Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (Gillespie County)
About this property
Stunning! This ranch, spanning approximately 200 acres, offers absolutely breathtaking views of Enchanted Rock from several vantage points on its higher elevations. With a blank slate, envision and build your dream home (or homes) with a selection of multiple ideal homesite locations that allow for picture-perfect views of the Rock, maximizing enjoyment of the area’s unique natural beauty. The ranch currently enjoys an agricultural valuation, with remarkably low taxes and therefore holding costs. Current improvements include partial fencing, electric brought to the interior of the property, a newer well, caliche roads, and a small rustic cabin-like structure. Diverse trees and foliage adorn the landscape, with lusher sections near the base of the ridge along Welgehausen Rd. Views, privacy, and abundant scenic charm abound, presenting limitless possibilities.
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About the Area
743 Welgehausen Rd is located in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Gillespie County is the cultural and commercial heart of the Texas Hill Country, anchored by Fredericksburg, a city founded by German immigrants in 1846 whose heritage is still visible in the architecture, festivals, and cuisine. The county is one of the top wine-producing regions in Texas, with over 50 wineries drawing millions of visitors annually.
The Pedernales River originates in Gillespie County and flows eastward through rolling granite and limestone hills covered in live oak, juniper, and peach orchards. Enchanted Rock, a massive pink granite dome, rises 425 feet above the surrounding terrain in the northern part of the county.
Fredericksburg had an estimated population of 11,254 as of 2023. The 78624 zip code has a median household income of $67,987, a median home value of $439,600, and a median age of 51.1. The average household size is 2.36 people.
Wine tourism, peach farming, agritourism, ranching, and a thriving retail and hospitality sector in Fredericksburg drive the county economy. Gillespie County consistently ranks among the fastest-growing rural counties in Texas, attracting buyers seeking vineyard estates, ranch retreats, and Hill Country lifestyle properties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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