The lowest town medians for 10 to 100 acres were Lampasas at $11,931, Rockdale at $14,462, Hallettsville at $14,831 over the last 12 months.
An open-space agricultural valuation that taxes qualifying land on its productive value instead of market value.
Yes if the land stays in qualifying agricultural use and the new owner files with the appraisal district. A change of use can trigger rollback taxes.
Each county sets its own minimums and use standards. Check the county appraisal district guidelines for the specific property.
That depends on the location and the buyer. Land near growth corridors has tended to gain as development reaches it, while agricultural income on its own is usually modest relative to land prices, so most buyers weigh appreciation, use and the tax valuation together.
Water (wells, tanks, creek), good fencing, road frontage and a clean ag history.
Lampasas, Rockdale, Hallettsville, by median price per acre over the last 12 months.
Yes, but the homesite is usually removed from the agricultural valuation and taxed at market value. The rest of the land can keep its valuation.
Lenders and title companies usually require one, and on rural tracts it confirms acreage, access and easements. Budget for it.
Request a Ranchidential briefing: closest land sales adjusted for acres, improvements and timing, plus the best month to list.