$6,900,000
SOLD MAY 11, 2022
Last list price

1946 Backbone Ridge San Marcos, TX 78666

4 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,346 Sq Ft
49.76 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,291 Per Sq Ft

187 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Infinity Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Jacob's Well Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 49.76 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of May 2022

A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits at Backbone Ridge Ranch, one of Wimberley’s most iconic and pristine properties. With its highly coveted location, Backbone Ridge Ranch is just minutes from downtown Wimberley – the Hill Country’s epicenter of arts, gastronomy, and culture. A private hillside paradise, this iconic estate is nearly 50 acres with a mix of dramatic vistas, golden meadows, seasonal flowing water, and breathtaking ridge lines. The additional adjoining 50 acres are available to purchase as well. This versatile property creates the complete package for the discerning buyer in search of a move in ready, low maintenance private estate & ranch with unparalleled scenic views, wildlife, and nature on a grand scale. The 4,369 SQFT main home offers 4 en-suite bedrooms, including the primary suite. Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the outdoor living area complete with a kitchen, dining area and fireplace all overlooking the sparkling pool. Once again maximizing the connection to the surrounding countryside, the quarried limestone creates a gentle edge to the oversized 33,000-gallon pool. Multiple raised vegetable garden beds offer fresh produce for the gardener enthusiast or chef! A one-acre fence surrounds the home. Two separate 3 car garages offer additional space for car enthusiasts. Above each garage is a 487 SQFT private residence, complete with a full bathroom and well-appointed bedroom with extra sitting space, ideal for multi-generational living, or a live-in nanny. Following LEED principles, the estate boasts 84 solar panels, rough-in electrical for 3 Powerwall Batteries, 24,000 gallon rainwater storage system, 6 Rinnai tankless water heaters, and LED lighting throughout. This property is 45 miles to both the San Antonio and Austin airport, 10 minutes to downtown Wimberley, 15 to San Marcos, 10 minutes to Canyon Lake, and 20 minutes to New Braunfels. Enjoy the luxury of true privacy only minutes from the conveniences of town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Kessler

Compass RE Texas, LLC License #0429374 Listed on: 10/01/2021

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendi Slaton Anderson

Compass RE Texas, LLC License #0503973

Compass RE Texas, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,864

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 49.76 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East Facing Home
  • 1 Acres are fenced
  • Native Plants
  • Many Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • 11-0617-0000-00701-8

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Seasonal

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,346 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Chandelier
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Multiple Living Areas
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Pool

  • Heated Infinity Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Jacobs Well Elementary School
  • Danforth Middle School
  • Wimberley High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 1 Water Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Residence on Property
  • Hobby or Recreation Farm

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1106170000007008
  • 2% Total Tax Rate

Community Details

Overview

  • Blanco Valley Ranches Association
  • Built by Grady Burnette
  • Blanco Valley Ranches Subdivision
  • Mandatory home owners association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, exclusive easements

Additional Features

  • Community Mailbox
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,864

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions, Easement
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Additional Parcels Description: 11-0617-0000-00701-8
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Commercial: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: RR 12 north from San Marcos, turn left FM 32, travel approximately 1 mile, turn right on Backbone Ridge. The subdivision entrance is just past Bobby Stones business. Drive to end of the cul de sac, property will be on your right.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Estimated Taxes: 29350.00
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Garage Spaces: 6.00
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Sustainability: None
  • Guest Accommodation Description: Garage Apartment, See Remarks
  • Home Sale Contingency: No
  • Intermediary: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area: 5346.00
  • Mineral: See Remarks
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Residence
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • House On Property: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-High, Chandelier, Counter-Stone, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • View: Hill Country, Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Outside, Stone
  • Leases: None
  • Num Dining: 2
  • Num Guest Beds: 2
  • Guest Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Living: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Gutters Full, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Builder Name: Grady Burnette
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Soil Type: See Remarks
  • Numof Wells: 1
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Infinity, Waterfall
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Dry/Seasonal
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 6.00
  • Garage Condition: Good
  • Numof Garages: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Multi Units

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: See Remarks
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 1200.00

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Blanco Valley Ranches
  • Requirement: Mandatory
  • Association: Yes
  • Community Features: Cluster Mailbox, Gated

Schools

  • School District: Wimberley ISD
  • School District: Wimberley ISD
  • Elementary School: Jacobs Well
  • Middle School: Danforth
  • High School: Wimberley
  • Elementary School: Jacobs Well
  • High School: Wimberley
  • Middle/Junior School: Danforth

Lot Info

  • Enclosed Acres: 1.00
  • Endangered Species: Unknown
  • Farm: Recreational, See Remarks
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Garden, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Views
  • Topography: rolling
  • Parcel Number: 1106170000007008
  • Lot Size Acres: 49.7570
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2167414.92
  • Subdivision Name: Blanco Valley Ranches
  • Surface Water: No

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Wood Siding, Stone
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Filled Sqft Total: 5346
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Rate: 1.77870000000000
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Agricultural, Homestead

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2013
Sold by
Pmway 1997 Ltd
Bought by
Carson Jack E and Batis Jacqueline K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2008
Sold by
Blanco Ranches Lp
Bought by
Pmway 1997 Ltd and Blanco Bend Development Company Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- Independence Title
Special Warranty Deed -- Independence Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,312,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Price Changed $5,000,000 -28.1% $935 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Price Changed $6,950,000 +32.4% $1,300 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $5,250,000 -30.0% $982 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 For Sale $7,500,000 +25.1% $1,403 / Sq Ft
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Sold -- -- --
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2022 02/15/22 Price Changed $5,995,000 -6.3% $1,121 / Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Price Changed $6,400,000 -7.2% $1,197 / Sq Ft
10/01/2021 10/01/21 For Sale $6,900,000 -- $1,291 / Sq Ft
Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $29,864 $2,052,490 $70,220 $1,982,270
2023 $28,014 $1,996,597 $0 $0
2022 $28,854 $1,815,088 $0 $0
2021 $29,350 $1,650,080 $34,450 $1,615,630
2020 $27,114 $1,545,350 $31,620 $1,513,730
2019 $28,409 $1,496,920 $23,970 $1,472,950
2018 $26,149 $1,420,510 $15,490 $1,405,020
2017 $25,467 $1,372,280 $14,790 $1,357,490
2016 $23,954 $1,290,770 $14,790 $1,275,980
2015 $68 $964,270 $13,950 $950,320
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Unlock MLS (Austin Board of REALTORS®)

MLS Number: 9301669

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APN: R110624