Austin, TX 78737 (Hays County)
About this property
Multiple acreage options available. This incredible 33 plus or minus acres property in Hays County offers a rare combination of natural beauty, development potential, and close proximity to Downtown Austin (20 minutes). Located just one minute off FM 1826 and five minutes from the new H-E-B and Highway 290, the land provides both convenience and privacy. With Nutty Brown road frontage and access to both sides of year-round Bear Creek, the setting is scenic and serene. An 8-inch waterline is located nearby, adding a valuable infrastructure advantage for future development. Ag-exemption in place for low taxes. Multiple Acreage Options Available: 88 acres with 2 homes; 45 acres land only; 33 acres with 3,645 sq ft home; 10 acres with 888 sq ft home. The land is unrestricted, making it a true blank canvas ready for a wide range of possibilities. Whether envisioned as a personal ranch, family compound, or a thoughtful development, this acreage offers flexibility that is increasingly rare this close to Austin. The property is currently located within the Dripping Springs ETJ, but can be removed, which opens the door for additional development opportunities. The house features approximately 3,645 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a bonus room. With year-round water, unrestricted land, and excellent access, this property represents an exceptional opportunity to create something truly special. Its location just 20 minutes from Downtown Austin makes it one of the few remaining large tracts of this size within such close reach of the city, blending the feel of a private retreat with unbeatable convenience. WL Extension: Property is apx 1,800 ft from existing 8-inch water line. Extension requires commercial application and plans for a min 8-inch line within a 15-ft easement, subject to Hays County approval. Once complete, the line would be conveyed to the PUA as a public water line. Apx 6 neighboring tracts may benefit, creating potential to coordinate and share cost.
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00 Nutty Brown Rd is located in Austin, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78737 zip code has a median household income of $164,066, a median home value of $689,200, and a median age of 39. The average household size is 3.07 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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