Eagle Mountain & Carrizo Mountain Ranches, spanning a massive 77,260 acres, have hit the market with a reduced price tag of $56,915,020, presenting a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a diverse landscape combining ranching, hunting, and recreational pursuits.
These two distinct properties, connected by an improved caliche county road and miles of a paved/concrete private easement road, offer a landscape that can only be described as a “sky island” in the desert. Located just 1.5 hours from El Paso International Airport and 1 hour from Van Horn Airport, these ranches are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and investors alike.
Eagle Mountain/Carrizo Mountain Ranches: A Landscape Unlike Any Other
The Eagle Mountains, evaluated by the US Fish and Wildlife in 2011 as a potential National Wildlife Refuge, boast a diverse ecosystem comprising a “sky island” mountain habitat with a rich variety of vegetation and wildlife resources. Although the Refuge never materialized due to funding constraints, the allure of these mountains remains intact.
The Carrizo Mountain Ranch, spanning 27,361 deeded acres, starts just west of the City of Van Horn and extends for 11.5 miles into the Mountain Time Zone. It encompasses the entire Carrizo Mountain Range, which is now home to a Desert Big Horn Sheep Permit. Additionally, the ranch offers future commercial investment opportunities with its two I-10 corners.
The Eagle Mountain Ranch, on the other hand, comprises 49,899 deeded acres and boasts a remarkable feat—an engineering masterpiece of a paved and concrete road that stretches for 12 miles, rivaling the highway up the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend. This ranch also features frontage on the Rio Grande River, providing a unique and accessible high-elevation property.
A Haven for Wildlife Enthusiasts
The Eagle Mountain & Carrizo Mountain Ranches are not just about the land; they are a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Mule Deer populations thrive here, thanks to the increased habitat supported by the elevated terrain and diverse vegetation, including oaks, junipers, and giant yuccas at higher elevations.
Hunters will find tremendous opportunities with blue quail, Gamble’s quail, doves, Aoudad, and other game species, while elk sightings are common in the Eagle Mountains. Most notably, the ranch hosts a huntable natural population of Desert Big Horn Sheep, making it an attractive destination for hunting enthusiasts.
Unique Sky Island Habitat
This landscape functions as a habitat island, with ridge lines and valleys serving as corridors for wildlife migration, especially between Texas and Mexico along the Rio Grande. The climate and soils support a mix of desert and mountain vegetation, making it a haven for numerous bird species and other wildlife.
Investment Potential
Aside from its natural beauty, the Eagle Mountain & Carrizo Mountain Ranches also offer investment potential. The General Land Office leases will be assigned to the purchaser, and all minerals owned will convey with the sale. Moreover, the possibility of acquiring an adjoining property comprising approximately 47,000 deeded acres presents further opportunities for expansion.
While boundary lines are not always determined by existing fence lines in rugged mountainous areas, the unique topography of this region adds to the charm and allure of this offering.
Consider the Eagle and Carrizo Mountain Ranches
If you are in the market for a substantial landholding that offers stunning scenery, exceptional hunting opportunities, cattle ranching, and the potential for long-term appreciation, the Eagle Mountain & Carrizo Mountain Ranches should be on your radar. This combined offering of 77,260 acres at a reduced price of $56,915,020 or the option to purchase the Eagle Mountain Ranch (49,899 acres) at $38,172,735 and the Carrizo Mountain Ranch (27,361 acres) at $18,742,285 makes this an investment opportunity worth exploring.
For more information and to schedule an inspection of this exceptional property, please visit the King Land & Water website.
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