Build, Invest, Retreat: 5.8 Acres in the Heart of Hill Country Wine Country. If you’ve been looking for land in the middle of the booming Hill Country wine and wedding scene, this is it. Nestled inside a gated ranchette community along the Fitzhugh Corridor (just 1.9 miles from the Hwy 290 intersection), this 5.8-acre property offers a rare blend of privacy, beauty, and location. You’re just minutes from some of the most popular breweries, distilleries, and wedding venues in the area. It’s hard to beat this spot for short-term rental potential. Or, with a setting as peaceful and inspiring as this, it’s the perfect place to build your dream home among mature oaks, tall cedars, and all the natural charm the Hill Country has to offer. Whether you’re envisioning a custom build, a family compound, or an income-producing retreat, there’s room to make it happen here. A small 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is already on site, complete with a well, septic system, and electricity, giving you immediate infrastructure while you plan your next steps. The value here is truly in the land and location. With easy access to Austin, Fredericksburg, San Marcos, and San Antonio, this property offers the rare combination of privacy and connectivity. And with short-term rentals in high demand, thanks to the area's wedding venues, wine trail, and weekend traffic, this is a smart opportunity for those looking to invest, build, or simply retreat to the quiet beauty of the Texas Hill Country.
Active
$599,000
12424 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
2beds
720sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
5.81 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$832/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tall cedarsMature oaks
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 02:01am
Listed by:
Colt Clements (512) 743-3667,
Mercer Street Group, LLC (512) 743-3667
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 1705419
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Natural Woodwork, Open to Family Room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
- Level: Main
Heating
- Active Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Interior Steps, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Exterior Steps
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial, Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hill Country, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.81 Acres
- Features: Native Plants, Private Maintained Road, Trees-Heavy, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 04077701780000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Internet-Cable, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Subdivision: Boswell W A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Austin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $832/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $708,966
- Annual tax amount: $4,743
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Texas Vet,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000$832/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $304,644 +10% |
| 2024 | -- | $276,949 +10% |
| 2023 | -- | $251,772 +10% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,714/mo
Principal & interest
$2825
Property taxes
$679
Home insurance
$210
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78736
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Baldwin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 8/10Small Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 8/10Bowie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baldwin
- Middle: Small
- High: Bowie
- District: Austin ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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