8044 580 None E
About this property
Set along the highly sought-after FM 580 corridor in Kempner, Texas, this exceptional 168 acre live water ranch offers a rare opportunity to own one of the finest legacy properties in Lampasas County. Featuring approximately one-half mile of coveted Lampasas River frontage, this remarkable property combines premier live water, productive agricultural land, outstanding wildlife habitat, and breathtaking natural beauty. Located in one of the most desirable areas of Lampasas County, the region is known for scenic beauty, fertile soils, strong agricultural productivity, and exceptional recreational appeal. The drive to the ranch showcases some of the most beautiful countryside in the Texas Hill Country. The ranch features lush pastures with improved grasses ideal for cattle grazing and hay production. Fully fenced and currently configured for cattle, it is well suited for agricultural use while also offering excellent recreational and residential potential. Towering heritage live oaks and mature pecan trees create a timeless park-like setting. Approximately 100 feet of elevation change carries the land from FM 580 down to the Lampasas River, providing dramatic topography, long-range views, and multiple premier homesite locations overlooking the scenic river bottom. Wildlife is abundant, with consistent sightings of dove, turkey, whitetail deer, and axis deer. The combination of river frontage, native cover, productive pasture, and mature hardwoods creates exceptional habitat. This stretch of the Lampasas River offers outstanding swimming, fishing, and year-round recreation. Electricity, city water, and abundant subsurface groundwater provide modern convenience, while large neighboring ranches enhance privacy and seclusion. Properties of this caliber with significant live water, strong topography, productive soils, mature hardwoods, and exceptional privacy rarely come to market in Lampasas County. A truly special legacy ranch.
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About the Area
8044 580 None E is located in Kempner, Texas, in Lampasas County. Lampasas County sits at the northeastern edge of the Hill Country, centered on Lampasas, a small historic city known for its mineral springs that once drew health-seekers from across Texas. The county blends working ranch land with proximity to the Killeen-Temple metro and the growing northern Austin suburbs.
The Lampasas River flows through the county seat, and Sulphur Creek, fed by mineral springs, runs through historic downtown Lampasas. The terrain features limestone hills and cedar brakes in the west transitioning to gentler agricultural land in the east. Lampasas sits at the edge of the Lampasas Cut Plain geological region.
Kempner had an estimated population of 1,242 as of 2023. The 76539 zip code has a median household income of $95,899, a median home value of $255,800, and a median age of 46.3. The average household size is 2.71 people.
Cattle ranching, agriculture, Fort Cavazos proximity, and a growing commuter population from the Killeen-Temple metro define the Lampasas County economy. The county offers affordable Hill Country-adjacent acreage for buyers who want the landscape without the premium prices of the core Hill Country counties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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