Beds 4
Baths 4
Sqft 5,105
Acres 52.07
Property Type Home
Heating Central, Electric
Parking Garage, Gated, Oversized, Private, RV Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Year Built 1906
Stories 2
Cooling Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Humidity Control, Zoned
Days on Market 348
Garages 2.00

About 237 Draper Smith Ln

Situated on 52+ acres and 1,100+ feet of the Pedernales, this meticulously updated property includes structures dating back to the 1800s and is located just 6 miles from Fredericksburg. The 1906 built home is a limestone block salt box style typical of early Fredericksburg, now expanded to 4,000+ sq/ft w/4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Key features include a primary suite on the ground floor, large family room w/gas fireplace, comfortable sunroom, entertainer’s kitchen w/36” gas cooktop, large laundry room, wet bar w/ice maker and standing seam metal roof. Designer finishes include marble, granite, quartzite, and solid hardwood floors. Outside is a 2 bed 1 bath restored dog trot style guest house w/an outdoor cooking and large covered gathering area make this a favorite with guests. Adjacent to the primary and guest houses, the pool house is a hub for entertainment with a heated in-ground pool + hot tub, full bathroom with shower, wet bar and TV room with a collapsable door and wall of windows which opens to the pool patio where the outdoor kitchen and views of the Pedernales valley. A massive, insulated metal building with concrete floors, heaters, big ass fans and separate room ideal for a gym or yoga studio. Currently the building is used as a kids play gym with a trampoline, shuffleboard, gymnastics space, basketball hoop, 4-square, pickleball and other games. The ranch barn has both covered and enclosed space for comfortable shop and storing tools, equipment, tractor, trailers, camper or RV. There is also up to three stalls for livestock or horses with turnout room as well. Three water wells are on property with the primary well yielding 100+ GPM. The property is currently under ag valuation, fenced, cross fenced with current livestock of registered Texas Longhorns, scimitar horned oryx and axis deer. Pasture on the South portion of property routinely yields a significant number of round bales. Seller willing to maintain ag exemption by lease with new owner.

Location

Legal Description 52.07 acres, 18.54 out of the M Rivera #25 and 33.53 Lot 23 River Bend
Address 237 Draper Smith Ln
County Gillespie
City Fredericksburg
Zip Code 78624
Subdivision See notes
School District Fredericksburg ISD
MLS Area GP

Size and Restrictions

Acres 52.07
Lot Description Agricultural, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers In Ground, Trees Large Size, Views
Horses Allowed Yes
$/Acre $114,749

Improvements

Parking Garage, Gated, Oversized, Private, RV Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage Spaces 2.00
Fence Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Full, Gate, Livestock, Wire
Exterior Features Balcony, Barbecue, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, See Remarks, Uncovered Courtyard

Features

View Hills, Panoramic, Pool, Pasture, River, Trees/Woods
Water Access River Front
Waterfront Pedernales River

Utilities

Water Well
Utilities Electricity Connected, Propane, Other

Amenities

Area Amenities None

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms 4
Main Level Beds 1
Bathrooms 4 full
Primary on Main Yes

Other Rooms

Kitchen Appliances Built-In Electric Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Laundry Facilities Laundry Room, Multiple Locations, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Heating and Cooling

Heating Central, Electric
Air Conditioning Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Humidity Control, Zoned
Fireplaces Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Great Room

Interior Features

Flooring Tile, Wood
Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary, Multiple Closets, Pantry, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, See Remarks, Storage
Disability None

Building Information

Square Feet 5,105
Year Built 1906
# of Stories 2
Building Faces South
Construction Board & Batten Siding, HardiPlank Type, Stone
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Roof Metal

Property Features

Exterior Features Balcony, Barbecue, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, See Remarks, Uncovered Courtyard

Garage and Parking

Garage Garage Door Opener
Parking Garage, Gated, Oversized, Private, RV Garage, Garage Faces Rear, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Financial

$/Sq Ft $1,170
$/Acre $114,749
Special Conditions SeeRemarks
Documents Available Aerial, Deed Restriction, Survey
Disclosures Familial Relation, Lead Based Paint Disclosure, Seller Disclosure

Property Taxes

Appraisal District Gillespie
Estimated Taxes $14,770
Tax ID A0576002500000000
Tax Year 2025

Homeowner Association

Has HOA No

Listing Details

OfficeCompass RE Texas, LLC
Contact Info(512) 575-3644

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