Wimberley, TX 78676 (Hays County)
About this property
An extraordinary 196.76+/- acre legacy ranch offering approximately 2,550 feet - nearly half a mile of pristine Blanco River frontage in one of the Texas Hill Country’s most desirable corridors. Crystal-clear waters flow beneath dramatic limestone bluffs, fed in part by natural springs, creating swimming holes, wading areas, and shaded banks ideal for fishing and kayaking. Located just 8+/- miles west of Wimberley along Fischer Store Road, the ranch combines paved county road access with exceptional privacy. Interior ranch roads provide access throughout much of the property. The quintessential Hill Country terrain is gently rolling with elevated ridgelines and a premier hilltop homesite capturing commanding long-distance views, ideal for a future luxury estate. Majestic oaks, mature hardwoods, and native grass pastures create a landscape rich in character. Lower elevations transition into fertile river bottom, enhancing usability and wildlife habitat. Abundant whitetail deer, turkey, and dove make the property ideal for recreation, hunting, and conservation. The land benefits from an agricultural valuation through wildlife management use. Improvements include a 2019 cabin with 976+/- square feet with open living, kitchen, and dining areas and a large, screened porch. The ranch also features the original settlers’ cabin, believed to date to circa 1896, with a traditional “dog-run” layout-a rare example of historic Hill Country architecture. Cattle pens, a vintage windmill, and covered equipment/storage reflect the ranch’s agricultural heritage. Electricity, private well, septic, and perimeter and interior fencing are in place. Surrounded by established recreational ranches and rural estates, the setting preserves privacy and enduring value. A rare opportunity to acquire a generational Hill Country property - ideal as a private family retreat, recreational ranch, or legacy investment. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer to verify all details.
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4698 FISCHER STORE Rd is located in Wimberley, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Wimberley had an estimated population of 2,873 as of 2023. The 78676 zip code has a median household income of $86,819, a median home value of $476,100, and a median age of 48.7. The average household size is 2.37 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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