Salado, TX 76571 (Bell County)
About this property
Welcome to 12.319 unrestricted, fully fenced acres offering 180 feet of private access along Buttermilk Creek! This property is ready to go for a hunter looking for a turnkey ready property to hunt on, or a family looking to build their forever home. NO RESTRICTIONS! The main residence is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, featuring a full kitchen, tankless on-demand hot water, and a septic system updated with a new leach field (2020). In addition, you have: • Dedicated Sport Court with an attached climate-controlled game room, additional storage, and covered parking ideal for tractors or equipment. • Separate Workshop built on a concrete slab featuring spray foam insulation and a dedicated split A/C unit—perfect for a home business, hobby studio, or shop. The Land & Topography: The front pasture offers classic, rocky Texas terrain, transitioning into a rich, black-dirt back pasture—ideal for farming, ranching, or agricultural use with creek irrigation access. A dirt road leads you past a beautiful canyon up to a breathtaking bluff that backs up to the historic Solana Ranch. Enjoy sweeping 360-degree views for miles—providing a dream building site for your custom luxury home! Rich History & Nature: Abundant native wildlife thrives here, including deer, wild turkey, and river otters. Steeped in Texas history, the bluff was historically utilized by the Caddo Indians to mine flint, with native tools and arrowheads found across the acreage. Located just ~5 miles down the road from the renowned Gault Archaeological Site! *******No Deed Restrictions | Livestock Permitted | USDA Eligible Area for Financing********** Whether you are looking for a recreational retreat, working homestead, private multi-generational setup, or a stunning site to build your dream home overlooking the creek, this Salado showcase is a rare find!
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About the Area
8285 Fm 2843 None 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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