Lampasas, TX 76550 (Lampasas County)
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Smith River Ranch: Premier 293-Acre Estate located on the Lampasas River Location: Ideally positioned just 15 minutes from Copperas Cove and Lampasas, and approximately one hour from Austin, Smith River Ranch offers a rare blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience. This sprawling 293-acre estate is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, providing seamless access to urban amenities while offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Property Overview: Smith River Ranch is a turn-key recreational and agricultural estate, boasting approximately 5,040 feet of pristine Lampasas River frontage. The land is a diverse mix of 50% pasture and 50% brush, and is predominantly high-fenced, with a robust wildlife management program in place. The ranch is home to an estimated 100 white-tailed deer with a 2:1 doe-to-buck ratio, including trophy bucks in the 225-“250 inch class, and 10-12 bucks scoring between 165-“230inches. Additionally, the ranch supports a thriving population of 30-“40 axis deer, including a few trophy-class bucks. The ranch holds a Level 3 Managed Land Deer (MLD) Wildlife Exemption, and is outfitted with four blinds (three within the high-fenced area), four protein feeders, and four feed pens. Water is abundant across the property with three water troughs plumbed into Kempner city water, a reliable old well servicing three additional troughs and cattle pens, and access to city water services for the home, pool, shop, and surrounding infrastructure. Smith River Ranch is a truly exceptional offering that combines luxury living, recreational excellence, and productive agriculture, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lampasas River. Whether you are seeking a turnkey hunting retreat, a working ranch, or a private escape near Austin, this premier estate delivers unparalleled opportunity in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
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4503 FM 1715 None is located in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Lampasas County sits at the northeastern edge of the Hill Country, centered on Lampasas, a small historic city known for its mineral springs that once drew health-seekers from across Texas. The county blends working ranch land with proximity to the Killeen-Temple metro and the growing northern Austin suburbs.
The Lampasas River flows through the county seat, and Sulphur Creek, fed by mineral springs, runs through historic downtown Lampasas. The terrain features limestone hills and cedar brakes in the west transitioning to gentler agricultural land in the east. Lampasas sits at the edge of the Lampasas Cut Plain geological region.
Lampasas had an estimated population of 7,506 as of 2023. The 76550 zip code has a median household income of $73,697, a median home value of $237,600, and a median age of 42.8. The average household size is 2.63 people.
Cattle ranching, agriculture, Fort Cavazos proximity, and a growing commuter population from the Killeen-Temple metro define the Lampasas County economy. The county offers affordable Hill Country-adjacent acreage for buyers who want the landscape without the premium prices of the core Hill Country counties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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