Bertram, TX 78605 (Burnet County)
About this property
*Please see attached docs for features, highlights, upgrades/improvements, and a thoughtful letter from the sellers* Discover endless opportunities on this rare, unrestricted 16.29-acre property in the Texas Hill Country. With no HOA or deed restrictions & an incredibly low tax rate, this expansive land offers limitless potential for residential living, business ventures, or investment development. Currently, it features a 3/2 manufactured home with an open-concept kitchen/living/dining, plus laundry room & two covered porches. Additionally, a remodeled tiny home & a fully equipped cabin provide options for guests, multi-generational living, hobbies, office space, or rental income. This property's infrastructure supports the existing structures & more, with 2 wells (newest installed 2018), multiple water holding tanks (one is 3,000-gallons, suitable for up to a 4,000 sf home), 2 septic systems (newest installed 2018), multiple 30 & 50-amp electric meters, & 4 RV hookups ideal for expansion & short or long-term income potential. The land is fully fenced, w/ mature oaks, sycamores, fruit trees, blackberry bushes & a seasonal pond, along with a dog kennel, carport and 4 storage sheds. Whether you envision a private family compound, custom dream home, glamping or RV park, income-producing property, or your next business venture, this property is uniquely & versatilely positioned to fulfill your ambitions. Enjoy wide-open skies, starry nights, & panoramic sunrise/sunset views amongst wildlife in this tranquil rural setting. Trails wrap the perimeter & the current owners have enhanced accessibility & created open backyard spaces by clearing portions of the land, making this a peaceful sanctuary with the utmost functionality. Located along FM 963, this property offers maximum visibility & is just minutes from Bertram, Burnet, & Liberty Hill, with easy access to Hwy 29 & 183. As Burnet County continues to grow, unrestricted tracts like this are becoming increasingly rare.
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About the Area
17787 Fm 963 None 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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