1900 Backbone Ridge

San Marcos, TX 78666

$2,775,000
Price
4
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,289 Sq. Ft.
$647 / Sq. Ft.
4,289
Sq. Ft.
$647
per Sq. Ft.

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
View
Hills, Panoramic, Pool, Trees Woods
Parcel Number
1106170000008008
Tax Lot
8
Elementary School
Jacobs Well
Elementary School District
Wimberley ISD
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2025 08:00 PM

Property Details for 1900 Backbone Ridge

StatusActive
MLS #7290728
Days on Market92
Taxes$10,135 / year
HOA Fees$678 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size46.54 AC / 2,027,369 SF
CountyHays County

Building Information for 1900 Backbone Ridge

Stories2Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size46.54 AC / 2,027,369 SF

Property Information for 1900 Backbone Ridge

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 8
  • Parking Total: 12
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Detached, Electric Gate, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Oversized, Rv Carport, Garage Faces Side
  • Covered Spaces: 8
Interior
  • Interior Features: BeamedCeilings, BreakfastBar, BuiltInFeatures, OpenBeamsBeamedCeailings, CeilingFans, KitchenIsland, MultipleLivingAreas, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, Pantry, RecessedLighting, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, BuiltInRefrigerator, Dishwasher, ElectricOven, GasCooktop, Disposal, IceMaker, Microwave, StainlessSteelAppliances, WineRefrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Outside
  • Laundry Features: MainLevel, LaundryRoom
  • Restrictions: None
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Lighting, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial, See Remarks
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, PlantationShutters
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Gated
Property Information
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Interior Lot, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Rock Outcropping, Many Trees, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Partial, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Views
  • Horse: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Fireplaces, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Other
  • Water Source: Well
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: GameRoom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings
  • Room Description: enormous upstairs game room with full bath is so large that it could be configured as a 5th bedroom AND still have plenty of space for a large game room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: GraniteCounters, HighCeilings
  • Room Description: ensuite baths for all 3 bedrooms and a 5th full bath off of game room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, EnSuiteBathroom, HighCeilings
  • Room Description: 3 upstairs secondary bedrooms each with an ensuite bath, wood floors, and walk in closet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, HighCeilings, SeeRemarks, WalkInClosets
  • Room Description: Amazing study provides tremendous work from home sanctuary with tremendous starlink satellite!
Room 5
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, GraniteCounters, GardenTubRomanTub, HighCeilings, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets
  • Room Description: huge primary bath and closet very accommodating with updated lighting
Room 6
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Bookcases, CeilingFans, HighCeilings
  • Room Description: spacious primary bedroom with plantation shutters*wood floors throughout main level exept for tile in laundry and baths
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: BreakfastBar, GraniteCounters, KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, Pantry
  • Room Description: enormous kitchen with tremendous storage, built-in fridge, ice maker, beverage fridge, gas 5 burner cooktop, microwave, wall oven, and oversized walk-in pantry *wood floors throughout main level exept for tile in laundry and baths
Room 8
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier, HighCeilings
  • Room Description: huge open dining space flows to great room and enjoys views across back of house*wood floors throughout main level exept for tile in laundry and baths
Room 9
  • Room Type: GreatRoom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: HighCeilings, VaultedCeilings
  • Room Description: Dramatic great room with beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and walls of glass across back that showcase views *wood floors throughout main level exept for tile in laundry and baths
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: HighCeilings, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets
  • Room Description: spacious entry with two closets and views throughout back of house visible immediately upon entry *wood floors throughout main level exept for tile in laundry and baths
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
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreaMaintenance, SeeRemarks
  • Tax Assessed Value: $3,448,470
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Rate: 1.40%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Prewired, Controlled Access
  • Directions: From Wimberley RR 12 South, right on FM 32, Right on Backbone Ridge Dr (just past Evans landscaping stone), go through Blanco Valley Ranches gate, continue about 1 mile, up to the cul-de-sac, turn right JUST before the cul de sac, look for wooden directional 1900 Backbone Ridge to the right, stay on that paved road to gate for 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 single family home 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 92 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 single family home built in 2007.

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