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Fm 2843, Salado, TX, 76571

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$2,495,000
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$16,730/moest. monthly cost
$669,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

This 64.5 acre tract is a unique live-water property, offering natural beauty, flowing water with great location only 50 minutes to Downtown Austin, and great investment potential due to its proximity to the fastest-growing Region in the US. The property has 1,400 ft of frontage along Spring-Fed Buttermilk Creek. The Deer & Rio-Grande Turkey populations are outstanding, they can be seen on the ranch any given morning & evening. Potential use: The ranch is extremely versatile with regard to potential use; it would make a great ranch, live-water homesite, hunting ranch, weekend getaway, or land investment opportunity. Its close proximity to Austin, only 45 minutes away, and Georgetown & Cedar Park, only 25 minutes away, makes it a commutable distance for someone to build a home and have a ranch on acreage very close in. The property would also serve as a great land investment and hold opportunity, something to buy and enjoy while the area develops rapidly. It is located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the US. Water and Natural Features: 1,400 ft of Spring-Fed Buttermilk Creek. The Edwards & Trinity Aquifers are below the property, with water wells in the immediate area ranging from 30 GPM to 100+ GPM. The property is covered in mature native trees like Live Oak, Post Oak, Pecan, Black Walnut, Cedar Elm, Eves Necklace, Sycamore, and Ashe Juniper. Native Grasses cover the landscape, with phenomenal wildflower blooms in the Spring. Wildlife and Hunting: Deer and Turkeys can be seen on the property daily, with a large turkey roosting down along Buttermilk Creek. Wildlife seen frequently on the property include Whitetail Deer, Rio-Grande Turkey, Feral Pigs, Doves, Ducks, Coyotes, Bobcats, Raccoons, and even a Ring-Tailed Cat, along with many other species Native to this Region of Texas. Reach out to Josh Smith with Texas Land for more information.

Getting Around

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WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
23
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Salado Middle SchoolGrades 6-88.3 mi

Construction

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Farm

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 000205989
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Fencing: Barbed Wire
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Creek/Stream,Panoramic,Pasture
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront features: Creek,Pond

Lot

  • Lot size: 64.50 Acres
  • Features: Agricultural,Native Plants,Private,Private Maintained Road,Rolling Slope,Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft),Many Trees,Trees-Small (Under 20 Ft),Views,Waterfall

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Hail
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather
Drought
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
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FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $12,616$151,392
Home Insurance *$1,361$16,332
Property Taxes $2,515$30,180
Electricity $238$2,859
Total$16,730$200,760
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$573,600/yr
40% on housing$501,900/yr
45% on housing$446,133/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 126,680Commercial: -4
Total Premiums$237.28M
Total Exposure$32.93B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.8%
3.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.1%
-1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 76571$359
Bell County$152

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 76571$204
Bell County$145

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-23Price change$2,495,000
2025-07-10Price change$2,250,000
2025-02-20Listed for sale$2,450,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoshua Smith
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty

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