Lots and acreage in Pipe Creek, TX

Land for sale in the Pipe Creek area

Pipe Creek has one of the deepest supplies of land in Bandera County. Counting parcels in and around Pipe Creek, within about 7 miles, there are about 159 listings, nearly all in the 78003 ZIP code and in Bandera ISD. Downtown San Antonio is about 33 miles away by Highway 16.

Prices are modest. The median asking price is about $53,000, and the middle half sits in a tight band from about $40,000 to $92,000. The median parcel is about two-thirds of an acre, and about 37% are an acre or more.

Two big subdivisions dominate

Bandera River Ranch alone accounts for about 67 listings, and Bridlegate for about 36. Lake Medina Shores adds 23, and Clearwater Canyon Ranch and Flying L Ranch about 6 each, with a few in Bandera Ranch Acres and Elk Mountain Ranch. With so many lots in the same places, you can compare similar parcels side by side and see what sellers are really asking.

Of all listings, about 107 are lots and 51 are acreage.

What separates a good lot from a cheap one

In big Hill Country subdivisions, two lots with the same price can cost very different amounts to build on. Slope, rock and the distance to power all add up. Walk the property and look for:

• A level, reachable house site and a driveway route
• Electric service at or near the road
• Community water, or a plan and budget for a well
• Room and soil for a septic system
• Deed restrictions on home size, building materials, RVs and animals
• Any property owners' association dues or amenities

Negotiating on slow-moving land

The median listing has been for sale about 140 days, and only about 1% are new this week or reduced in price. Sellers tend to hold firm on price but may agree to longer feasibility periods, which give you time for a survey, septic evaluation and utility quotes. The Rothrock Realty Team can help you compare lots across these subdivisions and set up that due diligence.

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