Equestrian estates · Hill Country ranches

Where are the best horse properties near Austin?

Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Wimberley, Liberty Hill and Bee Cave lead the Austin-area market for equestrian estates, and Manor and Elgin offer more land for the money east of the city. Rick Orr vets water, fencing, footing and tax status the way a rancher would.

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Austin-area listings on 3 acres or more that mention horses in the MLS description.

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1375 CR 320 For Sale

1375 CR 320

1375 CR 320 Granger, TX 76530

$2,699,999

Carl Cleveland, Ashby Real Estate Group
401 Deer Lake Rd For Sale

401 Deer Lake Rd

401 Deer Lake Rd Wimberley, TX 78676

4 BD|3 BA|4,213 Sq.Ft.

$1,800,000

Alice Lebkuecher, Keller Williams Wimberley
110 Navajo Trl For Sale

110 Navajo Trl

110 Navajo Trl Georgetown, TX 78633

5 BD|3 BA|3,853 Sq.Ft.

$1,395,000

Marion Lamantia, Magnolia Realty Round Rock
1701 County Road 466 For Sale

1701 County Road 466

1701 County Road 466 Elgin, TX 78621

4 BD|3 BA|2,200 Sq.Ft.

$975,000

Sam Sheridan, The FDR Group
577 Herron Trl For Sale

577 Herron Trl

577 Herron Trl McDade, TX 78650

3 BD|2 BA|3,330 Sq.Ft.

$1,499,000

Taylor Homuth, Serhant Texas, LLC
463 Appaloosa Dr For Sale

463 Appaloosa Dr

463 Appaloosa Dr Fischer, TX 78623

$485,000

Greg Ward, Teresa A. Shell, Broker
11248 Tom Sassman Rd For Sale

11248 Tom Sassman Rd

11248 Tom Sassman Rd Austin, TX 78747

3 BD|2 BA|2,128 Sq.Ft.

$1,995,000

Joshua Smith, Keller Williams Realty
14301 S Green Hills Loop For Sale

14301 S Green Hills Loop

14301 S Green Hills Loop Austin, TX 78737

4 BD|2 BA|2,706 Sq.Ft.

$1,177,000

John Lairsen, Travis Real Estate
235 Mesquite Dr For Sale

235 Mesquite Dr

235 Mesquite Dr Cedar Creek, TX 78612

3 BD|2 BA|1,852 Sq.Ft.

$825,000

Kevin White, Keller Williams Realty
1454 Red Town Rd For Sale

1454 Red Town Rd

1454 Red Town Rd Elgin, TX 78621

3 BD|3 BA|1,935 Sq.Ft.

$780,000

Hudson Loyd Loyd, Capitol Ranch Real Estate
10224 Twin Lake Loop For Sale

10224 Twin Lake Loop

10224 Twin Lake Loop Dripping Springs, TX 78620

1 BD|1 BA|1,275 Sq.Ft.

$650,000

Cheryl Fowlkes, eXp Realty, LLC
8075 Mount Sharp Rd For Sale

8075 Mount Sharp Rd

8075 Mount Sharp Rd Wimberley, TX 78676

4 BD|4 BA|3,760 Sq.Ft.

$1,999,950

Brande Draper, Christies Intl Real Estate Lone Star
Horse property guide

Ranch expertise with luxury service

Horse properties are half real estate and half operation. Rick vets water, fencing, footing and tax status the way a rancher would, with the polish of a luxury broker.

  • Turnkey equestrian estates. Cross-fenced pastures, barns, stalls, tack rooms, wash racks and riding arenas.
  • Hill Country acreage. Ranches with mature live oaks, wildflower meadows and privacy within reach of downtown Austin.
  • Water and ag valuations. Wells, ponds, seasonal creeks and existing agricultural or wildlife tax valuations that can lower carrying costs.
  • A trainer and vet network. Introductions to Central Texas equine vets, farriers, trainers and hay suppliers.

Top horse property areas near Austin

Every submarket has trade-offs: commute, water, soil, HOA restrictions and price per acre. Rick will walk you through where your goals fit best.

  • Dripping Springs, Hill Country ranches
  • Spicewood, equestrian property near Lake Travis
  • Bee Cave and Lakeway, smaller-acreage horse tracts
  • Wimberley, creekside ranches
  • Liberty Hill, working horse ranches
  • Manor and Elgin, value acreage east of Austin

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Horse property questions, answered

Where are the best horse properties near Austin, TX?

Dripping Springs, Spicewood, Wimberley, Liberty Hill and Bee Cave lead the market for equestrian estates within an easy drive of downtown. Manor and Elgin offer larger acreage at a better price per acre east of the city.

How much land do I need for horses in the Austin area?

It depends on your herd, the grass and how much hay you plan to feed. Many owners on smaller tracts supplement with hay year-round. If keeping an agricultural tax valuation matters to you, check the county appraisal district's minimum acreage and use rules before you buy.

What should I look for in an Austin-area horse property?

Reliable water (well production, ponds, creek access), soil and drainage, cross-fencing condition, barn and stall layout, arena footing, road access for trailers and, critically, the existing agricultural or wildlife tax valuation status.

Does Rick Orr know about off-market horse ranches?

Yes. Many equestrian estates sell privately through relationships, and Rick regularly sources horse properties that never reach the MLS.

Can I keep the ag valuation when I buy?

In many cases, yes, as long as the qualifying use continues without interruption and you file what the appraisal district requires. Rick coordinates with the county appraisal district and your CPA during the transaction to protect it.

Tell Rick what you are looking for

Share your acreage goals, number of horses and preferred area. Rick will send matching properties, including off-market ranches.

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