Overview
Development Land in Gatesville, Texas
This 73.25-acre tract of city-annexed land in Gatesville, Texas, is strategically located in Central Texas and suitable for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or employment-driven development. Situated within Gatesville city limits, the property offers a scalable footprint for mixed-use projects with commercial or retail frontage and residential development, anchor retail concepts, service-oriented commercial uses, light industrial, distribution, logistics, or workforce and market-rate housing. City utilities are available, and the property maintains AG tax status, allowing for favorable holding costs during planning, entitlement, and development. Gatesville's attributes include a low crime rate, business-friendly environment, stable workforce, and favorable tax climate, making it attractive for employer-driven growth and housing demand. The property's location near Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the United States, drives sustained demand for housing, retail services, logistics, and defense-adjacent development. Proximity to the Gatesville Municipal Airport provides regional air access for corporate users, logistics operators, government agencies, and contractors, as well as access to Central Texas aerospace and advanced manufacturing activity, including SpaceX operations. The region supports long-term employment growth tied to military, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution sectors. Gatesville offers convenient access to Waco, Temple, and Killeen, with reasonable drive times to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Houston. This tract represents a flexible, infrastructure-supported development opportunity with multiple use paths, phased development potential, and long-term upside in a growing Central Texas corridor. Additional contiguous acreage is available.