Utopia, TX 78885 (Bandera County)
About this property
The Cornelius Ranch is a prime riverfront getaway with endless potential for the next owner. Located on the pristine Sabinal River, the ranch features deep pooled sections of the spring fed river along its entire frontage. Located in far western Bandera County, the property is just downstream a few miles from world renowned Lost Maples State Park, famous for its maple trees changing to beautiful colored foliage in the fall season. The quaint town of Utopia is just a short drive south of the ranch and is well known for the historic Lost Maples Cafe. The beautiful town of Leakey on the Frio River is also a short drive from the property and has numerous attractions throughout the year. The ranch is set up perfectly for a new buyer and features a recently built barndominium exterior, electricity, perimeter fencing, and a water well with pump. This allows for a new buyer to customize the interior finish out on the barndominium as they please, while having the initial construction costs taken care of. The property has a large abundance of different wildlife including whitetail deer, rio grande turkey, feral hogs, and free roaming axis deer. The Sabinal River provides endless recreational opportunities including fishing, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking by the cypress lined river. Wildlife tax exemption on the ranch allows for lower property taxes due to the careful habitat management efforts by the current owners, benefitting the native wildlife. The Cornelius Ranch is a rare opportunity for the new owner to customize their river property with all the framework provided to make for a lasting Sabinal River getaway.
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About the Area
358 Cornelius Rd is located in Utopia, Texas, in Bandera County. Bandera County is known as the Cowboy Capital of the World, a title earned through generations of working ranches, rodeos, and authentic Texas cowboy culture. The small town of Bandera anchors the county with dancehalls, western wear shops, and a genuine ranch lifestyle that draws visitors and new residents alike.
The Medina River winds through the county, carving limestone canyons and feeding spring-fed swimming holes. Rolling cedar and oak-covered hills define the landscape, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to over 2,000 feet across the rugged Hill Country terrain.
Utopia had an estimated population of 124 as of 2023. The 78885 zip code has a median household income of $70,833, a median home value of $361,500, and a median age of 69.1. The average household size is 1.75 people.
Ranching, dude ranches, tourism, and equestrian businesses form the economic backbone of Bandera County. The area attracts retirees, remote workers, and second-home buyers drawn to the authentic western lifestyle and proximity to San Antonio.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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