3223 Old Kelley Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644

Ideal Ranch only 5 minutes East of Lockhart. This 123 acres has approx. 30-40 acres improved Coastal grass fields currently being baled for hay. Would be great for horses or cattle. Property located on County maintained paved Rd. Public water line is at the road. Electric available. Nice mixture of improved grasses and the back of the Ranch is very wooded with Post oaks, elms, cedars and many more trees. Lots of wildlife. Easy access to Lockhart, Hwy 183, and toll road 130. Really Beautiful Ranch. Ag exempt.

Three hundred twenty-three acres of open grassland and dense oak woodland sit just five minutes east of Lockhart on Old Kelley Road, offering 123 acres of uninterrupted space for hunting, fishing, and everything in between. This Caldwell County ranch combines improved Coastal grass fields with native timber, creating the kind of property where weekends turn into extended escapes without leaving the Austin region.

The working side of the ranch is already established. Approximately 30 to 40 acres of improved pasture are actively being managed for hay production, but the real appeal is flexibility. Whether you want to transition this into a horse operation, build a cattle herd, or simply maintain it as a wildlife habitat, the infrastructure supports your vision. County-maintained paved access on Old Kelley Road means reliable year-round passage. Public water is already at the property line, and electric service is available for any future development or outbuilding needs.

The back portion of the ranch transforms into dense woodland dominated by native post oak, elm, and cedar. This mix creates natural corridors for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and upland game birds. Hunters and nature enthusiasts find this transition from grassland to timber especially valuable because it concentrates wildlife movement. The property offers legitimate hunting and fishing potential on your own land, plus room for ATVs and trails that wind through the wooded sections.

Lockhart is just five minutes west, putting you minutes from Highway 183 and toll road 130 for quick commutes to Austin when needed. The town itself offers the kind of small-community character that makes weekend retreats feel like real escapes rather than extended commutes. Caldwell County's agricultural exemption status protects your tax burden while you operate the property as a working ranch.

What makes this property stand out is the balance between ready-to-use improvements and raw opportunity. The hay production generates modest income while you decide whether to expand into livestock or leave the back acreage as a wildlife refuge. Kids learn responsibility managing land and animals. Adults find genuine recreation in hunting, fishing, and operating ATVs across terrain they actually own. This is the rare property where improvement and wildness coexist, offering a functional weekend compound just far enough from Austin to feel like a true retreat.