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4001 Tejon CIR, Austin, TX, 78734

$2,499,000
4001 Tejon CIR, Austin, TX, 78734

$600,000
4000 Tejon CIR, Austin, TX, 78734

$460,000
100 Conejo DR, Austin, TX, 78734

$299,000
3903 Conejo DR, Austin, TX, 78734

$225,000
4204 HUDSON BEND RD #A, Austin, TX, 78734
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Daily life in the Vista Grande area is defined by Johnson City's small-town pace and the surrounding Hill Country landscape. Grocery shopping requires a trip to one of the local stores in Johnson City or a longer drive to Marble Falls, Dripping Springs, or Fredericksburg for a full-service supermarket. Dining options in town have expanded with the arrival of wine bars and restaurants catering to both locals and weekend visitors, though the selection remains limited compared to larger cities. Medical services in Blanco County are basic, and residents needing specialized care typically travel to Austin or the Marble Falls area where Baylor Scott & White Medical Center provides a broader range of services. The nearest H-E-B locations are in Marble Falls and Dripping Springs, each approximately 25 to 30 minutes away by car.
Johnson City ISD's low student-to-teacher ratios give families in Vista Grande access to a school environment where individual attention is more feasible than in larger districts. The trade-off is a narrower range of elective courses and extracurricular programs compared to Austin-area school districts with thousands of students. The Hill Country setting provides land for gardens, livestock, and outdoor living on a scale not available in suburban neighborhoods closer to Austin, and many properties include enough acreage for horses, workshops, or small agricultural operations. Weekend activities often center on the local wineries and tasting rooms, state parks, and seasonal events in Johnson City and neighboring towns like Fredericksburg and Blanco. Property taxes in Blanco County are generally lower than in Travis or Williamson Counties, though land values in the Hill Country have increased as more buyers seek rural properties within an hour of Austin. The town's dark skies, largely free from urban light pollution, offer conditions for stargazing that are not available in the Austin metro area.
Vista Grande is served by Johnson City Independent School District, a small district with low student-to-teacher ratios. Both campuses are named for President Lyndon B. Johnson, reflecting the town's historical ties to the 36th president.
School District: Johnson City ISD
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Vista Grande is served by Johnson City Independent School District. Students attend LBJ Elementary (302 students, 12:1 ratio) and LBJ High School (250 students, 11:1 ratio).
Vista Grande near Johnson City is approximately one hour west of Austin. The drive follows US 290 and US 281 through the Hill Country.
The 25-mile corridor between Johnson City and Dripping Springs contains dozens of wineries. Texas Hills Vineyard and Westcave Cellars are in the Johnson City area. The region is the second most visited wine destination in the U.S.
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Johnson City includes a visitor center, the LBJ Boyhood Home, and the LBJ Ranch (Texas White House) on the Pedernales River. Admission is free.
Johnson City's population has remained around 1,600 for years. The town is the county seat of Blanco County and was founded in the mid-1870s by settler James Polk Johnson.
Pedernales Falls State Park (5,212 acres) is about 10 miles east of Johnson City. Blanco State Park on the Blanco River is approximately 15 miles south. Both offer hiking, swimming, and camping.