Where the horse properties are
- La Ventana — gated, on-site equestrian center, miles of private riding trails. The easiest "turnkey" entry for a serious equestrian buyer.
- Howard Ranch — 10–20+ acres per homesite, allows private barns and arenas; quieter, more custom path.
- Rutherford West — small-acreage Hill Country tracts (2–5 acres) where many owners keep 1–2 horses on private pasture.
- Unrestricted Driftwood acreage off RR 150 and Elder Hill — true ranch tracts, well outside any HOA. Most flexibility, most infrastructure homework.
What to look for on an inspection
- Well production and water storage (separate livestock water capacity matters)
- Septic sized for the actual home and any planned guest/barn apartment
- Fencing condition and types (no-climb vs barbed vs pipe)
- Cross-fencing for pasture rotation
- Barn drainage, ventilation, electrical, and ag-exempt status
- Easement and trail-system rights (where applicable)
Pricing context
Plan on $900K–$1.6M for a livable home on 2–5 acres with basic horse setup, $1.6M–$3M for a turnkey equestrian property in La Ventana, and $2M+ for custom acreage in Howard Ranch with the barn already built to spec.
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