Del Valle, TX 78617 (Travis County)
About this property
Located just off Hwy 71 E and within minutes of Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Circuit of the Americas (COTA), and the Austin Surf Park, this 84+/-; acre tract offers a prime opportunity for large-scale development in one of Austin’s fastest-growing corridors. The property lies within a designated Opportunity Zone and includes an additional 4+/- acres for a 35'-wide access road from Richards Drive, just off Hwy 71, to the main acreage. Bordered directly by the planned Austin Surf development, the site presents exceptional potential for mixed-use, residential, commercial, recreational, or destination-driven concepts. Roughly 19 acres fall within the floodplain, leaving substantial upland area for flexible design and build options, and providing green spaces for a development. A rare, high-growth location with unmatched proximity to major attractions and new development momentum. An additional 149+ acre contiguous tract is also available for sale. Contact agent for information.
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16001 Richards Dr is located in Del Valle, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
The 78617 zip code has a median household income of $78,019, a median home value of $247,800, and a median age of 36.4. The average household size is 3.06 people. The zip code has a total population of 28,932.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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