Smith River Ranch: Premier 293-Acre Estate located on the Lampasas River
Location:
Ideally positioned just 15 minutes from Copperas Cove and Lampasas, and approximately one hour from Austin, Smith River Ranch offers a rare blend of privacy, luxury, and convenience. This sprawling 293-acre estate is nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, providing seamless access to urban amenities while offering a peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty.
Property Overview:
Smith River Ranch is a turn-key recreational and agricultural estate, boasting approximately 5,040 feet of pristine Lampasas River frontage. The land is a diverse mix of 50% pasture and 50% brush, and is predominantly high-fenced, with a robust wildlife management program in place. The ranch is home to an estimated 100 white-tailed deer with a 2:1 doe-to-buck ratio, including trophy bucks in the 225-“250 inch class, and 10-12 bucks scoring between 165-“230inches. Additionally, the ranch supports a thriving population of 30-“40 axis deer, including a few trophy-class bucks.
The ranch holds a Level 3 Managed Land Deer (MLD) Wildlife Exemption, and is outfitted with four blinds (three within the high-fenced area), four protein feeders, and four feed pens. Water is abundant across the property with three water troughs plumbed into Kempner city water, a reliable old well servicing three additional troughs and cattle pens, and access to city water services for the home, pool, shop, and surrounding infrastructure.
Smith River Ranch is a truly exceptional offering that combines luxury living, recreational excellence, and productive agriculture, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Lampasas River. Whether you are seeking a turnkey hunting retreat, a working ranch, or a private escape near Austin, this premier estate delivers unparalleled opportunity in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
Directions: 1. Start in Lampasas, TX Get on US-183 N / US-190 W / TX-281 N from downtown Lampasas. 2. Head north on US-183 N / US-190 W / TX-281 N Follow this for about 5.5 miles out of town. 3. Turn right onto FM 1715 You’ll see signs for FM 1715 shortly after passing CR 220. 4. Continue on FM 1715 for approximately 4.5 miles. 5. Arrive at 4503 FM 1715 The property will be on your right.
Interior
Exterior
Financial/HOA/Schools
Extra Information
,
All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information current as of June 23, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM UTC. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the "DMCA") provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services 7 infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to: dmca@realstack.com. The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
© 2025 Austin Board of REALTORS® Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of June 23, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.