San Marcos, TX 78666 (Hays County)
About this property
Situated in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, just south of San Marcos, Purgatory Bend Ranch North offers 1,128± acres of unmatched natural beauty and conservation-focused land ownership. This private, sustainably managed property is a rare opportunity to own a legacy ranch with diverse landscapes, panoramic views, and excellent accessibility to Austin, San Antonio and Houston. LOCATION: Approximately 6 miles from San Marcos, the property is accessed from Quail Run Drive. 37 miles to Downtown Austin 49 miles to Downtown San Antonio ~2.5 hours from Houston TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT The ranch features dramatic topography with over 250 feet of elevation change, soaring to over 1,000 feet above sea level. Towering live oaks, lush native grasslands, seasonal canyons, and hardwood-lined ridges create a vibrant habitat for both wildlife and people. Purgatory Creek winds through the northern portion of the property, enhancing its scenic and ecological value. Purgatory Bend Ranch North boasts outstanding “pasture appeal,” thanks to an array of mature live oaks (many adorned with Spanish moss), cedar elms, native grasses, and the dramatic bluffs of Purgatory Creek. The terrain is highly varied, offering open uplands, wooded draws, and deep canyons. IMPROVEMENTS 2 windmills + 1 electric submersible wells, all with troughs or natural water catchments for wildlife. Existing roads, fencing, water troughs, pens, and electrical service. Storey-Robinson Dam on Purgatory Creek – a unique flood control and aquifer recharge structure built in 1981. The dam also serves as a scenic viewpoint and a functional internal access route. CONSERVATION EASEMENT The ranch is protected under two conservation easements that allow reasonable use, including the right to subdivide.Two of four designated building envelopes remain available. Contact broker for detailed easement terms.
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0 Quail Run Dr is located in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
San Marcos had an estimated population of 68,920 as of 2023. The 78666 zip code has a median household income of $55,478, a median home value of $271,900, and a median age of 27. The average household size is 2.35 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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