170 Weltner Ln
About this property
The Hidden Treasure Ranch — A rare Fayette County gem nestled between La Grange and Smithville, offering privacy, wildlife, natural beauty, and the unique opportunity to own two homes on one exceptional property. The 3,400+ SF Three-Star Green Rated main residence, built by Jim Rush Green Builder, Inc., features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious open living and dining areas, a well-appointed kitchen, fireplace, large windows, screened porch, dedicated office, and versatile upstairs bonus room. The true wow factor is the expansive covered outdoor living area, complete with a dramatic 25-foot stone chimney, creating an exceptional setting for entertaining or relaxing while enjoying the surrounding landscape. Water resources include a 15,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system and two water wells. The 2017 guest house, approximately 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, is completely independent with its own entrance, kitchen, living and dining areas, and fireplace—ideal for guests, extended family, or additional living accommodations. The scenic acreage features a picturesque pond, elevations from approximately 280 to 370 feet, Cedar Creek, mature hardwoods, abundant wildlife, and hiking trails winding throughout the property. Rare-to-Fayette-County dogwood trees provide a spectacular seasonal display each spring. Additional improvements include two smaller guest cabins, an RV cover with enclosed storage, and a Quonset hut barn offering ample space for equipment, storage, hobbies, and ranch needs. Despite its private country setting, the ranch is approximately 45 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, offering convenient access to Austin while preserving the peace and privacy of the countryside. With two homes, exceptional outdoor living, water resources, hiking trails, diverse terrain, mature trees, wildlife, creek, pond, and numerous improvements, The Hidden Treasure Ranch is a truly special property combining beauty, privacy, versatility, and functionality.
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About the Area
170 Weltner Ln is located in West Point, Texas, in Fayette County. Fayette County preserves one of the most authentic expressions of Czech and German immigrant heritage in Texas, centered on La Grange and the surrounding communities of Schulenburg and Flatonia. The county's rolling post oak savanna and bottomland farms have been worked by the same families for five and six generations.
The Colorado River flows along the northern boundary of Fayette County, and the terrain transitions from the post oak savanna of the central county to the blackland prairie in the east. Monument Hill State Historic Site overlooks the Colorado River valley, marking a site of significance from the Republic of Texas era.
The 78963 zip code has a median household income of $90,357, a median home value of $231,000, and a median age of 61.8. The average household size is 1.99 people. The zip code has a total population of 470.
Agriculture, cattle, row crops, and hay, remains the primary economic driver in Fayette County, supplemented by a growing agritourism sector and proximity to the Austin-Houston corridor along US-90. The county attracts buyers seeking productive bottomland and post oak acreage at agricultural prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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