Hockley County CRP Land on Texas South Plains

DESCRIPTION: This tract is 177.1+/- acres and it is located less than 20 miles by road to Lubbock City Limits and 7 miles to Whitharral. This tract has 175.84+/- acres of farmland in the Conservation Reserve Program.  The cropland has gentle to moderate slope and has some small brush and a small seasonal playa on the eastern border of the property.  There is a good stand of improved grass on the cropland along with good cover for quail and deer that are present in the area.  This area is off the beaten path and could be a good location for hunting or for a weekend getaway. Seller had originally planned to develop this parcel into higher priced, smaller tracts to sell individually. Seller would be willing to provide their plan to interested buyers but there is no implied warranty or guarantee and buyer would assume all risk.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SCL, LGE 723, LAB 10, AB230, ACRES 177.100

TOPOGRAPHY: Farm is generally 1-3 percent slope with multiple terraces.  Good natural funnels and travel corridors for small game and deer.

IMPROVEMENTS: No current improvements. 

WATER FEATURES:  There are no permanent above ground running or standing water features on tract.   

FENCING: None     

WILDLIFE, HUNTING AND RECREATION: Good location for Mule Deer, Quail, Dove and possibly Crane and Geese. Will also be good for good coyote hunting location.  Accessibility is good to this tract with county-maintained dirt roads on north, east sides of property.    

SOIL: Soils on farm are primarily classified as Portales and Arch loams with the lake bottom classified as Chapel Clay.  Predominate soils are well suited to grazing and suited to limited to moderate farming.

USDA INFO: Farm is currently enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program. The CRP Contract is available upon request to serious inquiries.  Current contract is paying a per acre rental rate of $35.31 on 175.84 acres for an annual contract payment amount of $6209.00.  CRP Contract expires 09/30/2023.

TAXES: $486.35 (2022)

RESERVATIONS: Existing mineral right amounts unknown; dependent on offer seller might consider not taking any additional reservations.

COMMENTS: This is a unique offering with good to excellent hunting potential, farming and grazing opportunity and good access with county road frontage on two sides.  Moderate to good soil, good stand of grass and predominate soils that are well suited for non-irrigated grazing and some farming help this farm be a well-rounded opportunity for someone wanting to own a piece of Texas.  For more information or to schedule a showing of this property contact Monty Edwards at 806-786-5426.

• Currently Enrolled in CRP thru Sept. 2023
• Improved Grass with some cover
• Good Accessibility with County Rd Access
• Grazing Acreage on the Texas Plains
• Located in Whitharral I.S.D.
• Predominate soils suited for non-irrigated grazing
• Electric Utility lines on north and east boundaries.