18700 Madrone Ranch Trail, Austin TX 78738
MLS #226498666 · Keller Williams Realty · Tricia Keith
About this home
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 details
- Property type
- Residential · SingleFamilyResidence
- Status
- Active
- Year built
- 2003
- Full baths
- 1
- Lot size
- 21
- Subdivision
- Preservation Ranch
- MLS area
- LS
- MLS #
- 226498666
Features
Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Open Floorplan
- Recessed Lighting
- Washer Hookup
Exterior features
- See Remarks
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage
- Garage spaces
- 5
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Foundation
- Slab
- HOA
- $389 / monthly
Location
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Schools
Assigned schools per the MLS.
- School district
- Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary
- Bee Cave
- Middle
- Bee Cave Middle School
- High
- Lake Travis
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Getting around
- Downtown Austin
- 18.5 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom Airport
- 24.1 mi
Straight-line distance, not drive time.
Market insights
Compared with 439 active homes in ZIP 78738 · HomeLocating listings
At $3,199,000, this home is priced 222% above the $995,000 median across 439 active homes in ZIP 78738.
Estimated monthly payment
Home price
$3,199,000
Down payment
20% ($639,800)
Loan details
30-yr fixed, 6.50%
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Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty · Tricia Keith
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