Marble Falls, TX 78654 (Burnet County)
About this property
Located just 15 minutes from Marble Falls in the heart of Smithwick, this 25-acre property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of classic Texas ranch land with history, character, and natural beauty. This old family ranch is rich with native wildlife, including deer, turkey, and hogs, making it ideal for recreation, hunting, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A natural spring enhances the property, along with a historic 25-foot hand-dug well nearby—adding both charm and a connection to the land’s past. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home features a cozy wood-burning stove and has seen recent updates, including a new AC system installed in 2024. The property is currently ag exempt, offering valuable tax benefits. Additional improvements include a 35x15 tin shop and a 12x9 storage shed, providing ample space for equipment, tools, or hobbies. With a mix of history, usable land, and scenic Hill Country surroundings, this property is perfect for those looking to create a homestead, weekend retreat, or working ranch just minutes from town.
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About the Area
10930 E FM 1431 None is located in Marble Falls, Texas, in Burnet County. Burnet County sits in the heart of the Highland Lakes region, anchored by the city of Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes chain. The county blends working ranch land with lakefront recreation in a landscape that has drawn Texans for generations.
The Colorado River was dammed in the 1930s to create the Highland Lakes chain, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake both lie within Burnet County. The terrain transitions from the granite-topped Central Mineral Region in the west to limestone hills in the east, with the Colorado River canyon cutting through dramatic bluffs.
Marble Falls had an estimated population of 7,255 as of 2023. The 78654 zip code has a median household income of $72,669, a median home value of $315,200, and a median age of 43.1. The average household size is 2.51 people.
Lake tourism, retirement communities, granite quarrying, ranching, and small-scale agriculture drive the Burnet County economy. The county is experiencing significant growth as Austin-area buyers seek lakefront properties and acreage within a 90-minute drive of the city.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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