$350,000
$95K PRICE DROP

1231 B&r Rd Vanderpool, TX 78885

Estimated payment $2,348/month

Total Views 2,207
17.15 Acres
$20,413 Price per Acre
746,880 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream View
  • No HOA
  • 17.15 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

About This Lot

Welcome to Utopia Great Escapes Ranch – 17-acre retreat nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Located just 6 miles north of Utopia, 18 miles south of Vanderpool, and 23 miles from Leakey, this property offers both privacy and convenience with scenic drives in every direction. The land features a seasonal wet-weather creek, majestic live oak trees. This well-equipped property includes two cozy, spray-foam insulated cabins with A/C, perfect for weekend getaways or guest stays. Multiple barns offer ample storage and utility space, while a portable RV cover adds versatility for travelers and guests. A water well ensures reliable water access, making the ranch an ideal blend of comfort and self-sufficiency. Whether you're looking for a recreational getaway, a homestead site, or a peaceful place to unwind, Utopia Great Escapes Ranch delivers a rare combination of charm, functionality, and unmatched Hill Country beauty

Listing Agent

Charles Armstrong

Capital Ranch Sales, LLC Brokerage Phone: (830) 387-4076 License #0687513 Listed on: 06/23/2025

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,072

Lot Details

  • 17.15 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 608 Sq Ft Home
  • Creek or Stream Views

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number 185457

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • B & R Ranch Subdivision

Recreation

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,072

Lot Details

17.15 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Utopia: Turn right onto RM 187 - continue for 4.9 mi Turn right onto B & R Rd - continue for 1.1 mi Gated property entrance will be on your left.
  • Lot Size Acres: 17.146
  • Property Sub Type: Acreage
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Acreage
  • Prop. Type: Land
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: B & R Ranch
  • Water Body Name: Creek-Seasonal
  • Attribution Contact: (830) 387-4076
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area: 608.0

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Perimeter
  • Lot Features: 10-20 Acres, Outside City Limits, Acreage
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed(s), See Remarks, Workshop
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • View: Creek/Stream, Seasonal View
  • Waterfront: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Not Connected (at lot), Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Utopia ISD

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 185457
  • Zoning Description: R

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6072.0
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,734 $442,530 $306,700 $135,830
2024 $6,072 $468,600 $335,970 $132,630
2023 $2,462 $336,490 $321,970 $14,520
2022 $2,462 $151,730 $146,960 $4,770
2021 $1,995 $111,650 $0 $0
2020 $1,313 $73,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,363 $73,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,750 $72,450 $0 $0
2017 $1,340 $72,260 $0 $0
2016 $1,340 $72,260 $0 $0
2015 -- $89,450 $0 $0
2014 -- $85,580 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Price Changed $350,000 -12.3% $576 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $399,000 0.0% $656 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $399,000 -10.3% $656 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Off Market -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $445,000 -- $732 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- Garner Abstract And Land Co
Vendors Lien -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $78,185 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

MLS Number: 584357

Central Texas MLS (CTXMLS)

APN: 185457

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