2025 Running Creek Dr
About this property
Set within the coveted gated enclave of The Creeks of Salado, this exceptional 5,470-SF custom estate offers refined Hill Country living on 1.93 acres. Privately positioned on a corner lot, the single-story residence combines timeless craftsmanship, advanced technology, resort-style outdoor living, and exceptional privacy. Custom stone construction and a distinctive metal roof complement mature native trees and drought-tolerant landscaping. Outdoor living spaces center around an in-ground pool and separate spa, with deep covered porches, gas fireplace, custom barbecue, and bespoke tile counters creating an ideal setting for entertaining. Inside, the thoughtfully designed floor plan features five bedrooms and five baths, including a private split-bedroom primary suite. Wide hallways enhance accessibility, while every bedroom features an en-suite bath. The chef’s kitchen and adjoining butler’s pantry are appointed with premium Bosch and Sub-Zero appliances. An inviting living room with gas fireplace anchors the main living spaces. Smart-home features include Wi-Fi-enabled PowerView motorized shades, Haiku ceiling fans, automated irrigation and exterior lighting, and zoned Sonos audio. A four-car garage with epoxy flooring provides abundant storage. A private 2-story guest quarters, accessed from the garage and pool, offers a bedroom, full kitchen, bath, and living area—ideal for guests, extended family, or a caretaker. Designed for comfort, health, efficiency, and resilience, the estate includes whole-house water filtration, indoor air cleaning, fresh-air ERV circulation, humidity control, monitored security, indoor storm shelter, backup generator, and solar battery storage. Located in historic Salado between Austin and Waco, the property offers convenient I-35 access and proximity to acclaimed schools, dining, galleries, boutiques, wineries, breweries, and Mill Creek Country Club’s private 27-hole golf course.
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About the Area
2025 Running Creek Dr 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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