000 W. 17th Street, Brady, TX 76825 - McCulloch County

A spectacular hunting property located just outside of Brady. This property has approximately 4250 paved frontage on FM 2028, a city of Brady water meter, a reliable pond, and electricity running across the tract. The northwest corner of the ranch has a ridgeline that is loaded with Live Oaks and has long-range views of the area including Lake Brady. The land offers a well-balanced mix of dense cover and open areas including approximately 95 acres of former row crop fields. The property has a healthy population of Axis and Whitetail Deer.

Location

000 W. 17th Street Brady, TX 76825

4.7 miles from the intersection of Hwy 87 and FM 2028 in Brady, 80 miles to San Angelo, 130 miles to Austin, 140 miles to San Antonio, 200 miles to Ft. Worth and Midland.

Land & Water

The 425 acres is a combination of dense Oak-Mesquite woodland and approximately 95 acres of former crop land. Fallow fields offer substantial forb production and generate an edge effect that attracts various wildlife species. These fields could also be used for food plots. There is approximately 4250 of paved road frontage on FM 2028 (W 17th St) with three gates. In the northwest corner there is an approximately .5 acre pond with good water even in extreme drought. Nearby the pond is a ridgeline that is loaded with Live Oaks and has long-range views of the area including Lake Brady. While not on the property, Bear Creek runs adjacent to the eastern boundary and serves a natural wildlife travel corridor. The property has a very large neighbor to the south that is over 5,000 acres. Notable wildlife on the property includes Axis Deer, Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Doves, and feral hogs. Trees observed on the property include Live Oak, Post Oak, Mesquite, Hackberry, Ashe Juniper, and Cedar Elm. The shrub and forb layer is comprised of Vine Ephedra, Evergreen Sumac, Catclaw Acacia, Texas Persimmon, Buckleys Yucca, Whitebrush, Elbowbush, Lotebush, Tasajillo, Prickly Pear, Green Briar, Broomweed, and Agarita. Grass species observed include Texas Wintergrass, Little Bluestem, Threeawn, and KR Bluestem.

Improvements & Utilities

The property has perimeter fencing in good condition with high fence along the highway frontage and net wire fencing on the remainder. Electric lines run across and along the property in multiple locations Water is supplied by the city of Brady with a water meter on the north side and 1.5 poly water line running to the southern boundary where there is a hunter camp with electric as well. All blinds and feeders belong to lessee and will not convey.

Minerals

A portion of the mineral estate could be available subject to negotiation.

Taxes

The property is qualified for Agricultural Valuation via a Wildlife Management Plan. 2024 taxes were estimated to be $983.00

Community

Most of the needs of a rural landowner can be found in Brady. Lake Brady is just minutes away. Lake O.H. Ivie, one of the hottest bass lakes in the state, is less than an hour away.