Welcome to Lonesome Valley, a stunning 260-acre Hill Country ranch in the heart of Texas wine country. Just 9 miles west of Johnson City on Hwy 290 & 1.5 miles from the gate via Rocky Creek Road, this private estate offers a mile-long paved drive. The ranch features breathtaking views, mature oak trees, rolling hills, open pastures, & wooded areas for wildlife habitat. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, & hogs—making it a hunter’s paradise. Roughly half the ranch is cleared while the other half remains natural. Improvements include a 3-bed, 3-bath main home w/ a large covered outdoor kitchen/living area. A barndominium includes a 3-bed, 3-bath upstairs w/ a 10-bed bunk room, & downstairs features a full kitchen, bath, saloon, & living area— w/ wraparound porches. Amenities include a fire pit, basketball, tennis, & 2 pickleball courts. There’s also an equipment barn w/ a small apartment. A 2/1 fishing cabin overlooks a 1-acre pond w/ a pier, fountain, floating dock, & man-made creek. There's also a seasonal creek, trails, & a high-fenced garden. Off-grid capable, the ranch is powered by solar, 100,000-gallon rainwater collection, deep well, backup generators, wood stoves, & 4,000 gal of propane. Underground electric in place. Lonesome Valley is a turnkey family retreat w/ income potential from Airbnb, weddings, & corporate events. In Q4 of 2024 alone, Airbnb rentals brought in over $30,000. Offered fully furnished, w/ a replacement value over $10M. *Financing available *Owner/Agent
For sale
Price increase: $145K (10/16)
$6,995,000
0000 Gibson-Best Road, Hye, TX 78635
12beds
6,652sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 2021
259.15 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,052/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Equipment barnSeasonal creekMature oak treesWraparound porchesWooded areasHigh-fenced gardenFishing cabin
- 245 days |
- 424 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: September 23, 2025 at 07:25am
Listed by:
Tricia Keith 830-330-0015,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: HLMLS,MLS#: 173034
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 9
Heating
- Central, Electric, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Laminate Floating, Stained Concrete, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,652
- Total interior livable area: 6,652 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: Barbed Wire,Pipe,Wood,Completely Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hill Country, Panoramic
- Waterfront features: No
Lot
- Size: 259.15 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 001594
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Other
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fan(s), Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Hye
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,052/sqft
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000+2.1%$1,052/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $6,850,000-8.7%$1,030/sqft |
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| 9/20/2025 | Price change | $7,500,000+7.2%$1,127/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $6,994,0000%$1,051/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000+0%$1,052/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$43,268/mo
Principal & interest
$34758
Property taxes
$6062
Home insurance
$2448
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78635
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9 mi
- 8/10Lyndon B Johnson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.1 mi
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.9 mi
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