Hill Country Getaway on 16+ Acres - Turn-Key, Adventure-Ready, and Full of Potential This beautifully developed 16.439-acre retreat in the Texas Hill Country is the perfect mix of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Whether you're looking for a family getaway, income-producing rental, or private hunting property, this place is set up and ready to go. The property includes two fully furnished cabins, a bunkhouse that sleeps six, and an electric RV hookup that is ideal for hosting guests or maximizing rental income. Additional structures include a shop, storage shed, and a storage container, offering plenty of space for tools, toys, and gear. Utilities are already in place: electricity, a deep water well, septic systems, and fiber optic internet availability. Each cabin also has its own water catchment system totaling 2500 gallons, adding a sustainable touch to this off-the-grid-friendly setup. Recreation opportunities are endless: excellent native and exotic wildlife for hunting, wide-open terrain for hiking or ATVing, and a family-friendly picnic/playground area for relaxing under the Hill Country sky. A Kawasaki PRO FXT Mule is included with an acceptable offer to make exploring your land even easier. Love the water? For just $50/year, an optional POA membership gives you access to a private ranch lake-perfect for fishing, canoeing, and soaking in the natural beauty of the area. Tucked away for seclusion but still close enough for convenience, you're a scenic drive from San Antonio and within easy reach of Bandera, Kerrville, Garner State Park, Lost Maples, and several Hill Country rivers. Whether you're looking to unplug and relax, invest in short-term rental income, or create a personal adventure spot for years to come, this property is ready to deliver. Don't miss your chance to own this slice of the Hill Country.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/9)
$499,998
3695 Rio Hondo, Tarpley, TX 78883
2beds
1,597sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 2002
16.44 Acres Lot
$497,500 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnished cabinsElectric rv hookupStorage container
- 39 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 06:12pm
Listed by:
Chelsea Schmidt TREC #791565 (210) 483-3886,
Homestead & Ranch Real Estate
Source: SABOR,MLS#: 1880628

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Primary bathroom
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 5 x 7
Dining room
- Dimensions: 5 x 5
Family room
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,597
- Total interior livable area: 1,597 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Waterfront features: Wet Weather Creek, Water Access
Lot
- Size: 16.44 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Wooded, Cleared, Hunting Permitted
- Topography: Level,Sloping,Hilly
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded, Mature Trees (ext feat)
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Structures, Barn(s), Detached Quarters, Storage, Residence, Hunting Cabin, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 68000030000410
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Texas Hill Country
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Frame, Wood
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Bandera Elec
- Gas: n/a
- Sewer: septic, Septic
- Water: private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Water Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Tarpley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $620,780
- Annual tax amount: $7,636
- Price range: $500K - $500K
- Date on market: 7/2/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
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