DESCRIPTION: 

Baird Ranch is where Texas heritage, live water, and preserved Hill Country beauty come together to create a true legacy property.

Baird Ranch carries a legacy that runs deeper than the land itself. Owned and carefully stewarded since 1951 by the family behind the iconic Mrs. Baird’s Bread, the ranch has long served as a private retreat, a working operation, and a place where generations have gathered to experience the Texas Hill Country as it was meant to be—quiet, natural, and alluring. Spanning approximately 760 acres, the ranch offers a rare combination of live water, topographic diversity, and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find. With nearly 3,900 feet of Miller Creek and over 260 feet of elevation change, the property presents both visual beauty and functional usability. The ranch is fully perimeter fenced and cross-fenced, with stock tanks and cattle guards in place to support both livestock and wildlife operations. 

Improvements include three older residences, along with a barn and additional outbuildings that provide functional support for day-to-day ranch use. The property is well-suited for a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming, hunting, hiking, gardening, and trail riding. Utilities are established, and three water wells are in place to service the ranch. Protected by a conservation easement, this ranch is one that is meant to stand the test of time and that will continue to be preserved for generations to come.

LOCATION:

Baird Ranch is located along RR 2766 (Robinson Road), just six miles east of Johnson City in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The property offers convenient access to nearby destinations, including Dripping Springs (approximately 20 miles), Austin (48 miles), and San Antonio (69 miles), while maintaining a strong sense of privacy and seclusion. With approximately 0.44 miles of road frontage and Pedernales Falls State Park just three miles away, the ranch is positioned within one of the most desirable and scenic regions in Central Texas.

TERRAIN:

The ranch features a diverse and visually striking landscape, shaped by rolling Hill Country topography and the presence of Miller Creek. Elevations range from approximately 960 to 1,220 feet above sea level, providing a dynamic mix of ridgelines, valleys, and eastern-facing slopes with long-range views over the Pedernales River valley. The land transitions naturally from riparian corridors along the creek to open native pasture and oak-studded savannas. A wide variety of native trees—including live oak, Texas red oak, sycamore, pecan, cedar elm, cypress, persimmon, Texas madrone, mesquite, and Ashe juniper—add both ecological diversity and seasonal character. The balance of wooded areas and open grasslands supports both livestock and native wildlife while offering excellent recreational potential.

IMPROVEMENTS:

Improvements on Baird Ranch are well-suited for both residential and operational use while maintaining a focus on the land itself. Existing structures include a ranch house, foreman’s cabin, and guest quarters, along with barns, storage buildings, and various outbuildings that support day-to-day ranching activities. The property is fully perimeter fenced and cross-fenced, with cattle guards and interior roads providing ease of access throughout. Utilities are in place, including electricity provided by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, private water wells, and septic systems, making the ranch functional and ready for continued use.

WATER:

Water is one of the defining features of Baird Ranch. Miller Creek flows through the eastern portion of the property for approximately 3,900 feet, with ownership on both sides, providing both privacy and control of this valuable resource. A concrete dam constructed in the 1950s creates a unique and highly usable water feature along the creek. In addition, several wet-weather draws traverse the ranch, many feeding into Miller Creek. Three ponds are located throughout the property, and three water wells provide reliable water sources for both residential and agricultural use. Located within the LCRA water district, the ranch offers a strong and sustainable water profile for the region.

WILDLIFE: 

The ranch supports a healthy population of native Hill Country wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, dove, and quail, along with a variety of non-game species. The combination of live water, native grasses, wooded cover, and open pasture creates an ideal habitat for year-round wildlife activity.

MINERALS:

Seller to convey owned mineral interest, if any.