Located near Lake Georgetown in Williamson County, Hawes Ranch presents a rare opportunity to acquire a large legacy property within one of Central Texas’ fastest-growing regions. The approximately 615-acre ranch is listed for $75.5 million and combines rolling Hill Country terrain, waterfront access, agricultural land and convenient proximity to Georgetown, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park and North Austin.
A History Rooted in Texas Ranching
Hawes Ranch has long been associated with Jerry Donald Hawes and his wife, Carolyn. Born in 1936, Jerry Hawes was a longtime Georgetown business owner and lifetime rancher. He died in 2023 at the age of 87.
The property’s agricultural history remains evident today. County records classify much of the land as native pasture with an active agricultural-use designation. Hawes Ranch is a legacy property being offered for sale for the first time. Its size and location distinguish it from the smaller residential and commercial developments that have increasingly reshaped the surrounding Austin metropolitan corridor.
Hill Country Terrain and Waterfront Access
Hawes Ranch is known by rolling pastures, native vegetation, wooded areas, elevated ridgelines, and panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Its varied topography creates multiple potential building sites, including elevated locations overlooking Lake Georgetown and the San Gabriel River valley.
The ranch borders Lake Georgetown and the North Fork of the San Gabriel River system. An extensive northern boundary adjoining property is owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This publicly managed land provides an undeveloped buffer along portions of the ranch and helps preserve its lake and river views.
Lake Georgetown is operated by the Corps of Engineers for regional water supply, flood-risk management and recreation. The lake and surrounding public lands support boating, fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. Combined with the ranch’s native pasture and wildlife habitat, this setting provides opportunities for fishing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting and other outdoor pursuits.
Existing Ranch Improvements
The property includes multiple residential and agricultural improvements. The primary stone residence was constructed in 1975, along with a concrete swimming pool, garage, carport, fireplace and several covered and open porches.
A second tract contains another residence, workshops, a large canopy and a covered patio. Additional agricultural outbuildings are located on the primary pasture acreage. The property also includes a well water, septic service, barns and asphalt road access.
Together, these improvements support the property’s continued use as a working or recreational ranch while providing infrastructure for future planning.
Located in a Growing Central Texas Corridor
Hawes Ranch is located in the Liberty Hill area, northwest of Georgetown and within reach of Cedar Park and North Austin. Although the property offers a secluded ranch environment, it is positioned near a region experiencing substantial residential, commercial and infrastructure growth.
Liberty Hill and Georgetown have expanded rapidly as development has moved north from Austin. New residential communities, employment centers, shopping destinations and transportation improvements have increased demand for land throughout Williamson County.
A Property with Multiple Possibilities
The acreage, terrain and location of Hawes Ranch support several potential uses. The property could continue as a private ranch, agricultural holding or recreational retreat. Its multiple homesites and existing improvements may also accommodate a multigenerational family compound or private estate.
The property is also a candidate for conservation-oriented development, a resort or hospitality concept, luxury residential development or a master-planned community. Any future development would remain subject to surveys, title review, utility availability, environmental evaluation and the applicable county, state and federal requirements.
With its combination of scale, water frontage, elevated views and access to the expanding North Austin region, Hawes Ranch represents a distinctive Texas land offering. It is a property shaped by decades of ranching history and positioned within a rapidly changing part of Central Texas – bringing together agricultural heritage, natural beauty and long-term potential.
