Rare Colorado River frontage in the heart of the highly desirable farming and ranching community of Bend, TX offers a unique opportunity to own one of Central Texas' premier recreational properties. Just a manageable drive from Austin, this exceptional property provides the perfect escape from city life while delivering the natural beauty, privacy and outdoor lifestyle buyers are increasingly seeking. The property's most coveted feature is its impressive Colorado River frontage, providing year-round enjoyment for fishing, boating, swimming and relaxing along the water's edge. Towering hardwoods and scenic river views create an unforgettable setting that captures the essence of Texas Hill Country living. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, with healthy populations of both native whitetail deer and free-ranging axis deer. It's not uncommon to see multiple groups of deer moving across the landscape in a single day. The combination of river habitat, native vegetation, and quality cover creates an ideal environment for sustaining healthy wildlife populations year-round. Whether you're searching for a private family retreat or a long-term investment in one of Texas' most sought-after river corridors, this property offers a rare blend of Colorado River frontage, trophy wildlife potential and easy access from the Austin area. Opportunities to own riverfront acreage with this level of recreational appeal and wildlife abundance are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Additional land available.
Rare Colorado River frontage in the heart of the highly desirable farming and ranching community of Bend, TX offers a unique opportunity to own one of Central Texas' premier recreational properties. Just a manageable drive from Austin, this exceptional property provides the perfect escape from city life while delivering the natural beauty, privacy and outdoor lifestyle buyers are increasingly seeking. The property's most coveted feature is its impressive Colorado River frontage, providing year-round enjoyment for fishing, boating, swimming and relaxing along the water's edge. Towering hardwoods and scenic river views create an unforgettable setting that captures the essence of Texas Hill Country living. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, with healthy populations of both native whitetail deer and free-ranging axis deer. It's not uncommon to see multiple groups of deer moving across the landscape in a single day. The combination of river habitat, native vegetation, and quality cover creates an ideal environment for sustaining healthy wildlife populations year-round. Whether you're searching for a private family retreat or a long-term investment in one of Texas' most sought-after river corridors, this property offers a rare blend of Colorado River frontage, trophy wildlife potential and easy access from the Austin area. Opportunities to own riverfront acreage with this level of recreational appeal and wildlife abundance are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Additional land available.
Located near the community of Bend, this 33-acre property offers a versatile blank canvas with open fields currently cultivated in wheat. The land fronts FM 580, just 17 miles west of Lampasas, providing convenient access while maintaining a quiet country setting. A few mature pecan trees add character and shade, while large acreage neighbors enhance the sense of privacy. Utilities are in place with electrical service, an existing well, and a Corix rural water meter already on site. The property benefits from an agricultural tax exemption for low holding costs. Wildlife is abundant, with deer, turkey, dove, feral hogs, and the occasional axis frequenting the land, making it appealing for both recreation and rural living. This is an ideal spot for a homestead, recreational retreat, or continued agricultural use in a desirable area of Lampasas County.
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Bend is located in Texas. Bend, Texas has a population of 15. The county average for households married with children is 26.18%.
The median household income for the surrounding county is $46,927 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Bend is 0 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 33.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 30.6 inches per year, with 0.2 inches of snow per year.