5 Texas Hill Country Homes and View Lots Under $380K

A study in contemporary comfort, this well-loved stone home sits in the heart of Granite Shoals with a thoughtful layout designed for easy daily living. Polished concrete floors run throughout, pairing modern style with durability. A split-bedroom floor plan creates welcome privacy, while the open-concept living area feels bright and expansive beneath high vaulted ceilings. At the center, an island kitchen supports both entertaining and weeknight routines, with sleek stainless-steel appliances and ample workspace. The spacious primary suite reads as a true retreat, featuring a walk-in shower and a generous walk-in closet. Outside, a large fenced backyard invites everything from pet play to relaxed gatherings and quiet evenings, offering a simple, satisfying extension of the home’s easygoing rhythm.

On a quiet address in Rockport’s Wandering Oaks, 145 Highwood offers the ease of a 2020 build by Hogan Homes, presented in immaculate condition and ready for its next chapter. Inside, high ceilings lend an airy sense of volume, accented by tray detailing that adds subtle architectural interest without feeling fussy. The layout includes four bedrooms and two baths, suited to everyday flexibility—space to sleep, work, or simply spread out. Out back, a screened porch becomes a true daily pleasure, inviting you to take in coastal breezes while keeping the mosquitoes at bay. Practical comforts are thoughtfully covered as well, with a Vivint security system and a whole-house surge protector already in place. It’s the kind of setting that makes slowing down feel effortless.

Along the water’s edge, greenbelt living takes on a quieter rhythm, with this home backing directly to serene Lorence Creek. Inside, a bright, airy living room sets the tone with soaring ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and a dramatic wall of windows framing peaceful greenbelt views. The kitchen is designed for everyday ease, offering abundant cabinetry, exceptional storage, ample counter space, and a breakfast area wrapped in bay windows. A main-floor primary suite creates a true retreat, with an ensuite bath featuring double vanities, a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower, and a huge walk-in closet. Upstairs, two generously sized secondary bedrooms and a full bath add flexibility, while an attic closet provides extra storage. Outdoors, mature trees shade an expansive deck—ideal for morning coffee, deer-spotting, or relaxed gatherings in Oak Hollow Village.

From its elevated setting at the highest peak in the Stone Mountain gated development, this 2.85-acre view lot opens to 20+ mile southern vistas that take in several lakes. The land slopes gently from east to west, offering a choice of cleared building locations that let you position a future site-built home to suit the horizon. Thoughtful community guidelines shape a cohesive feel: the POA requires a minimum 2,000-square-foot residence, with 50-foot front and side setbacks and a 50-foot rear conservation easement. For those drawn to an equestrian rhythm, the POA allows one horse per acre, and the property is already fenced to accommodate up to two. Water is provided by an HOA-owned well managed by Aqua Water, and downtown Marble Falls is 11 miles to the southeast.

Size: 2.85 acres

On Hope Ranch Road in Leander, this single-story residence is organized around an open, easy-flowing layout designed for everyday comfort. Hard flooring runs throughout, tying together a spacious family room, a separate dining area, and a chef-friendly kitchen that keeps conversation and cooking in the same orbit. Three bedrooms include a private owner’s suite, offering a quiet retreat when the day winds down. For work, reading, or hobbies, a large study is set apart behind French doors, creating welcome separation without feeling closed off. Outdoors, a covered porch extends the living space and opens directly to the backyard—an inviting spot for morning coffee, weeknight dinners, or an unhurried weekend pause. The result is a home that supports both productivity and downtime with equal ease.