TBD Ligon Smith Lane , Johnson City, TX 78636(Blanco County)

It's rare for live-water properties with true year-round water to come on the market in this region of the Texas Hill Country. Grape Creek Ranch features 3,300 feet of Walker Spring flowing year-round through nearly the entire middle of the ranch, 800 feet of Grape Creek, and a one-acre pond. Ideally located in the heart of Texas Wine Country, the ranch is less than 30 minutes from Hye, Albert, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, and the iconic Luckenbach, Texas. Just minutes away are some of the Hill Country’s most popular attractions, including wineries, dancehalls, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, state parks, and more.

The area teems with native wildlife, offering excellent hunting opportunities. Wildlife commonly found in the region includes whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, dove, duck, bobcat, coyote, and exotics such as aoudad, blackbuck, and the occasional axis deer, along with many other native species.

The ranch holds rich historical significance. The springs were a stopover for U.S. Cavalry units during the 1800s, where soldiers would water their horses and camp overnight. Numerous arrowheads and Native American artifacts have been discovered on the property, with evidence of human activity dating back over 10,000 years.

Set back from a private road, the ranch offers complete privacy. It is surrounded on nearly all sides by two large ranches—one over 2,500 acres and the other approximately 800 acres. The only sounds you’ll hear are those of flowing creeks and Hill Country wildlife—no cars, no road noise, just the peace and tranquility of nature.

Water Sources:

1. Live Water: 3,300 feet of Walker Spring and 800 feet of Grape Creek

2. One water well

3. One pond approximately one acre in size

Location:
Ligon-Smith Lane is just off FM 1320, five miles from Highway 290. It is one hour from Austin and San Antonio, 45 minutes from Kerrville, 40 minutes from Boerne, 25 minutes from Fredericksburg, 18 minutes from Luckenbach, 12 minutes from Albert, 10 minutes from Johnson City, and 5 minutes from Hye.

Wildlife:
Whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, feral hogs, dove, duck, bobcat, coyote, aoudad, blackbuck, occasional axis deer, and other native species.

Access:
Accessed via a 1,700-foot deeded easement topped with crushed granite, providing quick access back to FM 1320. The easement enhances privacy, as the ranch is tucked away from public roads and surrounded by large neighboring properties.

Additional Notes:
There is potential to build a series of dams along Walker Spring to significantly enhance the existing water features and create numerous wide and deep pools along nearly the entire length of the ranch.