LaCoste, TX 78039 (Medina County)
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RIVERFRONT PROPERTY ON THE MEDINA RIVER Rare opportunity to own a beautiful riverfront property on the Medina River, conveniently located between Castroville and LaCoste and outside the city limits. Offering frontage on both FM 471 and the Medina River, this property combines peaceful country living with easy access to nearby city amenities. The property features an updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rock home with approximately 1,700 square feet of living space, as well as a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house-ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or a private home office. Outdoor amenities include an in-ground swimming pool, raised garden beds, greenhouse, fruit and pecan trees, a water well, and a 1-acre net-wire pasture suitable for livestock or other animals. Additional improvements include a tool shed, garden storage building, and a two-car carport. This versatile property also presents an excellent investment opportunity. Currently operating as a successful short-term rental, it generates a steady stream of income while offering guests access to riverfront recreation. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, swimming, and relaxing along the scenic Medina River right from your own backyard. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, weekend retreat, or income-producing property, this unique riverfront gem offers the best of Texas country living. 20 minutes west of San Antonio
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9950 FM 471 is located in LaCoste, Texas, in Medina County. Medina County spans the transition from the Texas Hill Country to the South Texas Plains, centered on Hondo and incorporating the scenic Hill Country community of Medina along the upper Medina River. The county blends working ranch culture with proximity to San Antonio and a growing agritourism sector.
The Medina River originates in Bandera County and flows through the northern reaches of Medina County, supporting spring-fed swimming holes and riverside ranches. The terrain transitions from limestone hills in the north to the flat brush country of the South Texas Plains in the south. Medina Lake on the county's eastern boundary provides water recreation.
LaCoste had an estimated population of 1,497 as of 2023. The 78039 zip code has a median household income of $74,013, a median home value of $122,600, and a median age of 42. The average household size is 2.82 people.
Cattle ranching, onion and vegetable farming, hunting leases, and San Antonio metro proximity define the Medina County economy. The northern Hill Country portion of the county commands premium prices for river frontage and scenic hill country acreage.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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