1900 Backbone Ridge

San Marcos, TX 78666

$2,775,000
Price
2,027,369 / 46.54
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Exceptional Hill Country estate atop the ridge of Devils Backbone, w/ expansive views of the Wimberley Valley. This nature lover's paradise sits on 46.54 acres of rolling hills with wet weather creeks, abundant trees & wildlife. Great as a primary home or as a weekend retreat. The home is surrounded by a fenced acre of sprawling lawn. Open great room w/ vaulted & beamed ceiling features a wall of glass that frames expansive views of the pool, spa & multiple outdoor patios. Gourmet island kitchen...Exceptional Hill Country estate atop the ridge of Devils Backbone, w/ expansive views of the Wimberley Valley. This nature lover's paradise sits on 46.54 acres of rolling hills with wet weather creeks, abundant trees & wildlife. Great as a primary home or as a weekend retreat. The home is surrounded by a fenced acre of sprawling lawn. Open great room w/ vaulted & beamed ceiling features a wall of glass that frames expansive views of the pool, spa & multiple outdoor patios. Gourmet island kitchen features stainless steel gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, micro, built-in refrigerator, built-in wine refrigerator, buit in ice maker, & huge walk-in pantry. The abundance of storage in this kitchen would be the envy of Martha Stewart! Kitchen is open to the dining & great rooms, so the cook always feels a part of the action! Primary suite on main level, 3 en-suite bedrooms on upper level & an oversized game room w/ a full ensuite bath. Separate study on main level accommodates “working from home,” especially with Seller's installation of the Starlink internet equipment. Richly finished hardwood floors, beamed and vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, & abundant built-ins indicate this home was designed for peace & comfort. Generous bedrooms, all w/ ensuite baths. 8 Tv's will remain in this house! The pool/spa are complemented by a very large multi-terraced patio, plus outdoor cooking center, stone fireplace, & separate fire pit. Sellers incorporated breezeway to create very functional/practical mud room. Over-sized, attached 2-car garage w/3 coat epoxy floor finish, plus detached metal car barn/workshop w/ two ten-foot high automatic doors & workshop/man cave area. Low taxes afforded by an agricultural exemption. Recently installed solar panels are an added bonus. Just 12 minutes from downtown Wimberley, the epicenter of arts, gastronomy, and culture in the Hill Country. Enjoy "off-grid" privacy with the convenience of city life just moments away.

Listing Agent

  1. Charlotte Lipscomb

    Charlotte Lipscomb

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    TREC #0340713

Property Details for 1900 Backbone Ridge

Subdivision Name
Blanco Valley Ranches
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
None
Water Access Description
None
View
Hills, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
1106170000008008
Tax Lot
8
LISTING UPDATED: 10/14/2024 08:39 PM

Property Details for 1900 Backbone Ridge

StatusActive
MLS #8807478
Days on Market37
Taxes$10,135 / year
HOA Fees$678 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size46.54 AC
CountyHays County

Building Information for 1900 Backbone Ridge

Building Size-Lot Size46.54 AC

Property Information for 1900 Backbone Ridge

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Total: 5
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Kitchen Level, Private, RV Garage, Shared Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Master, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Great Room, Outside
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Room
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Stone, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, See Remarks, Terrace, Wrap Around
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial, See Remarks
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Gated
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Native Plants, Rolling Slope, Many Trees, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Ground, See Remarks, Sprinklers Partial, Trees Medium Size, Views
  • Soil Type: Caliche, Limestone
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved, See Remarks
  • Cultivated Area: 0.0
  • Operation: Grazing, See Remarks
  • Possible Use: Grazing, See Remarks
  • Horse: No
  • Corporate Owner Allowed YN: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Num Sheds: 0.0
  • Num Barns: 0.0
  • Num Corrals: 0.0
Location Information
  • Leases: Livestock
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Panel(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Room Description: full bath with very large game room that's so big it could be configured to accommodate a 5th bedroom and bath and still plenty of room for a large game room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: High Ceilings
  • Room Description: 3 full baths ensuite to the secondary bedrooms
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Room Description: 3 large bedrooms on second level, each with ensuite bath and a walk-in closet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Room Description: large home office with built-ins, walk in closet, and starlink internet equipment installed
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Shower
  • Room Description: huge primary bath with updated lighting and an enormous walk in closet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
  • Room Description: spacious primary bedroom with lots of windows, shutters and built-ins
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pantry, See Remarks
  • Room Description: enormous kitchen with tons of storage, granite counters, stainless appliances include large built-in fridge, beverage fridge, ice maker, 5 burner gas cooktop, micro, wall oven, and oversized walk-in pantry
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier
  • Room Description: open dining room opens to kitchen and great room enjoying views across back of house
Room 9
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, High Ceilings
  • Room Description: two story beamed great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and built-ins. walls of glass across the back show case expansive views. *wood floors through out first level except for tile in laundry room and baths
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Description: foyer/entry with two large closets opens to greatroom with views out of the back of the house immediately visible upon entry
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 4
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 5
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 6
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 7
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 8
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 9
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 10
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Blanco Valley Ranches HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, See Remarks
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,448,470
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Rate: 1.40%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Controlled Access
  • Directions: From Wimberley RR 12 South, right on FM 32, Right on Backbone Ridge Dr (beside Ewing Outdoor Supply--stone and rock for sale), entry gate says Blanco Valley Ranches, go through gate, up to the cul-de-sac, turn right JUST before culdesac (see Lipscomb Luxury Group sign), turn right at first road, note 1900 Backbone Ridge sign, proceed to gate to house. Agent will provide gate codes for subdivision entry and entry to house.

Property History for 1900 Backbone Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1900 Backbone Ridge

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$6,583 ($549 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,289 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,289 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,027,370 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2007CountyHAYSAPNR110625Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1900 Backbone Ridge

This home is within Wimberley Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Blue Hole Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Jacob's Well Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Danforth J High School
Public6 to 8

Wimberley High School
Public9 to 12

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1900 Backbone Ridge is a 46.54 ac of land for sale in San Marcos, TX 78666. This property was listed for sale on October 14, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,775,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on February 16, 2022. This listing's school district is Wimberley Independent School District. Nearby schools include Blue Hole Primary School, Jacob's Well Elementary School and Danforth J High School. 1900 Backbone Ridge is a 4-bed, 5.5-bath, 4,289 sqft 46.54 ac of land built in 2007 on a 2,027,369 sq. ft. / 46.54 acres lot.

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