Briggs, TX 78608 (Burnet County)
About this property
This versatile Hill Country property offers endless possibilities for ranching, recreation, business operations, equipment storage, multi-family living, or creating the ultimate homestead retreat with an easy commute to the Austin area and surrounding communities. The property features a well-designed setup with multiple large metal buildings, cross-fencing, cattle pens, water troughs, two working water wells, and septic already in place, making it ideal for agricultural use including cattle, goats, and sheep. Abundant hardwood trees, scenic views, and wide-open spaces create the perfect blend of functionality and Texas country living. Built in 2016, the main barndominium-style living area offers approximately 1,475 sqft of living space. Additional improvements include a massive 5,000 sqft metal building with five roll-up doors, a 3,750 sqft spray-foamed insulated metal building with a bathroom and four roll-up doors, and an additional 2,700 sqft metal building with three roll-up doors. Covered improvements include a 60x12 lean-to and a 60x16 RV-height covered lean-to, providing excellent storage for equipment, trailers, RVs, or livestock operations. Whether you are looking for a working ranch, recreational getaway, investment opportunity, business headquarters, or a property with future conversion potential into additional living spaces, this unrestricted-style setup offers incredible flexibility. Enjoy hunting, ranching, entertaining, or peaceful country living surrounded by beautiful hardwoods and panoramic Texas views. With extensive infrastructure already in place and the added benefit of two operational water wells, this property is well-equipped to support a wide range of agricultural, residential, and commercial uses.
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About the Area
8845 Fm 2657 None is located in Briggs, Texas, in Burnet County. Burnet County sits in the heart of the Highland Lakes region, anchored by the city of Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes chain. The county blends working ranch land with lakefront recreation in a landscape that has drawn Texans for generations.
The Colorado River was dammed in the 1930s to create the Highland Lakes chain, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake both lie within Burnet County. The terrain transitions from the granite-topped Central Mineral Region in the west to limestone hills in the east, with the Colorado River canyon cutting through dramatic bluffs.
Briggs had an estimated population of 69 as of 2023. The 78608 zip code, a median home value of $344,400, and a median age of 45.1. The average household size is 2.79 people.
Lake tourism, retirement communities, granite quarrying, ranching, and small-scale agriculture drive the Burnet County economy. The county is experiencing significant growth as Austin-area buyers seek lakefront properties and acreage within a 90-minute drive of the city.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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