
Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Austin, Texas
18700 Madrone Ranch Trl, Austin, TX 78738
Set within the exclusive Preservation Ranch community, Lot 2 offers 21+/- acres of beautiful Hill Country landscape, exceptional privacy, & expansive views from one of the highest elevations in Travis County. Recent land clearing has opened up the property & revealed its natural beauty, with multiple potential build sites positioned to take advantage of the surrounding hills & valleys. A rendering offers a glimpse of the possibilities for one of the property's beautiful potential build sites. Imagine building your dream home here, overlooking the canyon w/ panoramic Hill Country views & your own private equestrian facilities just steps away. At the heart of the property is a sprawling 13,000+ square-foot barn that captures the character & charm of a classic working ranch, w/ thoughtfully designed spaces for horses, equipment, & everyday ranch life. The barn features 10 horse stalls, each w/ outdoor runs, a feed room w/ ample grain storage, & a spacious tack & saddle room. Additional improvements include a 5-bay maintenance garage w/ a hydraulic vehicle lift, an air-conditioned machine shop w/ two garage bays, & a break room w/ a kitchen & full bath. Above the stable area, the Ranch Manager's apartment offers two bedrooms & one bath. Spanning approximately 930 acres of rolling terrain, Preservation Ranch is a private, gated community centered around nature, privacy, & land conservation. Residents enjoy miles of secluded hiking & riding trails, private creeks & streams, & access to the adjacent 2,400-acre conservation park. Located within Lake Travis ISD, Lot 2 offers the opportunity to create a private Hill Country estate w/ exceptional equestrian amenities, beautiful views, & the space to build a home that feels truly connected to its surroundings. Just 15 minutes from the Hill Country Galleria & approximately 30 minutes from downtown Austin, the property offers privacy & convenience within one of the Hill Country's most sought-after communities.
Location
- Street address
- 18700 Madrone Ranch Trl
- County
- Travis County
- Zip code
- 78738
- Community
- Preservation Ranch
- School district
- Lake Travis ISD
- Elevation
- 1,275 feet
Directions
Go 71 West to Hamilton Pool Rd. Go west on Hamilton Pool for approx. 5.5 miles and take a right at Madrone Ranch Trail go thru the first gate located at Hamilton Pool Road & Madrone Ranch Trail. Continue for .8 of a mile to the 2nd gate in to Preservation Ranch. Go 1/2 mile and take a left into the property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 21 acres
- MLS #
- ABOR 7205481
- Posted
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $389 monthly
Parcels
- 961929
Legal description
PRESERVATION RANCH BLK A LOT 2 (1-D-1W)
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- View
- Park
- Features
- Many Trees, Private, Views
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- Parking
- Garage
- Structures
- Storage
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stone
- Roof
- Tile
- Windows
- Wood Frames
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom x 2, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Concrete
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Washer/Dryer
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Cave | Elementary | Lake Travis ISD |
| Bee Cave Middle School | Middle | Lake Travis ISD |
| Lake Travis | High | Lake Travis ISD |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 24, 2026 | Price drop | $3,199,000 | $500,000 -13.5% | ABOR |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Back on market | $3,699,000 | — | ABOR |
| Sept 1, 2025 | Under contract | $3,699,000 | — | HLAR |
| June 23, 2025 | New listing | $3,699,000 | — | CHCBOR |








































