$3,199,000

For sale

18700 Ma••••• Ranch Trl (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Austin, TX 78738

2Beds
1Baths
13,600Sq Ft Living
914,760Sq Ft Lot
2003Year Built

Property Description

Set within the exclusive Preservation Ranch community, Lot 2 offers 21+/- acres of beautiful Hill Country landscape, exceptional privacy, & expansive views from one of the highest elevations in Travis County. Recent land clearing has opened up the property & revealed its natural beauty, with multiple potential build sites positioned to take advantage of the surrounding hills & valleys. A rendering offers a glimpse of the possibilities for one of the property's beautiful potential build sites. Imagine building your dream home here, overlooking the canyon w/ panoramic Hill Country views & your own private equestrian facilities just steps away. At the heart of the property is a sprawling 13,000+ square-foot barn that captures the character & charm of a classic working ranch, w/ thoughtfully designed spaces for horses, equipment, & everyday ranch life. The barn features 10 horse stalls, each w/ outdoor runs, a feed room w/ ample grain storage, & a spacious tack & saddle room. Additional improvements include a 5-bay maintenance garage w/ a hydraulic vehicle lift, an air-conditioned machine shop w/ two garage bays, & a break room w/ a kitchen & full bath. Above the stable area, the Ranch Manager's apartment offers two bedrooms & one bath. Spanning approximately 930 acres of rolling terrain, Preservation Ranch is a private, gated community centered around nature, privacy, & land conservation. Residents enjoy miles of secluded hiking & riding trails, private creeks & streams, & access to the adjacent 2,400-acre conservation park. Located within Lake Travis ISD, Lot 2 offers the opportunity to create a private Hill Country estate w/ exceptional equestrian amenities, beautiful views, & the space to build a home that feels truly connected to its surroundings. Just 15 minutes from the Hill Country Galleria & approximately 30 minutes from downtown Austin, the property offers privacy & convenience within one of the Hill Country's most sought-after communities.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type
Single Family
Status
Active
Listed
May 4, 2025
Price per Sq Ft
$235/sqft
ZIP Code
78738
Full Baths
1
Stories
2
Garage
5 spaces
Parking
Garage
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Construction
Stone
HOA Fee
$389/mo
County
Travis
School District
Lake Travis Independent School District

Features & Amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom Level: First

Land Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Description: Private, Many Trees, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 914760

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Home Features

  • View: Hill Country, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Garage and Parking

  • Covered Spaces: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Total: 5

Kitchen and Dining

  • Kitchen Level: Second

School Information

  • Elementary School: Bee Cave
  • High School: Lake Travis
  • High School District: Lake Travis ISD
  • Middle School: Bee Cave Middle School
  • School District: Lake Travis ISD

Heating and Cooling

  • Cooling Features: Central Air
  • Heating Features: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 0

Other Property Info

  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • Tax Exemptions: Wildlife
  • County: Travis
  • Directions: Go 71 West to Hamilton Pool Rd. Go west on Hamilton Pool for approx. 5.5 miles and take a right at Madrone Ranch Trail go thru the first gate located at Hamilton Pool Road & Madrone Ranch Trail. Continue for .8 of a mile to the 2nd gate in to Preservation Ranch. Go 1/2 mile and take a left into the property.
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Area: LS
  • Source Neighborhood: Preservation Ranch
  • Ownership Type: Fee-Simple
  • Parcel Number: 961929
  • Subdivision: Preservation Ranch
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence

Homeowners Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Association Fee: 389
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 389
  • Association Name: Preservation Ranch POA

Building and Construction

  • Total Square Feet Living: 13600
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Age: 23
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Levels or Stories: Two
  • Total Area Sqft: 13600
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Exterior and Lot Features

  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop

Amenities and Community Features

  • Horse Amenities: Arena, Barn, Round Pen, Stable(s), Tack Room, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Equestrian Community, Fishing, Gated, Lake, Park, Stable(s), Underground Utilities, Trail(s)

Location

Lat 30.30615 · Lng -98.05007