Lot 126 High Valley Rd
About this property
Build your dream home on this pristine 10.01-acre homesite in the gated community of Valley Oaks Ranch. Already rock-milled and cleared, this property gives you a major head start on raw land - offering rolling terrain, breathtaking long-range views, and majestic mature oak trees, all set against unspoiled Hill Country wildlife. As a Valley Oaks Ranch owner, you'll enjoy paved private roads, a secure gated entrance, and electric service already running to the site. The community's 11-acre private park is the true showstopper - complete with a stocked fishing pond, scenic nature trails, and a covered pavilion for gatherings with family and friends. Homesites throughout the ranch range from 4 to 10 acres, keeping the neighborhood spacious and low-density. Best of all, this lot is deed-restricted but builder-flexible - bring your own builder and build on your own timeline. Located just 15 minutes from Bandera and Hondo, and under an hour from downtown San Antonio, you get the peace of true country living with quick access to shopping, restaurants, schools, medical facilities, and everything the city has to offer. Country living, city convenience!
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About the Area
Lot 126 High Valley Rd 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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