Seven Hills Ranch

Land Description

Property Description Seven Hills Ranch is a rare and diverse offering located just north of Longview, Texas, along the western shores of Lake O' The Pines. Conveniently positioned just two hours and twenty minutes east of Dallas, this exceptional property has been in the same family for over 50 years, embodying a rich legacy of ranching heritage, family tradition, and wildlife management.

This beautiful and highly productive ranch is ideal for cattle grazing, hay production, hunting, fishing, and a variety of recreational activities.

Accessed via a quiet county road, the property features a main entrance road leading to an 8,750-Square-Foot barn and working pens, centrally located within the ranch. From the moment you arrive, the breathtaking views set the tone for this remarkable landscape.

Seven Hills Ranch showcases dramatic topography, a mix of improved and native pastures, and numerous spring-fed creeks lined with towering hardwoods. The land also includes scattered mature timber stands, planted pine trees, and abundant water resources. Twelve strategically placed stock ponds and lakes provide year-round water for livestock and wildlife. Nearly all bodies of water are spring-fed, ensuring crystal-clear water throughout the ranch. The crown jewel of the property is a stunning 25-acre lake, fed by multiple springs, offering exceptional bass fishing. Enhancing the recreational appeal, the main lake boasts a 2,800-Square-Foot pavilion with electricity, perfect for family gatherings, along with a concrete boat ramp for easy access.

With its rolling terrain, breathtaking vistas, and multiple prime building sites for a main house or lodge, Seven Hills Ranch presents outstanding opportunities for wildlife habitat development, land stewardship, and creating a legacy property for generations to come.

Location Seven Hills Ranch is located just north of Harleton, Texas, in western Marion and Harrison County. The property is just over two hours east of Dallas, 10 minutes north of Harleton, 20 miles from Longview, and 25 miles from Marshall. Positioned just east of the Upshur County line, the ranch offers 0.80 miles of paved county road frontage on Pop's Landing Road and 1.4 miles of frontage along Poor Boys Landing. The ranch is also located just 1.5 miles from the nearest boat ramp at Lake O' The Pines.

Terrain Seven Hills Ranch is defined by its dramatic rolling topography, featuring numerous ridges on both the north and south ends of the property, with magnificent views across the ranch. The pastures are ideal for grazing and are sheltered by mature hardwood trees, with live water in nearly every pasture.

The property ranges in elevation from 430 to 230 feet above sea level, with very well-drained topography. Many of the high points of the ranch provide views of both the main lake on the ranch and Lake O' The Pines, a rarity in East Texas. These hilltops would make excellent home sites for the new owner.

Soils The ranch features predominantly sandy loam soils, with portions classified as Kirvin and Bowie loamy fine sand. The drainages mostly have Cuthbert and Lulus fine sandy loam. With proper lime and fertilizer applications, productivity can be maximized based on soil tests. Without amendments, the native soils do well for growing pine timber and Bermuda grass alike.

Water & Fisheries The property features an impressive array of strategically placed water resources, including ten ponds ranging from 0.19 to 4.3 acres, a ~10.7 acre lake, and a centrally located, scenic 25 acre lake stocked with bass, bluegill, and other fish species. Nearly all bodies of water are spring-fed, ensuring crystal-clear water throughout the ranch.

The 25-acre lake, fed by multiple springs, offers outstanding bass fishing with waters over 24 feet deep and shallow flats ideal for springtime spawning. Enhancing its recreational appeal, the main lake features a 2,800-Square-Foot pavilion with electricity-perfect for family gatherings-as well as a concrete boat ramp for easy access. The 10.7+/- acre lake and several stock ponds also offer excellent fishing opportunities and provide a reliable year-round water source for livestock and wildlife.

Wildlife Seven Hills Ranch offers a diverse habitat, featuring a mix of managed and native hardwood stands, along with planted loblolly pine, supporting an abundance of wildlife. The timber varieties include red and white oaks, pecan, sycamore, black gum, hickory, pine, cedar, and persimmon, with willow, water oak, and river birch thriving in the riparian areas. Among the timber stands and along the edges of each opening, an abundance of forbs and woody browse-such as greenbriar, blackberry, beautyberry, and trumpet creeper-flourish during the warmer seasons. This mosaic of habitat types creates an exceptionally rich environment for wildlife.

The property has been lightly hunted by the family, preserving its outstanding wildlife habitat. The numerous stock ponds and lakes attract large numbers of waterfowl, making for exceptional duck hunting. Additionally, the open pastures could provide excellent opportunities for dove hunting in early fall.

The ranch supports a thriving native deer population, with scattered oak motts creating natural transitions between feeding and bedding areas. Other wildlife species include wild hogs, coyotes, varmints, migratory ducks, geese, and doves, offering a variety of hunting opportunities.

Food Plots Several areas on the ranch could easily be converted into warm- and cool-season wildlife food plots with minimal effort. Establishing these plots would require plowing, planting, and potentially fencing to protect crops from overgrazing. The land's sandy loam soils provide an excellent foundation for productive planting.

Cattle Historically, the ranch has supported both stocker and cow/calf operations. The owners estimate the land can sustain approximately 275 animal units under normal conditions.

Pastures The ranch comprises approximately ten pastures, including 190 acres of Coastal Bermuda dedicated exclusively to hay production and approximately 780 acres of improved pastures for grazing. This diverse landscape features a mix of improved pastures, native and planted timber, creeks, and uplands, creating an ideal setting for both livestock and wildlife.

Fences and Pens The perimeter fencing is in good condition, while the interior fences range from fair to good condition. A set of covered working pens is conveniently located adjacent to the centrally positioned barn. All pastures are connected by a central alley, allowing for efficient movement of cattle across the ranch.

Access The ranch is easily accessible via a paved county road and features an extensive internal road and trail system, ensuring convenient travel throughout the property. Primary entrances include one on the W W side from Pops Landing Road and another on the SE side from Poor Boy's Landing.

Barns The property includes a fully enclosed 8,750-Square-Foot Quonset hut-style barn, located adjacent to the covered working pens, and is used for equipment and supply storage. Additionally, there are two 3,000-Square-Foot open-air structures designated for hay and equipment storage.

Easements To the best of the broker's knowledge, the ranch has one transmission line easement in the southwest corner and an electrical easement supplying power to the pavilion near the lake. Additionally, the Army Corps of Engineers holds a flowage easement on a small portion of the northeast corner of the ranch, designated solely for emergency water storage for Lake O' The Pines. For further details, please consult the broker.

Utilities Water Diana SUD provides water for the working pens.

Two wells are also available on the ranch for use if desired.

Groundwater The Corrizo-Wilcox aquifer is the primary groundwater source in the area if a new well is desired for a future home site.

Electricity Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative supplies power to the property.

Minerals No minerals are being conveyed with the sale. There are no leases or active production on the property, to our knowledge.

Taxes The property is agriculturally exempt. 2024 property taxes are estimated to be $5,632.10 for the Marion County portion and $37.86 for Harrison County, totaling $5,669.96.

School District The property is located within the Harleton, Jefferson, and Ore City Independent School Districts.

Buyers & Brokers Buyer's Agent/Broker must be identified upon first contact with Listing Agent/Broker and Buyer's Agent/Broker must be present on initial property tour in order to participate in the real estate commission. Commission splits will be at the sole discretion of Hortenstine Ranch Company, Llc.

Price $9,941,328 $6,681 per acre Contact Stephen Schwartz- Agent mobile McWhorter- Broker/Partner mobile information is deemed reliable, but is not warranted by Hortenstine Ranch Company, Llc. All information is subject to change without prior notice.