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| Type: | Private Land |
| Location: | Plateau
Van Horn,Texas |
| Price: | $14,000 |
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Description:
! For Immediate Sale !
49.188 Acres in Culberson County Texas- -Within 2 Miles of Interstate 10!-Beautiful TEXAS land within the Crossroads of the Texas Mountain Trails. Within the Small Town of Plateau and ONLY 16 Miles East of Van Horn. This Property has breathtaking views in every direction!
Property Description
-GENERAL INFORMATION : Beautiful Ranch/ Home/ Recreational/ Investment property with rolling mountain and plateau views, with breath-takingly stunning vistas. Great Location & Easy Access!
-Legal Description : Lot 3, Southwest Sunsites Unit 24, Sec 24, BLK 82, PSL.
-Conveyance : 100% Ownership via Warranty Deed
-Zoning : Agricultural/Ranching/Housing(Homes, Manufactured Home, RVs, Camping...)
-Parcel Size : 49.188 (Can be subdivided)
-Title Information : Title is Free and Clear
-Terrain : Level and gently rolling; with mountain and prairie views
-Power : Within Subdivision(about 1 mile away)
-Water : Well/Holding Tank
-Phone : Within Subdivision(about 1 mile away)Cell phones work in the area
-Roads : Smooth dirt roads, along with a growing portion of paved roads.
-Elevation : 3864 Feet
-Property Tax : About 100.00 Per Year; Paid Current
-Association Dues : None
-Directions : Head East from Van Horn on I-10 for about 16 miles. From Interstate 10, Exit at the Plateau Exit #159. Take Apache Rd North for about 1.5miles. Turn left onto easements in place, property is about half a mile away. Stop car, you're there.
For sale is 49.188 Acres of rolling land in the gateway to beauty, opportunity, adventure, and a Western paradise.
This 49.188 Acre Property Sits just North of PLATEAU and is about 16 miles East of The Culberson County Seat of VAN HORN. Plateau is on Interstate Highway 10 at exit 159, and the Missouri Pacific rail line sixteen miles east of Van Horn in south central Culberson County. The town, named for its location on a flat plain, was the site of a section house on the Texas and Pacific Railway, which built through the area in the early 1880s. Today, it is a small town with comforts such as the Plateau Restaurant, Koehn's Grocery Store, a gas station, and the Plateau Truck and Auto Center - all within a mile and a half of this property!!! There are a few homes in the area, and numerous farms, Ranches and wells throughout the area also. This property is surrounded by the stunning and majestic views of Black Peak, the Apache Mountains, the Van Horn Mountains, the Boracho Mountains and more! Here, you will find the true splendor of the Lone Star State.
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Attention : Jeff Bezos the founder and chief executive officer of Amazon.com, and a property owner in Culberson and Hudspeth counties has announce that his private company, Blue Origin, will develope and construct a privately funded aerospace testing and operations center on the Corn Ranch, just north of Van Horn. 'Blue Origin's announcement just last week (Mid January 2005)to construct a space facility near Van Horn certainly attracted a lot of attention nation wide, if not locally. MSNBC, CNET News, Space.com and others had stories about Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin. The ramifications for Van Horn and Culberson County could be very promising. Bezos, however, was cautious to note, ' that it may take several years for this project to get in high gear and have a significant economic impact on the area._
'Surely, last week_s news is an indication of good things to come for Van Horn. As a community, we must get ready! Van Horn really is on the map now! And we can tell there is a lot of interest by the number of new subscribers we have gotten this week and calls from folks wanting information about land for sale here.'_The Van Horn Advocate
Needless to say, this announcement and it's proposed developement around Van Horn will have a significant impact on the economic outlook of Van Horn and the surrounding areas, including the area where this huge parcel is located....
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-This area of Culberson County receives on average, per day, roughly ten thousand vehicles and numerous tourists every day. With this huge property situated only 16 miles from the largest and most populated city in Culberson county, and about half an hour's drive (30Miles) from the intersection of TWO MAJOR Interstates, I -10 & I -20, this immense property will only increase in value because it is within the county's Corridor of Growth!!! Which leads to the possibility of future growth and development. And since the property is sub-dividable as other plots have been, the new owner will have a versatile and immensely viable investment for a comparably low price. The New Owner will have wonderful peace and privacy on this Ranch, with a good potential for current and future development within the surrounding areas. There are ranches, a restaurant, a small grocery store, a truck stop, farms, and according to the USGS, there appear to be several small seasonal streams(I.E. the Plateau Draw) and a few mines scattered throughout the area. Yet the area is still extremely peaceful and serene....This gives you a remarkable investment potential together with amazing convenience, a great location in the area, incredible vistas, and seemingly unlimited possibilities!
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Van Horn, the county seat of Culberson County, is situated at the primary road junction of I-10 (U.S. 80)(a principal southern artery from the U.S. West Coast to the East Coast), U.S. 90 and Texas 54. Van Horn is also about 45 miles west of the intersection of I-10 and I- 20. This central location to several major routes, highways, and a rail line leads to the possibility of impressive growth and development. Van Horn is also a popular stop for travelers, and over ten thousand travelers transit Van Horn Every Day! Longer staying vacationers immensely enjoy the area, with its sunny climate, beautiful vistas, compelling history, interesting rock and mineral deposits, hunting for mule deer, pronghorn antelope and upland game birds, and much more. For all those who enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hiking, 4X4'ing, swimming, and just treasuring the moment, this property and this county offer a seemingly endless amount of activities and interests.
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Located within Van Horn is the Smokehouse Auto Museum - The only classic car museum in West Texas, featuring restored vehicles from the _teens to the _60's; The Culberson County Historical Museum which includes a resplendent antique bar, complete with ornate wood, mirrors and brass rail, recalling lusty frontier times. Now designated by the State of Texas as 'The Crossroads of the Texas Mountain Trail,' Van Horn awaits visitors to Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns and Big Bend National Parks, Fort Davis National Historic Site, the U.T. - McDonald Observatory and more! With nearly 600 rooms between eighteen motels, twenty restaurants and over 150 hook-ups between 4 RV parks, Churches, a Library, a Hospital, 2 Museums, Campground, and a full array of Stores. It also has its own Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. The City Park offers Picnic Areas, a Swimming Pool, a Playground, Basketball Courts, and Tennis Courts. There is a County Airport next to Van Horn and even THE MOUNTAIN VIEW GOLF COURSE. With all this and more, Van Horn is definitely traveler-and resident friendly, and it will provide you with almost everything that you could need within a ten minute drive!
From this property, in virtually any direction, visitors will find numerous National Parks and other exciting enjoyments, all within a short drive. Among these are:
Exploring the Texas Mountain Trail : The blue and white Texas Mountain Trail and arrow signs steer you in the right direction for enjoying the most scenic driving and biking opportunities in the mountainous region of Texas. There are 90 peaks more than a mile high along the route, which break into stretches of some of the world's last remaining, wide-open spaces. Just remember the water...
Carlsbad Caverns National ParkExperience the magnificence of the underground caves where visitors find temperatures a pleasant 55 degrees year-round, and experience the sheer wonders of the caves and all they offer the visitors . Just about 100 miles north and east of Van Horn.
The Balmorhea State ParkLocated 75 east of Van Horn on IH-10. The park's main attraction is a large (77,053 sq. ft.) artesian spring pool that is fed by San Solomon Springs. The springs also fill a 'cienega' (desert wetland) and the canals of a refugium, a home to endangered fish species, assorted invertebrates, and turtles. The pool differs from most public pools in several respects: the 1 3/4-acre size, the 25-foot depth and the 72 to 76 degree constant temperature. It also has a variety of aquatic life in its clear waters. The Balmorhea lake is stocked with crappie, bass, catfish, and perch. The area in and around this Lake is also renowned for its bird life. Visitors can enjoy swimming, scuba diving, picnicking, camping, an outdoor sports area; and picnic sites.
The Davis Mountains State Park75 miles southeast of Van Horn in the heart of the Davis Mountains. A focal point for outdoor recreation in the Fort Davis area is 2,700-acre Davis Mountains State Park. It is certainly among the most scenic parks in Texas, with 1,000 feet of elevation change just within the park boundaries. In addition to well known Indian Lodge Hotel , the park offers a variety of camping, from hookups for recreational vehicles to primitive campsites, several miles of hiking trails, and an interpretive center, and an Amphitheater Program.
The Big Bend Ranch State Park, and The Big Bend National ParkSome 200 miles south of Van Horn along some of the most scenic roads found anywhere. Big Bend is awe-inspiring to say the least and is a must see! It's beauty is seemingly infinite... Embracing some of the most remote and rugged terrain in the Southwest, encompassing two mountain ranges containing ancient extinct volcanoes, precipitous canyons, and waterfalls, These parks are one of the most truly magnificent and beautiful areas in the world!. Big Bend Ranch State Park is home for a tremendous diversity of animal and plant species. Recreational Activities include Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Rafting/Canoeing, Camping, Hiking, Picnicking, Fishing, Swimming, 4X4 Driving, and More! See Pictures
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Home of the famous El Capitan. While scenic driving in the park is limited to one 4X4 road, there are over 80 miles of trails that offer a wide range of opportunities for exploring. Other available activities include: backpacking, camping and wildlife viewing, photography, and horseback riding. Visitors may also see ruins of a stage station, or visit the Frijole Ranch History Museum. Excavators have found spearheads, pictographs and human remains together with bones of long-extinct bison, dire wolf and musk ox in cliff caves. At hermit cave in last chance canyon, carbon-14 dating indicates occupancy 12,000 years ago. Geologically, the Guadalupes present a spectacular exposure of the famous capitan prehistoric barrier reef, said to be the most extensive fossil organic reef known.
Red Rock Ranch Tours
Just a few miles outside of town, Red Rock Ranch offers scenic driving tours and guided hikes that will acquaint visitors with the geology of the Chihuahuan Desert, and also provide visitors with magnificent views of wind carved Precambrian rock formations, panoramic vistas, centuries old Indian campsites, petroglyphs and pictographs as well as movie sets constructed for the filming of Lonesome Dove, Dead Man's Walk and Blue Sky. The largest array of ancient petroglyphs in the southwest is also a part of the tours.
The Mysterious Marfa LightsAre they UFO's? Mirages? Secret military tests? Magnetic energy? 'Swamp Gas'? Who Knows? Come see 'em and see if you can explain them. ''We had 40 Japanese scientists come here for six weeks. They never found the reason for the lights.'' 'But,' she added with a softening of tone and conspiratorial air, 'I've sure seen the glowing gravestones of Van Horn.'' _ Roswell is within a short few hours' drive as well, while you're dealing with the aliens...
This area is rich in history, culture, potential, and memorable and exciting attractions and venues. Explorers, rock-hounds, fossil collectors, historians, amateur historians, metal detectors, and amateur archaeologists will have one of the most unique experiences imaginable as there are numerous abandoned Native American sites, mining camps, ghost-towns(and almost ghost towns) and relics from old Americana that offer those able to visit insights into the history of Texas and America that no one will forget!!
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Early settlers favored this area, and Van Horn as a destination and stop-off on their journey through the beautiful Old West... and YOU will favor it as a home, a resting place or an investment in your future and in adventures galore!
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I am accepting 14,000.00 or Best Offer as the FULL PRICE OF THIS PROPERTY (NOT PAYMENTS). Payment must be made within 10 days of Agreement to Purchase.
--Don't wait as land like this is Very Rare--
I can only accept a certified check, or money order. Please ask all questions before committing to purchasing this property. Thanks for looking.
Upon Agreement to purchase, I will send ALL relevant information and documents including the Warranty Deed and Plat Map to the buyer after the Check/Money Order is received and has Cleared. Please Do Not hesitate to contact me with any questions/offers that you have. All offers will be considered as the price is negotiable.
All information in this property profile is deemed to be from reliable sources, and has been obtained through extensive research. However, we do not guarantee any of this information to be completely accurate, it is provided to you as a courtesy and is to the best of our knowledge. You are the final judge on this property. We do guarantee free and clear title to all properties upon payment in full. Once the property is paid for in full, your property will be deeded to you via warranty deed within 5 business days.
Additional Information:
| Lot Size-Acreage: | 50.00 Acres | | Water Source: | Other | | School District: | Van Horn |
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Contact Information:
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Listing #: 90620
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