Harper, TX 78631 (Gillespie County)
About this property
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country within Maverick, one of the region's most sought-after gated luxury exotic ranch communities, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the perfect balance of privacy, recreation, and convenience. Strategically positioned between Kerrville & Fredericksburg, you'll enjoy resort-style ranch living while remaining just 12mins from HEB, shopping, dining, healthcare, and everyday conveniences. Spanning 11.95acres, the property enjoys a private cul-de-sac setting with paved road access and a turnkey improvement package, creating the ideal backdrop for a luxury barndominium, weekend retreat, ranch headquarters, collector's garage, or future estate. The centerpiece of the property is an impressive 90'x74' commercial-grade steel building featuring 1,150 SF of HVAC-conditioned living qtrs with 2BR, kitchenette & full BA. The fully insulated structure includes five oversized roll-up doors, water, electric & septic, expansive workshop space, and covered parking for up to 14 vehicles, RVs, boats, equipment & toys. Maverick is an ag-exempt, high-fenced luxury ranch community featuring free-ranging exotics, abundant native wildlife, live water recreation including swimming & kayaking, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a clubhouse, resort-style pool, sports courts, Blue Hole swimming area, fire pits, picnic & green spaces, paved roads, underground utilities, high-speed internet & an on-site groundskeeper. Maverick also participates in the Dark Sky Program, creating incredible stargazing opportunities year-round. The hard work is already done. Serving as a blank canvas for your Hill Country vision, this versatile property offers the rare opportunity to customize and expand upon an impressive foundation without starting from scratch. Whether enhancing the existing improvements or creating something entirely your own, the possibilities are virtually limitless. Add more acreage(while available).
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About the Area
281 Goose Landing Way #Lot 20 is located in Harper, Texas, in Gillespie County. Gillespie County is the cultural and commercial heart of the Texas Hill Country, anchored by Fredericksburg, a city founded by German immigrants in 1846 whose heritage is still visible in the architecture, festivals, and cuisine. The county is one of the top wine-producing regions in Texas, with over 50 wineries drawing millions of visitors annually.
The Pedernales River originates in Gillespie County and flows eastward through rolling granite and limestone hills covered in live oak, juniper, and peach orchards. Enchanted Rock, a massive pink granite dome, rises 425 feet above the surrounding terrain in the northern part of the county.
Harper had an estimated population of 1,199 as of 2023. The 78631 zip code has a median household income of $73,646, a median home value of $339,100, and a median age of 42.1. The average household size is 2.91 people.
Wine tourism, peach farming, agritourism, ranching, and a thriving retail and hospitality sector in Fredericksburg drive the county economy. Gillespie County consistently ranks among the fastest-growing rural counties in Texas, attracting buyers seeking vineyard estates, ranch retreats, and Hill Country lifestyle properties.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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