Sell Your Mineral Rights in Crane County County, TX

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If you own mineral rights in Crane County, you're in one of the most productive corners of the Permian Basin — a basin that still commands serious attention from operators and buyers alike. Values here are real and, depending on where your acreage sits, can be meaningful. Let's help you figure out exactly what you have.

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ASSET OVERVIEW

Est. per Acre

$1,500–$5,000

per net royalty acre

Active Wells

320+

Drilling Activity

Core Basin

Permian Basin

Primary Formation

Primary Resource

Oil

Commodity Type

What You Should Know About Your Crane County Minerals

Crane County sits in the southern Midland Basin, and it has been producing oil for decades — this isn't speculative territory. Active drilling continues in formations like the Wolfcamp and Spraberry, and operators have maintained a steady presence here even through oil price cycles. If you've received an offer recently, that's not a coincidence — buyers are actively targeting Permian acreage right now, and Crane County fits that profile. Before you sign anything or dismiss what you have, it's worth understanding the real market for your specific acres.

Crane County by the Numbers

$1,500 – $5,000

est.

Estimated Mineral Value Range (per acre)

320+

approx.

Active Wells in County

Oil

Primary Commodity

7,000 – 11,000

feet

Dominant Formation Depth

Permian (Midland)

Basin

Who's Operating in Crane County

Diamondback Energy

FANG

Permian Basin Royalty Trust

PBT

ProPetro Holding

PUMP

Fasken Oil and Ranch

Private

Elevation Resources

Private

Henry Resources

Private

What's in the Ground

Wolfcamp

Permian Basin (Midland)

The Wolfcamp is the workhorse of modern Permian drilling and it runs through Crane County. It's a stacked shale play — meaning multiple productive intervals sit on top of each other — which is exactly why operators are willing to pay for acreage here. Horizontal wells targeting the Wolfcamp have proven commercially successful across this part of the basin.

Spraberry

Permian Basin (Midland)

The Spraberry is one of the most widely drilled formations in the Permian and has significant presence in Crane County. It's been producing since the 1950s in conventional form, and modern horizontal drilling has unlocked additional value from the same rock. If you have existing production, there's a good chance Spraberry is part of the story.

Dean Sandstone

Permian Basin (Midland)

The Dean is a tighter, less talked-about formation in Crane County but has seen targeted development alongside deeper Wolfcamp drilling. It's not the primary driver of value here, but in some areas it adds meaningful stacked-pay potential that operators factor into their acreage assessments.

Questions We Hear From Crane County Owners

I got an unsolicited offer on my Crane County minerals. Should I take it?

Maybe — but don't take it without context. Unsolicited offers are often low. Buyers who reach out without being invited are typically trying to move fast and buy below market. That doesn't mean the offer is worthless, but it does mean you should find out what your acres are actually worth before you respond. We can give you a realistic valuation at no cost so you're negotiating with real numbers, not guesses.

My family inherited these mineral rights years ago and we've never paid much attention to them. What's the first thing I should do?

Start by confirming you actually own what you think you own. Inherited mineral rights in Texas can get complicated — they're sometimes split across multiple heirs, partially conveyed in old deeds, or tied up in probate that was never finalized. Pull your deed, check the county appraisal district records, and make sure your ownership is clean before making any decisions. If you'd like help sorting through it, we can point you in the right direction.

Is Crane County considered a good part of the Permian, or is it lower tier?

Crane County is solidly in the productive Permian Basin, but it's not in the same tier as Midland or Reeves County in terms of current drilling intensity and per-acre values. That said, it's far from speculative — real wells are producing real oil here, and operators continue to develop the Wolfcamp and Spraberry. Your value will depend heavily on your exact location relative to existing production and spacing units. Acreage next to active wells in a proven zone is worth materially more than acreage in an undeveloped corner of the county.

Find Out What Your Crane County Minerals Are Worth

You don't need to make any decisions today. The first step is just a conversation — we'll take a look at your acreage, tell you what we're seeing in the current market, and give you an honest valuation. No pressure, no obligation.

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