Property Description:
Pilgrim’s River Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the premier legacy farming operations in Northeast Texas. Encompassing approximately 2,728 acres, the farm has been thoughtfully developed and meticulously managed to maximize agricultural productivity while preserving the long-term integrity of the land.
Approximately 2,010 acres are currently in cultivation, complemented by roughly 400 acres of fenced pasture suitable for livestock grazing. The operation is exceptionally well equipped with extensive grain storage, multiple equipment barns and shops, manager residences, and a beautifully appointed custom main residence overlooking much of the productive farmland and improved pasture.
Over the past three years, no pesticides or synthetic chemicals have been applied to either the cultivated acreage or grazing land, creating the potential for future organic certification, subject to applicable certification requirements.
With extensive infrastructure, highly productive soils, abundant water resources, and significant improvements already in place, Pilgrim’s Pride River Farm offers a truly turnkey agricultural operation rarely found in today’s market.
Property Highlights
- Approximately 2,728± acres
- Approximately 2,010± acres of productive cropland
- Approximately 400± acres of fenced grazing pasture
- Nine grain silos with approximately 480,000 bushels of total storage capacity
- Approximately 1.7 miles of North Sulphur River frontage
- Two manager residences
- Custom-built main residence
- Multiple equipment barns, shops, and agricultural improvements
This property is co-listed with Edward Bogel of Davidson Bogel Real Estate.
Property History:
The property has been utilized as productive farmland for generations and has historically supported a variety of row crops, including cotton.
For the past three years, neither the cultivated acreage nor the grazing land has received pesticide or chemical applications. This stewardship provides an opportunity for a future owner to pursue organic certification, subject to the requirements of the certifying authority.
Pilgrim’s River Farm is located in north-central Delta County, Texas.
The majority of the acreage is contiguous, with three additional nearby farm tracts included in the offering. Two of these supplemental tracts are contiguous to one another and lie just south and southeast of the main headquarters.
Location:
The primary ranch fronts FM 198, County Road 1155, and County Road 4399, providing excellent access for both farming operations and equipment movement.
The property is conveniently located approximately:
- 1.5 hours from Texarkana
- 2 hours from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
- Less than 3 hours from Shreveport, Louisiana
Land:
The farm features gently rolling terrain with elevations ranging from approximately 390± feet above sea level along the North Sulphur River to approximately 470± feet above sea level across the higher portions of the property.
Approximately 2,010 acres are currently utilized as productive cropland, while roughly 400 acres are improved, fenced pasture supporting livestock operations.
Much of the cultivated acreage lies within the fertile bottomlands associated with the North Sulphur River floodplain. These nutrient-rich alluvial soils have historically supported highly productive farming operations and remain one of the property’s greatest agricultural assets.
Water:
Water resources are abundant throughout the ranch.
The property enjoys approximately 1.7 miles of frontage along the North Sulphur River, along with more than 2.8 miles of frontage on both sides of a major tributary traversing the property that is a tributary on the river.
Numerous stock tanks are strategically located throughout the ranch, providing dependable water sources for livestock and wildlife.
Improvements:
Agricultural Improvements
Pilgrim’s River Farm is exceptionally well equipped to support a large-scale commercial farming operation.
Grain storage consists of nine silos providing approximately 480,000 bushels of total storage capacity, allowing for efficient harvesting, storage, and marketing of grain production.
Supporting infrastructure includes:
- A primary three-sided equipment and commodity storage barn totaling approximately 11,500± square feet
- A second equipment and storage barn totaling approximately 6,900± square feet
- A fully enclosed 7,000± square-foot barn featuring an apartment on the south end of the building
- An additional 4,000± square-foot barn located behind one of the manager residences
Generous graveled equipment yards surrounding the improvements provide ample room for maneuvering large agricultural equipment, storing commodities, and supporting day-to-day farming operations.
Residential Improvements:
The headquarters is anchored by a beautifully designed custom residence overlooking the surrounding farmland and pasture.
The approximately 4,800-square-foot home was thoughtfully designed for comfortable everyday living while also providing exceptional entertaining spaces. Large covered porches frame expansive views across the ranch and create seamless indoor-outdoor living.
The residence includes:
- Three bedrooms
- Three full bathrooms
- Two half baths
- Spacious den and sitting room
- Private office/study
- Open-concept living and entertaining areas
The custom kitchen was designed with both functionality and craftsmanship in mind, featuring premium appliances, quality fixtures, abundant workspace, and thoughtful storage throughout.
Located across the driveway from the main residence is an additional one-bedroom, one-bath guest apartment accompanied by a large den currently configured as a private theater room.
Two manager residences provide comfortable on-site housing for ranch personnel.
Recreation/Hunting:
Although developed primarily as a premier agricultural operation, Pilgrim’s River Farm also offers exceptional recreational opportunities.
The combination of extensive river frontage, fertile bottomlands, wetlands, and abundant food sources creates outstanding habitat for migratory waterfowl, making this area of Northeast Texas well known for exceptional duck hunting.
The North Sulphur River corridor also supports healthy populations of whitetail deer, wild hogs, and numerous other native wildlife species.
Research has been done indicated the potential to construct a significant impoundment within portions of the river bottom, offering the opportunity to substantially enhance the property’s waterfowl habitat, fishing, and overall recreational value.
Minerals:
Please consult with listing broker for more information on the mineral estate.
