Salado, TX 76571 (Bell County)
About this property
Secluded at Salado's western edge, this lakeside property is a hunting, fishing and ranching paradise. The sprawling homestead is one of the last of its kind and is currently used as a weekend getaway and cattle ranch. The land fans out as it backs to Stillhouse Hollow Lake, affording direct access to more than 2,000 acres of public shoreline to explore. Renowned for its clear waters and fabulous fishing, the Army Corps of Engineers-managed lake is your neighbor and your imagination is your only limit. Enjoy an abundance of wildlife, from turkey to deer, while marveling that you are just minutes from Salado's historic Main Street with convenient access to the area's major employment hubs. This rare gem will accommodate your every goal, from hunting to ranching, to equestrian and more. The 1960's era homestead currently is used as a hunting headquarters. A covered RV park pad with hookups could be your temporary lodging while your lakeside dream home is built. Restrictions on high-traffic commercial operations and mobile homes ensure continued peace and value for your new legacy property.
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About the Area
8520 Brewer Ln is located in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Bell County anchors the northern gateway to the Hill Country region, centered on Killeen-Temple-Belton, a diverse metro area shaped by Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), the largest active-duty military installation in the United States. The county blends military community character with a growing healthcare and university sector.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Belton Lake on the Leon River provide significant water recreation within Bell County. The terrain transitions from the limestone Hill Country in the west to the blackland prairie in the east. The Lampasas River flows through the western reaches of the county.
Salado had an estimated population of 2,292 as of 2023. The 76571 zip code has a median household income of $103,341, a median home value of $395,800, and a median age of 47.1. The average household size is 2.64 people.
Fort Cavazos is the dominant economic driver in Bell County, supporting tens of thousands of military personnel and civilian contractors. Baylor Scott and White Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas, anchors the Temple medical district. Texas A&M Central Texas serves a significant higher education population.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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