Burnet, TX 78611 (Burnet County)
About this property
Located directly on Highway 281 in Burnet, this approximately 1-acre property offers excellent road frontage and flexible potential with no known zoning restrictions. Situated in the county, the property may be well suited for a variety of residential, commercial, or investment uses. The property includes an existing house that could potentially be remodeled; however, it will likely require significant renovations and improvements and may ultimately be best suited as a tear-down redevelopment opportunity. The condition and location of the existing well and septic system are unknown. Property is being marketed primarily for land value and redevelopment potential. With strong visibility along Highway 281 and easy access to surrounding growth in the area, this property presents a great opportunity for investors, business owners, or buyers looking for a future homesite or commercial location. Buyer to independently verify all information, utilities, restrictions, and intended use.
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About the Area
3007 Hwy 281 Hwy is located in Burnet, 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.
Burnet had an estimated population of 6,630 as of 2023. The 78611 zip code has a median household income of $78,243, a median home value of $291,400, and a median age of 48.6. The average household size is 2.46 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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