$1,600,000

About this home

Welcome to extraordinary Hill Country luxury in prestigious Waggener Ranch, an exclusive gated acreage community ideally located between New Braunfels and Canyon Lake. Renowned for breathtaking landscapes, custom estates, and free-roaming exotic wildlife—including Aoudad, Sika, Blackbuck, Fallow, and Axis deer—Waggener Ranch offers a rare sense of privacy, beauty, and freedom. Offered for the first time, 287 San Marcos Trail is a remarkable custom rock estate set on just over 5 picturesque acres. Approximately 3,500 square feet features 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a private executive office with custom built-ins, and a versatile bonus room above the garage. Majestic grandfather oaks, lush landscaping, coastal pasture, and historic rock troughs and cisterns create a setting rich in Texas character. Designed for the discerning equestrian, the property features a 90' x 300' riding arena, 60-foot round pen, four cross-fenced paddocks, and a 24' x 24' five-stall barn with electricity and tack room. Inside, soaring ceilings and expansive windows showcase the surrounding beauty. The impressive family room features a floor-to-ceiling native rock fireplace with gas logs, while the gourmet kitchen offers an oversized island, gas cooktop, abundant cabinetry, and generous workspace—perfect for entertaining and unforgettable gatherings. Exceptional infrastructure includes three HVAC systems, two water heaters, private well, aerobic septic, rainwater collection tanks, rock and stucco construction, and a durable metal roof. Enjoy peaceful mornings and spectacular sunsets from the expansive front porch as exotic wildlife wanders nearby. Dual gated entrances, circular drive, corner setting, and privacy complete this extraordinary estate. More than a home, this is a rare opportunity to embrace the authentic Texas Hill Country and equestrian lifestyle at its finest.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

Property type

Residential · Single Family Residence

Year built

2005

Lot size

5.12 acres

Living area

3,494 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$458

Bathrooms

2 full, 3 half

Garage

3 spaces

HOA

$1,158 (annually)

Annual taxes

$14,599

County

Comal

Neighborhood

Waggener Ranch 1

School district

Comal ISD

Schools

Bill Brown · Smithson Valley · Smithson Valley

Features

Roof

Metal

View

Hill Country, Pasture, Trees/Woods

Sewer

Aerobic Septic

Levels

One and One Half

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Multi Units, Zoned

Fencing

Back Yard, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Gate, Perimeter, Wire

Heating

Electric, Exhaust Fan, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, Zoned

Flooring

No Carpet, Tile

Utilities

Above Ground, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet, Phone Connected

Appliances

Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Oven(s), Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Down Draft, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Water Heater, Water Softener Owned

Lot

Back Yard, Cleared, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees, Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft), Views

Water

Cistern, Private, Well

Pool

None

Horse amenities

Arena, Barn, Corral(s), Paddocks, Pasture, Round Pen, Tack Room

Windows

Double Pane Windows

Parking

Circular Driveway, Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Golf Cart Garage

Exterior

Exterior Steps, Gray Water System, Gutters Full, Kennel, Private Entrance

Interior

Two Primary Baths, Bar, Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Ceiling-High, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling-Vaulted, Granite Counters, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bedroom on Main, Study/Home Office, Walk-In Closet(s)

Community

Cluster Mailbox, Common Grounds, Controlled Access, Fishing, Gated, High Speed Internet, Park, Picnic Area, Planned Social Activities

Fireplace

Gas, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Masonry, Propane, Stone, Wood Burning

Foundation

Slab

Waterfront

None

Energy efficiency

None

Accessibility

Accessible Full Bath

Construction

Masonry – All Sides, Stone, Stucco

Patio & porch

Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

Location