| If you have been searching for a warm, inviting, rural | | | | the architecture found in the area, giving it a cultural |
| area to build a home that isn't too far away from the | | | | experience quite distinct from the rest of the American |
| convenience of the city, Texas Hill Country might be | | | | Southwest. With an excellent climate for growing |
| the place you have been dreaming of. Home to mild | | | | grapes, wineries also dot the countryside. The college |
| winters, a beautiful landscape and an abundance of | | | | town of Austin offers an abundance of live music as |
| outdoor recreational areas as well as the cities of | | | | well as high-tech industry galore, and the rich history |
| Austin and San Antonio, this region features a | | | | and culture of San Antonio is close at hand. |
| surprisingly diverse array of cultures and attractions | | | | Despite the Hill Country's growing popularity, plots of |
| that make it an extremely attractive place to live. | | | | land can be surprisingly inexpensive, and there is plenty |
| While many people think of Texas as being rather flat | | | | of land available to build on. Whether you are looking |
| and arid, the Hill Country is quite the opposite. Located | | | | for a sizeable ranch of hundreds of acres or a |
| in the central part of the state, this area is known for | | | | half-acre tract for a manufactured home, your options |
| its lush, green rolling hills, forests of live oak, and | | | | are as limitless as your imagination. While land prices |
| abundant water sources. Its elevations range from 500 | | | | vary depending on the area, some amazing deals can |
| to 2,250 feet above sea level. With bedrock that is | | | | be found. Smaller plots from a half acre to 3 or 4 |
| primarily comprised of limestone, the area is dotted | | | | acres can be found for $15,000-$35,000, while 500-plus |
| with many caves, including several that are tourist | | | | acre ranches start at around 6 million. |
| attractions. The area is a delight for equestrians, with | | | | Savings only begin with land prices, though. The cost of |
| horse farms and ranches in great abundance. Eighteen | | | | living is low in comparison to many areas, and the |
| different state parks as well as numerous other | | | | state of Texas is well known for its low tax burden |
| recreational areas make it an outdoor lover's dream, | | | | and no state income tax. The cities of Austin and San |
| with endless opportunity for hiking, biking, boating, fishing | | | | Antonio offer plenty of urban conveniences as well as |
| and much more. | | | | a good job market. Another attractive feature of the |
| Texas Hill Country features a sub-tropical climate, | | | | area is its low crime rate. The low cost, convenience |
| meaning that summers are fairly hot and humid. | | | | and safety of the Hill Country make it attractive to |
| Fortunately, the many lakes, streams and clear springs | | | | individuals, retirees and families with children alike. |
| that dot the area, as well as the well-shaded forests, | | | | Whether you desire a small cottage in a rural area, a |
| are great places to cool off. Winters, however, are | | | | large ranch estate, or a home just minutes from a job |
| mild. The average high temperature stays in the 60s | | | | in the city, Texas Hill Country has a variety of land |
| throughout the winter months, while lows rarely dip | | | | available at reasonable prices. A warm climate, |
| below freezing. This makes the area a great place for | | | | beautiful setting, a variety of outdoor activities and |
| a second, winter home. | | | | attractions make this area a wonderful place to live. |
| Diverse cultural roots which include a melding of | | | | An expert real estate agent in the area will be happy |
| Central European, German and Spanish influences | | | | to assist you in finding the perfect property for building |
| have flavored everything from the food and beer to | | | | a dream home of your very own. |