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    2874 Elder Hill Rd Driftwood, TX 78619

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    For Sale
    $4,950,000

    51 acres in Driftwood with guest house and workshop.

    Lot size:
    51.65 Acres

    Property Features for 2874 Elder Hill Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Farm and Ranch Properties
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    51.65 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    2007

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    Listing Contact
    Linda Plant
    Linda Plant
    Source: Elliman

    Listing Agency: MARTHA TURNER SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY - ROUND TOP Listing Agent: Linda Plant

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    Overview

    Driftwood Hill Country Acreage

    This gorgeous 51-acre property is located on Elder Hill Road in Driftwood. The acreage offers potential homesites. A guest house is surrounded by fountains and features a large screened-in porch. The porch leads to a gazebo with views. The guest house includes one bedroom, two bathrooms, a gas fireplace, and tall ceilings. There is also an oversized two-car garage with epoxy floors. The sellers had planned to build the main house in the middle of the property with views but found that the guest house provided maximum comfort for day-to-day living. Opposite the property is a 1900 square foot workshop with a separate office, one bedroom, and one bathroom, which could be converted into another guest house. The property is Ag exempt. It is located close to the Salt Lick Restaurant and Camp Lucy Resort, 12 miles from Wimberley, 8 miles from Dripping Springs, and 26 miles from downtown Austin. The property is suitable for agricultural, recreational, or commercial real estate use.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Recreation land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic Garden Center Acupuncture

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Driftwood
    County
    Hays
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -98.0702127
    Latitude
    30.1116115

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Agricultural land / Farmland - 51 acres in Driftwood with guest house and workshop.
    Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
    The property is located at 2874 Elder Hill Rd Driftwood, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,950,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - 51-acre hill country property on desirable Elder Hill Road in Driftwood.; - Includes a beautifully designed guest house with fountains, screened porch, gazebo, and views.; - Features a 1900 sq ft workshop with office, bedroom, and bath, convertible to another guest house.
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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