Overview
Description
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.
Address
- Street18700 Madrone Ranch Trail
- CityAustin
- SubdivisionPreservation Ranch
- CountyTravis
- StateTX
- Zip78738
- MLS #7205481
Interior
- AppliancesDryer,Dishwasher,Free-Standing Electric Range,Washer
- Bathrooms Full1
- Bathrooms Half0
- Bathrooms Total Integer1
- Bedrooms Total2
- CoolingYes
- Fireplaces Total0
- FlooringCarpet,Concrete
- HeatingCentral
- Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s),Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
- Laundry FeaturesLaundry Room,Washer Hookup
- LevelsTwo
- Living Area13,600
- Living Area SourcePublic Records
- Main Level Bedrooms0
Exterior
- Covered Spaces5
- Direction FacesNorth
- Exterior FeaturesSee Remarks
- FencingPartial,Wood
- Garage Spaces5
- HorseYes
- Lot FeaturesPrivate,Many Trees,Views
- Lot Size Acres21
- Lot Size Area21
- Parking FeaturesGarage
- RoofSpanish Tile
- ViewPark/Greenbelt,Hills,Panoramic,Trees/Woods
- ViewYes
Structure
- Construction MaterialsStone
- Foundation DetailsSlab
- Property ConditionResale
- Stories2
- Year Built2003
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
Utilities
- SewerSeptic Tank
- UtilitiesElectricity Connected,Underground Utilities
- Water SourcePublic
Financial
- Association Fee389
- Association Fee FrequencyMonthly
- Association Fee IncludesCommon Area Maintenance
- Association NamePreservation Ranch POA
- AssociationYes
- Parcel Number961929
- Tax Assessed Value0
- Tax Legal DescriptionPRESERVATION RANCH BLK A LOT 2 (1-D-1W)
- Tax Lot2
- Tax Year2024
Schools
- Elementary SchoolBee Cave
- Elementary School DistrictLake Travis ISD
- High SchoolLake Travis
- High School DistrictLake Travis ISD
- Middle Or Junior SchoolBee Cave Middle School
- Middle Or Junior School DistrictLake Travis ISD
Location
- Community FeaturesClubhouse,Equestrian Community,Fishing,Gated,Stable(s),Lake,Park,Trails/Paths
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishTravis
- DirectionsGo 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.
- Latitude30
- Longitude-98
- MLS Area MajorLS
- Postal Code78738
- Street NameMadrone Ranch Trail
- Street Number18700
- Street Number Numeric18,700
- Subdivision NamePreservation Ranch
- Unparsed Address18700 Madrone Ranch Trail
Listing Info
- Attribution Contact(830) 330-0015
- Back on Market DateJanuary 30, 2026
- Contract Status Change DateMay 5, 2025
- Cumulative Days On Market355
- Days On Market355
- DisclosuresSee Remarks
- Documents AvailableAerial,Deed Restriction
- Documents Change TimestampSeptember 30, 2026
- Documents Count2
- List AORAustin Board of Realtors
- List Agent Direct Phone(830) 330-0015
- List Agent First NameTricia
- List Agent Full NameTricia Keith
- List Agent Key18809134
- List Agent Last NameKeith
- List Agent Middle NameLynn
- List Agent MLS ID760881
- List Agent National Association ID785053570
- List Office Emaillramsey@kwaustin.com
- List Office Key983603
- List Office MLS ID0991
- List Office NameKeller Williams Realty
- List Office Phone(512) 448-4111
- List Office URLhttp://www.kellerwilliams.com
- List Price3,199,000
- Listing AgreementExclusive Right To Sell
- Listing Contract DateMay 5, 2025
- Listing ID7205481
- Listing Key1112628981
- Listing ServiceFull Service
- Listing TermsCash,Conventional
- Listing URLhttps://txlandandlake.com/18700-moreh-peak-pass/
- Major Change TimestampSeptember 24, 2026
- MLS StatusActive
- Modification TimestampSeptember 30, 2026
- Occupant TypeVacant
- On Market DateMay 5, 2025
- Original Entry TimestampMay 5, 2025
- Originating System Key196650750
- Originating System NameACTRIS
- Ownership TypeFee Simple
- Photos Change TimestampSeptember 25, 2026
- Photos Count40
- PossessionClosing & Funding
- Price Change TimestampSeptember 24, 2026
- Showing Contact NameTricia Keith
- Showing Contact Phone830-330-0015
- Showing Contact TypeAgent
- Source System Key1112628981
- Special Listing ConditionsStandard
- Status Change TimestampJanuary 30, 2026
- Syndicate ToApartments.com,AustinHomeSearch.com,HAR.com,ListHub,Realtor.com
- Universal Property IDUS-48453-N-961929-R-N
- Videos Change TimestampSeptember 25, 2026
- Videos Count0
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Tricia Keith
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