Lometa, TX 76853 (Lampasas County)
About this property
The Shepperd Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey ranch that offers the perfect balance of comfortable country living, productive cattle operations, quality hay production, and outstanding hunting and recreational value. Located just 2.8 miles south of US Highway 190 in western Lampasas County near Lometa, this 117± acre property features over 2,000 feet of paved County Road 2400 frontage and is ready for immediate enjoyment. The recently remodeled 1,664± square foot Austin stone home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with numerous updates including a new flooring, paint, doors, plumbing, and HVAC. A two-car attached carport, pipe-fenced yard, towering live oaks, and breathtaking 20-mile views create an exceptional homesite. A Corex water meter is at the house, in addition to the water well. Designed with livestock in mind, the ranch includes a 44’x44’ metal workshop on a concrete slab, covered cattle working facilities, two water wells, a well house, and excellent cross fencing. Three improved Coastal Bermuda fields have consistently produced over seven round bales per acre on the first cutting, while a fourth field is ready for Coastal or winter wheat. Four additional native grass pastures provide an ideal setup for rotational grazing. A new solar-powered water well supplies three concrete troughs serving both livestock and wildlife. Antelope Creek meanders through the ranch for over 1,900 feet, featuring scenic limestone bluffs, mature pecan trees, and a deep stock pond. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, cattle operation, hay farm, or hunting property, the Shepperd Ranch delivers an exceptional combination of beauty, productivity, and recreation that is difficult to find in this size range.
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About the Area
2992 County Road 2400 None is located in Lometa, 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.
Lometa had an estimated population of 787 as of 2023. The 76853 zip code has a median household income of $64,750, a median home value of $247,200, and a median age of 50.1. The average household size is 3.12 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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