Lot 78 Stock Pond Dr.
About this property
Welcome to Maverick Ranch, a stunning 950-acre gated community in Gillespie County, Texas. This 5.67-acre tract offers the ideal setting to build your dream home or Hill Country retreat. Instead of being taxed on market value, the land is taxed on its agricultural use value, which is much lower. Whether you're looking for a personal getaway or a short-term rental opportunity, this property offers incredible potential. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including a community pool, patio, and picnic areas, hiking trails, basketball and pickleball courts, and access to the Blue Hole swimming area. Harper, Texas is a Hill Country hidden gem where you can enjoy peaceful living while staying just minutes from Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and I-10. The AG exemption and no city taxes make this an incredible opportunity to own a slice of Hill Country paradise. *Livestock permitted, no manufactured homes, hunting, roosters, or swine allowed.
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About the Area
Lot 78 Stock Pond Dr. is located in Harper, Texas, in Gillespie County. Gillespie County is the cultural and commercial heart of the Texas Hill Country, anchored by Fredericksburg, a city founded by German immigrants in 1846 whose heritage is still visible in the architecture, festivals, and cuisine. The county is one of the top wine-producing regions in Texas, with over 50 wineries drawing millions of visitors annually.
The Pedernales River originates in Gillespie County and flows eastward through rolling granite and limestone hills covered in live oak, juniper, and peach orchards. Enchanted Rock, a massive pink granite dome, rises 425 feet above the surrounding terrain in the northern part of the county.
Harper had an estimated population of 1,199 as of 2023. The 78631 zip code has a median household income of $73,646, a median home value of $339,100, and a median age of 42.1. The average household size is 2.91 people.
Wine tourism, peach farming, agritourism, ranching, and a thriving retail and hospitality sector in Fredericksburg drive the county economy. Gillespie County consistently ranks among the fastest-growing rural counties in Texas, attracting buyers seeking vineyard estates, ranch retreats, and Hill Country lifestyle properties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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