Baird Ranch is where Texas heritage, live water, and preserved Hill Country beauty come together to create a true legacy property. Baird Ranch carries a legacy that runs deeper than the land itself. Owned and carefully stewarded since 1951 by the family behind the iconic Mrs. Baird’s Bread, the ranch has long served as a private retreat, a working operation, and a place where generations have gathered to experience the Texas Hill Country as it was meant to be—quiet, natural, and alluring. Spanning approximately 760 acres, the ranch offers a rare combination of live water, topographic diversity, and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find. With nearly 3,900 feet of Miller Creek and over 260 feet of elevation change, the property presents both visual beauty and functional usability. The ranch is fully perimeter fenced and cross-fenced, with stock tanks and cattle guards in place to support both livestock and wildlife operations. Improvements include three older residences, along with a barn and additional outbuildings that provide functional support for day-to-day ranch use. The property is well-suited for a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming, hunting, hiking, gardening, and trail riding. Utilities are established, and three water wells are in place to service the ranch. Protected by a conservation easement, this ranch is one that is meant to stand the test of time and that will continue to be preserved for generations to come. The ranch supports a healthy population of native Hill Country wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and quail, along with a variety of non-game species. The combination of live water, native grasses, wooded cover, and open pasture creates an ideal habitat for year-round wildlife activity. Seller to convey owned mineral interest, if any.
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Price cut: $505K (4/7)
$10,995,000
892 Baird Ranch Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636
3beds
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Est.:
Farm
Built in ----
762.18 Acres Lot
$10,331,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Live waterPreserved hill country beautyBarn and additional outbuildingsThree older residences
- 11 hours |
- 136 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 18 hours ago
Listed by:
Louie Swope (844) 888-3384,
West and Swope Ranches (844) 888-3384
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 3240227
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Primary Bedroom on Main
Property
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: See Remarks
- Fencing: Cross Fenced, Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hill Country, Pasture, Pond, River, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,River,Water
- Waterfront features: See Remarks, Pond, River Front
- Body of water: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 762.18 Acres
- Features: See Remarks, Agricultural, Native Plants, Private Maintained Road, Views
- Topography: The ranch is shaped by rolling Hill Country topography. Elevations range from approximately 960 to 1,220 feet above sea level, providing a dynamic mix of ridgelines, valleys, and eastern-facing slopes with long-range views.
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Residence, Storage
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 79409
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: N/A
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Johnson City
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $4,742,130
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: See Remarks
Estimated market value
$10,331,400
$9.81M - $10.85M
$2,754/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $10,995,000-4.4% |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $11,500,000-11.2% |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $12,950,000-14.9% |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $15,220,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $4,742,130 -7.6% |
| 2024 | $4,145 -0.3% | $5,130,000 -3.8% |
| 2023 | $4,157 -14.9% | $5,333,960 +41.1% |
| 2022 | $4,883 | $3,779,250 +23.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $3,057,710 +7.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $2,843,820 +10.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $2,581,780 +753.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $302,420 |
| 2015 | -- | $302,420 +266.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$65,126/mo
Principal & interest
$55597
Property taxes
$9529
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 78636
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.6 mi
- 8/10Lyndon B Johnson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 6/10Lyndon B Johnson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lyndon B Johnson
- Middle: Lyndon B Johnson
- High: Lyndon B Johnson (Johnson City ISD)
- District: Johnson City ISD
Source: Unlock MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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