San Marcos, TX 78666 (Hays County)
About this property
Abel Ranch offers 6.81± acres combining luxury improvements, live water attributes, and recreational appeal in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The property features a recently constructed 4,085± square foot custom home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, designed with both comfort and craftsmanship in mind. Inside, the living room showcases 150-year-old reclaimed wood ceilings and beams, creating a warm and distinctive focal point. The home includes two fireplaces, an office, two laundry rooms, generous storage throughout, and a spacious primary suite with a large closet and center island. The kitchen and living areas are designed for functionality and entertaining, complemented by an outdoor kitchen for additional gathering space. A 1,500± square foot barn on slab with four roll-up doors provides excellent space for equipment, storage, or workshop use. The ranch is well equipped with utilities including a 500-gallon propane tank servicing the fireplaces, cooktop, and outdoor kitchen. A private well supplies water to the property and is supported by a 2,500-gallon storage tank, with irrigation running off the well. The well and pump house are fully insulated. The home is also outfitted with two tankless water heaters and a whole-home reverse osmosis system, ensuring high-quality water throughout. Approximately 250 feet of clear Purgatory Creek runs through the ranch from west to east, providing a beautiful and functional water feature. The creek offers opportunities for recreation such as exploring, relaxing along the banks, or enjoying seasonal fishing for perch and bass. The presence of live water adds both value and year-round enjoyment to the property. The land is flat, manicured, and thoughtfully cleared, with all cedar removed to highlight the mature Live Oak trees that define the landscape. The property is perimeter fenced and offers a clean, park-like setting. Moreover, native wildlife including Whitetail Deer and Turkey frequent the area.
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4434 Hugo Rd is located in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
San Marcos had an estimated population of 68,920 as of 2023. The 78666 zip code has a median household income of $55,478, a median home value of $271,900, and a median age of 27. The average household size is 2.35 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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