Clearspring River Ranch | 525± Acres | 2.4 Miles of Private San Marcos River | 37 Minutes from Austin

There is a moment when a serious buyer stops searching and starts protecting what they've found. Clearspring River Ranch is that kind of property.

Situated in one of Central Texas's most coveted live water corridors, Clearspring River Ranch encompasses 525± deeded acres with a feature that simply cannot be manufactured or replicated: 2.4 continuous miles of private San Marcos River frontage running the entire northern boundary of the ranch. The San Marcos is a spring-fed river, which means it flows at a near-constant 72°F year-round — clear, clean, and alive in every season. Sandy beaches, natural swimming holes, bass and perch fishing, kayak and canoe launches, and floating on your own private stretch of one of Texas's most celebrated rivers. All of it exclusive to the owner of this land.

The Water Story Goes Deeper — Literally.

The entire 525 acres sits atop the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, one of the deepest and most prolific freshwater aquifer systems in the state of Texas. At a time when water is the defining asset of Texas ranchland, this property offers a groundwater resource that most owners in the state would trade almost anything for. Combined with the live river above and the aquifer below, Clearspring River Ranch represents a water position that is virtually irreplaceable.

The Land Itself.

The terrain rolls through classic Central Texas topography — open pastures transitioning to timbered draws lined with mature Live Oaks and hundreds of native Pecan trees along the river corridor. Wildlife is abundant and well-established: whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, and waterfowl all thrive on the property. Hunters will find the setup ideal. Those who simply want to watch the land live and breathe will find it equally rewarding.

Improvements Built for Purpose.

The ranch is genuinely turnkey. A main ranch house serves as the primary residence or weekend retreat. A private hunting cabin tucked into the timber is ideal for guests or overnight stays during season. A large steel equipment barn with working cattle pens, processing area, and loading chute supports a productive agricultural operation. A gated entrance off the county road provides security and privacy from the moment you turn in. Multiple stock tanks and paved road access to the front gate complete the picture.

The Austin Proximity Advantage.

Clearspring River Ranch sits just 37 minutes from Austin — close enough to escape to on a Friday afternoon, far enough to feel like a world away. For the buyer based in Austin, Houston, Dallas, or relocating from outside Texas entirely, this is the rare property that delivers genuine seclusion without sacrificing accessibility.

Agricultural Exemption in Place.

The ag exemption is active and transferable, keeping annual carrying costs a fraction of what unexempted land would carry at this acreage. For a high-net-worth buyer evaluating the long-term economics of land ownership, this is not a minor detail.

The Bottom Line.

Legacy ranch properties with live river frontage, aquifer access, established improvements, ag exemption, and 37-minute proximity to a major metro do not come available on a schedule. This one is available now. Buyers who recognize what that means will act accordingly.

Clearspring River Ranch. 525± Acres. 2.4 Miles of San Marcos River. Central Texas.

Offered exclusively through Stilley & Stapp.