13471 Cedar Valley Rd, Salado, TX 76571

Come and see this unique Victorian Home property nestled on top of a scenic panoramic hill. This exceptional 10-acre estate offers a rare blend of historic charm and modern self-sufficiency. Featuring two fully renovated Victorian homes joined into one expansive residence and a separate guest house, this property is ideal for multi-generational living. This creative space and layout have the potential to be more than just a home with possible income producing opportunities. Thoughtfully updated, the homes retain their architectural elegance with high ceilings, original woodwork and wrap-around porches while incorporating modern systems for comfort and reliability. Designed with long-term resilience in mind, this property includes a fully owned and transferable solar and wind system with battery backup that powers the water pump and the 110 electrical outlets in the North Wing ensuring sustainable living. There is a fully equipped tornado shelter which acts as a durable storage unit as well. The detached guest house has 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath, kitchen, dining, front and back porch with incredible views which has its own separate carport. There is a barn with 2 horse stalls that is home to playful goats, watchful donkeys and dutiful barn cats. A self-sustaining keyhole garden is within easy reach of the farmhouse. The land itself offers a mix of open pasture and wooded areas providing ample opportunities for recreation, agriculture or livestock. Combining privacy, preparedness and an old-world elegant style, this one-of-a-kind property presents an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking security, flexibility and rural tranquility. This property is conveniently located between Austin and Waco, 10 minutes from the charming and artistic village of Salado and 15 minutes from Killeen (home to Fort Hood). Come and enjoy the inviting porches with the gorgeous panoramic views, hummingbirds, nature and wildlife abundance.

At 13471 Cedar Valley Rd, the defining advantage is usable scale: 10 acres supporting a 3,998 square foot farm residence with six bedrooms and four baths in Salado ISD. In a market where land, layout, and school path often pull in different directions, this property lines them up with a Bell County address in Salado, Salado Int and Salado High School in the district, and a price point of $1.59M, or $399 per square foot.

The house began in 1940, and the story here is not a standard farmhouse. This is a combined Victorian residence formed from two fully renovated homes, creating a footprint that can handle multi-generational living or a more flexible live-work setup without forcing compromise on square footage. High ceilings, original woodwork, wrap-around porches, and two fireplaces keep the structure tied to its period, while later system upgrades shift the property toward practical long-term use. A fully owned and transferable solar and wind system with battery backup powers the water pump and the 110 outlets in the north wing, which is a meaningful distinction for buyers who evaluate resilience as part of real estate value rather than as an afterthought. There is also a tornado shelter that doubles as durable storage.

The detached guest house adds another layer of utility with two bedrooms, one bath, a kitchen, dining area, front and back porches, and its own separate carport. On acreage, that kind of separation matters. It gives the property room to function for extended family, guests, or future income strategy without crowding the main house. The barn with two horse stalls, the keyhole garden, and the mix of open pasture and wooded ground broaden the use case beyond simple residential ownership and make the land itself part of the asset, whether the next owner prioritizes animals, agriculture, recreation, or privacy.

Location also works in this property’s favor. The setting is between Austin and Waco, about 10 minutes from Salado and 15 minutes from Killeen and Fort Hood, which gives the estate a wider orbit than many rural listings of similar type. After 28 days on market, the opportunity is clear: this is a land-rich, infrastructure-aware property with multiple residential components, and that combination tends to hold value because it is difficult to replicate.