
Belton, TX 76513 (Bell County)
About this property
The Taggart Ranch offers an exceptional combination of Lampasas River frontage, scenic views, mature hardwoods, quality improvements and convenient access to Central Texas communities. Located minutes from Salado, Temple, Georgetown and Austin, this versatile property provides the privacy of country living without sacrificing accessibility. The ranch features approximately 1,895 feet of frontage along Elmer King Road and 1,257 feet along Elm Grove Road. Approximately 80 feet of elevation change creates impressive views overlooking the fertile Lampasas River bottom. The property includes approximately 1,795 feet of Lampasas River frontage, with deep holes suitable for fishing and swimming, as well as a beautiful spring-fed pond. The land offers an attractive mixture of open fields, productive bottomland and mature hardwoods, including majestic live oak and pecan trees. The diverse terrain provides excellent opportunities for livestock, horses, hunting and wildlife recreation. The property is fenced for cattle and carries a unique connection to Texas history, with Native American artifacts reportedly discovered on the ranch. The well-maintained, single-story brick residence offers four bedrooms, two-and-one-half bathrooms and a comfortable, flexible floor plan. Interior spaces include two living areas, a spacious living/game room, sitting room and private office. Additional features include hardwood flooring, quartz kitchen countertops, a fireplace with a Heatilator, wood-burning stove and two central HVAC systems. The home also features a metal roof, covered porch, open rock patio, fenced yard, covered carport and detached garage. Additional ranch improvements include a 35' x 60' covered pavilion shaded by a magnificent, mature oak tree, covered livestock stalls with adjoining paddocks and a private water well. An Armstrong Water line is available along Elm Grove Road.
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About the Area
1498 Elmer King 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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