Sold
Last List Price
8,160,530 Lot Size187.34 Acres
1494 Althaus Ranch Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636
LandProperty Type
187.34 acresLot Size

Description

This waterfront ranch is located in the heart of vineyard country, between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. At 187 acres, it has incredible oak trees and over 1 mile of rock-bottom crystal clear river frontage on the Pedernales River. Lots of native wildlife and several great building sites. There is access to the water with spectacular deep swimming holes, and also a spring on the property that flows into the river. Short drive from Fredericksburg and under an hour to Austin and San Antonio via...This waterfront ranch is located in the heart of vineyard country, between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. At 187 acres, it has incredible oak trees and over 1 mile of rock-bottom crystal clear river frontage on the Pedernales River. Lots of native wildlife and several great building sites. There is access to the water with spectacular deep swimming holes, and also a spring on the property that flows into the river. Short drive from Fredericksburg and under an hour to Austin and San Antonio via highway. FEMA - Unknown
  • Listed by: Dave Murray 512.751.6060 dmurray@cbunited.com TREC #0340639 Brokerage DRE #420132 • Coldwell Banker United REALTOR
Listing closed: 04/17/2017 12:00 AM • Source: ACTRIS, MLS#: 2748229

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

112

Sale-to-list ratio

91.3%

Johnson City, TX

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker United REALTOR, Dave Murray, TREC #0340639

Sold By Hill Country Ranch Sales LLC, Chad Calhoun, TREC #0456716

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Property Information for 1494 Althaus Ranch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $269 / year
  • MLS Type: Farm / Ranch
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Description: Creek, Lake Front, River Front
  • Water Access Description: None
  • View: Hills, Lake, Panoramic, River, Trees/Woods
  • View YN: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Parcel Number: R1088
  • Elementary School: Lyndon B Johnson
  • Elementary School District: Johnson City ISD
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lyndon B Johnson
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Johnson City ISD
  • Senior High School: Lyndon B Johnson (Johnson City ISD)
  • High School District: Johnson City ISD
  • Farm: Gentleman Ranch, Hunting Lease Potential
  • House On Property: No
  • Numof Wells: 0.0
  • Numof Ponds: 1.0
  • Master on Main: No
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool Features: None
  • Spa: No
  • Spa Features: None
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 187.34 AC
General Information
Parking
  • Parking Features: None
Interior
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: See Remarks
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
  • Water Body Name: Pedernales River
  • Fencing: Fenced, Livestock
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Gated
Property Information
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Moderate Trees, Rolling Slope, See Remarks, Trees Large Size, Level
  • Soil Type: Gravel
  • Topography: Level, Sloping
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Mineral Rights: Partial, SeeRemarks
  • Horse: No
  • Num Sheds: 1.0
Location Information
  • Leases: See Remarks
Utilities
  • Heating: None
  • Sewer: Septic Needed
  • Utilities: Above Ground Utilities, Electricity Available, Water Not Available
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Rate: 1.65%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: None
  • Directions: From Hwy 281 and Hwy 290 intersection in Johnson City, go west on 290 approx. 2.5 mi and turn rt./north on Towhead Valley Rd. Go 1.8 mi to Althaus Ranch Rd, turn RIGHT and go 1.4 mi to Rio Vista gate on the right.

Property History for 1494 Althaus Ranch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Apr 17, 2017

Sold

ACTRIS #2748229

Mar 9, 2017

Pending

ACTRIS #2748229

$2,500,000
Jan 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2748229

$2,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/17/2017

Sold

ACTRIS #2748229

03/09/2017

Pending

ACTRIS #2748229

$2,500,000
01/27/2017

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2748229

$2,500,000

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Schools near 1494 Althaus Ranch Road

This home is within Johnson City Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lyndon B Johnson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lyndon B Johnson High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1494 Althaus Ranch Road, Johnson City, TX 78636
$2,500,000
8,160,530
$489,000
1,600
1,289,376
$381,000
1,327,708
$2,025,000
4
3,248
1,327,708
2
2,963
1,314,205

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker United REALTOR, Dave Murray, TREC #0340639

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