Discover Sunset Oak Retreat, a beautifully improved 23.26-acre Hill Country property in Comal County offering a 4,155 sq ft ranch home, resort-style pool beneath a centuries-old live oak, brand-new 54'x30' metal shop, custom-built pond, and agricultural valuation. Extensively updated since 2025, this exceptional property blends country living, recreation, and functionality just minutes from the conveniences of the San Antonio area. The Home: The spacious two-story residence features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with sweeping Hill Country views from the welcoming front porch. Inside, a dramatic great room showcases a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed beams, hardwood floors, and an open loft catwalk. The kitchen features Saltillo tile, white shaker cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, wood island, and skylight. A flexible sunroom currently serves as a gym. The primary suite opens through French doors to a new back deck and includes an ensuite bath with a jetted soaking tub and wood-paneled walls. An attached, self-contained mother-in-law apartment offers excellent flexibility for multigenerational living or guests. Outdoor Living & Improvements: A free-form kidney-shaped pool with flagstone coping and wood decking sits beneath a magnificent century-old live oak, creating a naturally shaded retreat. The new 54'x30' metal shop sits on a fresh concrete slab with electricity and water. A repaired three-stall cattle barn provides additional utility. The property also features a private water well, new front entry, and automated gate. The Land: The gently rolling 23.26 acres feature perimeter and cross-fencing, ranch roads, and an extensive ATV trail system created through more than 50 hours of dozer work. A custom-built pond enhances the landscape and provides a water feature for wildlife. Whitetail deer, turkey, and dove frequent the property, offering opportunities for wildlife observation and management. Recent Owner Improvements: Since 2025, improvements include new entry and automated gate, fence repairs, custom pond construction, ranch roads and ATV trails, barn repairs, and construction of the new metal shop with utilities. Interior updates include new upstairs tile flooring, updated lighting and fixtures, a new fireplace mantel, and a new dishwasher. A new deck extends the primary suite outdoors. The septic system has been pumped, and the roof professionally inspected. Location: Located on Flying R Ranch Road in the Spring Branch area, the property is approximately 7 miles from Spring Branch, 24 miles from New Braunfels and Boerne, 25 miles from Canyon Lake, and 31 miles from San Antonio. Enjoy convenient access to the Guadalupe River, Comal River, and Canyon Lake recreation corridor while maintaining the privacy and space of a Hill Country ranch. Sunset Oak Retreat offers a rare opportunity to own an extensively improved Hill Country acreage property with a substantial home, guest accommodations, pool, shop, barn, pond, and recreational trails-all ready for its next owner to enjoy.
RanchProperty Type
1981Year Built
$448Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Charles Armstrong• Capital Ranch Sales, LLC
Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, this breathtaking property offers just under 24 acres of pure, usable land-wildlife exempt for incredible tax savings and wrapped in the kind of peace and privacy that's getting harder to find. It's the kind of place that immediately feels like home, where wide-open skies meet wide-open possibilities. The views here are something special. Rolling hills stretch out in every direction, inviting you to spend your days outside soaking it all in-morning coffee on the porch, evening strolls under the stars, and everything in between. With so much space and seclusion, it's easy to feel like you've found your own little world. At the heart of it all is a 4,155 sq ft ranch house, thoughtfully designed to blend rustic charm with everyday comfort. The kitchen, beautifully renovated in 2021, is full of natural light and warmth-complete with custom cabinetry and an oversized island that's made for gathering. Whether you're hosting Sunday dinners or sharing quiet mornings, it's a space where memories are made. A new water well was added in November 2024, and the attached apartment makes this home ideal for multigenerational living-perfect for guests, in-laws, or a private retreat of your own. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from the San Antonio airport and only 10 minutes from HEB and a variety of restaurants, this property offers the perfect balance of country living and modern convenience. This isn't just land, and it's not just a house-it's a way of life. A place to settle in, stretch out, and live the simple, beautiful life you've always dreamed of. Welcome home.
Public Records
Mar 3, 1992
Sold
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Public Records
Dec 12, 1980
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,003 (+52.9%)
2025
$5,235 (+30.3%)
2014
$4,019 (+3.2%)
2013
$3,893 (+8.4%)
2012
$3,591 (−18.2%)
$12,880 + $189,280
$202,160
2011
$4,390 (+5.4%)
$12,880 + $177,500
$190,380
2010
$4,163
2009
$4,163
Public record
Beds
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Baths
4
Stories
2
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Lot size
23.26 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
3,281
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
3,281
Year built
1981
Style
Ranch
County
Comal County
APN
000000026892
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 12, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring Branch, TX • 78070
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Spring Branch. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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