Welcome to Lonesome Valley, a stunning 260-acre Hill Country ranch in Texas wine country. Just 30 minutes west of Dripping Springs, 9 miles west of Johnson City on Hwy 290 and 1.5 miles off Rocky Creek Road, this private estate offers a mile-long paved drive to the main improvements. The ranch features breathtaking views, mature oaks, rolling hills, open pastures, and wooded wildlife habitat. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, axis, turkey, dove, and hogs. About half the ranch is cleared, half remains natural. Improvements include a 3-bed, 3-bath main home with a covered outdoor kitchen/living area, and a barndominium with a 3-bed, 3-bath upstairs, 10-bed bunk room, and a full downstairs saloon, kitchen, bath, and living area. Amenities: fire pit, basketball, tennis, and two pickleball courts. Also included: equipment barn with apartment, 2-1 fishing cabin by a 1-acre pond with pier, fountain, dock, and man-made creek. Off-grid capable: solar, 100K-gallon rainwater system, deep well, backup generators, wood stoves, 4K gallons propane, and underground power. Income potential from Airbnb, weddings, and events—over $30K in Q4 2024. Offered fully furnished; replacement value $10M+. *Financing available *Owner-Agent
Lot/land
Price increase: $145K (10/16)
$6,995,000
1430 Gibson Best Rd, Hye, TX 78635
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259.15Acres
Ranch Land, Unimproved Land
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259.15 Acres Lot
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What's special
Whitetail deerWooded wildlife habitatPrivate estateBreathtaking viewsOpen pasturesRolling hillsMature oaks
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 01:00pm
Listed by:
David Murray,
Keller Williams Realty - Austin
Source: CHCBOR,MLS#: 97758
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Views
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 259.15 Acres
- Residential vegetation: Wooded, Wooded/Native Pasture, Wooded/Improved Pasture, Other-See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Residence, Barn(s), Cabin, Workshop, Storage, Stable(s)
- Zoning: None
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: PEC Electric On Property
- Gas: LP Gas
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Other
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hye
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $24,484
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$3,061/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000+2.1% |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $6,850,000-8.7% |
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| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $7,500,000+7.2% |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $6,994,5000% |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $6,995,000-6.1% |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 78635
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.8 mi
- 8/10Lyndon B Johnson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnson City
Source: CHCBOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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