— bed, — bath on 488.53 acres in Rocksprings. Rocksprings, TX 78880. $1,090,000. Rocksprings Isd.
About This Home
*ASK ABOUT OWNER FINANCING* Discover 488+ acres of pure Texas Hill Country—a remarkable hunting and recreational ranch offering the privacy, scenery, and rugged beauty of your own private state park. Perched high above the surrounding landscape, this expansive Texas ranch features unobstructed panoramic Hill Country views stretching more than 30 miles in every direction. The land is as diverse as it is impressive, with dramatic ridgelines, deep valleys, hidden groves, and a scenic seasonal creek winding through the property. Native vegetation includes mountain laurels, white oaks, chinkapin oaks, pinyon pines, yucca, white brush, and blackbrush, creating exceptional wildlife habitat and a landscape that changes beautifully with the seasons. For hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, this Texas hunting ranch is a true sportsman's paradise. Native whitetail deer, wild turkey, and hogs roam the property, along with the occasional native black bear. The ranch also supports exotic game including elk, aoudad, sika, oryx, and more, offering outstanding hunting and recreational opportunities. A secluded cabin provides the perfect home base, weekend getaway, or private hunting retreat, surrounded by incredible views, peaceful seclusion, and exceptionally dark, star-filled skies. Despite its private setting, the ranch remains within reach of San Antonio and Austin, as well as Kerrville, Junction, Rocksprings, Del Rio, and Odessa. Whether envisioned as a legacy family ranch, recreational property, hunting retreat, or private Texas escape, this 488+ acre Hill Country ranch offers an extraordinary combination of acreage, wildlife, dramatic terrain, privacy, and panoramic views—a rare opportunity to own the top of the world in the Texas Hill Country.
This 488.53-acre ranch in Rocksprings sits on some of the highest terrain in Edwards County, offering the operational space and natural features serious landowners need for livestock management, hunting operations, or equestrian pursuits. The property spans multiple ridgelines and valleys with a private maintained road providing reliable access across the expansive acreage, critical for anyone managing animals or maintaining facilities on working land.
The ranch's infrastructure supports multiple uses. A frame structure with HardiPlank siding serves as a home base, complemented by a deck for viewing the landscape. The real asset here is the land itself and what it can support. Native vegetation dominates the property-mountain laurel, white oak, chinkapin oak, pinyon pine, yucca, and blackbrush provide natural shelter and forage across the ranch. A seasonal creek runs through the property, offering water source potential. The terrain includes bluff areas and heavy tree coverage with specimens exceeding 40 feet, creating natural windbreaks and paddock divisions without extensive fencing investment.
Wildlife presence indicates healthy soil and vegetation management. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, hogs, and occasional black bear demonstrate the land's carrying capacity. For equestrian operations, this density of native game suggests adequate forage and water cycles. The elevation and drainage patterns that support wild populations also benefit pasture management and animal health. The property's 30-mile visibility from its high points helps with predator monitoring and general land management oversight.
Location balances privacy with proximity to services. Rocksprings sits 50 miles southwest of Junction and roughly 90 miles from San Antonio. This distance isolates the ranch from suburban pressure while keeping veterinary services, feed suppliers, and specialized equestrian facilities within reasonable driving range. The Edwards County location means lower population density and minimal development pressure affecting long-term land value and operational freedom.
At $1.15M for 488+ acres, the per-acre cost sits well below Hill Country averages for improved property, reflecting the land's current operational state rather than turnkey amenities. The 175 days on market suggests serious buyers are evaluating actual use cases-hunting retreats, working ranches, or large-scale animal operations-rather than lifestyle upgrades. For someone needing significant acreage with existing water, native forage, and no immediate neighbors, this represents functional Texas ranch land without premium development markup.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $1,090,000
- Listed
- September 22, 2025
- Price changes
- Reduced, down 5.2% from $1,150,000
- Property Type
- Farm
- Lot Size
- 488.53 acres
Listing information last updated October 1, 2026.
Listed by Friedman Real Estate, Inc.
MLS# 7491553 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Exterior & Lot
- Frame
- Hardi
- Plank Type
- Bluff
- Native Plants
- Private
- Private Maintained Road
- Trees-Heavy
- Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft)
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft)
- Views
- Livestock
- Partial
- Deck
- Lot Size
- 488.53 Acres
- Creek
- Dry
- Seasonal
Financial
- Original List Price
- $1,150,000
Utilities
- Water Connected
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 1922 SD 65071, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2025Current price: $1,090,000Original list: $1,150,000MLS 7491553
- Price changed · May 18, 2026$1,140,000
- Price changed · June 2, 2026$1,130,000
- Price changed · June 23, 2026$1,125,000
- Price changed · July 6, 2026$1,115,000
- Price changed · July 14, 2026$1,110,000
- Price changed · July 20, 2026$1,105,000
- Price changed · July 27, 2026$1,100,000
- Price changed · October 1, 2026$1,090,000
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
- $1,090,000
- Original list
- $1,150,000
- Price movement
- $60K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Sep 22, 2025 · 395 days
Zoned Schools
Rocksprings Isd
Outside School District
Outside School District
Outside School District
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% ($218K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$1,090,000
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List price
$1,090,000
Price per sqft
Not available
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
395 days
Original to current
$60K reduction
$1.2M original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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