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    12695 FM 2843, Salado, TX 76571

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    $4,895,000

    LAND - Salado, TX

    Lot size:
    137.00 Acres
    Added:
    Jul 10, 2025
    Days on Market:
    326
    Last Refresh:
    May 31 at 4:06 pm

    Property Features for 12695 FM 2843

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    205989
    Lot size
    137.00 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    A0872BC A WEBB, & A0943BC J ZINGULAR, TRACT D, ACRES 137.02

    Utilities

    Water source
    Well, Well Needed
    Water front
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Joshua Smith

    Listing agent Joshua Smith License #0673210

    Listing office Keller Williams Realty - SW 1801 S Mopac Expy Ste 100 M.E. Cook, TX

    Listing date Jul 10, 2025

    MLS# 586089 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Central Texas Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 3,200 ft of frontage on Spring‑Fed Buttermilk Creek
    • Only 50 minutes to Downtown Austin
    • Great investment potential in a rapidly growing region
    • Abundant wildlife, including Deer and Rio‑Grande Turkey, seen daily
    • Versatile property suitable for ranching, homesite, hunting, or weekend getaway
    • Access to Edwards & Trinity Aquifers with strong well potential (30‑100+ GPM)

    Overview

    This 137-acre tract offers natural beauty and flowing water, situated approximately 50 minutes from Downtown Austin. The property features 3,200 feet of frontage along Spring-Fed Buttermilk Creek. Deer and Rio-Grande Turkey populations are abundant. The ranch is versatile with regard to potential use, such as a ranch, live-water homesite, hunting ranch, weekend getaway, or land investment opportunity. Its proximity to Austin, Georgetown and Cedar Park makes it a commutable distance for building a home. It is located in one of the fastest-growing regions in the US. A spring comes up on the property to form a small lake and creek that flows 350ft through the ranch. 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 wildflower blooms in the Spring. 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.
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    Ranches

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    City
    Salado
    County
    Bell
    State
    Texas
    Longitude
    -97.6693
    Latitude
    30.907522

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Ranch - Live-water property near Austin with investment potential.
    Where is this ranch located?
    The property is located at 12695 FM 2843 Salado, TX.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,895,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 3,200 ft of frontage on Spring‑Fed Buttermilk Creek; Only 50 minutes to Downtown Austin; Great investment potential in a rapidly growing region
    (512) 699-4684
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    Listing Contact
    Joshua Smith
    Real Estate License ID: 0673210
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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