1147 Shafer Ln
About this property
Discover a rare Hill Country retreat at 1147 Shafer Lane in Hext, Texas. Situated on approximately 32.94 acres, this private, scenic property offers roughly 660 feet of San Saba River frontage and peaceful views throughout. Built in 2021, the approximately 1,800-square-foot home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor living from the covered porch overlooking the river or relax on the upstairs deck, complete with a hot tub that conveys with the property. The acreage offers ample room for recreation, livestock, hunting, or a private weekend getaway. A 20X30 metal barn with electric, cement flooring, and side carport provides storage space for your toys and equipment. Additional personal equipment may be available for separate purchase, including a tractor with multiple attachments and shredder, a Polaris, trailers, and a hunting blind. A unique opportunity to own a newer home with substantial acreage and river frontage in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
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About the Area
1147 Shafer Ln is located in Menard, Texas, in Menard County. Menard County is deep, quiet Hill Country, one of the least populated counties in Texas, where the town of Menard on the San Saba River has served as a ranching community since Spanish missionaries established the Presidio San Luis de las Amarillas nearby in 1757. The county offers some of the most pristine and undeveloped ranch land remaining in Central Texas.
The San Saba River flows through Menard County, its spring-fed waters supporting exceptional fishing and wildlife habitat. The terrain is classic Edwards Plateau limestone with cedar and live oak cover, rocky draws, and open grasslands supporting cattle, sheep, goat, and deer operations that have changed little in generations.
Menard had an estimated population of 1,078 as of 2023. The 76848 zip code. The average household size is 2.3 people.
Sheep and goat ranching, cattle production, hunting leases, and wool and mohair production define the Menard County economy. The county is prized by buyers seeking remote, authentic working ranch land at prices that reflect agricultural productivity rather than proximity to urban amenities.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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