Troy, TX 76579 (Bell County)
About this property
If you are looking for wide-open spaces, privacy, and room to grow, this beautiful 39.779-acre tract in Troy offers the perfect rural canvas. With no municipal zoning, no neighborhood oversight, and plenty of acreage, this property gives you complete flexibility to create a private family homestead, start an agricultural operation, or develop a commercial business.This is a versatile multi-use property ready for a variety of layouts. It offers a unique blend of open ground and natural landscape, making it ideal for anyone looking to build a custom home, run livestock, or construct workshop and storage facilities outside the city limits.Property Highlights & Infrastructure Layout:Unrestricted Use: Open potential for commercial operations, farming, ranching, or residential builds.Natural Landscape: A quiet branch of Little Elm Creek runs along the eastern edge of the acreage. While this eastern portion sits within a natural floodplain, it serves as an excellent fertile area for livestock grazing and local wildlife.Prime Building Sites: The expansive western side of the parcel sits entirely high and dry out of the flood zone, providing a solid, elevated foundation for a custom home, barns, or heavy gravel driveways.Excellent Schools: Families will appreciate being located within the Troy Independent School District, known for its centralized secondary schools and strong community support.
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About the Area
1500 Bottoms East Rd is located in Troy, 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.
Troy had an estimated population of 2,628 as of 2023. The 76579 zip code has a median household income of $83,146, a median home value of $225,500, and a median age of 35.5. The average household size is 2.94 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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