18700 Madrone Ranch Trail, Austin TX 78738
Austin, TX 78738 · Preservation Ranch
Single Family Residence for sale in Preservation Ranch
Overview
Property 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.
Financial Info
- Price
- $3,199,000
- $ / Sqft
- $235
- HOA
- Yes - Mandatory / $389 / Monthly
- HOA Name
- Preservation Ranch POA
- HOA Includes
- Common Area Maintenance
- Est. Taxes
- $17,642.98
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Exemptions
- Wildlife
Legal Info
- Address
- 18700 Madrone Ranch Trail
- County
- Travis
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- Zip
- 78738
- Subdivision
- Preservation Ranch
- Legal Description
- PRESERVATION RANCH BLK A LOT 2 (1-D-1W)
- Parcel
- 961929
Interior Features
- Floor
- Carpet, Concrete
- Num Living
- 2
- Dining
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Master Main
- No
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, See Remarks, Wood Frames
General Info
- Beds
- 2 Total / 2 Other Level
- Full / Half Baths
- 1 / 0
- Prop Type
- Residential
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Stories
- 2
- Year Built
- 2003 / Resale
- Square Feet
- 13,600 / Public Records
- Garages
- 5
- Garage Desc
- Garage
- Foundation
- Slab
- Roof
- Spanish Tile
- Construction
- Stone
- Acres
- 21.00
- Lot Description
- Private, Many Trees, Views
- Restrictions
- Deed Restrictions
- Flood Plain
- No
- View
- Hill Country, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Water Access
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Area
- LS
Utility Info
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Heat
- Central
- A C
- Central Air
Exterior Features
- Fence
- Partial, Wood
- Exterior Features
- See Remarks, None
- Pool On Property
- No
- Area Amenities
- Clubhouse, Equestrian Community, Fishing, Gated, Lake, Park, Stable(s), Underground Utilities
Rooms
First level
- Primary Bathroom
See Remarks
Second level
- Kitchen
See Remarks
- Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Price Decrease | $3,199,000−$500,000 (−13.5%) | −$500,000 (−13.5%) |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Back On Market | — | |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Active Under Contract | — | |
| May 5, 2025 | New Listing | — |
Taxes
No safe current-year residential account match is available.
Informational estimate, not a tax bill or taxes paid. Exemptions and tax ceilings can make taxes differ from the combined rate multiplied by one taxable value. PID assessments and other special charges are excluded; collector coverage has not been established.
Source: Travis County
- Owner
- WALTERS HOLDING COMPANY LLC
- Legal
- PRESERVATION RANCH BLK A LOT 2 (1-D-1W)
- Geo ID
- prop:961929
- Acreage
- 21.03
- Exemption Type
- None on record
- MLS estimated annual taxes
- $17,642.98
- MLS tax year
- 2024
Older years use the legacy CAD source and may differ from final bills. Annual estimates appear only when supplied by that source; rates and taxes paid are not included in these appraisal records.
| Year | Land | Improvements | Market | Assessed | Annual Tax Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $572,019 | $1,191,599 | $1,765,302 | $1,345,512 | — |
Source: Travis County
Schools
School Info
- District
- Lake Travis ISD
- Elementary
- Bee Cave
- Middle
- Bee Cave Middle School
- High
- Lake Travis
Maps
Financing
Your preferences
- 20% down
- Conv/Jumbo
- 30 years
- 6.50% rate
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Estimated monthly payment
$20,312 / mo
20% down · 6.50% interest · 30-year fixed
Estimated monthly payment $20,312
- Principal & interest
- $16,176
- Property taxes
- $1,470
- Homeowners insurance
- $2,666
*PITI only
These figures are estimates for general information only — not a loan offer, a quote, or a guarantee of financing terms.
| Year | Starting balance | Principal paid | Interest paid | Ending balance | Principal vs interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,559,200 | $28,605 | $165,506 | $2,530,595 | |
| 2 | $2,530,595 | $30,521 | $163,590 | $2,500,075 | |
| 3 | $2,500,075 | $32,565 | $161,546 | $2,467,510 | |
| 4 | $2,467,510 | $34,745 | $159,365 | $2,432,765 | |
| 5 | $2,432,765 | $37,072 | $157,038 | $2,395,692 | |
| 6 | $2,395,692 | $39,555 | $154,555 | $2,356,137 | |
| 7 | $2,356,137 | $42,204 | $151,906 | $2,313,933 | |
| 8 | $2,313,933 | $45,031 | $149,080 | $2,268,902 | |
| 9 | $2,268,902 | $48,047 | $146,064 | $2,220,855 | |
| 10 | $2,220,855 | $51,264 | $142,846 | $2,169,591 |
- Year 1$2,530,595
- Principal paid
- $28,605
- Interest paid
- $165,506
- Starting balance
- $2,559,200
- Year 2$2,500,075
- Principal paid
- $30,521
- Interest paid
- $163,590
- Starting balance
- $2,530,595
- Year 3$2,467,510
- Principal paid
- $32,565
- Interest paid
- $161,546
- Starting balance
- $2,500,075
- Year 4$2,432,765
- Principal paid
- $34,745
- Interest paid
- $159,365
- Starting balance
- $2,467,510
- Year 5$2,395,692
- Principal paid
- $37,072
- Interest paid
- $157,038
- Starting balance
- $2,432,765
- Year 6$2,356,137
- Principal paid
- $39,555
- Interest paid
- $154,555
- Starting balance
- $2,395,692
- Year 7$2,313,933
- Principal paid
- $42,204
- Interest paid
- $151,906
- Starting balance
- $2,356,137
- Year 8$2,268,902
- Principal paid
- $45,031
- Interest paid
- $149,080
- Starting balance
- $2,313,933
- Year 9$2,220,855
- Principal paid
- $48,047
- Interest paid
- $146,064
- Starting balance
- $2,268,902
- Year 10$2,169,591
- Principal paid
- $51,264
- Interest paid
- $142,846
- Starting balance
- $2,220,855
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