12901 Wire Rd
Offered at $1.945,000
4 beds
3 baths
2,047 sqft
13.8 acres
PHOTOGRAPHY
A Closer Look
Overview
About the Property
Set along Lime Creek in the Texas Hill Country, 12901 Wire Road is 13.8 private acres just 25 minutes from downtown Austin. Gated entry, a private concrete drive, long-range elevated views, and no adjacent development make for a combination that’s genuinely hard to replicate.
The 2015-built modern farmhouse delivers 2,047 square feet across two stories — four bedrooms, two and a half baths — finished with foam insulation, Low-E windows, and three-zone HVAC. An in-ground pool and 12-seat spa anchor the outdoor living area. Covered RV parking with full hookups (30A/50A, water, sewer) and additional vehicle storage round out the infrastructure. Maintenance equipment conveys with the property.
The fully conditioned workshop is another feature nearly impossible to find. With 19ft ceilings, 1,200 sqft of full-height floor space, an upper storage loft, and an additional half bath, it is an ideal canvas for a recreation/hobby space, live/work opportunity, or a shell to be finished out as an additional dwelling unit. It has dedicated 200-amp service, multiple 240V drops, and an automotive lift that will convey with the sale.
A 90-panel, 24kW solar system with Enphase monitoring covers all electricity needs. Primary water is supplied by an 20,000-gallon rainwater collection system with UV sterilization, backed by a well. All systems remained fully operational through recent extreme weather events.
At a glance
Modern farmhouse, built 2015 — 2,047 sqft, 4BD/2.5BA, standing seam steel roof, three-zone HVAC, foam insulation
1,500 sqft conditioned workshop — 19ft ceilings, 200A/240V service, vehicle lift, EV charger, half bath, upper loft
41’×21′ pool up to 12′ deep with 12-seat spa and covered entertaining patio
Covered RV parking — 14’×40′ pad with full 30A/50A, water & sewer hookups
90-panel 24kW solar (owned, Enphase) — net positive energy production
Off-grid water — 20,000-gal rainwater collection with UV sterilization, backed by a well
Wildlife tax valuation — ~$2,400/yr current taxes vs. ~$24,000 at full rate
13.8 acres along Lime Creek with long-range elevated Hill Country views
No city limits, no ETJ, no HOA — The ability to develop the property in your vision
25 min to downtown Austin — 9 min HEB, 13 min Costco, 15 min Leander ISD schools
Main Residence
Year Built
2015
Living Area
2,047 sq ft
Bedrooms/Bathrooms
4 BD / 2.5 BA
Stories
2
Roof
Standing seam steel
HVAC
3-zone electric central A/C & heat
Insulation
Foam / Low-E Windows
Water Heater
2 Electric Units
Land & Utilities
Acreage
13.68
Zoning
None — outside city limits, not in ETJ
Electric
Pedernales Co-op + 24kW solar (owned)
Water
20,000-gal rainwater (primary) + well
Sewer
Septic — 2×750-gal tanks + drainfield
Waterway
Lime Creek runs through property
Internet
Spectrum
HOA
None
Workshop / Flex Building
Year Built
2018
Size
1,500 sq ft
Ceiling Height
19′ (mezzanine / 2nd-story potential)
Power
200A service · 240V
Climate
Full HVAC
Equipment
2-post vehicle lift · EV charger · welding setup
Ventilation
36″ attic fan
Tax & Financial
Current Taxes /yr
~$2,400 (wildlife valuation)
Est. Full-Rate Taxes
~$24,000 (without valuation)
Annual Savings
~$21,600 / year
Exemptions
Homestead + Wildlife Management
Valuation
Active · Transferable · Upheld on challenge
School District
Leander ISD
Wildlife Tax Valuation
~$21,600
saved / year
Active Wildlife Management Valuation in Place
This property carries an active Wildlife Management Tax Valuation under Texas Tax Code 1-d-1, reducing the annual tax bill by approximately 90% to roughly $2,400 per year.
The valuation covers confirmed Golden-Cheeked Warbler habitat across 10.8 of the 13.68 acres and requires at least 3 of 7 qualifying management activities to be completed annually, along with a yearly report.
The sellers have documented five years of management plans and are happy to advise the new owner. The valuation is transferable to buyers and has already survived a county challenge.
Land & Development
Land & Development Potential
With no zoning and no ETJ constraints, this land has real flexibility. The renders below were commissioned by the sellers to illustrate three development scenarios. The interactive 3D model in the next section lets you explore the full terrain.
The Land at a Glance
Located 115 feet above the valley, the proposed hilltop homesite has a commanding view of the valley below. Views to the west top 10 miles. Add a third homesite near Wire Road for even more value on this massive property. Red lines show approximate property lines.
Above It All
With 115 feet of elevation above the original homesite, unobstructed views, and backing to one of the largest urban protected canyonland preserves in the United States (33,000 acres) this will be a home like no other. The sellers envisioned a split level ranch with a basement level cut into the hillside facing into the preserve.
Hilltop Estate — Proposed Entry
The proposed driveway traces a path from Wire Road up through native hill country tree cover before arriving at a hilltop completely screened from neighbors, roads, and noise. Whatever is built here, the approach alone sets the tone: private, intentional, and unlike anything else with this proximity to urban amenities.
Proposed: Hilltop Estate
This fully rendered two-story modern farmhouse is the proposed new homesite — envisioned on the rear acreage more than 100 feet above the existing homestead. AS rendered, it commands sweeping, unobstructed Hill Country views in every direction, with a wraparound upper balcony, and a solar array in keeping eith the ethos of self reliance and harmony with nature. Note: the property photos shown elsewhere on this page depict the existing home, which corresponds to the white massing block at mid-elevation in the aerial render.
Development scenarios are based on the sellers’ plans and architectural renders. Buyers should independently verify feasibility, including any impact on the wildlife tax valuation, with the Travis Central Appraisal District and a qualified Texas real estate attorney.
Nearby Destinations
Key Routes & Daily Access
These map views show how the property connects to everyday essentials, school access, and the primary route into the broader North Austin area.
H-E-B
Avg. Time: 8 min
Fast, easy access to the best supermarket in Texas. H-E-B has it all – groceries, pharmacy, everyday essentials.
Costco
Avg. Time: 11 min
The universe centers around Costco and you’re less than 15 minutes away. Rural Lifestyle. Close to everything.
Cedar Park HS
Avg. Time: 9 min
Only 10 minutes from top-tier public education in Leander ISD. Cedar Park MS and CC Mason Elementary School are even closer.
More destinations
Other Common Locations
CC Mason Elementary School
Avg. Time: 7 min
Located near Mason Elementary, this property offers the convenience of being close to a well-regarded Leander school with a warm community feel.
Cedar Park Middle School
Avg. Time: 12 min
Close to Cedar Park Middle School, this property benefits from a location that puts buyers near one of the area’s familiar community anchors.
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Avg. Time: 13 min
Near Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, this home offers the added value of being close to a major local healthcare destination, bringing everyday peace of mind and convenience to the location.
Disclosures, Permits & Documents
Important Property Documents
The materials below are provided to help buyers review key disclosures, supporting documentation, and property-related records. Final due diligence remains the responsibility of the buyer.
Listing Agent
Andrew Withers
Real Estate Sales Agent · Stanberry Realtors
TREC License #787444 · Member, National Assoc. of Realtors
1101 S. Capital of Texas HWY F100, Austin TX 78746
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