This 10 ACRE parcel is located in PRESIDIO COUNTY, Texas, just south of the Jeff Davis County line, approximately 30 miles south of the city of Van Horn and Interstate 10, 20 miles west of Valentine, and 145 miles southeast of El Paso. The RIO GRANDE RIVER IS ONLY ABOUT 3 MILES AWAY, as is the Mexican border. I am told that the terrain is level to rolling. Access is by easement off of a county road leading to Highway 90. Electricity would be by solar or generator, water would be by well or storage tank, and sewer would be by septic. Build a home or ranch, or use it with a camper or RV. There is no time limit to build.
The projected growth of this area points to a continued rise in local real estate values. While there are no guarantees, this land is an excellent investment opportunity!!!
Pictures of the Area
Note: The above pictures are indicative of properties sold in this area and are not actual photographs of the land you are bidding on. You should expect this lot to look very similar- but not identical to- what is depicted above.
Location
Population
Census Report City of Presidio Presidio County
1990 - 3,422 6,637
1980 - 1,723 5,188
1970 - 1,000 4,842
Presidio's population will surpass the ten thousand mark by the year 2013 at its present growth rate
Presidio's Economic Future
It should be noted, that there are only nine (9) official Ports of Entry along the 700 miles of Texas border. The largest and most important ports are located on transcontinental railroads and highways; of the 700 miles of Texas border, 490 of these are between El Paso and Del Rio. Commerce and tourism can not cross the entire 490 mile region without passing through the heart of Presidio. Eventually, all railroad freight will be channeled through Presidio and Ojinaga.
Certainly a very important factor which can enhance the economic environment of Presidio is the International Bridge. The Presidio/Ojinaga International Port can serve as a linking pin between Dallas and Fort Worth and the west coast of Topolobampo, Sinaloa, Mexico. The modern port of Topolobampo has the necessary infrastructure and port facilities for handling container cargo, agricultural and mineral bully and adequate conditions for the arrival of large draft ships. The Topolobampo Seaport serves as a major catalyst for the exchange of products by sea from cities in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the markets in Dallas/Fort Worth. Large quantities of goods and merchandise can be transported by truck and railway to Chicago and the East Coast of the United States. The critical connecting point in all the commercial traffic from Topolobampo Seaport will be the Presidio/Ojinaga International Port. The overall importance of Ojinaga is one of the major reasons the Economic Development Office of the State of Chihuahua has placed substantial importance in promoting an expanded freeway from Ojinaga to the West Coast Seaport of Topolobampo.
The projected growth of this area points to a continued rise in local real estate values. While there are no guarantees, this land is an excellent investment opportunity!
Transportation
- Rail System: South Orient Railroad which provides piggy-back services on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- Trucking/Delivery: Central Freight Line-Daily
- Federal Express-Daily
- United Parcel Service-Daily
Air Transportation
Regional Airport: Midland/Odessa Local Airport is located outside of nearby Presidio City
Tourist Info
Ojinaga Mexico:
The most unspoiled city on the border - like being in the interior of Mexico. Shop for gifts, collectibles, art, antiques, souvenirs, and artifacts. Visit the local museum, see the murals in the courtyard of the government building on the historic town square. Visit Peguis Canyon, the most spectacular site in the region.
The Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend State Park:
The Big Bend Region is the State of Texas's most mountainous area. The average mountain peaks are more than 5,000 feet, with certain mountain points above 8.000 feet in height. The Big Bend National Park which is in the heart of the Big Bend Region has spectacular mountains and scenery, and a variety of unusual geological structures. Located in the great bend of the Rio Grande the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. The Park contains 801,163 acres, and is the largest national park in the United States.
In close proximity to the Big Bend National Park is the new Big Bend State Park: which covers approximately 300,000 acres or about 460 square miles in the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas in Brewster and Presidio Counties. It is located just west of Big Bend National Park and includes about 25 miles of river frontage along the Rio Grande, between the towns of Presidio and Lajitas. Geologically, the State Park represents over 500 million years of earth's history, marked by an ancient mountain chain, ancient seabed, lava flows, extinct volcanoes and a rifted crust. The new state park offers camping, hiking, and bus tours. The former ranch has a longhorn cattle roundup; in which participants stay in a bunkhouse and in the old ranch house of the former cattle barons.
Trail Riding at Big Bend Ranch
El Camino del Rio and Fort Leaton:
Farm to Market Road (FM) 170 to the Big Bend National Park is one of the nation's most spectacular highways. It crosses and an old trail used by the Spanish explorers more than 300 years ago. The road passes by the famous Fort Leaton which was originally established as a frontier Spanish mission in 1759. Ben Leaton. was the first Anglo farmer in the area. He took over the site in 1846, making it a private fort and trading post.
Topolobampo and Copper Canyon:
People from as far away as Canada are enjoying the scenic railroad trip through Mexico to the Port of Topolobampo. The spectacular scenery on this tremendous adventure is considered to surpass the scenery of the Swiss Alps. The rail line runs through 572 miles of grandeur, passing through 73 tunnels, totaling about 44,000 feet in length. One particular tunnel is 6,072 feet long, which makes this the longest tunnel in Mexico. There are 48 large bridges and 9 viaducts. The Chinipas Bridge alone is 7,772 feet long and is 3,366 feet high. one of the trip's most spectacular wonders is the Barrancas de Cobre (Copper Canyon) which is more than a mile deep and is said to have ample room to accommodate four (4) Grand Canyons.
Geography
A substantial portion of the northern part of Presidio County consists of rolling hills and grasslands, which give way to rugged mountainous terrain in the western reaches of the county. The principal mountains include the Sierra Vieja and Chinati Mountains, which parallel the Rio Grande, which flows through a narrow valley, which eventually broadens below Candelaria and extends beyond Presidio to Redford. In an area below Redford. the river enters the canyons of the Big Bend National Park.
Land Use
The land use in Presidio County consists primarily of rangeland, which varies in quality, depending upon rainfall, soil conditions, and past history of overgrazing. Irrigated farm land is found principally in the Rio Grande Valley from that, some cropland above Presidio has been closed to production. The dominant crops are still cantaloupe and onions. Other crops which have been grown in the past, include wheat. oats, barley and sorghum. Marfa and Presidio are the only urbanized areas, although there are a number of small farming communities along the Rio Grande including Redford, Candelaria, and Shafter.
Industrial land use in Presidio County is virtually non-existent. At one time there was silver mining in Shafter, which ceased in 1985 when the mine pits became saturated with water forcing their closure. The mercury mines near Lajitas closed in 1971 because of fluctuating prices and environmental concerns; and the pearlite operation in Pinto Canyon was suspended in 1975.
Income for Presidio County
Most of the income in the County comes from cattle, goat ranching, cantaloupes, watermelons, onions, and alfalfa. Ranching income is received from hunting leases and tourism which are major factors in the economy. Marfa. Texas is the County seat with a population of 2,424 and has a tourist information center. The City is a primary source of ranching supplies and is also the entrance to the mountainous area of the Big Bend Region.
Taxes
Property taxes are around $50 per year and are paid through 2004. There are NO LIENS on the lot and title will be delivered free and clear.Terms
Property is Priced at $5500... Payment Terms: $93.77 for
72 months - 7.0% Simple Interest (less with down payment). No Penalty for
Pre-Payment!!! No Qualifying!!!
We will match your Down Payment up to $500!!!
There will be a $75 charge for deed processing. Taxes billed yearly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the mineral rights included with the property?
In the southwest, chances are the mineral rights are owned by the Government or the Railroad entities. This right was granted to these companies for building a by coastal rail way system in the 1800s. Information about purchasing the rights can be obtained by calling the County in which the property is located.
Are there time limitations to build?
Unless specified in the posting, there are no time limits in which an owner must or can build on the property.
Is the property staked or surveyed?
The property was surveyed when it was subdivided. We usually do not incur the expense of having land we have purchased surveyed. This is another way that we keep the costs down for you, the buyer.
What is due diligence?
Due diligence is the research you as the buyer complete prior to making a bid.. This includes questions to the County, or to Mission or a land site visit . We strongly encourage you to feel satisfied about your knowledge of the property before bidding.
Is there legal access to the property?
This is a question to ask the county in which the property is located. Often, this is not stipulated in our deeds, or title insurance policies. In general, nearly all property has legal access and in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico and by law, no property owner can reasonably withhold the right access owned real estate.