2178 Ranch Road 783
About this property
Beautiful custom home and guest house/barndominium on 37.66 AG exempt acres. This property is ideally located just 2 miles south of Harper, about 16 miles from Kerrville and 24 miles from Fredericksburg. The main home is custom throughout, with accents of Hill Country and Spanish-style/Old Country charm with modern and high end finishes. The compressed earth block construction provides energy efficiency, designed to keep the home cool in the hottest temperatures. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths + office, features a beautifully landscaped courtyard, stained Saltillo tile, high end appliances, and easy indoor/outdoor living on the covered porch with fireplace. The home is also situated far off the highway on the cleared land, with many nice trees and room for horses or other animals. The barndominium has 1056 square feet of living space, 1 bedroom/1 bath with living and full kitchen and laundry. Attached is a 1600 SF workshop with large overhang and storage container with power. The property has two entrances off of Harper Rd and is fully fenced. The attention to detail on both the land and custom home has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
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About the Area
2178 Ranch Road 783 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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