Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
This 88.88 +OR- acres is located northwest of Vernon, TX on County Rd 97 N, in Wilbarger County, TX. It is currently under a 1-D-1 Agriculture tax use for low taxes (only $11.55 in 2025!). It currently has two large transmission lines crossing it, the largest being an Oncor Energy line that runs to the Oklaunion Power Plant, approximately 16 miles down line. The 2nd line ties into a smaller substation just 0.6 miles south of the property, which is owned by WFEC (Western Farmer Electric Cooperative).
Some of the terrain has ravines, while approximately half of the pasture is level. Access to a Red River Water Authority line is available at the county road. The county road has a gravel base, with asphalt being just a half mile away.
This land is located outside of the city limits, is unzoned and has no restrictions in place. No FEMA flood plain! Potential energy development for a solar farm or other related use.
LIST PRICE: $10,000 per acre OR $888,800 total
*Client would be open to energy leases under the right terms.
Directions: Go north of Vernon on Hwy 287; take the FM 925 exit; once on FM road take first road north, which is CR 97 N; property will be 1.25 miles north on the west side of road
Steve Ruffner, DVM
Capitol Ranch Real Estate, LLC
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