Boerne Ag Exempt Land for Sale

Land with an ag exemption is one of the best ways to own Hill Country acreage near Boerne without paying full market-value property taxes on it. This page shows every lot and tract for sale in the Boerne ZIP codes 78006 and 78015 that the listing agent marked as ag exempt in the MLS. The list updates automatically every day.

Looking for a house that already has the ag exemption? See Boerne ag exempt homes for sale.

Ag Exempt Land Market Snapshot (November 2026)

• About 20 lots and tracts in 78006 and 78015 are listed as ag exempt, from about $340,000 to about $5.4 million. The average asking price is about $1.2 million.
• Most are in ranch-style subdivisions such as Estancia, La Cancion, Sabinas Creek Ranch, Palmer Place and Windmill Ranch, along with larger unrestricted tracts on rural roads around Boerne.
• Several are new or recently listed, so this list changes quickly.

Figures are from the MLS as of November 2026, are rounded, and change daily.

What "Ag Exempt" Really Means in Texas

The "ag exemption" is not technically an exemption. It is a special appraisal, usually called 1-d-1 open-space or agricultural valuation. Instead of taxing the land at what it would sell for, the appraisal district values it on what it can produce from farming or ranching. On Hill Country acreage that difference can be large.

• The land has to be used for agriculture. Its primary use must be farming or ranching, such as grazing cattle, goats or sheep, hay production or beekeeping, at a level that is typical for the area.
• It needs a history. Texas requires agricultural use for at least five of the preceding seven years. Buying land that already has the valuation keeps that history in place, which is why ag exempt land is worth more to many buyers.
• The house is not included. Your home and the homesite around it are appraised at market value. Only the land in agricultural use gets the lower value.
• Wildlife management is another option. Land that already has ag valuation can convert to wildlife management valuation, where the owner carries out at least three of seven approved wildlife practices instead of running livestock.

Keeping the Ag Exemption After You Buy

• Ask for the history. Get the current appraisal district record, the type of use on file (cattle, goats, hay, bees or wildlife) and the name of anyone leasing the land for grazing.
• Know your appraisal district. Most of 78006 is in Kendall County. 78015 includes parts of Kendall, Bexar and Comal counties. Each county's appraisal district sets its own acreage and stocking guidelines, so check the one for your property.
• File on time. Ask the appraisal district whether a new application is needed after closing. Applications are generally due by April 30.
• Understand rollback taxes. If the land stops being used for agriculture, such as when it is developed or the use simply stops, Texas charges a rollback tax: the difference between the ag taxes and full market-value taxes for the previous three years, plus 5% annual interest. Find out who pays it if you plan to build or change the use.
• Watch the restrictions. Some subdivisions limit livestock, which can affect how you keep the valuation. Read the deed restrictions before you buy.

Ag Exempt Land FAQ

Thinking About Buying Ag Exempt Land?

I can help you confirm the valuation, review restrictions, water and access, and plan how to keep the exemption before you buy. Call or text 210-478-8555.

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Tax rules change and every appraisal district sets its own guidelines. Confirm a property's valuation and requirements with the county appraisal district and a tax professional.

Charley Wasson is a full-time REALTOR® with Sunflower Real Estate specializing in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch and the greater Texas Hill Country. He has more than 300 documented MLS transactions and over $121 million in closed sales, is a five-time Platinum Top 50 San Antonio REALTOR®, and has a career 98% customer satisfaction score. Call or text 210-478-8555.