Salado, TX 76571 (Bell County)
About this property
10 Beautiful Wooded Acres in SALADO, Texas! 3609SF custom designed home combining modern farmhouse and traditional styles for a truly unique living space. Designed with 4 full bedrooms PLUS OFFICE/STUDIO and filled with custom features. CUSTOM GOURMET KITCHEN has large quartz island, prep-sink area, 6 burner Z-line gas stove, unique artesian butler pantry and SECOND SERVING KITCHEN. Living is open to dining and kitchen with 12ft glass doors, CHICAGO BRICK floor-to-ceiling fireplace and interior glass transoms. Primary bedroom has an EN-SUITE SUNROOM filled with windows and more custom built-in shelving. Primary bath includes CLAWFOOT TUB, walk-in shower and two walk-in closets. Flooring is an eclectic mix of BRICK, TILE and LVP. Oversized utility area combines laundry, storage, built-in desk and DOG WASH station. 40x80 METAL BUILDING is pre-plumbed and PRE-DESIGNED for GUEST QUARTERS. Foam insulated well house has water storage tank and FULL WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM. Solar panels are hidden on shop and have 4 battery backups. LOW TAX RATE. 2 MILES from STILLHOUSE LAKE PUBLIC ACCESS. 45 min to Austin – 30 min to Georgetown.
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7670 Shiny Top Ranch Ln 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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