A secluded recreational/hunting property located in the sand hills of Caldwell County near the community of McMahan. This 163-acre tract is heavily wooded with rolling topography with multiple high points and long-range views. On clear days, you can see downtown Austin from the high point. The deep sandy soils make it easy to clear, giving the new owner a blank canvas to create their own paradise. There are many opportunities for different uses of this property, such as building your own farmhouse on top of the hill, a hunting cabin secluded in the woods, or even multiple short-term rentals to create a revenue-generating enterprise. All of this is less than an hour from Austin, approximately 1.5 hours from San Antonio, and 2.5 hours from Houston, offering the perfect balance of privacy and convenient access to some of Texas' largest cities.
Location
555 Altamira Ln Dale, TX 78616
15 miles ...
15 miles to Lockhart, 18 miles to Luling, 28 miles to Bastrop, 48 miles to Austin, 75 miles to San Antonio, 148 miles to Houston, and 40 miles to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Land & Water
This property is in the sand hills of Caldwell County, which is known for deep sandy soils, great topography with big views, and lots of Post Oaks and Pines. Recently, a brush management project was completed opening up most of the perimeter, several small openings in the interior, and creating a network of trails that traverse the property. The land is about 90% oak woodland and 10% native pasture. This closed canopy woodland has hundreds of Post Oaks, Pines, and Blackjack Oaks and provides excellent cover for whitetail deer and hogs. There is over 80 elevation change across the property. This rolling topography provides multiple high points with scenic long-range views. Multiple creek drainages traverse the tract, including the headwaters of Big Sandy Branch. Two small ponds are located on the southern portion of the property. A third pond was created recently as well. All of which serve as a crucial water source for the local wildlife. A unique plant species on the property is the Dwarf Pawaw which is the only larval host to the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly. These Pawpaws produce a small fruit that has a banana-like taste and texture. Pawpaw are native to the area but limited in abundance.
Trees observed on the property include Post Oak, Blackjack Oak, Bluejack Oak, Loblolly Pine, Hickory, and Eastern Red Cedar. The midstory is comprised of Gum Bumelia, Pawpaw, Mustang Grape, Lantana, Horsemint, Queens Delight, Golden Wave Tickseed, Texas Paintbrush, Yaupon, American Beautyberry, Arkansas Yucca, Frostweed, and Dewberry. The grass layer is comprised of Little Bluestem, Silver Bluestem, Bushy Bluestem, KR Bluestem, and Paspalums.
Improvements & Utilities
Access is off Altamira Ln, a 20deeded easement that connects to Sand Hill Rd. This easement road was recently improved with ample base material, compacted, and topped with crushed concrete making an all-weather road for all vehicles. The property is perimeter-fenced, with the eastern boundary being high-fenced. The remaining boundaries are fenced with 5-strand barbwire in fair condition.
Bluebonnet Electric is available along the southern boundary and is also near the NE corner. An inactive pipeline easement crosses the southern portion of the property from east to west. Several water wells were recently drilled on the adjacent tracts to the east. These wells were in the 500-600 range and produced ample water for domestic and livestock use.
Minerals
The seller owns a portion of the mineral estate and may convey a portion with an acceptable offer. See listing broker for details.
Taxes
The property is qualified for the Wildlife Management Valuation via a wildlife management plan. 2025 taxes were approximately $105.00
Community
Basic necessities can be found 20 minutes away in Lockhart or Luling. Take your pick on Saturday which famous BBQ place youre going to enjoy. The property is located within Lockhart ISD.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom Luling take Hwy 183 North to FM 86 turn right and go 13.3 miles, then right onto FM 713, go 1.2 miles, then right on Sand Hill Rd, go 2.6 miles to Altamira Ln, entrance on the right.
From Lockhart head south on HWY 183 to FM 20, turn left and go 4.2 miles, then right on FM 713 E, go 7.2 miles, then right on Sand Hill Rd, go 2.6 miles to Altamira Ln, entrance on the right.