Ascension land sold for nearly $2.7 million

A 268-acre tract of land south of Gonzales has been sold for nearly $2.7 million. Delta Land Services of Port Allen bought the property, which is bordered by Interstate 10 on the south, says Gary Binns of Coldwell Banker Commercial Mackey. Binns, who represented the sellers along with Rick Gautreau and Gary Fontenot, says the land will remain agricultural property. Cattle have grazed on the land for the past 40 years, Binns says. “It’s got frontage along I-10, but the only access is by minor parish roads,” he says. “It’s good clear land.” Delta Land Services, which was represented by Steve Anderson with Villar and Companies Real Estate, owns some hunting land in other parts of the state. Binns says Delta didn’t give specific plans for the land. —Timothy Boone