3 bed, 2 bath, 1,232 sqft on 25.77 acres in Johnson City. Johnson City, TX 78636. $1,395,000. Johnson City ISD.
About This Home
25+/- Unrestricted Acres with Hwy 290 Frontage & Endless Potential
Located between Dripping Springs and Johnson City, this highly coveted 25+/- acre property offers 868 feet of Highway 290 frontage, making it an exceptional opportunity for residential, commercial, or investment use. With no restrictions, the possibilities are endless—whether you envision a private retreat, short-term rental operation, event venue, or hilltop dream home, this property is primed for growth and development.
Two well-designed and updated cabins sit atop the landscape, thoughtfully positioned to capture the property’s breathtaking panoramic views. These inviting spaces feature quality finishes, efficient layouts, and large windows that bring in natural light and showcase the surrounding Hill Country scenery. A spacious deck extends the outdoor living space, providing the perfect spot to relax or entertain while taking in the views.
Beyond the existing improvements, there’s ample space to expand—build additional cabins, create a boutique retreat, or develop a commercial venture in this prime tourist corridor. The mature trees, paved driveway, and stunning topography add to the property’s appeal, making it a rare and valuable find in one of the most desirable areas of the Texas Hill Country.
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of the Hill Country with limitless potential.
17 September Rdg stands out for what is hardest to replace in this market: 25.77 unrestricted acres with 868 feet of Highway 290 frontage in Johnson City, positioned in Johnson City, Blanco County, within Johnson City ISD. That combination gives this property a different profile than a typical residential listing. The existing residence footprint is modest at 1,232 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, but the land, road exposure, and flexibility are the real story here. For buyers who track school continuity, Lyndon B Johnson serves the elementary, middle, and high school path.
At $1.40 million, or $1,132 per square foot, the pricing needs to be read in context. This is listed as Farm - See Remarks, and the value is tied less to the current house size than to the scale of the tract and the frontage along one of the Hill Country's key corridors. Built in 2001, the property already has functional improvements in place, including two updated cabins that create immediate use while leaving most of the acreage available for a buyer with a broader plan.
The setting between Dripping Springs and Johnson City matters because Highway 290 supports more than one type of demand. Residential buyers see room, privacy, and a site with topography and mature trees. Investors and business-minded buyers will focus on unrestricted land, visibility, paved access, and the ability to shape future use without starting from a heavily limited position. The cabins, large windows, and deck show that the property already captures the surrounding landscape well, but the larger advantage is that the current improvements do not overcommit the land to a single outcome.
This is the kind of tract that can be evaluated from several angles without stretching the facts. A buyer could hold it as a private Hill Country property, continue with cabin use, expand the existing concept, or study a commercial direction that benefits from Highway 290 exposure. After 11 days on market, it remains early enough for a buyer to act before the frontage, unrestricted status, and acreage become the main conversation. In this corridor, control over land use and direct highway presence tend to matter more over time than the current residential square footage, and that is what gives 17 September Rdg durable long-term positioning.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $1,395,000
- Listed
- March 5, 2026
- Asking price per sq ft
- $1,132
- Property Type
- Farm
- Year Built
- 2001
- Lot Size
- 25.77 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $1,132
Listing information last updated September 2, 2026.
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
MLS# 5527191 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Dishwasher
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Electric Oven
- Electric Water Heater
- Wood
- Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Exterior & Lot
- Wood Siding
- Gentle Sloping
- Private
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Many Trees
- Gate
- Pillar
- Post
- Pier
- Covered
- Front Porch
- Porch
- Roof
- Metal
- Lot Size
- 25.77 Acres
- Detached Carport
- Driveway
Financial
- Original List Price
- $1,395,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $1,132
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Water Source
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 17 September RDG, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $1,395,000Original list: $1,395,000MLS 5527191
- Listed · March 5, 2026$1,395,000
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
- $1,395,000
- Original list
- $1,395,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Mar 5, 2026 · 224 days
Zoned Schools
Johnson City ISD
Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon B Johnson
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% ($279K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$1,395,000
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List price
$1,395,000
Price per sqft
$1,132/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
224 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$1.4M original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 15, 2026.
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