Thanks for the insight, Rod. My place has lots of deer, which I rarely think about much since I'm not a hunter. But you're right, it's clearly not up to snuff for the really rich. More of deal for moderately wealthy east Texans who want instant fishing & hunting, I think. Or perhaps a developer. Guess I need to contact a reputable local realtor for that market.
As usual, I failed to communicate clearly on the internet.
The "trophy properties" I was talking about typically are vast tracts, with very little improvements. These draw inflated prices from wealthy out-of-state buyers, and they only visit them rarely for recreation.
I think your place is kind of the opposite. Your improvements (the large pond and the house) have added significant value to your already valuable land. I agree with your assessment that instant hunting and fishing and either a weekend family place or retirement place are probably your best values.
Please start taking pictures of your trophy fish catches and your deer (either game cam pics or harvest pics). Either take pics with family faces out of frame, or crop them out. Realtors LOVE posting those pics in their online sales brochure for properties that produce high quality recreational game!I can't remember if your place has too many topographical changes for a developer. If flat enough, then I agree with the others that a developer might pay a premium for the place and keep 12-15 acres of property around your pond and house, and then sell or develop the rest on 5-acre forested lots.
