Austin, TX 78737 (Travis County)
About this property
This private, gated 15-acre estate on Jim Bridger Dr. offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, and future potential, highlighted by mature live oaks and fascinating 19th-century ruins. A concept plan is available for a to-be-built 4,000+/- sq ft home featuring 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, multiple living areas and offices, a pool, patio, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Pricing is inclusive of the home and planned improvements. Multiple purchase options are available with or without build plans. The current owners have thoughtfully enhanced the property, including strategic clearing of a prime hilltop build site, construction of a gated entry, and a 1/3-mile access road with culverts for a wet-weather creek. Transferable (but optional) engineering plans further streamline the path to building. Set at the end of a quiet dead-end road, the property offers exceptional privacy, abundant wildlife, and no through traffic in the neighborhood. Light restrictions allow for a wide range of uses, including equestrian facilities, barns, workshops, and additional structures, making it well-suited for a custom estate or family compound. Despite its seclusion, the location remains highly convenient—just 1.5 miles from Nutty Brown Road, 1.8 miles from H-E-B, and under 2 miles from Highway 290, with quick access to Belterra Village for dining, shopping, and entertainment, and an easy drive back to Central Austin. A Wildlife Management Property Association is in place to support ongoing land stewardship and wildlife preservation while keeping taxes low (around $23 for 2025). Seller will consider owner financing at below-market rates for qualified Buyers (land only). Contact agent for details.
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11916 Jim Bridger Dr is located in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.
The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.
Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78737 zip code has a median household income of $164,066, a median home value of $689,200, and a median age of 39. The average household size is 3.07 people.
Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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