Martin County has ranked among the top drilling counties in the country for much of the last decade, and Stanton sits at its center along the I-20 corridor.
Stanton serves as the Martin County seat, sitting along Interstate 20 in what's consistently been one of the most heavily permitted counties in the entire Midland Basin. The density of horizontal Wolfcamp and Spraberry drilling here means mineral interests can carry real, well-supported value, but it also means the details of your specific unit matter more than in a quieter county.
One of the Basin's Busiest Counties
Martin County's permitting activity has stayed elevated even during periods when drilling slowed elsewhere in the Permian, largely because operators view this acreage as some of the most consistent in the basin. That track record generally supports more confident valuations, though we still verify current activity on your specific tract rather than pricing off the county's overall reputation.
Multiple Formations, Multiple Division Orders
It's common for a Martin County section to have more than one producing or permitted wellbore targeting different formations. We check the full stack tied to your acreage, rather than only the well referenced on your most recent check, since additional formations under the same tract generally add value.
Family Land Along the I-20 Corridor
Interests around Stanton are often tied to ranch and farm land that's been in the same family for decades, sitting alongside land more recently acquired by investors during the county's drilling boom. We evaluate both the same way, based on production and permitting data specific to the tract.
Start with the local record trail
A local sale review begins with the county recording office, legal description, deed chain, reservations, lease, units, division orders, payor records, statements, and regulatory well data.
Route local legal questions correctly
Probate, marital property, dormant-mineral law, pooling, recording, transfer tax, regulatory filings, and payor-notice rules differ between Texas and New Mexico counties and belong with qualified advisers.
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Questions Permian Owners Ask
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Why has Martin County stayed so active compared to other Permian counties?
Operators generally consider this acreage some of the most consistent-performing in the Midland Basin, which has kept permitting activity elevated even during broader slowdowns. That said, we still verify current status on your specific tract before quoting.
the owner's tract has wells in more than one formation. How does that affect value?
Generally it adds value, since it represents more than one revenue stream. We evaluate the full stack of production and permits tied to your acreage rather than pricing off a single well.
How quickly can activity around Stanton change the owner's interest's value?
Given how active Martin County permitting has been, valuations here can shift meaningfully within a year. If it's been a while since your last valuation, it's worth getting a current one.
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