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Summary:
The 1533+/- acre Lookout Point Ranch is a picturesque and versatile property located just 12 miles northwest of Comanche, TX, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, accessibility, and functionality. With more than 12 miles of UTV trails and roads, the ranch provides easy access to most areas, including the highest points, with elevation ranging from 1,580 to 1,929 feet. The terrain is diverse, featuring steep, rugged sections, fertile bottomlands along Partridge Creek, and a variety of water features, including nine earthen ponds, some of which are stocked with fish. Rich in history, the ranch sits within Comanche County, a region once dominated by the Comanche Indians, whose presence shaped the cultural and territorial landscape of Central Texas.
The ranch is home to abundant wildlife, including white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs, ducks, doves, and predators, making it an excellent hunting destination. The property was previously enrolled in the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP), producing Boone and Crockett bucks with some exceeding 200 inches. Native grasses and forbs flourish in the semi-arid climate, supporting local ecosystems, livestock, and wildlife, including species such as Little Bluestem, Buffalograss, Engelmann Daisy, and Maximilian Sunflower.
Improvements on the property include a 2,880 SF two-story ranch house with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built in the 1960s. The home is located near the main entrance yet offers privacy, accommodating up to 12 guests, with a two-car garage, metal roof, wood-burning fireplace, and recently serviced HVAC system. The ranch also includes a well-equipped metal building for storage, functional wooden cattle pens, and a rustic wood and tin barn that serves as a gathering spot for processing game, complete with a walk-in freezer.
Free from major pipeline or transmission line easements, the ranch has utilities provided by Comanche County Electric Cooperative and Totelcom for internet, with water supplied by three wells and a private septic system. The property also holds an agricultural tax exemption, making it a practical investment for ranching, conservation, or recreational use. With its rich history, diverse wildlife, and numerous improvements, Lookout Point Ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Central Texas.
Location:
The Lookout Point Ranch is conveniently situated just 12 miles north west from the town of Comanche, TX. The main entrance is located along County Road 175, offering over ¾ mile of frontage. Additionally, the ranch features two more access points on its northern side via County Road 177, which provides more than half a mile of frontage. These multiple entrances ensure easy access to the property from different directions.
Physical Address: 1350 CR 175, Sidney, TX 76474.
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History:
Comanche County, Texas, has a rich history intertwined with the Native American tribes that once inhabited the region, most notably the Comanche people. By the 18th century, the Comanche dominated the area after migrating from the northern plains, displacing or absorbing earlier tribes such as the Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Kiowa. Known for their exceptional skills in horseback riding, hunting, and warfare, the Comanche were a nomadic tribe that relied heavily on buffalo for food, clothing, and materials for their dwellings. Their control over the region was significant, shaping the cultural and territorial landscape of Central Texas until the late 19th century.
The Lookout Point Ranch is steeped in history, with numerous Native American artifacts, including arrowheads, spear points, and an old stone pipe found on the property. A notable rock outcrop, adorned with carvings and signs from the early 1900s, provides a glimpse into the lives of the area's early inhabitants. This outcrop is believed to have served as a Texas Ranger outpost, a key location during conflicts between Anglo settlers and the Comanche Indians. The ranch's name, Lookout Point, is derived from this very outcrop, which served as a vantage point for the Texas Rangers, allowing them to oversee the surrounding area. The presence of these historical relics adds a layer of cultural significance to the ranch, enriching its already captivating landscape.
Comanche County History:
The area that now forms Comanche County was named in honor of the Comanche Indians, whose presence was central to the region's history. Covering 944 square miles of rolling land, the county is bordered by Mills, Brown, Eastland, Hamilton, and Erath counties. The North and South Leon rivers flow through the area, draining into the Brazos River system. The northern part of Comanche County lies within the Western Cross Timbers region, known for its sandy and loamy soils that support a diverse mix of cedar, oak, mesquite, and pecan trees. In contrast, the southern part forms part of the Grand Prairie region, characterized by darker, fertile soils. Today, Comanche County is a testament to the rich cultural and natural heritage left by its original Native American inhabitants.
Topography:
The Lookout Point Ranch features an elevation range between 1,580 feet and 1,929 feet the tallest peak in Comanche County. These Mountains are part of the Hog Mountain Range. The northern part of the ranch is marked by steep, rugged terrain, while the southern portion is dominated by fertile bottom lands along Partridge Creek. The terrain rises again into plateaus near the southern border, where a cave contains historical signs from both Native Americans and early settlers, adding a unique historical element to the landscape.
Water Features:
The Lookout Point Ranch has numerous ponds on dotted throughout the landscape. 9 earthen ponds with a few larger stocked with fish. The pond nearest the house when full is 1 acre and stocked with catfish. The ranch also has 3 water wells to provide stock water year round. A large concrete water storage is located near the middle of the ranch. Might be a great swimming hole during the hot summer months.
Wildlife & Hunting:
The Lookout Point Ranch boasts a diverse range of wildlife native to Texas, including white-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, wild hogs, ducks, doves, and various predators. The white-tailed deer on the property are notably large, thanks to the plentiful native forage, with the ranch having produced impressive Boone and Crockett bucks, some reaching 200 inches, under its previous enrollment in the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP). Numerous hunting blinds and feeders are strategically placed throughout the ranch, which will convey with the sale, ensuring excellent hunting opportunities for the new owner.
The ranch's landscape provides an ideal balance of hardwood and softwood cover, fostering excellent wildlife habitats. The blend of open areas and wooded sections creates natural travel corridors, making it a prime hunting destination. The southern section along Partridge Creek is perfect for bowhunters, offering large timber stands suitable for tree stands and spot-and-stalk hunting. The rugged northern terrain caters to rifle hunters, with elevated blinds overlooking game trails and feeders. This premier low-fence hunting ranch accommodates both rifle and bow hunters.
More than half of the ranch's land is covered with vegetation, creating edges and pockets of open habitat ideal for wildlife. The abundance of acorns produced by the hardwoods offers a valuable protein source for deer and other species throughout the year, contributing to the health of the ecosystem. The mix of cover and open spaces makes the property not only excellent for hunting but also a haven for wildlife observation.
Vegetation:
The Lookout Point Ranch is home to a diverse array of native grasses that thrive in its warm, semi-arid climate and rolling terrain. These grasses are essential for supporting local wildlife, livestock grazing, and land conservation. Key species include Little Bluestem, a drought-resistant bunchgrass that provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife habitat, and Big Bluestem, a tall and hardy grass that once dominated Texas grasslands. Buffalograss, a short, sod-forming grass known for its drought tolerance, plays a key role in erosion control. Sideoats Grama, the state grass of Texas, is celebrated for its resilience and quality forage for cattle and wildlife. Indiangrass and Switchgrass, both tall perennials, are valuable for prairie restoration, erosion control, and biofuel use. These grasses are vital to Comanche County’s ecological health and agricultural practices.
The ranch also supports a variety of native forbs that are crucial to local ecosystems, including pollinators, wildlife, and particularly whitetail deer. These plants contribute to soil health, biodiversity, and nutrition for grazing animals. Engelmann Daisy, with its drought tolerance and nutrient-rich leaves, and Maximilian Sunflower, providing seeds for birds and tender shoots for deer, are especially important. Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Coneflower add beauty and nourishment for local wildlife. Other forbs, like Indian Blanket, Winecup, and Black-eyed Susan, thrive in dry conditions and offer prime grazing opportunities for deer. Antelope Horns, a milkweed species, supports monarch butterflies while also contributing to the diet of whitetail deer. Together, these native plants sustain a healthy, year-round food source for deer and other wildlife, maintaining the ecological balance of the ranch.
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Food plots:
The ranch features wildlife food plots, ranging in size from 1.5 to approximately 11 acres. These unfenced plots are typically planted with oats in the fall, which helps attract wildlife, especially during hunting season.
Tree and Brush cover:
Lookout Point Ranch, is home to a diverse range of native trees and brush that thrive in its varied landscape. The area is dominated by species like Live Oak, Red Oak, Shin Oak, Post Oak, and Mesquite, which are common across the county's open plains and wooded areas. Pecan trees often flourish along creeks and river bottoms, while Cedar, or Juniper, is prevalent in rugged terrain. Brush species such as Texas Persimmon, Yaupon Holly, and Agarita provide dense cover for wildlife, with Huisache and Prickly Pear Cactus adding to the unique vegetation. This mix of hardwoods, softwoods, and brush enhances the region's ecological diversity, making it an excellent habitat for wildlife and an ideal spot for hunting.
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Climate:
Annual Rainfall: 32.38 inches
Growing season: 238 Days
Improvements:
House:
This 2,880 SF two-story ranch home, built in the 1960s, offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in an ideal and scenic location near the main entrance of the property, yet remains very private. The residence comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests and features a two-car garage, a metal roof installed approximately 9 years ago, and is fully electric. The living room includes a wood-burning fireplace, and the HVAC system has been recently serviced, ensuring optimal functionality. The home is well-maintained and in good condition, with a spacious yard enclosed by a pipe fence and shaded by mature trees, providing a serene and secluded setting.
Metal building:
The metal building located just steps from the house has 4 rollup doors, electric, and water. This building is perfect for storing recreational equipment, deer corn, and tools.
Cattle pens and Wood/Tin barn:
The property includes functional wooden cattle pens, adding practical value to its ranching capabilities. A rustic wood and tin barn serves as a gathering spot, perfect for discussing hunts around the old wood stove. At the rear of the barn, there is a covered area specifically designed for game processing, complete with a walk-in freezer for convenient storage. The barn is fully serviced with electricity and water.
Ranch roads and Trails:
The ranch offers over 12 miles of trails and roads that provide access to the ranch, including many of the highest points on the property. These roads also feature several creek crossings and pathways that lead to the ranch's highest elevations, ensuring easy navigation across the diverse terrain.
Easements:
Lookout Point Ranch has no pipeline, major transmission lines, or any other significant easements on the ranch.
Minerals:
The ranch has zero oil and gas production on the ranch, furthermore the minerals are not leased.
Utilities:
Electrical provided by Comanche County Electric Cooperative
Internet Provided by Totelcom
Water Provided by onsite water wells (3)
Sewer is private septic system
Taxes:
This property is Agriculturally Exempt
For more Information Please Call:
Michael Craine (682) 999-4137
or
Matt Milligan (817) 694-1121
