497 Thunder Creek Rd
About this property
This 3-bedroom 3 bath home is approximately 3000 sq. ft. home with a Mediterranean design. Large open concept to Living Room and open Kitchen. Large concrete outside carport. There is a separate Game/Media Room outside overlooking the inground swimming Pool. A beautiful wet weather creek that has its own year-round spring on property. Ample wildlife traverses the property to include Deer, Turkeys, Axis, Hogs to name a few year around. For the aviation enthusiast, there is a grass runway outside your home to utilize and available for a early morning Scenic flight over the Texas Hill Country. Come Take a Look. John Hutto/Broker
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About the Area
497 Thunder Creek Rd is located in Utopia, Texas, in Bandera County. Bandera County is known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, a title earned through generations of working ranches, rodeos, and authentic Texas cowboy culture. The small town of Bandera anchors the county with dancehalls, western wear shops, and a genuine ranch lifestyle that draws visitors and new residents alike.
The Medina River winds through the county, carving limestone canyons and feeding spring-fed swimming holes. Rolling cedar and oak-covered hills define the landscape, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to over 2,000 feet across the rugged Hill Country terrain.
Utopia had an estimated population of 124 as of 2023. The 78884 zip code has a median household income of $82,292, a median home value of $345,900, and a median age of 41.2. The average household size is 2.93 people.
Ranching, dude ranches, tourism, and equestrian businesses form the economic backbone of Bandera County. The area attracts retirees, remote workers, and second-home buyers drawn to the authentic western lifestyle and proximity to San Antonio.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
Listing information © 2026 LERA MLS. All data provided AS IS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing courtesy of John Hutto, Utopia Ranch Realty.