Goldthwaite, TX 76844 (Mills County)
About this property
Discover a truly rare opportunity to own 509± acres of scenic Texas Hill Country in the heart of Mills County. Sacred Springs Ranch offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, recreational appeal, history, and privacy rarely found in one property. This remarkable ranch features breathtaking long-range Hill Country views, unforgettable sunsets, and numerous elevated homesites perfectly suited for a dream home, lodge, or weekend retreat. North Simms Creek runs through the ranch, enhancing both the beauty and wildlife habitat of the property. A hidden spring creates an incredible oasis surrounded by lush vegetation that resembles a rainforest setting rarely found in Central Texas. Adding to the ranch’s uniqueness is a natural cave and remarkable evidence of Native American history, including multiple archaeological mound features located near the spring and cave area, giving the property a rich sense of history and character that is nearly impossible to replicate. The ranch is improved with a water well and electricity already in place, providing an excellent foundation for future improvements. Multiple stock tanks, rolling terrain, scenic hilltops, and diverse tree cover create outstanding habitat for abundant wildlife including whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and hogs. Whether you are searching for a legacy family ranch, recreational getaway, hunting property, or long-term investment, Sacred Springs Ranch is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most unique and captivating properties in Mills County.
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About the Area
179 E County Road 318 Rd is located in Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills County. Mills County sits in the geographic heart of the Edwards Plateau, centered on Goldthwaite, a small ranching community that serves as a regional hub for the surrounding agricultural operations. The county maintains the character of working ranch Texas with minimal outside development influence.
The Colorado River forms the eastern boundary of Mills County, and the Pecan Bayou flows through the county to its confluence with the Colorado. The terrain features rolling limestone hills with live oak and cedar cover transitioning to the more open brush country of the western county.
Goldthwaite had an estimated population of 1,733 as of 2023. The 76844 zip code has a median household income of $67,037, a median home value of $184,000, and a median age of 49.6. The average household size is 2.3 people.
Cattle ranching, sheep and goat production, hunting leases, and pecan farming along the Colorado River bottom define the Mills County economy. The county offers affordable large-acreage working ranch land for buyers seeking productive agricultural operations in the central Hill Country.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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