2 bed, 2 bath, 1,195 sqft on 8.01 acres in Spicewood. Spicewood, TX 78669. $898,700. Johnson City ISD.
About This Home
Rare 8-acre fully fenced and cross-fenced horse property in Spicewood featuring a cedar log cabin, equestrian facilities, workshop, water well, Generac generator, and panoramic Hill Country views with no HOA. The 1,095 sq ft cedar log home features vaulted ceilings with exposed cedar beams, a limestone skirt, metal roof, central HVAC, and a wood-burning fireplace. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers two private bedroom suites positioned on opposite sides of the home, each with its own full bath. One bedroom includes a separate exterior entrance, providing flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or a private office. Enjoy scenic views from every room and from the covered front porch. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and propane hookup for a gas range. A covered back porch provides washer/dryer hookups and access to a fenced dog yard. A Generac generator supplies backup power to both the home and water well. Designed with horse owners in mind, the property includes a metal barn with center aisle, three stalls, feed bay, tack/storage room, Dutch doors, wash rack, cross-tie stations, electrical service throughout, and adjustable stall dividers. The sand-based riding pen offers dedicated space for training and exercising horses. Additional improvements include a large metal garage/workshop with five roll-up doors, high ceilings, interior and exterior lighting, concrete driveway, underground electric service, private water well, septic system, multiple gated access points, and extensive fencing throughout the property. Brick walkways crafted from reclaimed historic Houston street bricks add unique character and craftsmanship to the grounds. This horse-ready Hill Country retreat offers privacy, functionality, and authentic Texas charm with room to live, work, ride, and enjoy the outdoors.
Sitting on 8.01 acres of gently rolling Hill Country land, 496 Middleton Road in Spicewood represents the kind of full-scale retreat most people only dream about owning. This 1,108 square foot cedar log home built in 2018 delivers the rare combination of intimate indoor living and expansive outdoor capability that transforms a property into a genuine lifestyle asset.
The home itself flows seamlessly between private spaces and open-air connection. Two primary bedroom suites positioned on opposite sides of the house each have full baths and cathedral ceilings with exposed cedar beams, creating distinct personal sanctuaries. One suite includes a separate exterior entrance, perfect for guests or multi-generational living. The open floor plan centers on the kitchen with built-in gas range, dishwasher, and views that extend through natural woodwork and wood flooring to covered porches on both the front and rear. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the living area, while a screened rear porch transitions into fenced grounds where washer/dryer hookups serve a dedicated dog yard.
What truly sets this property apart is the purpose-built leisure and equestrian infrastructure surrounding the home. A metal barn with center aisle houses three stalls, a feed bay, tack storage, wash rack, and cross-tie stations with electrical service throughout. A sand-based riding pen occupies dedicated training space. A five-bay metal garage and workshop with high ceilings and concrete driveway provides serious storage and work capacity. The property runs on private water well and septic system, with a Generac generator backing both systems. Reclaimed historic Houston street brick walkways add genuine character throughout the grounds.
The 8.01-acre lot remains fully fenced and cross-fenced with no HOA restrictions, sitting on public maintained road access in Johnson City ISD. Lyndon B Johnson School handles elementary through high school education for the district. Spicewood itself maintains the quieter, more rural character that separates it from Austin's main sprawl while keeping town amenities within reasonable reach.
At $880 per square foot, this property delivers acreage, barn infrastructure, and resort-level living space at a fraction of what equivalent facilities cost closer to Austin. The combination of functional horse capabilities, guest-ready layout, and genuine privacy creates a foundation for long-term appreciation and lifestyle value.
The numbers behind this insight
- Offered at
- $898,700
- Listed
- June 5, 2026
- Price changes
- 16, down 7.8% from $975,000
- Asking price per sq ft
- $752
- Property Type
- Residential
- Year Built
- 2018
- Lot Size
- 8.01 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $752
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Listing information last updated October 12, 2026.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS# 3738410 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Two Primary Baths
- Two Primary Suties
- Cedar Closet(s)
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling-High
- Natural Woodwork
- No Interior Steps
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Storage
- Two Primary Closets
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Refrigerator
- Electric Water Heater
- Wood
- Heating
- Central,Electric,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric
- Fireplaces
- 1
Exterior & Lot
- Dog Run
- Exterior Steps
- Private Entrance
- Private Yard
- Cedar
- Frame
- Glass
- Log
- Wood Siding
- Stone
- Farm
- Gentle Sloping
- Level
- Native Plants
- Private
- Public Maintained Road
- Many Trees
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Full
- Pillar
- Post
- Pier
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Porch
- Rear Porch
- Screened
- Roof
- Aluminum
- Lot Size
- 8.01 Acres
- Driveway
- Garage
- Gated
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
Financial
- Original List Price
- $975,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $752
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Water Source
- Well
- Sewer
- Engineered Septic,Septic Tank
Transaction History
2 records on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 496 Middleton RD, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $898,700Original list: $975,000MLS 5756250
- Listed · June 8, 2026$975,000
- Price changed · August 17, 2026$949,900
- Price changed · August 24, 2026$949,800
- Price changed · September 8, 2026$949,700
- Price changed · September 21, 2026$949,600
- Price changed · September 24, 2026$899,000
- Price changed · September 28, 2026$898,900
- Price changed · October 6, 2026$898,800
- Price changed · October 12, 2026$898,700
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $898,700Original list: $975,000MLS 3738410
- Listed · June 5, 2026$975,000
- Price changed · August 10, 2026$950,000
- Price changed · August 24, 2026$949,800
- Price changed · September 8, 2026$949,700
- Price changed · September 21, 2026$949,600
- Price changed · September 24, 2026$899,000
- Price changed · September 28, 2026$898,900
- Price changed · October 6, 2026$898,800
- Price changed · October 12, 2026$898,700
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
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Price & Listing History
Price Change with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $898,700
- Original list
- $975,000
- Price movement
- $76.3K reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Jun 5, 2026 · 139 days
Zoned Schools & District Context
Lyndon B Johnson
Bee Cave Middle School
Lake Pointe Elementary
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% ($180K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$898,700
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List price
$898,700
Price per sqft
$752/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
139 days
Original to current
$76.3K reduction
$975K original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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