Burnet Land for Sale
Discover a prime 7.4-acre commercial property located along US Highway 281 in Burnet, Texas, one of the region’s most heavily traveled north–south corridors. This highly visible site features approximately 890 feet of highway frontage, providing outstanding exposure and access. 5396 S US Highway 281 includes an existing 2,223-square-foot building previously configured for office and professional use that is currently vacant and available for lease or owner/user occupancy. The site also generates income from two active yard leases and pool and pavilion facilities that provide supplemental revenue. These revenue streams provide immediate cash flow while supporting long-term redevelopment or repositioning strategies.
5396 S US Highway 281 benefits from substantial existing improvements, including a 50-foot-wide commercial concrete driveway and a 20-foot-wide commercial asphalt driveway, providing excellent ingress, egress, and circulation for passenger vehicles, delivery traffic, and commercial operations. All major utilities are available on site, including water, sewer, power, and fiber. 3-phase electrical service and fiber easements are in place, supporting industrial, medical, institutional, and technology-driven users. A north access easement road is already constructed, further enhancing internal circulation and future development potential. The entire property is fully fenced and secured, with a current land survey and geotechnical survey available for buyer review.
The site is zoned C-3 and C-1, allowing for a broad range of single or multi-tenant commercial, retail, office, medical, light industrial, service, and mixed-use applications. A replat will be required for certain development configurations, providing buyers the opportunity to customize lot layouts and maximize site utilization. Included with the sale is a complete set of architectural plans for a commercial building designed for this location, approved for construction permitting by the City of Burnet in 2021. Floor plan, elevations, and renderings are attached to this listing. Full set of plans available for review upon request. These plans could be built as-is or modified to meet the needs of a specialty tenant.
Situated on US Highway 281, the property enjoys direct connectivity to Burnet, Marble Falls, Lampasas, and the greater Highland Lakes region. The corridor serves as a major commuter and commercial route, supporting consistent traffic counts and strong regional visibility. Surrounding development includes commercial, institutional, residential, and service-oriented uses, creating a stable and growing trade area.
5396 S US Highway 281 is well-suited for owner/users seeking a highly visible location, developers pursuing single-tenant, multi-tenant, or mixed-use projects, investors seeking current income with future upside, and contractors, medical groups, schools, or service providers requiring both building and yard space to support their operations. With utilities in place, established access, and groundwork completed, 5396 S US Highway 281 significantly reduces development timelines and capital requirements. Offered at $2,250,000, this represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Burnet’s most versatile commercial sites with immediate income and long-term upside.
The seller will consider owner-finance proposals from qualified buyers. Specific terms will depend on price, down payment, creditworthiness, collateral, guarantees, and closing structure.