899 County Road 243
About this property
Secluded 10 Acres of Texas Hill Country property. This property is a clean slate - no roads or improvements. High elevations from road lead to a tranquil valley below. Great building site, no restrictions on buildings. Electric service along County Road. Thick canopy of Live Oak, Cedar, Elm, Mountain Laurel and other native species. Enter property via walking trail near sign - look for yellow flagging at corners and walking trail entry.
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About the Area
899 County Road 243 is located in Hondo, Texas, in Medina County. Medina County spans the transition from the Texas Hill Country to the South Texas Plains, centered on Hondo and incorporating the scenic Hill Country community of Medina along the upper Medina River. The county blends working ranch culture with proximity to San Antonio and a growing agritourism sector.
The Medina River originates in Bandera County and flows through the northern reaches of Medina County, supporting spring-fed swimming holes and riverside ranches. The terrain transitions from limestone hills in the north to the flat brush country of the South Texas Plains in the south. Medina Lake on the county's eastern boundary provides water recreation.
Hondo had an estimated population of 8,508 as of 2023. The 78861 zip code has a median household income of $64,491, a median home value of $210,100, and a median age of 39.1. The average household size is 2.55 people.
Cattle ranching, onion and vegetable farming, hunting leases, and San Antonio metro proximity define the Medina County economy. The northern Hill Country portion of the county commands premium prices for river frontage and scenic hill country acreage.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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