Burnet, TX 78611 (Burnet County)
About this property
Discover the perfect blend of country living and convenience with this exceptional 12.44-acre wildlife exempt property in the gated Backbone Creek community. Located just off Park Road 4 near Burnet, the property offers the privacy and space rural buyers desire. The beautiful tract is ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat while remaining just minutes from town. As a desirable corner lot, the land offers added accessibility and flexibility for future improvements. Existing fencing along the road enhances the property’s character while providing a defined boundary. This scenic tract features over 100 mature oak trees and other hardwoods, creating a stunning natural setting with shade, beauty, and privacy. Several excellent homesites offer flexibility to build your dream home exactly where you want to capture the best views and surroundings. With wildlife exemption already in place, enjoy reduced property taxes while owning a versatile piece of Texas land. An existing water well adds tremendous value to the property, saving a future owner the significant cost, time, and uncertainty often associated with drilling a new well, while providing a major head start for building. Whether you envision building your dream home, creating a weekend retreat, or establishing a small ranch, this property offers endless possibilities. Plenty of room for horses, livestock, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the prime location near some of the Hill Country’s most popular destinations, including Inks Lake State Park for boating, fishing, and swimming, and Longhorn Cavern State Park for fascinating cave tours and Texas history. Rarely do properties offer this much usable acreage, natural beauty, gated privacy, and convenience so close to Burnet. Lot 5 Backbone Creek is a rare opportunity to own a special piece of Texas Hill Country. Welcome Home!
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About the Area
5 Back Bone creek Dr is located in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Burnet County sits in the heart of the Highland Lakes region, anchored by the city of Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes chain. The county blends working ranch land with lakefront recreation in a landscape that has drawn Texans for generations.
The Colorado River was dammed in the 1930s to create the Highland Lakes chain, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake both lie within Burnet County. The terrain transitions from the granite-topped Central Mineral Region in the west to limestone hills in the east, with the Colorado River canyon cutting through dramatic bluffs.
Burnet had an estimated population of 6,630 as of 2023. The 78611 zip code has a median household income of $78,243, a median home value of $291,400, and a median age of 48.6. The average household size is 2.46 people.
Lake tourism, retirement communities, granite quarrying, ranching, and small-scale agriculture drive the Burnet County economy. The county is experiencing significant growth as Austin-area buyers seek lakefront properties and acreage within a 90-minute drive of the city.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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