2 bed, 1 bath, 1,320 sqft on 12.32 acres in Salado. Salado, TX 76571. $595,000. Salado ISD.
About This Home
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!
- Property Type
- Farm
- Year Built
- 2002
- Lot Size
- 12.32 acres
- Price / Sq Ft
- $451
Listing information last updated September 18, 2026.
Listed by First Texas Brokerage Company
MLS# 5541870 • Active
IDX inquiries: Keenan Group at Compass · (512) 415-7653
Highlights
Facts & Features
Interior
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling-Vaulted
- Microwave
- Free-Standing Electric Oven
- Concrete
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Exterior & Lot
- Sport Court
- Hardi
- Plank Type
- Bluff
- Native Plants
- Private
- Private Maintained Road
- Split Possible
- Many Trees
- Trees-Medium (20 Ft - 40 Ft)
- Views
- Barbed Wire
- Cross Fenced
- Gate
- Livestock
- Wood
- Covered
- Porch
- Lot Size
- 12.32 Acres
- Driveway
- Gravel
- Off Street
- Creek
Financial
- Original List Price
- $595,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $451
Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Water Available
- Water Connected
Transaction History
1 record on file
Every recorded listing, sale, and lease at 8285 Fm 2843, whoever represented it.
- ActiveListed 2026Current price: $595,000Original list: $595,000MLS 5541870
- Listed · September 18, 2026$595,000
Prices shown are list prices. Closed sale prices are available to registered clients in accordance with ACTRIS rules.
Price & Listing History
Listing timeline with current price, original ask, and market time.
- Current list
- $595,000
- Original list
- $595,000
- Price movement
- No verified reduction
- Listed / DOM
- Sep 18, 2026 · 34 days
Zoned Schools
Salado ISD
Salado
Salado
Thomas Arnold
Zoned assignments come from the property school fields available to us. District context schools are shown only when an assigned tier is missing. Contact the school district directly to verify current boundaries and enrollment eligibility.
Excluded from this estimate: property taxes, home insurance, and HOA dues. Each requires verified amount, cadence or unit, source, and as-of details.
20% ($119K)
Adjustable assumption - not a lending recommendation.
$595,000
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Keenan Market Position
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List price
$595,000
Price per sqft
$451/sqft
Vs. Neighborhood guide reference price
Not available
Days on market
34 days
Original to current
No verified reduction
$595K original
Active inventory context
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Oct 16, 2026.
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