17650-C Hamilton Pool Rd, Austin, TX 78738

Lot is 1 of 3 lots with pending replat from 16 acre property at 17650 Hamilton Pool. Will request Madrone Ranch inclusion once replat is complete. The property owner lives in Madrone Ranch. Nestled within the prestigious Lake Travis School District, this remarkable 5 acre property offers an exceptional canvas for creating your dream equestrian estate. With lush vegetation, mature oak trees, gently rolling hills, panoramic views and a thriving population of local wildlife, this land presents an unparalleled opportunity for a serene lifestyle in the heart of Texas Hill Country. Additional lots for sale: MLS# 9723722, 8485081, 2104781

Five and a half acres of raw Texas Hill Country land on Hamilton Pool Road in Austin's 78738 zip code represent something increasingly rare - genuine space with room to build without compromise. This is one of three parcels being subdivided from a 16-acre property, each offering the kind of acreage that actually means something when you're thinking about horses, privacy, or simply breathing.

The land tells the story. Native vegetation anchors the lot, with medium-growth oak trees creating natural structure across the terrain. Rock outcroppings break through the cleared sections, giving the property geological character and practical drainage advantages. Wetlands on the property support the natural ecosystem while adding depth to the landscape. Rolling hills create natural sight lines and the kind of elevation change that makes every acre feel purposeful rather than flat or monotonous.

This Hamilton Pool Road location sits firmly in Lake Travis ISD territory - your children would attend Bee Cave Elementary and Bee Cave Middle School before Lake Travis High School. The school district anchors the entire area's reputation and property values. Madrone Ranch, the established neighborhood community in this region, has already validated this corridor as desirable. The current property owner lives within Madrone Ranch and is actively seeking that inclusion once the replat finalizes, which tells you something about confidence in the neighborhood's trajectory.

The horizon matters here. From this elevation and with cleared sightlines, you get the kind of open sky that defines Hill Country living. This isn't suburban density masquerading as rural. This is actual land with actual distance between neighbors, actual quiet, actual wildlife presence.

What you're really buying is potential. Five and a half acres cleared and ready gives you the freedom to design your own solution - whether that's an equestrian setup with multiple paddocks, a compound with guest structures, or simply the kind of private sanctuary that requires distance to achieve. The native plants and mature oaks mean your landscaping isn't starting from zero. The rock outcropping becomes a feature, not an obstacle.

Two sister parcels (MLS 9723722 and 8485081) are also available separately. The land is the foundation. The house, whenever it comes, will be shelter within this vastness rather than the point of it all.