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Fourteen miles west of downtown Austin (think "Austin Zoo") "”just beyond the city's accelerating edge"”lies a rare and increasingly elusive offering: 6.41 acres of preserved Texas Hill Country, suspended in time. Rawhide is not simply a property. It is a vantage point. Approached by a winding drive that gradually reveals sky, stone, and sweeping horizon, the estate unfolds as a private sanctuary surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected native land. The City of Austin, The Nature Conservancy, and preservation stewards have quietly ensured what few properties can claim today: enduring seclusion within reach of a world-class city. From its elevated perch, the home surveys thousands of acres of wooded valleys and rolling limestone hills. Westerly views capture golden sunsets that spill across the ridgelines. To the south and east, native terrain stretches uninterrupted, a living canvas of oak and cedar. At night, the absence of light pollution restores a spectacle long forgotten by most urban dwellers "” a sky dense with stars. An 800-foot well with 2,500-gallon constant-pressure storage provides independent water access"”a valuable asset in Central Texas. What makes Rawhide extraordinary is not merely its acreage, but its context. Though conveniently located near the emerging energy of Highway 290's growth corridor, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs, the estate feels untouched"”protected by watershed preservation that buffers it from encroaching development. This is land that will not be replicated. For some, Rawhide is a private family compound waiting for its next chapter. For others, it is a canvas for architectural reinvention"”an opportunity to design a contemporary Hill Country estate on irreplaceable ground. In a region defined by rapid transformation, Rawhide remains an anomaly: a quiet, elevated oasis where Austin's skyline glows faintly in the distance, and the horizon still belongs to nature.
| LAST UPDATED | 5/12/2026 | TRACT | n/a |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR BUILT | 1971 | COMMUNITY | n/a |
| COUNTY | Travis | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Baldwin |
|---|---|
| Jr. High School | Small |
| High School | Bowie |
| PRICE HISTORY | |
| Prior to May 12, '26 | $1,800,000 |
|---|---|
| May 12, '26 - Today | $1,400,000 |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| AREA | W |
| EXTERIOR | Rain Gutters |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| HEAT | Central |
| INTERIOR | See Remarks |
| LOT | 6.412 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Native Plants |
| PARKING | Carport |
| POOL DESCRIPTION | See Remarks |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 1 |
| SUBDIVISION | n/a |
| TAXES | 16180.3 |
| UTILITIES | Electricity Available, Water Available |
| WATER | Private, See Remarks, Well |
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Property listed by Tangela Bailey, Horizon Realty
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