Belton, TX 76513 (Bell County)
About this property
Discover 17 acres of prime Texas land with unlimited potential. Located in the sought-after Salado ISD this property offers a rare blend of open space and convenient access. Just 5 minutes from I-35, and a short drive to both Salado and Belton, enjoy the best of rural tranquility with city amenities nearby. Come build your dream home! *There is a 12+/- acre option from this 17 +/- acre tract.
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About the Area
17 Acres Smith Dairy Rd is located in Belton, 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.
Belton had an estimated population of 23,769 as of 2023. The 76513 zip code has a median household income of $82,366, a median home value of $260,200, and a median age of 34.2. The average household size is 2.79 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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