20949 Firefly Rd
About this property
This outstanding 167.07± acres offers a rare opportunity for a homestead, weekend getaway, hunting and recreational ranch, or future development. Ideally situated approximately one hour from downtown Austin, 20 minutes from Salado, and 30 minutes from Georgetown, the property provides both convenience and a peaceful country setting. The land features an excellent blend of dense woods and productive bottomland fields. Tree cover includes oak, elm, pecan, and cedar, with selective cedar clearing already completed to reveal beautiful live oak parks. Rolling topography ranges from 810 to 930 feet in elevation, with the higher points showcasing expansive Hill Country views. Stillman Valley Creek meanders through the ranch and offers potential sites for ponds or a lake. Improvements include a small ranch house and a mobile home. The house is currently leased, and either dwelling would be ideal for a foreman, guests, or continued rental income. Additional improvements consist of a barn and functional working pens. If you're searching for a ranch that’s close to everything, loaded with natural beauty, and positioned for significant upside—yet far enough out to escape the crowds—then Firefly Ranch is well worth a look.
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About the Area
20949 Firefly Rd 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 76527 zip code has a median household income of $83,533, a median home value of $370,400, and a median age of 39.5. The average household size is 2.96 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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