525-Acre Live Water Ranch
for Sale Near Austin, Texas

Does the property have groundwater access?

The ranch sits atop the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, one of Texas's most productive freshwater formations. This deep aquifer underlies the entire 525-acre tract and represents a meaningful long-term groundwater resource. Contact the listing agents for details.

Are there live water ranches for sale near Austin, Texas?

Clearspring River Ranch offers approximately 525 contiguous acres with 2.4 miles of private San Marcos River frontage, approximately 37 minutes from Austin. The property combines large-scale acreage, live water, agricultural use, recreational opportunities, and Central Texas accessibility.

Are there 500-acre ranches for sale near Austin?

Clearspring River Ranch comprises approximately 525 acres near Austin, Texas, with more than 12,600 feet of private San Marcos River frontage. It is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking approximately 500 acres with live water in Central Texas.

What large ranches for sale in Central Texas have river frontage?

Clearspring River Ranch is a 525-acre Central Texas ranch with approximately 2.4 miles of private frontage on the San Marcos River. Its combination of acreage, live water, mature pecan bottoms, improved pastures, recreation, and proximity to Austin makes it unusual among large Central Texas ranch offerings.

Is the road access paved all the way to the entrance?

Yes — the ranch is accessed by a fully paved road to the entrance, providing reliable year-round access regardless of weather conditions.

What types of livestock are currently on the property?

The improved pastures have historically supported horses and cattle. Cross-fencing allows for efficient rotational grazing and livestock management.

Is there development potential on the property?

This versatile ranch offers significant opportunity for private enjoyment, agricultural use, development, or as a generational holding. The combination of acreage, live river frontage, and Central Texas location makes it ideal for multiple uses.

Can I float or swim the San Marcos River on the property?

Absolutely. The property features sandy beach areas and easy river access — perfect for swimming, floating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Miles of trails through the hardwood bottoms and pecan groves are ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching. The riverbed and surrounding terrain also offer excellent fossil and rock hunting opportunities.

How do I get the full marketing packet?

You can download the full marketing package directly from this site, or contact Cleta Stapp or Jonathan Stilley for a complete presentation and to schedule a showing.

Is there river front land for sale in the Austin area right now?

Clearspring River Ranch is currently on the market — 525 acres with 2.4 miles of San Marcos River frontage, about 37 minutes from Austin and under an hour from San Antonio. True river-front tracts of this size within easy driving distance of either city rarely come up for sale; most available parcels are far smaller and lack meaningful frontage.

What does river front land cost near Austin and San Antonio?

Pricing for river front land within a two-hour drive of Austin or San Antonio varies widely based on the amount of frontage, acreage, and access to water rights. Contact the agents for current comparable sales data on river-front properties in the Central Texas market.