Walton Global Closes Major 1,736-Acre Bulk Land Sale in Austin MSA for Large-Scale Master-Planned Community

Walton Global, a leading real estate investment and land asset management company, announced the successful sale of 1,736 acres of land in Hays County, Texas, within the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The transaction represents a major bulk land sale in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. 

The property, marketed as The Ridge, is located near Highway 21 south of Austin, with proximity to Rohde Road and High Road. The site is positioned within the rapidly expanding Austin-San Antonio corridor along I-35, an area experiencing significant population and economic growth. 

The buyer, Wilson Capital & Carlton Capital Investments, both Austin-based firms, acquired the property with plans to develop a large-scale master-planned community. 

“We are excited to acquire The Ridge and continue investing in the Austin market,” said Taylor Wilson of Wilson Capital. “This project reflects our continued long-term commitment to delivering quality communities in high-growth areas.” 

At full buildout, The Ridge is expected to deliver over 6,200 residential homes, along with 3 school sites (elementary, middle, and high school), community center sites, a fish camp, extensive resort-style amenities, commercial/retail, along with extensive green space, parks, and trails. 

The property provides an opportunity to deliver housing within commuting distance of Austin’s several major employment centers. The site is located approximately 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Austin. 

“This was a significant closing for Walton Global and a strong example of continued demand for well-located land in high-growth markets,” said Rob Nixon, Senior Vice President of Real Estate at Walton Global. “We are pleased to have worked with Wilson Capital and Carlton Capital Investments on this transaction and look forward to seeing The Ridge take shape as a thoughtfully planned community.” 

The Austin MSA continues to see growth driven by a diverse employer base across technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Major employers in the region include Tesla, Oracle, Samsung, Dell Technologies, and St. David’s HealthCare, supporting sustained housing demand across the metro and surrounding counties. 

This transaction underscores Walton Global’s strategy of identifying, managing, and monetizing land assets in key U.S. growth markets.