centers, fast food, gas and service stations and much more. And it is less than 10 miles from beautiful Lake Amistad and Mexico! Del Rio International Airport is only five miles away and serves several national carriers. On clear days you have amazing views of the Serranias del Burro mountains in Mexico. IMPROVEMENTS: The ranch has many improvements including a beautiful, native hill country rock 2880 ft. sq. home with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. This all-electric home has a complete wrap around porch with an attached covered carport. There are many nice facilities including a 40' x 80' barn with 2 attached covered side areas. Outstanding livestock working pens including eight, lighted water lots. There are several cross fences to allow rotational grazing. HABITAT: The Rocking 4DC Ranch has excellent native southwest Texas brush including mesquite, prickly pear, granjeno, cenizo, huisache, condalia, and many others. There are also great stands of native grasses as well as Kleingrass that's taken root in many areas. The brush and grasses provide excellent forage and cover for wildlife. WATER: The ranch is well watered with two water wells, one half mile of pipeline feeding 7 troughs and one pond. Additionally, there is approximately 1 mile of the beautiful seasonal San Felipe Creek. Below the ranch sits one of the best aquafers found in Texas, the Edwards-Trinity, capable of producing hundreds of gallons or more per minute. WILDLIFE: The ranch is currently under a 1-d-1 agricultural use designation with good soil and available ground water. Native brush and grasses provide good browse and cover for deer, axis, turkey, mourning doves, white-winged doves, Bobwhite and Scaled (Blue) quail. Occasional sandhill cranes, ducks, and many non-game birds are found. Additionally, the pond is loaded with catfish that comes to the surface to be fed. An excellent opportunity for children to catch a lot of fish. FUTURE/POTENTIAL USE: This ranch has many potential uses including agriculture, recreational, home site development, ranchette investment, industrial park, solar farm, golf course, rod and gun club, horse stables and trails, birding sanctuary, base material yard and more. Less than 10 percent of the property is in a FEMA Floodplain along San Felipe Creek. An overhead 138 kv transmission line runs along the entire west boundary of the ranch. Future use may be subject to and contingent upon the rules and regulations of the City of Del Rio and Val Verde County. The property may be located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city and possibly subject to rules pertaining to that area. MINERALS: Negotiable- The nature and extent of minerals pertaining to the ranch should be verified with the county.