ActiveMLS# 7205481

18700 Madrone Ranch Trail None

21 Acres · Residential
Austin, TX 78738 (Travis County)
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
13,600
Sq Ft
2003
Year Built
$3,199,000 · $152,333/acre

About this property

Set within the exclusive Preservation Ranch community, Lot 2 offers 21+/- acres of beautiful Hill Country landscape, exceptional privacy, & expansive views from one of the highest elevations in Travis County. Recent land clearing has opened up the property & revealed its natural beauty, with multiple potential build sites positioned to take advantage of the surrounding hills & valleys. A rendering offers a glimpse of the possibilities for one of the property's beautiful potential build sites. Imagine building your dream home here, overlooking the canyon w/ panoramic Hill Country views & your own private equestrian facilities just steps away. At the heart of the property is a sprawling 13,000+ square-foot barn that captures the character & charm of a classic working ranch, w/ thoughtfully designed spaces for horses, equipment, & everyday ranch life. The barn features 10 horse stalls, each w/ outdoor runs, a feed room w/ ample grain storage, & a spacious tack & saddle room. Additional improvements include a 5-bay maintenance garage w/ a hydraulic vehicle lift, an air-conditioned machine shop w/ two garage bays, & a break room w/ a kitchen & full bath. Above the stable area, the Ranch Manager's apartment offers two bedrooms & one bath. Spanning approximately 930 acres of rolling terrain, Preservation Ranch is a private, gated community centered around nature, privacy, & land conservation. Residents enjoy miles of secluded hiking & riding trails, private creeks & streams, & access to the adjacent 2,400-acre conservation park. Located within Lake Travis ISD, Lot 2 offers the opportunity to create a private Hill Country estate w/ exceptional equestrian amenities, beautiful views, & the space to build a home that feels truly connected to its surroundings. Just 15 minutes from the Hill Country Galleria & approximately 30 minutes from downtown Austin, the property offers privacy & convenience within one of the Hill Country's most sought-after communities.

Property details

Property TypeResidential
Acreage21 acres
StatusActive
Days on Market520 days
ListedMay 5, 2025
CountyTravis
ZIP Code78738
Living Area13,600 sq ft
Price per Acre$152,333/acre
Year Built2003
Stories1
Garage Spaces5
SubdivisionPreservation Ranch
Horse PropertyYes
HOAYes
FencingPartial, Wood
ViewHill Country, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
MLS Number7205481
Listed ByKeller Williams Realty

Location

Area & Lifestyle

About the Area

18700 Madrone Ranch Trail None is located in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Travis County is home to Austin, the capital of Texas and one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. Beyond the urban core, Travis County still contains significant ranch and acreage properties in its western reaches, where the Hill Country meets the city and land values reflect both agricultural heritage and proximity to one of America's most dynamic economies.

The Colorado River flows through Travis County, impounded into Lake Travis and Lake Austin, key recreation anchors for the region. The Balcones Escarpment marks the transition from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the Blackland Prairie in the east. Barton Creek and its tributaries carve spring-fed swimming holes and nature preserves within the urban fabric.

Austin had an estimated population of 967,862 as of 2023. The 78738 zip code has a median household income of $169,911, a median home value of $754,600, and a median age of 43.4. The average household size is 2.54 people.

Austin's economy is anchored by the University of Texas, state government, and a massive technology sector that has attracted Apple, Tesla, Oracle, Dell, and hundreds of startups. Travis County acreage properties command premium prices reflecting proximity to the Austin job market, major airports, and world-class amenities.

Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).

Listing information © 2026 Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). All data provided AS IS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty.

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Broker Associate · Spyglass Realty
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