4,837.4 ± Acres YO4 Ranch
Kerr County, Mountain Home, TX
Description: An opportunity to own a piece of the legendary Y.O. Ranch! The YO4 Ranch is the heart of the original YO Ranch that has been owned by the same family since 1880. This ranch offers unique geographical features such as Aoudad Hill, plus native and exotic wildlife.
Improvements: The majority of the perimeter is high fenced. There will need to be approximately two miles of new fence constructed. There are five water wells and four shared water well agreements. The rolling Edwards Plateau pastures are loaded with live oak, shin oak, cedar, mesquite, cedar elm and other native trees. Hardy native grasses cover the landscape offering great views with elevations over 2,000 feet.
Wildlife: Native wildlife includes White-tailed Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Mourning Doves, White-wing Doves and Wild Boar. Exotic Wildlife includes Fallow Deer, Blackbuck Antelope, Axis Deer, Aoudad Sheep, Eland Antelope and the protected Barasingha Deer.
Water: There are five water wells on the ranch, all believed to be in the Edwards Lime. The Edwards Lime is believed to be at 200-300 feet. The Trinity Sands Aquifer is also in the area and is believed to be at 600 feet. There is one earthen tank. There is one known sink hole in the middle of the ranch that recharges springs at headwaters of the Guadalupe River.
1. Game Warden Shack Mill shared with YO Headquarters
2. Old Double Wells Mill shared with YO Headquarters
3. Rock Springs Goat Shed Mill shared with Chrisie Schreiner family
4. Steel Pens Well (electric) 100% owned but will have a sharing agreement with C4
5. Chalky Point Mill 100% owned
Taxes: Ag exemption
Minerals: Seller will convey 50% of the minerals and wind rights and 100% of the executive rights.
Location: The YO4 Ranch is located 15± miles west of Mountain Home, 35± miles northwest of Kerrville, 65± miles northwest of Boerne, 95± miles northwest of San Antonio, and 125± miles from the state capitol Austin, Texas.
Airports: Kimble County Airport (KJCT) 19± miles north with a 5004 ft. runway, Edwards County Airport (KECU) 30± miles southwest, Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV) 33± miles southeast, and Gillespie County Airport (T82) 40± miles east. Major airports include San Antonio International Airport 95± miles southeast and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 145± miles east.
Note: Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following Information About Brokerage Services: http://www.trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf
All properties are shown by appointment with Dullnig Ranches. Buyer’s Brokers must be identified on first contact and must accompany client or customer on first showing to participate in compensation.
Born and raised on a South Texas ranch, Robert Dullnig is a third-generation rancher with deep roots in land stewardship. As the best ranch broker in Texas, he brings 20+ years of expertise in wildlife management, hunting operations, and ranch real estate to every deal. Robert has closed over 500 properties, earning accolades like Top 50 Global Real Estate Advisor. Contact us today for an exclusive tour of this property and discover why clients trust him for Texas ranch real estate.
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