If I wanted acreage in the Texas Hill Country without living in a busy Austin suburb, I'd give Blanco, Johnson City, and Comfort serious consideration. These three towns offer opportunities for privacy, larger properties, and a more traditional rural lifestyle.

Blanco sits along Highway 281 between San Antonio and Johnson City. It has a historic downtown, the Blanco River, and a small-town atmosphere that hasn't become as tourist-focused as Wimberley or Fredericksburg. It's a good place to start if you want land but still need reasonable access to both Austin and San Antonio.

Johnson City is another option, especially around the Highway 290 corridor toward Fredericksburg. You'll find rural properties, wineries, and a growing collection of local businesses. Comfort, farther southwest near Boerne and Kerrville, is an area I'd consider for its scenery, historic character, and acreage opportunities. None of these locations should be treated as a guaranteed real estate investment.

Here's the part many buyers overlook. Rural land can come with expensive surprises. Water wells, rainwater collection, septic suitability, flood exposure, deed restrictions, and utility access all need investigation. I've seen how quickly an attractive property can become the wrong purchase when buyers skip those details. For more locations worth comparing, read Where I'd Move in the Texas Hill Country in 2027. The right acreage property needs to work for both your lifestyle and your long-term plans.

If you are looking at land, acreage, or custom home property in the Texas Hill Country, you can learn more at https://chrispesek.com, email chris@drippingspringshometeam.com, or call 512-736-1703. Chris Pesek is a Texas Hill Country Realtor specializing in land, acreage, and custom homes. He has helped hundreds of clients across Central Texas and is recognized as a Top 2 Percent Producer with dozens of five-star reviews.