Water by Day.
Wine by Night.
Where the Highland Lakes, the Hill Country Wine Trail, and wide-open ranch land come together — just an hour from Austin.
Johnson City, TX —
The Heart of Hill Country
Carol Whisenant, Broker of On Centre Street Realty, is well connected with the Hill Country way of life. We hope you enjoy this curated information designed to guide you through the community, and to the best real estate offerings in the area. When you're ready to talk specifics, contact Carol through the button at the bottom of the page.
Sitting at the crossroads of US Highways 281 and 290, Johnson City is the childhood home of President Lyndon B. Johnson and a rising destination for fine dining, boutique wineries, live music, and authentic Texas adventure. With the Blanco County Courthouse anchoring its charming square and a booming arts and dining scene taking root on Main Street, this is a town that knows exactly who it is.
As a 30-year veteran of real estate, Carol understands the value of casting a wide net to capture and cull through the options. Leaving no stone unturned has brought many clients their reward they never thought possible. Don't get caught short thinking West or Central Austin is the best place to be in Central Texas.
464 Ranch — Your Place Out West
A private, gated ranchette community 3 miles north of Johnson City on Highway 281. Once a trophy hunting ranch, now thoughtfully developed so more people can experience the Hill Country legacy — without the cost and upkeep of a 500-acre operation.
A Life Worth Coming Home To
Hill Country Wine Trail
50+ wineries stretch along Highway 290 from Dripping Springs to Fredericksburg. World-class Texas wine, live music, and legendary sunsets — right in your backyard.
Highland Lakes Access
Head north on 281 and reach the Highland Lakes — Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake. Swimming, fishing, boating, and lakeside dining. Water by day.
Texas Roots, Real Character
Drive south toward Bandera — the Cowboy Capital of Texas. Rodeos, dancehalls, and authentic Hill Country culture that hasn't been paved over by a subdivision.
Outdoor Adventure
Seven State Parks within 45 minutes. Hiking, cycling, wildlife watching, fishing, and stargazing under genuinely dark skies — one of the last great Hill Country frontiers.
Close to the City
Less than an hour from both Austin and San Antonio. As those cities grow outward, Johnson City gets closer. The drive out here is half the experience of coming home.
Space & Freedom
Ag-exempt, wildlife-exempt land. Room to breathe, room to build, room to dream — no HOA micromanagement, no traffic, no strained infrastructure.
From Water to Wine —
The Highway 281 Route
I-35 carries the crowds. Highway 281 carries something better — two hours of pure Texas Hill Country with you at the center of it all.
Closer Than You Think
Johnson City sits at a rare crossroads — far enough from the city noise to finally exhale, close enough that nothing you love is ever out of reach.
Ready to Find Your
Place Out Here?
Carol Whisenant has spent 30 years building deep roots in Central Texas real estate. She knows these corridors, these properties, and this community inside and out — and she is ready to help you discover what is possible beyond the ordinary.
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