- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 3,162 sqft
- ~57 acre lot
- $759 per sqft
- 1940 build
- – on site
57+ acre Legacy Ranch encircled by protected Greenbelt! Ideal for investment, custom home sites or preservation. Rare opportunity in the heart of San Marcos. 1750 Craddock Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Central Texas Hill Country surrounded on ALL sides by Purgatory Creek Natural Area. This protected greenbelt is part of the larger San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance trail system and ensures the property will maintain its natural charm for years to come. Great drone footage of this beautiful Ranch on the virtual tour! Ag-exemption allow for exceptionally low taxes and low cost of ownership. Ranch features 2 homes (2bed/1bath each), multiple out-buildings, cattle shoots, fencing, and stock tank. The landscape features a combination of wide-open pastures, mature woodlands and wet-weather creeks. Civil Engineering report, environmental study, and recent ALTA survey are available in the documents section. A comprehensive Site Investigation Report by Mahoney Engineering outlines the feasibility of development. Development density is limited by the lack of street frontage, seasonal creek that bisects the property, recharge zone and low-intensity FD zoning classification. The property lies within the full-purpose jurisdiction of the City of San Marcos. Mahoney Engineering Development Proposal is in Documents. Long-term development potential would require significant investment into infrastructure and the entitlement processes. As such, this property is best suited for buyers looking to preserve natural beauty, invest in a long-term land-hold, and/or create a one-of-a-kind private homesteads that are encircled by protected Greenbelt. Secondary address is 1661 Valencia Way. Access is via private easement through park. Property has 2 long-term tenants to cover taxes and ranch management. Contact listing agent with questions or to schedule a showing. (HCAD PIDs R18829 / R85397). Also listed as MLS 4937843.
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MLS# 3510293 —
The Building
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Year Built:1940
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New Construction:false
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Roof:Metal
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Foundation:Slab
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Exterior Features:Dog Run
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Accessibility Features:None
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Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch
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Window Features:None
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Levels:One
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Direction Faces:SE
Interior
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Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)
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Living:2
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Dining:2
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Flooring:Tile
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Fireplace:Family Room
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Laundry Location:Main Level
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:3162
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Living Area Source:Owner
Financial & Terms
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Leases:None
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Possession:Funding
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Restrictions:See Remarks
Location
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Latitude:29.880945
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Longitude:-97.978958
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Directions:Take RR 12 WEST to stoplight and turn SOUTH on Craddock, to RIGHT on Valencia Way. Drive is on LEFT. Access via private easement. Entrance close to RR-12 / Craddock by Purgatory Creek Trail Head
The Property
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Property Type:Farm
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Parcel Number:1004710006000013
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Property Condition:Resale
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Other Structures:See Remarks
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Lot Features:See Remarks
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Lot Size Acres:57.11
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Lot Size Area:57 Sqft
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Lot Size SqFt:2,487,711 Sqft
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Lot Dimensions:See Survey
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Topography:Mix Of Grassland, Creek Bottom With A Seasonal Creek, Several Pastures. Variety Of Soils From Edwards Plateau Limestone To Blackland Prairie.
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View:Creek/Steam
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Waterfront:false
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Waterfront Features:See Remarks
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Soil Type:See Remarks
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Horse:false
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Additional Parcels:true
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Sheds:1
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Barns:1
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Fencing:Fenced
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Road Surface Type:Caliche
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FEMA Flood Plain:See Remarks
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (512) 590-2786
- Office phone:
- (512) 600-8400
Taxes
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Tax Annual Amount:$9,180
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:4
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Main Level Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Standard
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Listing Terms:Cash
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Occupant Type:Tenant
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Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Central
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Utilities:Above Ground
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Sewer:Septic Tank
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Water Source:Well
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Electric On Property:true
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher
Schools
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Elementary School:Crockett
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Elementary School District:San Marcos CISD
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Middle School:Goodnight
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Middle School District:San Marcos CISD
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High School:San Marcos
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High School District:San Marcos CISD
The Community
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Subdivision Name:N/A
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Community Features:Park
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Pool Features:None
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Spa Features:None
Parking
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Parking Features:Additional Parking
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Garage:false
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Attached Garage:false
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Garage Spaces:4
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Covered Spaces:4
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).