Austin, TX 78738 (Travis County)
About this property
Nestled at the end of a quiet, secluded road, The Lookout offers the rare combination of total privacy and sweeping vistas within Preservation Ranch. This remarkable lot sits atop a long, heavily wooded ridge, bordered by deep canyons on either side and nourished by natural seeps and springs at their base—an environment alive with serenity and natural beauty. The thoughtfully designed drive ascends gently through the trees, revealing a private 2+ acre building envelope perched high above the canyon. From this vantage point, future owners will enjoy uninterrupted views across wooded hillsides, framed by the quiet of nature and highlighted each evening by dramatic sunsets to the west. With thousands of acres of surrounding land under permanent conservation—spanning county preserves, nature parks, and private easements—The Lookout offers an extraordinary sense of seclusion, enduring privacy, and the rare assurance that these sweeping Hill Country vistas will remain unspoiled for generations to come. Preservation Ranch is a unique community with only thirty-two individual ranchettes spread over 1,000 +/- acres of private, high-fenced hill country land. With miles of Bee Creek and other unnamed tributaries running throughout this area, you will not find another offering quite like this anywhere else, all within 15 minutes of the Hill Country Galleria, Whole Foods & HEB, restaurants, and shopping. The most striking benefit of living within Preservation Ranch is the lifestyle: Secluded, Private, and Elegant. Preservation Ranch is under a wildlife exemption maintained by the HOA, significantly reducing the property taxes. Horse lovers will appreciate the opportunity to board their horses nearby, as well as the nearby 2,400-acre conservation park with miles of equestrian trails. Every ranch in Preservation Ranch affords unique Texas Hill Country homesites to create the luxury estate and lifestyle you and your family will treasure for many generations to come.
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20632 Moreh Peak Pass 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).
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