Description
57+ acre legacy ranch encircled by protected greenbelt! ideal for investment, custom home sites or preservation. rare opportunity in the heart of san marcos. 1750 craddock ranch offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of central texas hill country surrounded on all sides by purgatory creek natural area. this protected greenbelt is part of the larger san marcos greenbelt alliance trail system and ensures the property will maintain its natural charm for years to come. great drone footage of this beautiful ranch on the virtual tour! ag-exemption allow for exceptionally low taxes and low cost of ownership. ranch features 2 homes (2bed/1bath each), multiple out-buildings, cattle shoots, fencing, and stock tank. the landscape features a combination of wide-open pastures, mature woodlands and wet-weather creeks. civil engineering report, environmental study, and recent alta survey are available in the documents section. a comprehensive site investigation report by mahoney engineering outlines the feasibility of development. development density is limited by the lack of street frontage, seasonal creek that bisects the property, recharge zone and low-intensity fd zoning classification. the property lies within the full-purpose jurisdiction of the city of san marcos. mahoney engineering development proposal is in documents. long-term development potential would require significant investment into infrastructure and the entitlement processes. as such, this property is best suited for buyers looking to preserve natural beauty, invest in a long-term land-hold, and/or create a one-of-a-kind private homesteads that are encircled by protected greenbelt. secondary address is 1661 valencia way. access is via private easement through park. property has 2 long-term tenants to cover taxes and ranch management. (hcad pids r18829 / r85397). also listed as mls 4937843.
Property Type
ResidentialSubdivision
Echo CondoCounty
HaysStyle
HillCountry,RanchAD ID
50154323
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 2
Interior Features
- CeilingFans,WindowTreatments
- Roof: Mixed
Roofing Information
- Mixed
Flooring Information
- Combination,Concrete,Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating:
- Cooling: OneUnit
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 2011
Exterior Features
- CoveredPatio,DogRun,HorseFacilities,Storage
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Property / Lot Details
Property Information
- Subdivision: John Williams Surv
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: $2400000
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- CircularDriveway,Carport,DetachedCarport,Detached,Garage,Other,RvAccessParking,SeeRemarks,Unpaved
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School, Utilities & Location Details
Utility Information
- ElectricityAvailable
Location Information
- Direction: RR12 to Craddock to Valencia. Turn RIGHT and drive toward Purgatory Creek Natural Area Trail Head. Entrance to easement access is on LEFT. Agent will meet you at property gate. ALTERNATIVELY take Craddock straight through the light at RR12 and look for Valencia on the RIGHT before the subdivision. Follow signs for Trail Head.
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 06/27/2025 @ 16:17
- MLS: 583314
- LISTING PROVIDED COURTESY OF: Daniel Golding, Williams & Associates
- SOURCE: CTEXAS
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