Winters Ranch North in Colorado County under $5K per acre, Rock Island, TX 77470 - Colorado County

Coldwell Banker Commercial Southwest Partners in collaboration with Jack Holman of Ranch Locators of Texas have been retained as exclusive advisors for the sale of The Winters Ranch North in Colorado County, Texas!

This is a once in a life-time opportunity to acquire a world class wildlife habitat with 92 species of birds thoughtfully managed by a Ph.D. and an internationally acclaimed wildlife and ranching expert.

The Winters Ranch North spans 244+ acres with 9’768 est. (1.39 mi.) including 3,259’ est. (0.46 mi.) paved on CR 103, 3,253’ est. (0.46 mi.) on CR 103 Loop North and 3,256’ est. (0.46 mi.) on Ellen LN, extensive fencing, cross fencing and interior roads.

Less than 16 mi. from I10 and Columbus, it is convenient to Houston, Austin, College Station and San Antonio!

HIGHLIGHTS

(13) The Winters Ranch North spans 244+ acres with 1.39 est. mi. road frontage, extensive fencing, cross fencing and interior roads.

(14) World class wildlife habitat with 92 species of birds thoughtfully managed by a Ph.D. and an internationally acclaimed wildlife and ranching expert.

(15) Featuring vast fields of improved grasses combined, it is the perfect location for your weekend getaway or permanent ranch.

(16) Multiple potential revenue streams including cattle lease, hay production, birding and hunting leases!

(17) In the Houston DMA, one of the strongest economies in the US and near the Austin CBSA, the strongest economy in the US.

(18) Just off US Highway 90 A on paved CR 103 less than 16 miles to I10 and Columbus area services, shopping and entertainment.

(19) Thoughtfully managed by a Ph.D. and an internationally recognized expert in land management, exotic wildlife and ranching as a world class wildlife habitat.

(20) The zip codes wealth, income and other key demographic and econometric indicators significantly outperforms most Benchmarks*.

(21) Outstanding regional access: 59 mi. to Katy, 75 mi. to Bastrop, 88 mi. to Houston, 100 mi. to San Marcos, 101 mi. to College Station, 104 mi. to Austin and 139 mi. San Antonio.

* Benchmarks include: City of Columbus, Colorado County, Texas Congressional District 14, the Houston DMA, Texas and the US

CONTACT INFORMATION

Call 1.979.421.9996 to contact any member of the listing team to set up an appointment, request additional information or answer any questions.

WINTERS FAMILY AND THE WINTERS RANCH

The Winters Ranch was thoughtfully assembled by R.W. “Dick” Winters and his family. They have diligently worked to establish and maintain a world class wildlife habitat. The family has documented 92 species of birds on the property in the past 2-years.

Mr. Winters is an internationally recognized expert in land management, exotic wildlife and ranching. His current positions include:

(22) Board member of the Texas Animal Health Commission

(23) Board Member of the Exotic Wildlife Association

(24) Board member of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers

(25) Committee member of the Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

(26) Committee member of the U.S. Animal Health Association

(27) General Partner and Manager of Winters Livestock & Land Company

Mr. Winters’ daughter, Amy Greer, a Ph.D., has worked on the property full-time for the past 2-years. Her expertise, management, planning and on-site leadership have transformed the Winters Ranch into a globally competitive wildlife sanctuary and estuary.

PROPERTY

(28) Approximate size. 244.86 est. acres. To be determined upon final survey.

(29) Road frontage. 9’768 est. (1.39 mi.) including 3,259’ est. (0.46 mi.) paved on CR 103, 3,253’ est. (0.46 mi.) on CR 103 Loop North and 3,256’ est. (0.46 mi.) on Ellen LN.

(30) In City Limits? No.

(31) Utilities. Electric available on multiple sides at property line. Satellite TV and internet available.

(32) School district. Columbus ISD.

(33) Legal. Part of Account Number: 32229 GEO: 2074000600000: Abstract 740, E Hester, Abstract 752 J Townsend and Abstract 105 M Baton, 711.135 acres, House & Buildings.

(34) Minerals. No minerals convey.

ESTUARY SANCTUARY

Arguably, the most valuable part of The Winters Ranch is its extensive and sustained wildlife habitat especially attractive to birds.

In the past 18 months, the Winters Family has documented 92 unique bird species utilizing the safe haven of The Winters Ranch as a five-star home or destination during migration (based on AAA rating by Ducks and Migratory Birds Travel Companion).

The following 16 species of geese and ducks have been documented on-site: American Widgeon, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, Canada Goose, Eared Grebe, Gadwall, Greater White-fronted Goose, Green-winged Teal, Leser Scaup, Mallard, Mottled Duck, Northern Pintail, Ring-necked Duck, Ross’s Goose, Snow Goose, Widgeon and Wood Duck. For a complete list or a complete picture library, see the following links:

The Winters Family has diligently improved and protected Winters Ranch making it the perfect location for your weekend getaway or permanent ranch.

POTENTIAL REVENUE STREAMS

Winters Ranch has multiple potential revenue streams to offset some of its operating expenses.

(32) Cattle Lease. There is a current Cattle Lease for the improved grasses. The lease can be terminated with 90 days notice. The current tenants have expressed a genuine interest in retaining the lease if acceptable to the buyer.

(33) Hay production. The majority of the Winters Ranch North is improved grasses. It is harvested several times a year by the cattle lease tenants.

(34) Hunting lease. Although Winters Ranch has been for private family and guest use only, its unique habitat would be a compelling opportunity for hunters.

(35) Bird watching. Obviously, this is a birder’s paradise.

LOCATION

(36) Conveniently located on paved CR 103 just 1.4 mi. off of US Highway 90 A. Other entrances could be located on CR 103, CR 103 North Loop and Ellen LN.

(37) Easy access to Columbus area services, shopping and entertainment. 14.2 mi. to City limits, 14.7 mi. to I 10 and 15.2 mi. to downtown.

(38) Commutable to the greater Houston-College Station area. 38 mi. to Sealy, 59 mi. to Katy, 74 mi. to I10 & the Beltway, 81 mi. to I10 & 610 Loop, 88 mi. to downtown Houston and 101 mi. to College Station.

(39) Convenient to the greater Austin-San Antonio area. 14 mi. to Columbus, 37 mi. to Schulenburg, 42 mi. to La Grange, 75 mi. to Bastrop, 104 mi. to Austin and 139 mi. San Antonio.

(40) Highway and Interstate access. 15 mi. to Interstate 10.

(41) Airport access. 81 mi. to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), 98 mi. to Easterwood Field at College Station (CLL) with Continental commuter service to Houston, 98 mi. to Houston Hobby International (HOU) and 102 mi. to Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH).

(42) In the Houston DMA. Austin County is the western edge of the Houston DMA, one of the strongest economies in the US.

(43) Near the Austin CBSA. One County removed from the eastern edge of the Austin CBSA, the strongest economy in the US.

SCHOOL COMPARISONS

We utilize GreatSchools and Texas Education Agency (“TEA”) school ratings.

(44) Columbus ISD with 1,538 students at 3 schools.

(a) Greatschools Rating. 5 of 10.

(45) Columbus High School (9-12) with 537 students.

(d) “Recognized” TEA rating. Only 6 high schools within a 30-mile are Recognized. None are Exemplary.

(e) Grade 9 TAKS scores. Reading 91% and Math 72%.

(f) Grade 10 TAKS scores. Social Sciences 94%, Science 76%, English Language Arts 92% and Math 80%.

(g) Grade 11 TAKS scores. Social Studies 98%, Science 94%, English Language Arts 92% and Math 90%.

(h) 6 of 10 score GreatSchools rating.

(i) Greatschools parent ratings. Community Rating 4 of 5, Overall Rating 4 of 5, Teacher Quality 3 of 5, Principal leadership 3 of 5 and Parent Involvement 4 of 5.

(j) Most recent review. “As a student teacher at Columbus High School, I would rate this school as a 4 of 5! The teachers care greatly about how the students are doing in their classes and the Administration is always trying to make changes that benefit the students. I was very impressed during my few months there.”

(46) Columbus Junior High School (6-8) with 332 students.

(a) “Academically Acceptable” TEA rating.

(b) Grade 6 TAKS scores. Reading 73% and Math 62%.

(c) Grade 7 TAKS scores. Reading 78%, Writing 87% and Math 81%.

(d) Grade 8 TAKS scores. Reading 94%, Social Sciences 99%, Science 87% and Math 85%.

(e) 4 of 10 GreatSchools score.

(f) Greatschools parent ratings. Community Rating 5 of 5, Teacher Quality 5 of 5, Principal leadership 4 of 5 and Parent Involvement 3 of 5.

(g) Most recent parent review. “I think this school is excellent they are doing a good job”.

(47) Columbus Elementary School (PK-5) with 669 students.

(a) “Recognized” TEA rating. Only 3 elementary schools within 30-miles are one “Recognized” and only one received the higher “Exemplary” rating.

(b) Grade 3 TAKS scores. Reading 89% and Math 86%.

(c) Grade 4 TAKS scores. Reading 78%, Writing 92% and Math 90%.

(d) Grade 5 TAKS scores. Reading 90%, Science 87% and Math 84%.

(e) 4 of 10 GreatSchools rating.

(f) Greatschools parent ratings. None provided.

(g) Most recent reviews. None posted.

(48) Area private schools.

(a) St. Anthony’s Catholic School.

(b) Faith Academy of Bellville.

(c) St. Michael School.

(d) St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.

(e) Sacred Heart School.

DEMOGRAPHICS & ECONOMETRICS

(49) Benchmarks. 5, 10 & 15-minute drive times from the property and the zip code. Collectively referred to as the “Micro Market”.

(50) Baselines. Zip code and 2010 projections unless specifically otherwise defined.

(51) Zip code demographics.

(a) Population. 6,664.

(b) Density. 28 people per square mile.

(c) Households. 2,518.

(d) Avg. household size. 2.97.

(e) Median 2009 age. 41.6.

(f) % 2009 between 18-24 years old. 8.1%

(g) Avg. daily commute. 27.7 minutes.

(h) % male population. 50.0%.

(i) % of homes for seasonal, recreational or vacation use. 4.52%.

(52) Zip code economics.

(a) Total estimated 2109 economy. $214M+.

(b) Avg. monthly rent with utilities. $580.

(c) Avg. mortgage. $1,442.

(d) Median mortgage. $1,107.

(e) % homes with NO mortgage. 75.0%.

(f) % single family homes. 70.9%.

(g) Avg. home value. $82,671.

(h) Est. avg. annual increase in home values 2010-14. 6.0%.

(53) Income.

(a) Avg. household income. $53,913.

(b) Avg. disposable (after tax) household income. $45,154.

(c) % $100K and higher household incomes. 11.92%.

(d) % $250K and higher household incomes. 1.76%.

(e) % $500K and higher household incomes. 0.50%.

(54) Wealth indicators.

(a) Median 2009 household net worth. $79,735.

(b) % 2009 households with $100K-$249.9K net worth. 22.2%.

(c) % 2009 households with $250K-$499.9K net worth. 12.5%.

(55) Education.

(a) % bachelor’s degree highest attained. 13.3%.

(b) % at least master’s degree highest attained. 5.1%.

COMPARATIVE DEMOGRAPHICS & ECONOMETRICS

(56) Benchmarks. Micro market Benchmarks above, City of Columbus, Colorado County, Texas Congressional District 14, the Houston DMA, Texas and the US. Collectively they are referred to as the “Benchmarks”.

(57) Baselines. Zip code and 2010 projections unless specifically otherwise defined.

(58) Demographics.

(a) Density. 2nd lowest of all Benchmarks lagging only Colorado County.

(b) Avg. household size. 5-mile drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(c) Est. avg. annual increase in household size 2010-14. Highest of all Benchmarks.

(d) % 2009 between 5-9 years old. 5-mile drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(e) % 2009 between 10-17 years old. 5 and 10-mile drive times highest of all Benchmarks.

(f) % single family detached homes. 15-minute drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(g) % multi-unit homes. Tied for lowest of all Benchmarks with Colorado County.

(h) % of homes for seasonal, recreational or vacation use. 15-mile drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(59) Economics.

(a) Avg. monthly rent with utilities. 5, 10 and 15-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(b) Avg. mortgage. 5, 10 and 15-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(c) Median mortgage. 5, 10 and 15-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(d) % homes with NO mortgage. Lowest of all Benchmarks.

(e) Monthly 2000 mortgages less than $1,000. Lowest of all Benchmarks.

(f) Vacant homes for rent. 5 & 10-minute drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(g) Est. avg. annual increase in home values 2010-14. Highest of all Benchmarks.

(h) Est. median annual increase in home values 2010-14. Highest of all Benchmarks.

(60) Income.

(i) Est. annual increase in individual incomes 2010-14. 5 and 10-minute drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(61) Wealth indicators.

(a) Median 2009 household net worth. $79,735.

(b) % 2009 households with $100K-$249.9K net worth. 5-minute drive time highest of all Benchmarks.

(c) Average mortgage / average household income. 5 and 10-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(d) Median mortgage / median household income. 5, 10 and 15-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(e) Average 2009 mortgage / average disposable household income. 5 and 10-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(f) Average mortgage / average home value. 5-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(g) % $500K and higher annual household incomes 2010 & 2014. 10-mile drive times lowest of all Benchmarks.

(62) Family.

(a) % never married. 5, 10 & 15-mile drive times lowest of al Benchmarks.

(b) % married and living together. 5, 10 & 15-mile drive times highest of all Benchmarks.

(c) % divorced. Lower than all Benchmarks other than Colorado County at 6.6%.

GRAPHICS ANALYSIS & AVAILABLE PDF SETS

All analysis is based on defined and published sources. Unless otherwise noted, all demographic and econometric data is from Site to do Business, the demographic & econometric arm of the Commercial Investment Real Estate (CCIM) Institute in collaboration with ESRI.

All 2010 estimates and annual percent change projections are based on our proprietary models.

There are 1,748 underlying PDF sets. All PDF sets are available online or on request.

TAXES

2009 reported taxes on the entire Winters Ranch spanning 700+ acres and over 60K SF of improvements were $39,778. Consult your tax advisor regarding your expected taxes.

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