FARM / RANCH PROPERTY AUCTION

THIS AUCTION IS FOR APPX. 45 ACRES OF LAND IN CALDWELL COUNTY WITH A LOCKHART ADDRESS DRIVING DISTANCE TO AUSTIN BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND AUSTIN TEXAS VIA U.S.183.

THIS PROPERTY HAS A DOUBLE WIDE HOME , WORKSHOP AND STORAGE BUILDING. PRESENT USE IS FOR HAY PRODUCTION.  GO TO WWW.PROXIBID.COM/MAYER TO BID. 

AUCTION ENDS JANUARY 8 STARTING AT 10:00 A.M.   

PROPERTY IS OFFERED ON A PER ACRE BASIS TIMES 

APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF 45.009

Being 45.009 AcreS Property more or less in the A Sampson Connell a-63 Survey and Being Lot # 23; 15.004 ac more or less, Lot 24, being 15.003 acres more or less and being lot 25 being 15.002 acres more or less Hilltop Ranch, Caldwell County Texas . See AUCTION Lot 2/ This auction</div><div><br></div><div>> For sale is a 45 acre property more or less  consisting of three adjoining 15  appx. acre plots.</div><div><br></div><div>> This location gives the owner a unique country living lifestyle while still being near enough civilization to not feel isolated.</div><div><br></div><div>> The property is appx.1065’ wide X appx. 1668’ deep, with the road to the West entrance being appx. 90’ wide X appx. 2000’long.</div><div>> The central part of the property is on a high point with great building sites (property has options to be one, two or three separate appx. 15 acre plots). </div><div><br></div><div>>There is almost a 360 degree view for miles of surrounding countryside. Sunsets are terrific.</div><div><br></div><div>> The property is covered with native grasses (little bluestem) which look appeasing and is a good quality food source for livestock.</div><div><br></div><div>> Two ponds are located on the property, one in front of the doublewide home.</div><div><br></div><div>>Located near the intersection of HWY 183 and HWY 21, ½ mile off FM1854 on a good county maintained road. There is a West (CR177, Williamson Rd) entrance, and an East (CR178, Homann Rd) entrance.  </div><div><br></div><div>> Address is 780 Hillview Rd in Caldwell County,Texas.</div><div><br></div><div>> Less than 5 minutes to fuel, toll road and essentials including food.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Less than 18 minutes to Austin Bergstrom International for those who travel regularly.</div><div><br></div><div>> Less than 16 minutes to Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 with year around venues (professional soccer may be coming).</div><div>>Approximately  25 minutes to downtown Austin / normal traffic</div><div>>Approximately  20 minutes to the Lockhart Independent School District. School buses are used.</div><div>>Good Homeowner’s restrictions and covenants.</div><div><br></div><div>>Improvements and Tax Basis</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Doublewide home, built 1999, appx.  1980 sqft, with back patio ( appx. 120 sq ft) and front porch (appx. 140 sqft). A detached carport (appx. 360 sqft, 16’X23’), and a detached storage shed (appx. 80 sqft). County appraised value of $43,050 (2018)</div><div>><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Steel pipe pole barn, appx. 4800 sqft (60’ X 80’) built in 2010. County appraised value of $51,370 (2018).</div><div><br></div><div>>Quonset, Appx. 1600 sqft (40’ X 40’) built in 2006. County appraised value of $12,100 (2018).</div><div><br></div><div>>Total taxes on the 45 acres is $2845 (2018).</div><div><br></div><div>Details of Property</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hay baling normally occurs twice a year. This fall (2018) with baling just completed yielded 150 round bales that can sell for $80 each when demand is high. All cutting, raking and baling are performed by an independent group for a fee.</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Electric power (3 separate meters) is supplied by Bluebonnet  Electric Coop which is an excellent provider.</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The metered water system is supplied by Polonia Water Supply Corp. The water is high quality with good taste and low mineral content.</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The doublewide home has 5 bdrms and 2 baths with a covered front porch and a covered back patio which has a long handicap entry. The detached carport has a smooth concrete foundation with a concrete walkway to the back patio entrance and to the front porch steps. The septic field is county approved. </div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>There are some repairs needed. A frozen water line to the back bathroom has caused it to be disconnected. The central AC unit is 19 years old and needs to be charged or replaced. There are some minor electrical problems that can be fixed with replacement of a breaker. The roof has no leaks. Skirting around the home needs repair. It is presently rented to an occupant that understands these problems.</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The Quonset is 12 yrs old and has some wind damage but has a good appx. 40’X40’ concrete floor that has been sealed and stained a nice cola color. On site are appx. 25’ of panels that could be used to repair and/or extend the Quonset , or if not desired, could be unbolted and removed completely.</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The various vehicles and items on the property will be removed at an appropriate time.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The East entrance (Hillview Rd) has a normal  roadbase  maintained by the homeowners association.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>The West entrance is unimproved at the present time but has appx.  $5000 of roadbase on the ground next to the fence line that is intended to make the road all weather. The intention was to have a nice private entrance, 90 feet wide, with a gate leading into the property.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Photos just taken (Dec 2018) show the beauty of the property. When a place looks good at this time of year, it looks spectacular in the spring and summer.</div><div><br></div><div>>The access to this property forms a part of the total acreage</div><div><br></div><div>> SELLER BELIEVES SELLER OWNS MINERAL ANY ROYALTY INTEREST; HOWEVER THIS IS NOT GUARANTEED.  SELLER WILL CONVEY ALL MINERAL AND ROYALTY INTEREST OWNED BY SELLER.  </div><div>Details per Owner; Buyer is urged to inspect details for themselves.  Sold/ AS_IS Where</div>