Central Texas Comanche Flats Ranch Near Lockhart

Located a short 10-minute drive from Lockhart, Texas on Seawillow Rd, Comanche Flats Ranch offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty across its vast 355 acres. Known for its proximity to the historic Battle of Plum Creek and connections to Edward Burleson and the Texas Rangers, this property is rich with historical significance, including Indian artifacts and abundant native wildlife.

Ranch Property Features

The Caldwell County ranch spans 355 acres of diverse Texas landscape, convenient to Lockhart’s amenities. It includes a cabin with modern comforts such as electricity and water. The property offers significant road frontage, potential for homesites with panoramic views, and fertile land ideal for various uses. With elevation changes from 460 to 390 feet above sea level, its variety of landscapes cater to different preferences.

Recreational & Hunting Opportunities

Numerous trails across Comanche Flats make exploring the property easy for outdoor enthusiasts. It's perfect for hunting, hiking, ATVs, or fossil and artifact hunting! The diverse topography offers hilltops with spectacular views, lush meadows, live creeks, wetlands, mature live oaks, and thickets. The ranch supports abundant wildlife for year-round hunting, including Whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, dove, and waterfowl. A barn equipped with community water and a water well enhances the ranch's capability to support recreational or agricultural activities.

Conservation & Restoration Efforts

About 134 acres of the Lockhart, Texas ranch fall under a conservation easement (available in PROPRETY DOCUMENTS below) in the FEMA floodplain, highlighting efforts to restore native vegetation and waterways to their natural state before European settlement and emphasizing environmental preservation. The property is currently under an agricultural exemption.

Land Usage Potential

This Central Texas ranch offers flexible options, from cattle raising and hay production to wildlife management and residential building. Its abundant water resources make it uniquely advantageous in the Lockhart area.

Property Restrictions

The sole restriction on this wide-open space is the conservation easement, which leaves the remaining land free for various development or agricultural projects according to the owner’s preferences.

Additional Ranch Features

On-site amenities include a fully functional cabin for instant livability and an off-grid cabin along Plum Creek for those seeking a more secluded experience. There are also several hilltop sites perfect for building homes with scenic views.

Accessibility to Major Texas Cities

This unique Lockhart ranch property benefits from its proximity to major Texas cities—it is located 40 miles south of Austin, 24 miles east of San Marcos, 70 miles north of San Antonio, and 150 miles west of Houston. This strategic location offers convenient access to city amenities while maintaining a serene ranch lifestyle.

Comanche Flats Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Texas history. It offers recreational, residential, and agricultural potential, all close to Austin, Texas.