New Braunfels, TX 78132 (Comal County)
About this property
Welcome to extraordinary Hill Country luxury in prestigious Waggener Ranch, an exclusive gated acreage community ideally located between New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. Renowned for breathtaking landscapes, custom estates, and free-roaming exotic wildlife—including Aoudad, Sika, Blackbuck, Fallow, and Axis deer—Waggener Ranch offers a rare sense of privacy, beauty, and freedom. Offered for the first time, 287 San Marcos Trail is a remarkable custom rock estate set on just over 5 picturesque acres. Approximately 3,500 square feet features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private executive office with custom built-ins, and a versatile bonus room above the garage. Majestic grandfather oaks, lush landscaping, coastal pasture, and historic rock troughs and cisterns create a setting rich in Texas character. Designed for the discerning equestrian, the property features a 90' x 300' riding arena, 60-foot round pen, four cross-fenced paddocks, and a 24' x 24' five-stall barn with electricity and tack room. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows showcase the surrounding beauty. The impressive family room features a floor-to-ceiling native rock fireplace with gas logs, while the gourmet kitchen offers an oversized island, gas cooktop, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace—perfect for entertaining and unforgettable gatherings. Exceptional infrastructure includes three HVAC systems, two water heaters, private well, aerobic septic, rainwater collection tanks, rock and stucco construction, and a durable metal roof. Enjoy peaceful mornings and spectacular sunsets from the expansive front porch as exotic wildlife wanders nearby. Dual gated entrances, circular drive, corner setting, and privacy complete this extraordinary estate. More than a home, this is a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic Texas Hill Country and equestrian lifestyle at its finest.
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About the Area
287 San Marcos Trl is located in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, anchored by New Braunfels, a city founded by German Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels in 1845 whose heritage lives on in Wurstfest, historic Gruene, and the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers that draw millions of tubers and kayakers each summer.
The Comal River, the shortest river in Texas at just 2.5 miles, flows entirely within New Braunfels before joining the Guadalupe River. The Guadalupe River canyon through Canyon Lake creates dramatic limestone bluffs and one of the most scenic waterways in Central Texas. Canyon Lake reservoir sits in the northern part of the county.
New Braunfels had an estimated population of 98,700 as of 2023. The 78132 zip code has a median household income of $126,934, a median home value of $570,900, and a median age of 42.5. The average household size is 2.79 people.
San Antonio and Austin metro growth has made Comal County a premier destination for suburban buyers seeking Hill Country character with urban access. Tourism centered on the rivers, Schlitterbahn waterpark, and historic Gruene Hall, the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas, generates significant hospitality revenue alongside a booming residential real estate market.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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