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$1,999,995
4bd5ba4,200 sf
510 Blanco River Ranch RD, San Marcos, TX, 78666
The Blanco River Ranch
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$749,000
8.43 ac
420 Blanco River Ranch BLVD, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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Market Overview for The Blanco River Ranch
There are 1 active listings in The Blanco River Ranch with a median list price of $2.0M.
The average price per square foot is $476.
About The Blanco River Ranch
The Blanco River Ranch is a controlled-access acreage community located in San Marcos, Texas, within the 78666 zip code in Hays County. The subdivision contains approximately 25 homesites on lots ranging from roughly 3.5 to 18 acres, situated along the Blanco River southwest of San Marcos. The community is accessed from River Road, approximately 6 miles west of downtown San Marcos and about 40 miles south of downtown Austin via I-35. The Blanco River forms the northern boundary of the community, providing direct river frontage for several lots.
Homes in The Blanco River Ranch are custom-built residences on large acreage tracts, with sale prices generally ranging from $800,000 to $2,500,000 depending on lot size, river frontage, and improvements. Floor plans range from approximately 2,800 to 4,600 square feet, with construction materials including limestone, stucco, and metal roofing consistent with Texas Hill Country building styles. Most properties include detached garages, workshops, or agricultural outbuildings. The HOA collects annual common-area maintenance fees and manages the shared entry road and community infrastructure.
The Blanco River Ranch is served by San Marcos Consolidated ISD. Students in the area typically attend Travis Elementary School, Goodnight Middle School, and San Marcos High School. Travis Elementary serves grades pre-K through 5 and enrolls approximately 500 students. Goodnight Middle School serves grades 6 through 8. San Marcos High School is a UIL 6A campus enrolling roughly 2,500 students in grades 9 through 12, with Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs through Austin Community College, and career and technical education pathways.
Commuters from The Blanco River Ranch reach I-35 in approximately 10 minutes via Ranch Road 12 or River Road. Downtown Austin is roughly 40 miles north, a 45- to 55-minute drive depending on traffic. Texas State University, the largest employer in San Marcos with over 38,000 students and several thousand faculty and staff, sits about 6 miles east. The San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets along I-35 provide major retail destinations within a 15-minute drive. H-E-B grocery and other daily services are located along Hopkins Street in central San Marcos.
Living in The Blanco River Ranch
The Blanco River Ranch lots range from 3.5 to 18 acres, giving each homesite considerable separation from neighbors. The Blanco River, which runs along the community's boundary, is a spring-fed waterway popular for kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Mature pecan, cypress, and live oak trees line the riverbanks and the interior roadways. The community's controlled-access entry limits through traffic, and the annual HOA assessment covers road maintenance and common-area upkeep. Property tax rates fall under Hays County and San Marcos CISD jurisdictions.