1946 Backbone Ridge

2,167,414 / 49.76
Lot Size / Acres

Description

A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits at Backbone Ridge Ranch, one of Wimberley’s most iconic and pristine properties. With its highly coveted location, Backbone Ridge Ranch is just minutes from downtown Wimberley – the Hill Country’s epicenter of arts, gastronomy, and culture. A private hillside paradise, this iconic estate is nearly 50 acres with a mix of dramatic vistas, golden meadows, seasonal flowing water, and breathtaking ridge lines. The additional adjoining 50 acres are available to purchase...A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits at Backbone Ridge Ranch, one of Wimberley’s most iconic and pristine properties. With its highly coveted location, Backbone Ridge Ranch is just minutes from downtown Wimberley – the Hill Country’s epicenter of arts, gastronomy, and culture. A private hillside paradise, this iconic estate is nearly 50 acres with a mix of dramatic vistas, golden meadows, seasonal flowing water, and breathtaking ridge lines. The additional adjoining 50 acres are available to purchase as well. This versatile property creates the complete package for the discerning buyer in search of a move in ready, low maintenance private estate & ranch with unparalleled scenic views, wildlife, and nature on a grand scale. The 4,369 SQFT main home offers 4 en-suite bedrooms, including the primary suite. Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the outdoor living area complete with a kitchen, dining area and fireplace all overlooking the sparkling pool. Once again maximizing the connection to the surrounding countryside, the quarried limestone creates a gentle edge to the oversized 33,000-gallon pool. Multiple raised vegetable garden beds offer fresh produce for the gardener enthusiast or chef! A one-acre fence surrounds the home. Two separate 3 car garages offer additional space for car enthusiasts. Above each garage is a 487 SQFT private residence, complete with a full bathroom and well-appointed bedroom with extra sitting space, ideal for multi-generational living, or a live-in nanny. Following LEED principles, the estate boasts 84 solar panels, rough-in electrical for 3 Powerwall Batteries, 24,000 gallon rainwater storage system, 6 Rinnai tankless water heaters, and LED lighting throughout. This property is 45 miles to both the San Antonio and Austin airport, 10 minutes to downtown Wimberley, 15 to San Marcos, 10 minutes to Canyon Lake, and 20 minutes to New Braunfels. Enjoy the luxury of true privacy only minutes from the conveniences of town.

Property Details for 1946 Backbone Ridge

Subdivision Name
Blanco Valley Ranches
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Description
Seasonal
Water Access Description
Well
View
Hills, Trees/Woods
View YN
Yes
Parcel Number
1106170000007008
Tax Lot
7
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2023 03:45 PM

Property Details for 1946 Backbone Ridge

StatusClosed
MLS #9301669
Days on Market188
Taxes$29,350 / year
HOA Fees$1,200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / Single Family Residence
Year Built2014
Lot Size49.76 AC
CountyHays County

Location

Sold By Compass RE Texas, LLC, Wendi Slaton Anderson, TREC #0503973

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Building Information for 1946 Backbone Ridge

Building Size-Lot Size49.76 AC

Payment Calculator

$36,175 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$33,629

Property Taxes

$2,446

HOA Dues

$100

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Property Information for 1946 Backbone Ridge

General Information
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 6
Interior
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Separate Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Eat In Kitchen, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Multiple Dining Areas, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Storage, Walk In Closets, Wired For Sound
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: BuiltInGasRange, BuiltInRefrigerator, Dishwasher, ExhaustFan, Disposal, Humidifier, Microwave, WineRefrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Outside, Stone
  • Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
  • Virtual Tour URL Branded 2: https://vimeo.com/580801686
  • Restrictions: DeedRestrictions, Easements
Exterior
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Glass, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Roof: Metal
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Window Features: InsulatedWindows, WindowTreatments
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Community Features: Community Mailbox, Gated
Property Information
Lot Information
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul De Sac, Garden, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Views, Rolling Slope
  • Soil Type: See Remarks
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Operation: See Remarks
  • Possible Use: SeeRemarks
  • Mineral Rights: SeeRemarks
  • 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: None
  • Builder Name: Grady Burnette
Utilities
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric, Multi Units
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: Chandelier, EatInKitchen, GourmetKitchen, HighCeilings, KitchenIsland, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, SoundSystem, Storage, WiredForSound
Room 2
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: DoubleVanity, EnSuiteBathroom, GardenTubRomanTub, StoneCounters, RecessedLighting, SoundSystem, SeparateShower, WalkInClosets, WalkInShower, WiredForSound
Room 3
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Features: CeilingFans, RecessedLighting, SoundSystem, WiredForSound
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 2
  • Permission: IDX
Unit 3
  • Permission: IDX
Financial Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Yes
  • Association Name: Blanco Valley Ranches
  • Association Fee Includes: SeeRemarks
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,650,080
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Parcels Description: 11-0617-0000-00701-8
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Rate: 1.78%
Showing Information
Showing Information
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Directions: RR 12 north from San Marcos, turn left FM 32, travel approximately 1 mile, turn right on Backbone Ridge. The subdivision entrance is just past Bobby Stones business. Drive to end of the cul de sac, property will be on your right.

Property History for 1946 Backbone Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jan 16, 2026

Sold

ACTRIS #6241820

Dec 22, 2025

Pending

ACTRIS #6241820

Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #6241820

$2,500,000
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6241820

$5,250,000
Aug 20, 2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7217882

$5,000,000
Aug 20, 2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5284736

$6,950,000
Nov 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7217882

$5,250,000
Feb 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5284736

$7,500,000
May 11, 2022

Sold

ACTRIS #9301669

May 11, 2022

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7103844

$5,995,000
Apr 6, 2022

Pending

ACTRIS #9301669

Apr 5, 2022

Pending

ACTRIS #9301669

$5,995,000
Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9301669

$6,900,000
Oct 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7103844

$6,900,000
May 13, 2013

Sold

ACTRIS #8431946

May 5, 2013

Pending

ACTRIS #8431946

$500,000
Oct 1, 2012

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2303651

$500,000
Sep 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8431946

$500,000
Jan 8, 2012

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5001226

$500,000
Jan 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2303651

$500,000
Jan 4, 2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5001226

$500,000
Dec 31, 2011

Expired

ACTRIS #3543653

$500,000
Dec 31, 2011

Expired

ACTRIS #9046323

$500,000
Apr 19, 2011

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3543653

$500,000
Dec 27, 2010

Sold

HARMLS #34021074

Dec 22, 2010

Price Change

HARMLS #34021074

Jan 28, 2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34021074

$399,500
Jan 24, 2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9046323

$500,000
Dec 31, 2009

Expired

ACTRIS #6002505

$500,000
Mar 1, 2007

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6002505

$422,935
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/16/2026

Sold

ACTRIS #6241820

12/22/2025

Pending

ACTRIS #6241820

12/17/2025

Price Change

ACTRIS #6241820

$2,500,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6241820

$5,250,000
08/20/2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7217882

$5,000,000
08/20/2025

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5284736

$6,950,000
11/04/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7217882

$5,250,000
02/23/2024

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5284736

$7,500,000
05/11/2022

Sold

ACTRIS #9301669

05/11/2022

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #7103844

$5,995,000
04/06/2022

Pending

ACTRIS #9301669

04/05/2022

Pending

ACTRIS #9301669

$5,995,000
10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9301669

$6,900,000
10/01/2021

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #7103844

$6,900,000
05/13/2013

Sold

ACTRIS #8431946

05/05/2013

Pending

ACTRIS #8431946

$500,000
10/01/2012

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #2303651

$500,000
09/30/2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #8431946

$500,000
01/08/2012

Withdrawn

ACTRIS #5001226

$500,000
01/08/2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #2303651

$500,000
01/04/2012

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #5001226

$500,000
12/31/2011

Expired

ACTRIS #3543653

$500,000
12/31/2011

Expired

ACTRIS #9046323

$500,000
04/19/2011

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #3543653

$500,000
12/27/2010

Sold

HARMLS #34021074

12/22/2010

Price Change

HARMLS #34021074

01/28/2010

Listed (Active)

HARMLS #34021074

$399,500
01/24/2010

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #9046323

$500,000
12/31/2009

Expired

ACTRIS #6002505

$500,000
03/01/2007

Listed (Active)

ACTRIS #6002505

$422,935

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

Public Records for 1946 Backbone Ridge

Taxable ValueLand$70,220Additions$2,008,640Total$2,078,860
Tax Record2024$29,864 ($2,489 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt5,346 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,346 SqFtStories2Lot Size76,535 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2014CountyHAYSAPNR110624Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1946 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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