Harper, TX 78631 (Gillespie County)
About this property
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience on this exceptional 20.09 acre homesite in The Oaks at Stevens Ranch, a premier acreage community in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Featuring gently rolling terrain, mature live oaks, expansive native pasture, and beautiful long-range views, this property offers an outstanding setting to build your custom dream home. With an existing water well, electricity available, paved private road frontage, and an agricultural tax exemption already in place, much of the groundwork has been completed, allowing you to begin planning your Hill Country retreat. The property's spacious layout provides multiple potential building sites, each offering exceptional privacy while taking full advantage of the surrounding landscape. Towering live oaks, native grasses, seasonal wildflowers, and abundant wildlife create a peaceful environment where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets, star-filled skies, and the quiet lifestyle that makes this region so desirable. Whether you're looking for room for horses, a family homestead, or simply a place to escape the city, this property offers the flexibility to create the lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Ideally situated just 4.3 miles from Hwy 290 and the charming town of Harper, the property provides quick access to everyday conveniences while maintaining a true ranch atmosphere. I-10 is only 10.9 miles away, placing Kerrville just 18 miles, Fredericksburg approximately 27 miles, and Mountain Home only 16 miles from your doorstep. Enjoy lunch at the popular Café at The Ridge, located less than 10 miles away, then return home to the peace and privacy of your own acreage. With thoughtfully designed deed restrictions that help preserve property values while allowing horses and livestock, The Oaks at Stevens Ranch offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the very best of Texas Hill Country living.
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About the Area
436 Stevens Ranch Rd is located in Harper, Texas, in Gillespie County. Gillespie County is the cultural and commercial heart of the Texas Hill Country, anchored by Fredericksburg, a city founded by German immigrants in 1846 whose heritage is still visible in the architecture, festivals, and cuisine. The county is one of the top wine-producing regions in Texas, with over 50 wineries drawing millions of visitors annually.
The Pedernales River originates in Gillespie County and flows eastward through rolling granite and limestone hills covered in live oak, juniper, and peach orchards. Enchanted Rock, a massive pink granite dome, rises 425 feet above the surrounding terrain in the northern part of the county.
Harper had an estimated population of 1,199 as of 2023. The 78631 zip code has a median household income of $73,646, a median home value of $339,100, and a median age of 42.1. The average household size is 2.91 people.
Wine tourism, peach farming, agritourism, ranching, and a thriving retail and hospitality sector in Fredericksburg drive the county economy. Gillespie County consistently ranks among the fastest-growing rural counties in Texas, attracting buyers seeking vineyard estates, ranch retreats, and Hill Country lifestyle properties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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