Briggs, TX 78608 (Burnet County)
About this property
Bring your horses, goats, chickens, and country dreams to this beautifully remodeled Texas ranchette on 6.12 scenic acres in Briggs Estates. Conveniently located approximately 40 minutes north of Austin along the growing Highway 183 corridor, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living with easy access to Leander, Lampasas, and nearby Firefly Aerospace. Originally built in 1993 and extensively renovated and expanded in 2010, the home offers approximately 2,988 square feet with a thoughtfully designed split floorplan featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath, plus 2 additional half baths, 3 living areas, dedicated office space, and flexible living spaces. Designed with both comfort and functionality in mind, the primary suite is privately situated on one side of the home while the secondary bedroom wing can be closed off with its own entrance and includes a separate living area plus utility space with potential for a future kitchenette or second laundry area. Outside is where this property truly shines. Equestrian and hobby farm enthusiasts will appreciate the barn with two horse stalls and hay storage, tractor shed, additional outbuilding ideal for feed storage or chickens, RV hookups complete with water, electric, and separate septic, plus plenty of open acreage for turnout, gardens, or future improvements. The expansive 12' x 50' covered front porch provides the perfect place to unwind while overlooking the beautiful Texas countryside. Additional features include hardwood and slate tile floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, two water heaters, metal roof, insulated well house, hidden closet, tornado storm shelter, and two laundry hookup locations. Whether you're looking for a horse property, hobby farm, or simply room to enjoy the beauty and freedom of country living, this exceptional property offers endless possibilities in a peaceful Central Texas setting.
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About the Area
212 County Road 229 Rd is located in Briggs, 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.
Briggs had an estimated population of 69 as of 2023. The 78608 zip code, a median home value of $344,400, and a median age of 45.1. The average household size is 2.79 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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