Del Valle, TX 78617 (Travis County)
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80 acre tract available for development with an additional 4+/- acres for a 35' wide road with access from Richards Drive to the acreage. Adjacent to Austin Surf Development with many potential opportunities! Approximately 19 acres lie within the floodplain. Location Highlights • Off Highway 71 East — easy access to Austin, Bastrop, and the airport corridor, Within Austin’s 2-mile ETJ and an Opportunity Zone, adding tax-advantaged appeal. Just minutes from major regional growth anchors: Tesla Gigafactory, COTA, SpaceX-Tesla Velocity ATX, ABIA Property Overview: 84± total acres consisting of two contiguous 40±-acre tracts, plus a 4±-acre access strip from Richards Drive/Hwy 71. Fairly flat, cleared, and mostly fenced, Ag Exempt, with multiple potential building sites, seasonal tributary. Ideal canvas for mixed-use, residential, commercial, mixed-use, campus, recreational, or resort-style development . The adjacent Austin Surf Club Venture by Discovery Land Company will feature: “A 2,200-foot surf basin with cutting-edge wave technology, farm-to-table dining, luxury wellness amenities, and private residences — redefining residential adventure and connection.” Your property offers the perfect complement for: Boutique resort or eco-retreat, High-end housing or villas, Golf course (not included in Surf Club plans), Supporting retail, dining, or event spaces. Key Investment Advantages- Opportunity Zone benefits for long-term investors; Ag exemption reduces carrying costs; Rapid regional growth fueled by airport expansion and COTA/Tesla corridor; Potential for future infrastructure extensions from adjacent development An additional contiguous 149.75 acres is also available, offering a rare opportunity to assemble a significantly larger footprint – see agent for details. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers to verify all data & measurements
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16001 Richards Dr is located in Del Valle, 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.
The 78617 zip code has a median household income of $78,019, a median home value of $247,800, and a median age of 36.4. The average household size is 3.06 people. The zip code has a total population of 28,932.
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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