174 Acres in Hallsville, TX - $1,950,000

Overview: Willow Springs Farm is a well-balanced 174 +/- acre property located just 6 miles northeast of Loop 281 in Longview, equidistant from Hallsville and Longview in Harrison County. The property offers a balanced mix of timberland and recreational features. Highlights include rolling terrain, diverse timber stands, an extensive trail system, exceptional water resources, multiple potential homesites, and abundant wildlife. It comprises plantation pine of various ages, hardwood corridors, open pastures, and spring-fed water sources. Opportunities for the future landowner may lend well to recreation, timber production, and hunting, with several ideal homesites across the property.

Improvements: There are no significant structural improvements, offering a clean slate for new owners. However, the property features over 3.4 miles of ATV/UTV trails, a fishing pier with a Texas Hunter fish feeder, and a 2,400-square-foot steel-frame barn near the southeastern entrance. The barn is equipped with electricity and an active meter.

Timber, Grasses, and Forbs: Willow Springs Farm presents a diverse mosaic of habitats, ideal for land stewardship and timber production. The property includes several stands of pine timber of varying ages, with most ready for thinning in 2025. Areas north of the lake were harvested in late 2020 and replanted in early 2022 along with 8-9 acres west of the lake with improved loblolly seedlings. Approximately 9 acres of 40+ year-old pine timber north of the wetland have been selectively thinned to a lower basal area, allowing native grasses to thrive in the understory. Most of the plantation pine in the northern portion of the property is middle-aged (14-15 years old) and ready for thinning, offering future income opportunities.

The balance lies in mature native timber and open areas prime for food plots and hunting. Beyond planted pines, the property boasts an array of hardwoods, including red oak varieties, desirable white oak species, and hickory. Other species of trees consist of willow and river birch in wetland areas, and a mix of black gum and sweet gum, persimmon, elm, and some cedar. The dense tree coverage enhances recreational opportunities and provides privacy, contributing to the property's overall visual appeal. The hardwoods and drainages provide contiguous travel corridors for deer and the pines have been planted for both aesthetics and future income. The southeastern portion of the property, near the entrance, includes an 8.5 +/- acre Coastal Bermuda meadow, an excellent site for a future home.

Water: The property is well-watered, featuring several spring-fed creeks and streams spanning approximately 1.3 miles across the tract. Its centerpiece is a 12 +/- acre spring-fed lake, fully stocked and managed by American Sport Fish. The lake is well-maintained, with a fishing pier, automatic fish feeder, and a concrete spillway.

Upstream from the lake is a 1.5 +/- acre brood pond with a drain valve, ideal for raising bluegill, baitfish, and tilapia. Northwest of the lake, a 4 +/- acre duck slough is fed by both the lake and additional spring-fed drainage. This slough is wet year-round, attracting waterfowl in fall and winter and nesting wood ducks in spring and summer. Ask Broker for fish stocking info.

Topography: The property features rolling terrain with some floodplain areas on the western side, accessible via a county-maintained road. This provides the landowner with practical functionality and allows access across the property. Elevation changes nearly 100 feet, ranging from just above 340 ASL above sea level at the highest point to below 250 ASL on the western end.

Wildlife and Fisheries: The property has been conservatively hunted in recent years and hosts abundant wildlife, including white-tailed deer, hogs, squirrels, and other varmints. This region of Harrison County is known for its abundant whitetail deer population. The diverse and abundant successional vegetation provides ideal habitat for deer and other wildlife. There are prime locations for developing food plots and hunting areas.

Waterfowl are plentiful in the fall and winter, with species like wood ducks, mallards, teal, and other puddle ducks frequenting the creek bottoms. Canada geese and other ducks are commonly found on the main lake.

Easements: A service electric line runs into the southeastern portion of the tract.

Utilities: Gum Springs Water Supply provides county water, and Upshur Rural Electric Co-op supplies electricity along Keasler Road.

Minerals: Ask the broker for details.

Property Taxes: Taxes for 2023 were $258.04. The property currently has a timber exemption in place.

Schools: Hallsville ISD.

Price: $1,950,100 ($11,187.60/acre)

BROKER & COMMISSION DISCLOSURE: Buyer’s Agent/Broker must be identified upon first contact with Listing Agent/Broker and Buyer’s Agent/Broker must be present on initial property tour to in order to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC.

CONTACT:

Stephen Schwartz Agent

903-738-7882 Mobile

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