Jeremy Lacy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jeremy joined Anders Ranch Realty to further expand the firm’s geographic scope and coverage. Jeremy’s professional experience in commercial real estate valuation & finance and his background in wildlife ecology, range management, and forestry, further enhance Anders Ranch Realty’s core competence and focus on larger-scale ranch properties.
Prior to joining the Anders
team, Jeremy was with Cushman & Wakefield’s Capital Markets Group within
their valuation practice from 2003 to 2006 based in Houston. In 2005, Jeremy began to take an active role
in further developing C&W’s valuation and consulting platform in Mexico
& Latin America and in mid-2006, he relocated to C&W’s
While with C&W, Jeremy’s expertise focused on providing practical, timely valuation solutions, development consultation, and detailed market analysis for C&W’s institutional-oriented, global clientele. Working extensively throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, his work centered on investment-grade, income producing properties in the industrial and retail sectors. As a member of C&W’s Residential Development Group and Golf Group specialty practices, Jeremy also focused on resort master planned communities and other large-scale residential developments.
Prior to returning to graduate school, Jeremy utilized his background in wildlife ecology and natural resource management as an independent Land Agent. Notable projects include procuring right-of-way for Anadarko Petroleum and serving as a project-based consultant for Smith & Smith Forest Management in the northeast and central regions of the state. As an undergraduate at Texas A&M, he was a co-op student for three years with Wildlife Systems (San Angelo, TX), serving as a wildlife technician and hunting guide in West Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Jeremy also served as an undergraduate research assistant for the multi-year Eastern Wild Turkey reintroduction project in the Post Oak Savannah ecological region of Texas, a joint effort of the Texas A&M department of Wildlife & Fisheries and Texas Parks & Wildlife.
EDUCATION
LAND & WILDLIFE The property has a unique blend of woods, gorgeous views, a live water creek, and potentially productive pasture. Sitting in the center of the property, there is a 24± ac pasture with deep soils was previously utilized for hay production. This pasture is now grown over with young and intermediate aged Mesquite, but it could be cleared to bring it back into production. The property gently rises to the west and there are numerous potential homesites with fantastic views in the southwest quadrant of the tract. While there are areas that have been affected by oak wilt, there are groves of healthy Live oaks scattered about in multiple areas. Two established pipelines traverse the property from west to east that run parallel to Keese-Sagebiel Rd. With only light hunting pressure over the years, White-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey and Mourning dove are abundant. CTEC power has been extended in the property. Only the eastern boundary is fenced. WATER Bernst Creek runs for approximately 1,085’ through the eastern portion of the property. This is a live water creek and there are numerous places along its course that provide opportunities to impound water. To find a quality creek on a property of this size is indeed rare. There is not a water well on the property, but groundwater is good in the area. LOCATION & ACCESS Charming Fredericksburg (great restaurants, music venues, shopping, hospital, supplies) is an easy 20-minute drive from the property gate. Central Austin is a 1-hour, 50-minute drive via US-87 and US-290 and San Antonio is 1-hour, 30-minute drive via US-87 and I-10. The property has 1,340’ or 0.25 miles of frontage along the south line of Keese-Sagebiel Rd., which is a lightly traveled county road. A property address has not yet been assigned. SUMMARY Bernst Creek Ranch is a diverse, small acreage property that sits only 20 minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. With its flowing creek, excellent views, good soils, and convenient location relative to town, this unique property has all of the elements in-place for a quiet, private ranch retreat. FINANCIAL / TITLE BERNST CREEK RANCH, consisting of 49.00± ac, is offered at $595,000 ($12,143/ac) in Cash or at Terms acceptable solely at the discretion of the Sellers. 1. Offers to purchase or letters of intent must be in writing and accompanied by 1.00% of the purchase price to the escrow account at Hill Country Titles of Fredericksburg, TX. 2. The Sellers will provide and pay for a standard owner’s title insurance policy. Title to the real property will be conveyed by a general or special warranty deed. 3. The Sellers will provide a new survey. 4. Mineral rights which the Sellers own will be conveyed to the Buyer at Closing. 5. All water right claims controlled by the Sellers will be transferred to the Buyer at Closing. 6. The property lies in the Fredericksburg ISD. 7. The 2019 ag-exempt property taxes were $15.88. 8. The property will convey with sensible deed restrictions which have been drafted to maintain the integrity of the local area. The deed restrictions are included in the packet. This entire Offering is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice and approval of purchase by the Seller. Information regarding land classifications and acreages are intended only as general guidelines and have been obtained from sources deemed reliable; however, accuracy is not warranted or guaranteed by the Seller or Anders Ranch Realty. Prospective Buyers should verify all information to their sole and complete satisfaction. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – DO NOT TRESPASS. Buyer’s brokers/agents must be identified on first contact and must accompany buying prospect on first showing to be allocated full fee participation. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at the sole discretion of Anders Ranch Realty.
OVERVIEW Live Oak Ridge lies in the quiet, scenic terrain of central Gillespie County, 6.2 miles west northwest of Fredericksburg along the west side of Loudon Rd. The defining feature of this ranch is Live Oak Creek, which runs for 1,425’ or 0.27 miles west-east and forms the southern boundary of the property. True live water on a tract this size so close to Fredericksburg is indeed rare. The property also features 11±-acres of open pasture, surrounded by elevated ground with scattered Live oaks that overlook the field and Live Oak Creek. There is an additional 40±-acres available that sits adjacent to this property to the south. LOCATION & ACCESS Charming Fredericksburg (great restaurants, music venues, shopping, hospital, supplies) is an easy 10-minute drive from the property. Central Austin is a 1-hour, 50-minute drive via US-290 and San Antonio is 1-hour, 30-minute drive via US-87 and I-10. The property has 2,075’ or 0.39 miles of frontage along the west line of Loudon Rd. WATER Live Oak Creek Live Oak Creek, which eventually flows into the Pedernales River, runs for approximately 1,425’ or 0.27 miles west-east and forms the southern boundary of the property. With live, clear flowing water and towering mature trees along the banks, this is a very unique offering in such close proximity to Fredericksburg. LAND & WILDLIFE This property features an 11±-ac open pasture, which is surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped ridge dotted with Live oak. With deeper soils, the pasture on this part of the property would be well-suited for horses, other livestock, or cultivation. Scenic views to the west and north are excellent. The elevation ranges from a low of 1,752’ along the creek to 1,815’ along the ridges. The landowners are conservation-minded and have been excellent land stewards throughout their ownership. With only light grazing and hunting pressure, the property hosts robust numbers of White-tailed deer, Rio Grande turkey, and Mourning dove. Axis deer do travel through the property on occasion. IMPROVEMENTS Power, Ranch Roads, & Fencing Power provided by Central Texas Electric Co-op (CTEC) has been extended into the property near the south boundary. Access throughout the property is good and is provided by a series of typical ranch roads. The west and north boundaries are low fenced and are in good condition. SUMMARY Live Oak Ridge is a scenic, private live water property with outstanding views of the Texas Hill Country that has been impeccably managed. With its natural beauty, mature tree cover, varied topography, and nearby location relative to Fredericksburg, this property offers an authentic Hill Country land experience that anyone would enjoy. There is an additional 40±-acres available that sits adjacent to this property to the south.
