McKinney Acres is a small residential community just outside the town of Andrews, sitting on the edge of one of the more consistently developed parts of the Midland Basin.
Andrews County has seen sustained Wolfcamp horizontal drilling for years, and its position near the basin's core, adjacent to Martin and Gaines counties, means acreage around McKinney Acres tends to track the broader county's development pace rather than lagging behind as a purely residential subdivision might.
Residential surface, active minerals underneath
Because McKinney Acres functions more as a rural residential community than a working ranch or farm, some owners assume the mineral picture underneath is quiet too. That's often not the case in Andrews County, where horizontal units have been formed under and around residential subdivisions much like they have under open ranchland. Surface use doesn't determine mineral activity.
If your family bought or built in McKinney Acres for the lifestyle rather than the minerals, it's still worth checking whether your deed retained any mineral interest, since not every residential transaction severs those rights.
Andrews County's steady development history
Andrews County hasn't seen the same headline-driven boom cycles as some neighboring counties, but it has maintained fairly consistent horizontal Wolfcamp activity over an extended period. That consistency gives buyers a reasonable production history to underwrite rather than relying heavily on projections, which is a genuine advantage for owners looking to sell.
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Questions Permian Owners Ask
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Does living in a residential subdivision like McKinney Acres mean less mineral activity underneath?
Not necessarily. Andrews County has formed horizontal drilling units under and near residential areas just as it has under open ranchland, so surface use alone doesn't indicate mineral activity levels.
How active is drilling in Andrews County generally?
Andrews County has maintained fairly steady Wolfcamp horizontal development for years, giving it a solid production history that buyers can use for underwriting rather than relying purely on projections.
How does an owner check if there's a well near the owner's McKinney Acres property?
Texas Railroad Commission records are searchable by county and lease, and a landman can confirm recent permits or units near your specific address.
Does Andrews County see the same level of interest from mineral buyers as Martin or Midland County?
It sees somewhat less unsolicited interest simply because it's less publicized, but the underlying Wolfcamp development has been real and consistent, so it's worth getting a proper review rather than assuming lower profile means lower value.
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