000 Russell Road
Gatesville, TX 76528
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- ~150 acre lot
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This is a masterpiece of nature creating an ideal estate that is available for purchase. Close to one-half mile of LIVE WATER Cow House Creek frontage lined with giant Pecan and Black Walnut trees where turkeys roam. A renowned local landmark, the Horseshoe Bend of the Cow House Creek, is on this property and holds one of the deepest swimming and fishing holes that there are on the stream. This is an ideal spot for setting up a zip-line or a rope swing for family and guests to enjoy over and into the cool, spring fed water. The majority of the creek frontage is easily accessible and walkable. Just below this spot there was an active community grist mill (Rogers Mill) which served the families in the area over 100 years ago. A limestone fault line runs along the creek separating rock strata formations that are visible with all types and sizes of boulders and interesting rock and aggregate formations. Not only does Cow House Rise offer impressive Cow House Creek frontage, but one of the most MAGNIFICIENT VIEWS that you will ever see in all of Central Texas. High above the creek are tree covered limestone hills and bluffs jetting up from the fertile creek bottom. This particular view from an ideal homesite is an open expansive vantage point over the entire valley and the lower topography across the creek to the East. The view is protected by the majority being unbuildable lower land across the creek, and land that will remain Seller owned. Sunrises are incredible from here. This could be the days welcome view from your personal sanctuary in this country paradise. It is incredibly rare to have such a view and river/creek frontage on the same parcel. The homesite and most of the acreage has been hand-cleared as to make the woods and wildlife visible and accessible without damaging the ground or the tree roots in the process. It looks like a nature park. There is a lot of cool Texas history in the area and this ranch specifically. This parcel is being surveyed and o
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Last updated Apr 15, 2025
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MLS# 224631 —
Location
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Directions:From Gatesville take FM 116 2.8 miles, turn right onto FM 1783 for 8.3 miles. Left onto County Road 142. Destination will be on the left.
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Latitude:31.35340400
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Longitude:-97.90944600
The Property
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Property Type:Land
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Property Subtype:Improved Land
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Parcel Number:143622
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Lot Features:Water/Lake View
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Lot Size:Over 100 Acres
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Lot Size SqFt:6534000.0000
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Lot Size Acres:150.0000
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Lot Size Area:150.0000
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Subdivided:No
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Restrictions:Other
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Topography:Flood Plain,Heavily Wooded,Other,Rolling
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Fencing:Barbed Wire, Other
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Soil Type:Other
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Vegetation:Heavily Wooded
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Waterfront:Yes
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Road Frontage Type:County Road, Private Road
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Will Subdivide:No
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Will Subdivide:No
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Land Lease:No
Listing Agent
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- No listing contact info available
Taxes
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Tax Legal Description:TBD +/- 150 acres to be surveyed out of 0909 LUTHE
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/ntreis/224631
Utilities
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Utilities:No Sewer
Appliances
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Appliances:No
Schools
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School District:Gatesville ISD
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Elementary School:Gatesville
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Elementary School Name:Gatesville
Parking
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Open Parking:No
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).