2 bed, 2 bath, 2,027 sqft on 740.00 acres in Evant. Evant, TX 76853. $7,696,000. Goldthwaite ISD.
About This Home
The Bennett Creek Ranch is a ±740-acre cattle ranch in northern Lampasas County near Evant, Texas, offering some of the most scenic and usable ground in the area. Rolling terrain stretches across the property, providing beautiful views in nearly every direction and a strong sense of elevation without being rugged. Bennett Creek runs along the southern boundary, shaded by towering pecans and bur oaks, and anchors the ranch with rich, fertile creek-bottom soil. The ranch is a rare combination of scenery, water, and functionality, offering a true Central Texas ranch experience.
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT Rolling terrain stretches across the entire ranch, providing beautiful views in nearly every direction and a strong sense of elevation without being rugged. The ranch features a mix of open rangeland, scenic ridgelines, and rich creek-bottom soils. Fertile fields along the creek bottom feature improved grasses established for quality grazing, while a well-maintained trail system allows for easy access and mobility across the entire property.
WILDLIFE The varied habitat across the ranch supports an abundance of native wildlife, including white-tailed deer, turkey, dove, and other native species. The combination of creek bottom, hardwoods, open pasture, and water resources creates ideal conditions for year-round hunting and recreational enjoyment.
IMPROVEMENTS Sitting above the creek, the property features a charming 2-bedroom home built in 2000, offering 2,027 sq. ft. of living space with views overlooking the creek bottom. It is complemented by a separate 3-bedroom guesthouse of 720 sq. ft., making the ranch well-suited for both full-time living and hosting guests. A 100 x 70 ft. pole barn provides ample space for equipment, hay storage, and ranch operations.
The gated entrance to Bennett Creek Ranch announces what lies beyond: 740 acres of rolling Central Texas terrain in northern Lampasas County near Evant, where the property stretches across ridgelines with views in nearly every direction. The private drive winds through manicured rangeland, passing improved pastures established for quality grazing and well-maintained trail systems that provide access across the entire estate. This is not raw land - it is a tamed country property where every element serves both function and beauty.
The main residence sits elevated above Bennett Creek, positioned to capture the vista of creek-bottom soils anchored by towering pecans and bur oaks. Built in 2000, the 2,027 square foot home contains 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths on a tile foundation, designed to complement the landscape rather than dominate it. A separate 720 square foot guest house with 3 bedrooms allows for hosting without compromising privacy, while a 100 by 70 foot pole barn handles equipment storage, hay operations, and the infrastructure demands of ranch management. The structures occupy just a fraction of the property, preserving the sense of space that defines true country living.
The grounds themselves tell the story of intentional stewardship. Bennett Creek runs along the southern boundary, its fertile bottom lands shaded by hardwoods, supporting both improved pastures and native habitat. The varied terrain creates ideal conditions for white-tailed deer, turkey, and dove, making the ranch equally suited for recreational hunting or simply observing wildlife. Rolling topography provides elevation change without ruggedness - the kind of landscape that rewards a morning ride across the property or an afternoon walk through the hardwood corridors.
Water access, usable acreage, and the combination of creek bottom with open ridgelines place Bennett Creek Ranch among the rarest Central Texas offerings. At $7.70 million, or approximately $3,797 per square foot of improved structures, the valuation reflects 740 acres of operational rangeland plus guest infrastructure. The Goldthwaite ISD serves the property, connecting the estate to established community schools while maintaining the isolation that defines private country living.
This is the rare ranch where scenery, water resources, and functional cattle operations converge within a gated, manicured landscape designed for generations of stewardship.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $7,696,000
- Listed
- May 27, 2026
- Asking price per sq ft
- $3,797
Keenan Luxury Market Index: $5M-$10M single-family homes across the Austin area sold at a median $990 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months (44 sales), as of October 15, 2026.
- Property Type
- Farm
- Year Built
- 2000
- Lot Size
- 740.00 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $3,797
Listing information last updated August 17, 2026.
Listed by Republic Ranches, LLC
MLS# 1104022 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Tile
- Cooling
- Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Views
- Fenced
- Pillar
- Post
- Pier
- Roof
- Metal
- Lot Size
- 740.00 Acres
- Creek
Financial
- Original List Price
- $7,696,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $3,797
Utilities
- Electricity Available
- Electricity Connected
- Water Source
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 0 County Road 535, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $7,696,000Original list: $7,696,000MLS 1104022
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $7,696,000
- Original list
- $7,696,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- May 27, 2026 · 142 days
Zoned Schools
Goldthwaite ISD
Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
20% ($1.5M)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$7,696,000
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List price
$7,696,000
Price per sqft
$3,797/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
142 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$7.7M original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 15, 2026.
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