Harper, TX 78631 (Gillespie County)
About this property
Set on 6.95 acres just south of Harper, this unique Hill Country property combines usable acreage, substantial improvements, and exceptional flexibility for a buyer looking to create a property tailored to their needs. The centerpiece is a large metal shop with expansive open interior space. The approximately 5000 SF shop offers a spacious open layout with high ceilings, large overhead access, concrete flooring, and abundant interior lighting. Within the shop is a two-story unfinished apartment approximately 1500 SF with significant work already in place, giving the next owner the opportunity to complete and customize the space to suit their needs. The exterior of the shop features approximately 2,500 SF covered area extending along the west side of the building providing generous protected space for vehicles, equipment, recreational gear, projects, or additional storage. An extensive concrete area surrounds the improvements and provides ample room for parking, trailers, recreational vehicles, equipment, and outdoor projects. Beyond the developed portion, the remaining acreage offers additional open space and Hill Country surroundings, with room for a variety of residential, recreational, or agricultural uses. Existing infrastructure includes a private well, septic system, and CTEC electric service. Located approximately 3 miles from Harper and US Highway 290, 11 miles from I-10, 18 miles from Kerrville, and 25 miles from Fredericksburg, this property offers convenient access to surrounding Hill Country communities.
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About the Area
139 Sky Trl 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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