Positioned just outside Harper with convenient access to Hwy 290 and I-10, this 174.8± acre Gillespie County ranch offers a rare combination of production capability, accessibility, and long-term flexibility. The property features gently rolling native pasture with scattered hardwoods and open grazing areas well suited for livestock operations. Well-maintained fencing and working pens support active ranch use, while the terrain provides both functional grazing land and expansive Hill Country views. All improvements are strategically located directly off a paved county road, allowing the majority of the acreage to remain uninterrupted and highly usable. The ranch includes a traditional brick single-family home offering a 3-bedroom, 2-bath configuration with approximately 2,145± square feet of living space. Additional improvements include a detached garage/shop, a 1,650± sq ft barn with workshop, a smoke room and dedicated meat processing room, along with livestock pens and working facilities designed for efficient ranch operations. The infrastructure supports cattle, goats, or diversified agricultural use, and the current ag exemption helps keep annual carrying costs low. Located within easy reach of Fredericksburg, Kerrville, and I-10, this ranch offers excellent regional accessibility while maintaining the privacy and quiet setting characteristic of western Gillespie County.
Positioned just outside Harper with direct access to Hwy 290 and I-10, this 174.85 acre Gillespie County ranch has a lot going for it — good land, solid improvements, a working ag exemption, and the kind of regional accessibility that makes a property easy to get to and easy to hold. The land is gently rolling native pasture with scattered hardwoods and open grazing suited for cattle, goats, equine, or diversified livestock operations. Hill Country views open up across the property, and the fencing and cross-fencing are well maintained throughout. Everything is positioned directly off a paved county road, which keeps access easy and leaves the majority of the acreage open and uninterrupted. The improvements include a 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick home with approximately 2,145 square feet of living space — solid and ready to occupy. A 1,650 SF barn with workshop handles storage and covered workspace. A 640 SF shop/carport adds more covered capacity. A 384 SF meat room/smokehouse and livestock working pens round out an operation that doesn't need much before it's fully running. The ag exemption is current — $1,162.64 a year on nearly 175 acres. The improvements are positioned at the road frontage, leaving the bulk of the acreage open — and for the right buyer, there's an opportunity to separate the improvements and build to your own vision on the land. Offered at $2,250,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,162 (−5.1%)
$2,110 + $436,220
$438,330
2025
$4,388
$2,110 + $464,410
$466,520
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,145
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,645
Year built
2005
Style
Ranch
County
Gillespie County
APN
000000058630
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Harper, TX • 78631
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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