Steans & Swain Ranches

Description

Steans & Swain Ranches encompass a 277± acre development tract for sale in Caldwell County, Texas, situated on San Marcos Highway right outside Luling. The property is divisible into a 220± acre tract and a 57± acre tract, each with existing improvements, highway frontage, utilities in place, and fiber optics available, positioned in a growth corridor with direct access to I-10 and SH-130.

Location

Located on US-80 (San Marcos Highway) in Caldwell County, 1± mile from downtown Luling, 15± miles from Lockhart, 24± miles from San Marcos, 42± miles from Austin, and 48± miles from San Antonio. Lake Travis is 52± miles to the northwest. The property sits at a practical midpoint between I-10 and SH-130, both within convenient reach, providing strong regional connectivity for future residents.

Land & Terrain

The combined tract is gently rolling with a mix of open pasture and native grasses, carrying classic Central Texas character with mature tree cover, natural water features, and a clean layout that translates well to residential development. The land is currently ag-exempt and carries a stocking ratio of 1.5± animals per acre, indicating productive, well-maintained ground. Low perimeter fencing and all-weather internal roads are in place across the combined acreage.

Improvements

The 277± acre tract includes a classic country home, an office and cottage, and multiple barns. The 57± acre tract includes a classic remodeled home and working cattle pens. Both tracts are functional in their current state and provide flexibility for a developer looking to phase the land or retain operational use during buildout.
Infrastructure & Access

Highway frontage along US-80 provides direct ingress and egress with multiple access points across both tracts. Utilities are in place, with fiber optics available at the road. A private well is on the property.

Remarks

Steans & Swain Ranches offers a well-positioned land holding for a residential developer or builder looking to capitalize on growth pressure between Austin and San Antonio. The US-80 frontage, existing improvements, utility infrastructure, and direct access to I-10 and SH-130 make this a practical, ready-to-move opportunity in an underserved growth market. The property is available as a combined 277± acres or as two separate tracts.