Bertram, TX 78605 (Burnet County)
About this property
Build your custom Hill Country retreat on this 4.18-acre homesite in the prestigious gated community of Whitewater Springs in Bertram, Texas. Located within a 1,200+ acre private community, this property offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country and the nearby Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, providing a peaceful setting surrounded by nature and wildlife. The lot features gently sloping terrain that transitions toward the back of the property where a natural valley and seasonal creekbed create additional privacy and character. Whitewater Springs residents enjoy outstanding Hill Country amenities including scenic spring-fed Cow Creek, and community features such as a swimming pool, cabana, pavilion, playground, and nature trails throughout the common areas. Tucked away in the beauty of the Hill Country yet conveniently located, the property is just 10 minutes from Bertram and approximately 20 minutes to Lago Vista, Burnet, Marble Falls, and Liberty Hill, offering easy access to the Highland Lakes and outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, fishing, and camping. This is a rare opportunity to own acreage with amazing views in one of the Hill Country’s most desirable gated communities where you can build the custom home you’ve been dreaming about.
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About the Area
358 Balcones Ridgeway Way is located in Bertram, Texas, in Burnet County. Burnet County sits in the heart of the Highland Lakes region, anchored by the city of Burnet, the Bluebonnet Capital of Texas, and Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes chain. The county blends working ranch land with lakefront recreation in a landscape that has drawn Texans for generations.
The Colorado River was dammed in the 1930s to create the Highland Lakes chain, and Lake Buchanan and Inks Lake both lie within Burnet County. The terrain transitions from the granite-topped Central Mineral Region in the west to limestone hills in the east, with the Colorado River canyon cutting through dramatic bluffs.
Bertram had an estimated population of 1,998 as of 2023. The 78605 zip code has a median household income of $81,833, a median home value of $270,800, and a median age of 38.4. The average household size is 2.77 people.
Lake tourism, retirement communities, granite quarrying, ranching, and small-scale agriculture drive the Burnet County economy. The county is experiencing significant growth as Austin-area buyers seek lakefront properties and acreage within a 90-minute drive of the city.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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