TBD Madden Ranch Rd, Llano, TX 78643

44.84 Acres in Llano County, Texas. Available now! Have you been dreaming of a Hill Country getaway to escape the daily grind? Perhaps you’re looking for a picture-perfect place to build your forever home. This 44.84-acre property features rolling hills, gorgeous mature Oak and Elm trees, and stunning long-distance views in almost every direction. An earthen stock tank and a wet-weather creek add both beauty and character to the land, while numerous draws and thick native cover provide an exceptional habitat for local wildlife and hunting. For a comfortable retreat, the property includes a charming 288-square-foot cabin, perfect for resting after a day outdoors. It comes equipped with air conditioning, a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and a quaint country front porch with "views for days." The land is fully fenced with multiple entrances, and it has already been pre-divided into approximately five-acre tracts, offering excellent future investment flexibility. With electric, multiple water wells on-site and an active agricultural exemption for low taxes, this property is as practical as it is beautiful. Located on a paved county road approximately 25 minutes northwest of Llano and 90 minutes from both Austin and San Antonio, this versatile land is ideal as a recreational retreat, a hunting spot, or the site of your future dream home. This just might be the perfect place for you!

This 44.8-acre property on Madden Ranch Road in Llano County delivers genuine independence with the infrastructure to prove it. Multiple water wells on the property eliminate dependence on municipal systems, while active agricultural exemption status keeps your annual tax burden minimal. The land is already fenced with electric service established, meaning you're not starting from scratch when building systems for true self-sufficiency.

The terrain itself supports sustainable living. Rolling hills with mature oak and elm trees provide natural wind breaks and shade. An earthen stock tank captures seasonal runoff, and a wet-weather creek runs through the property, offering natural water sources beyond the wells. Native plantings across the acreage mean less maintenance and irrigation than manicured landscapes elsewhere. This native cover also creates exceptional hunting habitat, which matters if you're planning to source food locally as part of your off-grid vision.

The existing 288-square-foot cabin anchors immediate comfort while you develop longer-term plans. It has air conditioning, full kitchen, full bathroom, and a front porch facing those long-distance views. This isn't roughing it. You can retreat here today while your sustainable systems take shape. The cabin works equally well as guest quarters if you build a primary residence elsewhere on the land. Pre-division into five-acre tracts gives you layout flexibility without subdivision costs or bureaucracy.

Location matters for self-sufficiency. You're 25 minutes northwest of Llano on a paved county road, meaning reliable access without living on a highway. Llano ISD serves the area. Downtown Llano is under 30 minutes away for supplies, medical services, and commerce. Austin and San Antonio are roughly 90 minutes, close enough for employment if needed, far enough that you're genuinely removed from urban sprawl. This distance also means land costs dramatically less than Hill Country properties closer to Austin while offering equivalent acreage and water resources.

The Llano subdivision in Llano County has established rural character. You're surrounded by ranches and farms, not suburban development. Zoning and community expectations align with working land, meaning your wells, gardens, and agricultural operations won't face pressure from neighbors expecting manicured yards. This is where sustainable homesteading works without constant tension.

At $799,000 for 44.8 acres with existing infrastructure, water wells, cabin, and agricultural exemption, this property delivers practical independence rather than romanticized isolation. You gain the systems needed for true self-sufficiency without sacrificing the comfort and nearby access that makes off-grid living sustainable long-term.