
— bed, — bath on 20.13 acres in Spicewood. Spicewood, TX 78669. $2,500,000. Marble Falls ISD.
We are excited to announce the availability of a new commercial property in Spicewood, TX. This property spans 20.130 acres and is located on Hwy. 71. This property offers a prime location for business owners looking to establish themselves. The property is easily accessible and offers ample space for various commercial uses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in a rapidly growing community. Contact us for more information and to schedule a viewing.
Twenty acres of pure independence on Highway 71 in Spicewood gives you everything you need to step completely off the grid while maintaining the comfort level most people refuse to sacrifice. This tract in Burnet County delivers genuine self-sufficiency, not the romanticized version people read about. Solar systems can generate year-round power in this area of central Texas, which receives over 220 sunny days annually. A working well provides fresh water from reliable aquifer depth common to this region. The land itself supports productive gardens, small-scale livestock operations, and food production systems that actually work in the Texas Hill Country climate.
The property sits on Highway 71 east, giving you direct access to Austin while keeping you far enough removed that you're genuinely isolated. Spicewood itself maintains a quiet, rural character despite being in Burnet County's outer ring. The nearest substantial town is Marble Falls, roughly 20 minutes south, where you can access medical facilities, supplies, and services without compromising your remote location. Austin's urban core is a manageable 45-50 minute drive when needed.
What separates this 20.13-acre holding from typical hobby ranches is its actual infrastructure potential. The acreage allows for multiple zones: energy generation areas separate from living spaces, garden beds oriented for Texas Hill Country sun patterns, and grazing land if livestock production interests you. You're not experimenting with sustainability here. You're implementing tested systems that work in this exact climate and geography.
The Hill Country's water table and mineral content work with you rather than against you. Native limestone bedrock supports both well drilling and foundation work. The terrain offers natural drainage patterns that eliminate many complications other regions face. Building codes in Burnet County remain reasonable for rural properties, meaning your sustainable systems don't trigger the regulatory friction you'd encounter closer to Austin's city limits.
Independence on this scale requires intention, not luck. You need land that supports your systems, a location that doesn't fight your self-sufficiency goals, and enough acreage to separate different functions. This Highway 71 property in Spicewood checks every box. The extended listing time reflects realistic pricing for land without conventional improvements, not lack of value. For someone building a genuine sustainable homestead, this tract offers the systems foundation, the geographic conditions, and the isolation most people only talk about achieving.
Keenan Luxury Market Index: $2M-$3M single-family homes across the Austin area sold at a median $601 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months (379 sales), as of October 15, 2026.
Verified property facts
8530 E Hwy. 71 is listed at $2,500,000 with 0 bedrooms, 20.13-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 78669 single-family closed-sale median price of $695,000 (ZIP 78669 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Oct 15, 2026).
8530 E Hwy. 71 is zoned for Marble Falls ISD with assigned schools: Spicewood (Marble Falls ISD) (elementary), Marble Falls (middle), Marble Falls (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
This page does not assume a mortgage rate or publish a monthly payment for 8530 E Hwy. 71. A property-specific estimate requires a current lender rate, chosen down payment, taxes, insurance, and any verified association dues.
As of Oct 15, 2026, 8530 E Hwy. 71 is offered at $2,500,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 201 active listings in 78669. Keenan Group has completed 10 verified transactions in 78669 within its 1,000+ completed transactions and $1B+ career volume across Austin.
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Listing information last updated August 23, 2026.
Listed by Texas Hills and Lakes RE
MLS# 6548847 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
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Days on market
1,140 days
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$2.4M original
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