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126 Buffalo Rd, Valley Spring, TX, 76885

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$1,100,000
--price/sqft
$6,829/moest. monthly cost
$273,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Overview: Hickory Grove Meadows spans 65.23± acres across Llano and Mason Counties, offering a versatile Hill Country ranch ideal for recreation, hunting, or a homestead. The property features rolling terrain, mature hardwoods, scenic views, and a recently updated home—well suited for weekend use or full-time living. Location & Access: Conveniently located with ~35-minute access to Llano and Mason and approximately one hour to Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock, and Horseshoe Bay Resort. The ranch offers 1,050± feet of Buffalo Road frontage for easy access. Improvements: A remodeled 1,200± sq/ft home includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, and interior updates completed in 2022–2023, while retaining its wood-burning fireplace and foundation. Additional improvements include a wraparound porch, detached carport with RV hookups, 30' x 30' hay barn, resurfaced driveway (2025), drip system for the pond, and full perimeter fencing with 7-strand barbed wire. Water: Water features include an electric well, 2,500-gallon storage tank, and a ½-acre pond fed by a 1,500± ft wet-weather creek that runs east to west across the property. Land & Wildlife: Rolling topography with ~40 feet of elevation change, pastureland to the west, and hardwoods and mesquite to the east. Wildlife includes Axis, Whitetail, Turkey, Dove, and Hogs. A Wildlife Valuation is in place, with one blind and two feeders conveying. Remarks: Hickory Grove Meadows combines strong water features, rolling Hill Country terrain, abundant wildlife, and a renovated home—all within close proximity to premier destinations and ready for immediate enjoyment.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
22
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Llano Elementary SchoolGrades PK-518.9 mi
6/10
Llano Junior High SchoolGrades 6-819.2 mi
6/10
Llano High SchoolGrades 9-1218.8 mi

Construction

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Farm

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 675117136
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Fencing: Barbed Wire, Fenced, Perimeter
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Creek/Stream,Hill Country,Panoramic,Pasture,Pond,Trees/Woods
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Creek/Stream,Pond
  • Waterfront features: Creek,Dry/Seasonal,Pond

Lot

  • Lot size: 65.23 Acres
  • Features: See Remarks

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Hail
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,562$66,744
Home Insurance *$406$4,872
Property Taxes $623$7,476
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$6,829$81,948
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$234,137/yr
40% on housing$204,870/yr
45% on housing$182,106/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.3%
-0.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 76885$380
Llano County$412

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 76885
Llano County$249

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-16Listed for sale$1,100,000
2025-05-12Listing removed$1,199,000
2024-10-23Price change$1,199,000
2024-07-31Price change$1,249,000
2024-04-02Price change$1,285,000
2024-01-28Listed for sale$1,350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCharles Armstrong
BrokerageCapital Ranch Sales, LLC

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