




271 Smokehouse Rd, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
About This Home
This property is still listed ... new listing is $2,250,000 and is the Rock House one 2.7 acres. SEE MLS # for new details... Elevate your future by stepping into history with this 4,000+ sq.ft. 1880s updated Pioneer rock home overlooking a gorgeous pool and spa set on 11 acres in the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Curate your lifestyle at this in-town private Fredericksburg retreat while also enjoying a steady revenue stream with the 4 income-producing STR cabins strategically hidden at the other end of the property. The main house boasts 4 bedrooms 3 baths, chefs kitchen open to multiple entertaining areas inside and out including a firepit, flexible barn space, "she shed", sparkling pool / spa and fenced garden area all overlooking a wildlife filled pasture. The property provides two gated entrances- one for the main house and a separate gate for the cabins perfectly tucked away and hidden out of site. Enjoy quiet weekends in your 4 bedroom rock house while guests unwind in the cabins, perfect for multi-generational retreats and celebrations. OR, create a thriving Hill Country business by leasing the main house (current STR permit in place) and cabins yet the true potential lies in vision: expand with additional cabins, create a boutique retreat, or—with variance—imagine a destination where farm-to-table dining, yoga pavilions, event barns, coffee houses, or even pickleball courts & food trucks redefine Hill Country hospitality. The acreage, location, and flexible footprint allow both privacy and entrepreneurial innovation. So much flexibility for private enjoyment or business use. Ideally located across from Heritage, a private school, and just minutes from Main St and Gillespie County Airport with a jet-ready runway, this is a rare chance to combine history, lifestyle, and income generating potential in one of Texas' most desirable destinations. Currently rock house and 4 cabins are in the rental pool - look up stayatololo.com to see the platform to make reservations. Call Listing Agent with questions or to schedule a showing.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Materials
- Roof: Standing Seam
- Construction materials: Historic Rock,Stone,Stucco,Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Hill Country Style,Pioneer Stone
- Property subType: Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Washer-Dryer Connection
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Formal Dining Room,High Ceilings,Pantry,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Guest Quarters
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter,Masonry
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating
- Heating features: Central,Mini-Split
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,120
- Total interior livable area: 4,120 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 34352
- Zoning: R-1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck/Patio
- Fencing: Privacy
- Waterfront features: None
- Topography of land: Level
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 11 Acres
- Features: Sprinkler System-Lawn,In City Limits
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
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $17,318 | $207,816 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,617 | $19,404 |
| Property Taxes | $3,237 | $38,844 |
| Electricity | $452 | $5,428 |
| Total | $22,624 | $271,488 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Price change | $3,425,000 |
| 2026-04-08 | Price change | $3,435,000 |
| 2026-03-25 | Price change | $3,445,000 |
| 2026-03-18 | Price change | $3,455,000 |
| 2026-03-12 | Price change | $3,465,000 |
| 2026-03-06 | Price change | $3,475,000 |
| 2025-09-18 | Listed for sale | $3,485,000 |
| 2025-07-01 | Listing removed | $2,600,000 |
| 2025-06-17 | Price change | $3,925,000 |
| 2025-04-28 | Price change | $2,600,000 |
| 2025-01-10 | Price change | $2,695,000 |
| 2024-10-25 | Price change | $2,900,000 |
| 2024-10-25 | Price change | $4,850,000 |
| 2024-10-24 | Price change | $2,900,000 |
| 2024-08-08 | Price change | $3,200,000 |
| 2024-08-08 | Price change | $5,000,000 |
| 2024-08-08 | Price change | $3,200,000 |
| 2024-06-21 | Price change | $3,500,000 |
| 2024-06-06 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000 |
