Gatesville, TX 76528 (Coryell County)
About this property
A truly special 45.81+/-acre live water property in Coryell County offering dramatic scenery, crystal-clear creek frontage, towering hardwoods, rolling topography, and a beautifully positioned farmhouse. With frontage along Bee House Creek, deep swimming holes, great fishing, impressive cliffs, abundant wildlife, and exceptional grasses, this ranch offers a rare opportunity to own a highly usable yet breathtaking recreational retreat in the heart of Central Texas. LAND: The property features beautiful rolling topography with dramatic elevation changes. Scenic cliffs add striking character to the landscape, while productive native pasture and impressive grasses provide both beauty and usability. IMPROVEMENTS: Perched atop a hill, the ranch features a beautifully designed 1200sqft 2/2 farmhouse thoughtfully positioned to capture sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and creek corridor. Bright and inviting, the home blends modern amenities with timeless ranch-house character, creating a warm and comfortable retreat. WATER: Bee House Creek serves as the centerpiece of the ranch, offering exceptional live water frontage with deep, clear water ideal for swimming, fishing, relaxing, and enjoying year-round recreation. Lined with massive mature trees and dramatic natural scenery, the creek provides a setting rarely found on properties of this size. The deep pools and flowing water create outstanding opportunities for casting a line while enjoying the beauty and serenity of the creek corridor. Combined with impressive creek frontage, scenic limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear water, Bee House Creek creates an unforgettable landscape and an exceptional recreational amenity for family and guests alike. VEGETATION & WILDLIFE: The ranch boasts excellent native grasses and towering mature trees, particularly along both sides of Bee House Creek. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property and includes whitetail deer, turkey, wild hogs, dove, and other native species.
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About the Area
7400 CR142 None is located in Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell County. Coryell County sits immediately west of Bell County, sharing the Fort Cavazos influence while maintaining a more rural character. Gatesville, the county seat, is a small working-class Texas town surrounded by ranches and cedar breaks that have changed little over the past century.
The Leon River flows through Coryell County, and Mother Neff State Park, the first state park established in Texas, sits on the Leon River within the county. The terrain features limestone hills and cedar brakes characteristic of the eastern Hill Country transition zone.
Gatesville had an estimated population of 16,058 as of 2023. The 76528 zip code has a median household income of $66,989, a median home value of $189,900, and a median age of 39.7. The average household size is 2.4 people.
Fort Cavazos overflow, cattle ranching, corrections industry employment, and agriculture anchor the Coryell County economy. The county offers affordable acreage at prices well below neighboring Bell County despite similar proximity to Fort Cavazos employment.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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