Houk Ranch

Houk Ranch encompasses 228 acres of productive hunting and grazing land located just five miles west of Loving, Texas. Long operated as a working cattle ranch; the property offers an excellent combination of native pasture, dense wildlife habitat, and functional ranch improvements.

The ranch features two ponds, one in the north pasture and one in the south, with the larger pond, approximately one-half acre in size, stocked with catfish. These water sources provide dependable water for livestock while enhancing the property's recreational appeal and supporting local wildlife. The landscape is characterized by a blend of open native grass pasture and heavily wooded mesquite cover, creating an ideal balance for both cattle production and hunting. The dense brush offers excellent habitat for native wildlife, while the open pasture provides ample grazing opportunities.

An older manufactured home is located on the property and is in need of extensive renovation or replacement. However, utilities are already in place, offering a convenient starting point for a future homesite or ranch headquarters.

Whether you're looking to expand an existing cattle operation, establish a recreational hunting retreat, or build a country home with room to work the land, Houk Ranch offers a versatile opportunity in a desirable area of Young County.
-- IMPROVEMENTS --
Utilities ~ Water well and Fort Belknap Electric Co-op
Road System ~ Rock entry and main road, ATV roads
Fencing ~ Great exterior fencing, good interior fencing
Entryway ~ Pipe gate entry

-- WATER, COVER & TERRAIN --
Surface Water ~ Two ponds, largest is one-half acre
Water ~ Water supplied by water well
Tree Cover ~ 60% tree cover, mostly mature mesquite with some scattered hardwoods
Underbrush ~ Thick underbrush
Native Grasses ~ 100% native grasses throughout
Grazing ~ Currently under AG exemption by the owner
Elevation ~ 30 ft, rolling terrain

-- HUNTING & RECREATION --
Wildlife ~ Whitetail Deer, Rio-Grande Turkey, duck, dove, hogs, varmint
Hunting ~ No current hunting lease
Land ~ Native grassland, mature mesquite, old terraces for farming
Native Grasses ~ Thick grasses, all native Texas grasses

-- MINERALS & WIND --
Mineral Rights ~ No minerals available
O&G Production ~ No active oil and gas production
Wind Rights ~ 100% wind rights convey
Wind Production ~ Trinity Hills Wind Farm is 6.8 mi north

-- ACCESS & DISTANCES --
Road Frontage ~ Taylor Road - 3,350 ft; Cariker Road - 2,860 ft
Nearby Towns ~ 5 mi W of Loving
Major Cities ~ 45 mi SE of Wichita Falls, 105 mi NW of Fort Worth
Airports ~ 15 mi NE of Graham Municipal, 90 mi NW of DFW airport

AGENT COMMENTS: Houk Ranch is a well-maintained property that reflects years of responsible stewardship and pride of ownership. Conveniently located just minutes from the charm of a small Texas town, the ranch offers an ideal balance of rural seclusion and easy access to everyday amenities.
Listing Agent: Heath Kramer 940-456-0575