General Overview:

Drummond Road Ranch is a 216.34-acre recreational ranch in Taylor County, Texas, about 13 miles southwest of downtown Abilene. A recently completed steel barndominium, multiple ponds, wildlife food plots and new five-strand fencing make the property ready to use, with about 1,308 feet of paved frontage on Drummond Road and rural water, fiber and electric already at the improvements. Offered at $1,450,000 ($6,702 per acre).

Location:

GPS Coordinates (gate, approximate): 32.387664, -99.886833

Address: Drummond Road, Abilene, TX 79606 (Taylor County). The property fronts the north side of Drummond Road about 13 miles southwest of downtown Abilene and 17 miles from Abilene Regional Airport. From Abilene, travel southwest approximately 13 miles to Drummond Road; the gate is on the north side of the road.

Approximate driving distances: San Angelo 80 miles, Midland 147 miles, Fort Worth 166 miles, Dallas 197 miles and Austin 224 miles.

Terrain:

The property has level to gently rolling topography. Strategically cleared mesquite pasture is mixed with retained brush cover across the central and southern acreage. The north end is former CRP ground, now open and planted to wildlife food plots; there is no active CRP contract. Preliminary soil mapping shows mostly Sagerton clay loam, Pitzer gravelly loam and Tillman clay loam.

Water:

Multiple ponds are spread across the ranch, and one is stocked with bass and catfish. Rural water service runs from the road to the improvements.

Improvements:

Barndominium:

• Steel building of approximately 60 x 40 feet, completed within the past year.
• Full-building HVAC conditions an open shop and gathering area with a kitchenette, plus a residential efficiency with bedroom, bath and laundry.
• Roll-up doors open to a large covered porch and gravel pad.
• Taylor CAD lists 800 square feet of living area, a 1,600-square-foot attached garage and a 1,200-square-foot open porch.

Other Improvements:

• New five-strand barbed wire fencing.
• Multiple 50-amp RV connections.

Furnishings and personal property are not included unless specified in a contract.

Roads:

Drummond Road is asphalt-surfaced, and the 2024 survey shows about 1,308 feet of frontage along the south line of the property. A packed caliche road leads from the entry gate to the improvements.

Wildlife & Hunting:

Open feeding areas, food plots, brush cover and water provide good wildlife habitat. Deer, dove, quail, turkey and hogs are typical for the area.

Recreation:

Fishing in the stocked pond close to the barndominium, wildlife viewing, hunting and RV use with multiple 50-amp hookups.

Leases & Easements:

Pipeline easements cross the property, including corridors shown on the March 14, 2024 survey, and there are overhead electric lines. The survey and easement information are available to qualified buyers.

Minerals:

Subject to title search. Contact the listing agent for details.

Financial Info:

This property is being offered for sale via cash or conventional financing.

Additional Info:

Land Size: The property consists of 216.34 acres per the March 14, 2024 survey. Taylor County Appraisal District Property ID 23760 (215.4406 acres); Abstract 89, W.B. Hardin Survey No. 130.

Taxes: Agricultural valuation in place. A change in use may result in rollback taxes.

School District: Merkel ISD.

Co-listed with John Duke Hudson, United Country Hudson Properties, (325) 226-3035.

Comments:

Must make contact with Sterling D. Fryar, MAI (call/text/email) prior to any showings. Buyer must provide proof of funds or pre-approval prior to showing. Listing agent may request to be present at showings.

Buyers Agent must be identified and present at first and all showings to participate in commission agreement(s). If this condition is not met, it will be the sole discretion of the listing broker.

Boundaries are approximate and are subject to the survey.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is compiled from sources believed to be accurate, but no warranties or representation as to its accuracy are made.