DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A rare 237± acre legacy ranch on Mt. Gainor Road just 4 miles south of HWY 290 in Dripping Springs is available to the public for the first time in generations. With sweeping hill country views, good soils, and huge live oaks—plus recent brush control and habitat improvements—the property is a true blank canvas, ready for a buyer to create their own vision.
The Thompson Ranch is offered FOR SALE at $6,500,000 or $27,426 per acre.
“Large, generational holdings like this are extremely rare in the Dripping Springs area,” said Kasey Mock, REALTOR and Accredited Land Consultant with The Mock Ranches Group. “Its location, shape, and topography position it equally well for thoughtful development, a world-class luxury ranch, or a long-term conservation strategy.”
The Mock Ranches Group will be hosting a Buyer and Broker Open Ranch Event from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday Oct. 17th. This will be the first opportunity to tour this beautiful ranch.
Why Thompson Ranch
- Location: Mount Gainor Rd, minutes to Dripping Springs and convenient to Austin/San Antonio corridors.
- Topography & Views: Moderate elevation change with long vistas across classic hill country scenery.
- Soils & Vegetation: Towering live oaks, good soils, and seasonal creek
- Opportunity: Unimproved, clean slate for a buyer to make their own
- Multi Option suitability: Suited for development, luxury ranch, or a conservation easement
Local Growth Trends
Hays County is among the fastest-growing areas in Texas and the nation—fueling strong demand for well-located land and mixed-use opportunities:
- Population Surge: Hays County recorded a 16.4% population increase from 2020–2023, ranking as the second-fastest-growing large county in the U.S.
- Sustained Expansion: From 2010 to 2022, the county averaged roughly 4.5% annual growth; recent estimates place the population above 300,000.
- Jobs & Investment: Regional reports note nation-leading job growth in 2023 for Hays County, underscoring robust fundamentals for employers and housing.
- Dripping Springs Momentum: Local planning and private investment continue to scale to meet demand, including an updated 2040 Comprehensive Plan process and major retail expansions—signals of confidence in long-term growth.
These dynamics—population, employment, and infrastructure investment—support a wide range of exit strategies, from phased residential or ranchette development to holding as a trophy estate or placing all/part of the ranch under a conservation easement for potential tax and legacy benefits (buyer to verify with advisors).
Showing & Offering
The Thompson Ranch is priced at $6,500,000. Property is shown by appointment only to qualified buyers and Brokers. Detailed maps, topography, and disclosures available upon request.
List price $6,500,000
TREC# 636589
Contacts
Kasey Mock, ALC, REALTOR
The Mock Ranches Group, Keller Williams Realty
512-275-6625
Info@mockranches.com
www.mockranches.com
