
2 bed, 1 bath, 1,320 sqft on 12.32 acres in Salado. Salado, TX 76571. $595,000. Salado ISD.
Welcome to 12.319 unrestricted, fully fenced acres offering 180 feet of private access along Buttermilk Creek! This property is ready to go for a hunter looking for a turnkey ready property to hunt on, or a family looking to build their forever home. NO RESTRICTIONS! The main residence is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, featuring a full kitchen, tankless on-demand hot water, and a septic system updated with a new leach field (2020). In addition, you have: • Dedicated Sport Court with an attached climate-controlled game room, additional storage, and covered parking ideal for tractors or equipment. • Separate Workshop built on a concrete slab featuring spray foam insulation and a dedicated split A/C unit—perfect for a home business, hobby studio, or shop. The Land & Topography: The front pasture offers classic, rocky Texas terrain, transitioning into a rich, black-dirt back pasture—ideal for farming, ranching, or agricultural use with creek irrigation access. A dirt road leads you past a beautiful canyon up to a breathtaking bluff that backs up to the historic Solana Ranch. Enjoy sweeping 360-degree views for miles—providing a dream building site for your custom luxury home! Rich History & Nature: Abundant native wildlife thrives here, including deer, wild turkey, and river otters. Steeped in Texas history, the bluff was historically utilized by the Caddo Indians to mine flint, with native tools and arrowheads found across the acreage. Located just ~5 miles down the road from the renowned Gault Archaeological Site! *******No Deed Restrictions | Livestock Permitted | USDA Eligible Area for Financing********** Whether you are looking for a recreational retreat, working homestead, private multi-generational setup, or a stunning site to build your dream home overlooking the creek, this Salado showcase is a rare find!
Verified property facts
8285 Fm 2843 is listed at $595,000 with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 1,320 square feet, 12.32-acre lot. This places it above the ZIP 76571 single-family closed-sale median price of $479,000 (ZIP 76571 geography · single-family closed sales · median sale price · trailing 12 months as of Oct 1, 2026).
8285 Fm 2843 is zoned for Salado ISD with assigned schools: Thomas Arnold (elementary), Salado (middle), Salado (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
8285 Fm 2843 is a Farm built in 2002 featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathrooms, 1,320 square feet, 12.32-acre lot.
8285 Fm 2843 is listed by First Texas Brokerage Company. Keenan Group at Compass presents this IDX listing and provides the accompanying market analysis using MLS Grid / Unlock MLS data reviewed as of Oct 2, 2026.
The most recent annual property tax for 8285 Fm 2843 is $8,726. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
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List price
$595,000
Price per sqft
$451/sqft
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Days on market
14 days
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$595K original
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As of Oct 2, 2026, 8285 Fm 2843 is offered at $595,000. The current MLS snapshot shows 65 active listings in 76571.
The MLS listing marks 8285 Fm 2843 as waterfront. The reported waterfront feature is Creek. Confirm shoreline access, dock rights, and floodplain status from current property documents during due diligence.
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$595,000
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