John Dean
TX Rec Land Real Estate is a Texas-based brokerage focused exclusively on rural, recreational, and investment land across Central Texas and surrounding regions.
For over 13 years, weve represented buyers and sellers in transactions ranging from small acreage tracts to large ranches, as well as transitional, commercial, and development-oriented properties.
At our core, WE KNOW LAND®. Its more than a sloganit reflects a way of doing business. We believe land is meant to be understood, respected, and stewarded well. From water, wildlife, and topography to access, utilities, and long-term potential, we take the time to truly know each propertyand the people behind it.
Selling rural land and ranches is fundamentally different than selling a home in town. It requires a deeper understanding of the land itselfhow it lays, how its used, and what it can become. Thats where our experience makes the difference.
Our team of 10 dedicated land agents covers more than 30 counties, bringing strong local knowledge and boots-on-the-ground experience to every transaction. Headquartered in Rockdale, Texas, we operate with a rural, small-town mindsetwhere relationships matter, reputations are earned, and doing things the right way still counts.
We consistently handle a high volume of transactions across a wide range of property types and sizes, giving us real-time insight into the market while maintaining a personal, client-first approach.
We are especially experienced in navigating complex transactionswhether that involves multiple ownership interests, access challenges, development considerations, or unique property characteristics. Our clients trust us not just to close deals, but to guide them through decisions that often carry long-term financial and personal significance.
TX Rec Land Real Estate is proud to be recognized as an Aggie 100 business and a Land.com Top Producer, reflecting both our growth and consistent performance in the land industry.
With a proven track record, deep local knowledge, and a relationship-driven approach, we provide our clients with an experienceand an advantagethat is hard to match.
We know land®.
$189,000 • 10.08 acres
Welcome to your private piece of Texas! This 10.079-acre property offers a blank canvas to make your own.
Rich with woods, it offers hundreds of post oak trees to benefit from. Whether you want to leave them for cover for game or clear select areas to build a home, shop, barn, or morethere's ample room here. Scattered yaupons and cedars are also prevalent on the property.
There's lots of wildlife in the area from deer to hogs, songbirds to varmints!
Gently rolling terrain throughout with a nice open area on the north end that gently slopes down to a shared pond near the corner.
Access comes from private road 3221, which branches off of CR 322. This road is gravel and provides access down the entire eastern side of the property. A Bartlett Electric power line is accessible to this property and should be easy to extend into the property. A water well may be needed if desired.
Located in a great location, just minutes from Rockdale, approximately 40 minutes to Taylor, 1 hour to the Austin, College Station, and Bryan areas.
$133,999 • 1 acres
WATER AND ELECTRIC METERS PAID FOR BY SELLER! Be one of the first to own a lot in this brand-new subdivision that is just a short drive to Lockhart and Austin. There are multiple lots to choose from with water and electric utilities available. Single and double wide mobile homes up to 20 years old are welcome. Come take a drive through the neighborhood on the newly paved roads and pick out your homesite. Call, text or email today for more information.
Available Lots...
LOT A5 - 300 Aldore Ave (1.02 acres) - $133,999
LOT E5 - 960 Ferguson Loop (1.00 acre) - $133,999
LOT E6 - 926 Ferguson Loop (1.00 acres) - $133,999
$158,000 • 1 acres
WATER METER ON SITE AND ELECTRIC METER FEES ALREADY PAID BY SELLER! Be one of the first to own a lot in this brand-new section of this subdivision, that is just a short drive to Lockhart and Austin. There are multiple lots to choose from with water and electric utilities available. Tiny homes, and Single and double wide manufactured homes 20 years old or newer are welcome. Come take a drive through the neighborhood on the newly paved roads and pick out your homesite. Call, text or email today for more information.
Available Lots...
Lot A13 - 170 Grace Ln (1.08 Acres) - $148,999
Lot B1 - 101 Azalea Ct (1.01 Acres) - $148,999 (PENDING)
Lot B6 - 199 Azalea Ct (1.54 Acres) - $156,999
$157,900 • 6 acres
6 acres of raw, wooded land! This property is tucked back off the road and ready for you to make it your own!
This property sits back off of CR 405, just under a mile off of FM 1915.
This property is approximately 90% wooded with towering oaks, elms and cedars. A +/-1/2 acre clearing has been mulched to make immediate use for a home, shop, camper or deer stand. The trail between the county road and large opening have been mulched to allow for easier access on day one via a pickup or ATV.
There is a lot of wildlife in the area from deer to hogs, bobcats and more.
Utility-wise, the property has access to both power (bartlett electric) and a water line (Bell Milam Falls WSC). You would just need to purchase a meter for both of these services, and the water meter capacity has been reserved already so no hydraulic studies or capacity issues! Bartlett Electric may also offer installation credits for permanent homes!
The property has a wildlife exemption in place, and the new owner can swap it to an ag exemption to keep taxes low, even after you build a home. No fencing is in place at this time.
Value-added, reasonable restrictions are in place to keep out trash, junk, mobile homes, high density ag farms, commercial businesses etc. This should keep the area nice for years to come. Barndominiums are allowed, stay in you camper while you build or on the weekends while camping!
Located just 35 minutes from Taylor, under 10 minutes to Lake Granger, 25 minutes to Rockdale, 45 minutes to Hutto/Round Rock, 25 minutes to the Temple/Belton area, and a little over 1 hour from B/CS.
More 6-10 acre tracts available, inquire for more info! Broker/owner.
$168,000 • 6.5 acres
Looking for plenty of road frontage along with thick hardwoods? This 6.503 acre property is ready to go for you needs!
This property sits back off of CR 405, just under a mile off of FM 1915, making it an easy drive.
This property is approximately 80% wooded with towering oaks, elms and cedars. A +/-1/2 acre clearing has been mulched to make immediate use for a home, shop, camper or deer stand. There is a large opening along the county road on the western side.
Thanks to the woods that encompass the property, there is a lot of wildlife in the area from deer to hogs, bobcats, songbirds and more.
Utility-wise, the property has access to both power (bartlett electric) and a water line (Bell Milam Falls WSC). You would just need to purchase a meter for both of these services, and the water meter capacity has been reserved already! Bartlett electric may offer installation credits as well for permanent homes!
The property has a wildlife exemption in place, and the new owner can swap it to an ag exemption to keep taxes low, even after you build a home. Only partial fencing is in place at this time.
Value-added, reasonable restrictions are in place to keep out trash, junk, mobile homes, high density ag farms, commercial businesses etc. This should keep the area nice for years to come. Barndominiums are allowed, stay in you camper while you build or on the weekends while camping!
Located just 35 minutes from Taylor, under 10 minutes to Lake Granger, 25 minutes to Rockdale, 45 minutes to Hutto/Round Rock, 25 minutes to the Temple/Belton area, and a little over 1 hour from B/CS.
More 6-10 acre tracts available, inquire for more info! Broker/owner.
$324,900 • 0.5 acres
BRAND NEW MOBILE HOME ON 0.5 ACRES OF LAND! UTILITIES ARE IN PLACE AND HOME IS MOVE IN READY. HOME COMES WITH MANUFACTURE WARRANTY AND NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE IT'S GONE.
$329,900 • 1 acres
BRAND NEW MOBILE HOME ON 1 ACRE OF LAND! UTILITIES ARE IN PLACE AND HOME IS MOVE IN READY. HOME COMES WITH MANUFACTURE WARRANTY AND NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE ITS GONE.
$345,900 • 2.2 acres
BRAND NEW 5 BEDROOM / 3 BATHROOM MOBILE ON OVER 2 ACRES OF LAND! UTILITIES ARE IN PLACE AND HOME IS MOVE IN READY. HOME COMES WITH MANUFACTURE WARRANTY AND NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION BEFORE ITS GONE.
$225,000 • 5.05 acres
Come find your perfect 5 acre property in the country. This property, located on CR 404 loop offers wooded acreage, an existing home and utilities.
A 2001-built mobile home is in place and ready to go. It is 1568 square feet and offers 3 beds and 2 baths. The home has a newer metal roof and metal skirting.
Outside of the home there are multiple outbuildings ranging from workshops, storage sheds and livestock barns. Additional locations for more housing, barns, shops, gardens, etc.
All utilities are in place with septic, water meter, and power.
The property is accessed via CR 404 loop, which is a paved road and a short drive from Bartlett and Davilla. Only 30 miles from Temple/Belton, 33 miles to Georgetown, 10 miles from Granger lake, and 30 miles to Taylor.
$175,000 • 10.01 acres
10.01 acres in the country! This property is full of potential and wide open for your plans.
Come build your next home, shop barn and more, all with an ag exemption in place.
The property is open with good pasture in place, so bring your cattle, horses and other livestock.
Utilities run along the road and access comes off of CR 418. This property is within easy access from Taylor and the I-35 area, while also still convenient to Temple/Belton. Property to have reasonable restrictions in place.
$175,000 • 10.01 acres
10.01 acres in the country! This property is full of potential and wide open for your plans.
Come build your next home, shop barn and more, all with an ag exemption in place.
The property is open with good pasture in place, so bring your cattle, horses and other livestock.
Utilities run along the road and access comes off of CR 418. This property is within easy access from Taylor and the I-35 area, while also still convenient to Temple/Belton. Property to have reasonable restrictions in place.
$348,500 • 11.7 acres
SAVE THOUSANDS: agricultural property tax exemption in place and the exemption is easy to continue to the new owner! Property taxes on vacant tract are currently less than $15 per year; this will save you thousands in yearly property taxes! Don’t miss this opportunity to own an amazing property without a huge yearly property tax bill. Brand NEW Well and Septic Included in sales price! Owner Financing Available! Leave your worries behind when you enter this secluded 11.7 acre ranch through a locked front gate. This property boasts an abundance of native trees, vegetation and wildlife. Whether you choose to take a stroll through the woods or sit and drink a cup of coffee and admire the spectacular views, this property is the perfect place to call home. Call text or email for a showing, before it's too late.
$378,000 • 14.68 acres
Welcome to your new and updated 14 tranquil acres. This beautifully expansive, 3,000 sq. ft. residence features two generous bedrooms and two full bathrooms, along with two additional bunk rooms at the front. The comprehensive kitchen, cabinetry, washer, and dryer are fully installed, offering everything required to live, work, and unwind in comfort.
This property can serve as a primary home, barn, tack room, or an inviting weekend retreat. With water and electricity already connected, it is fully move-in ready and ideal for future development.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, the land also features a pond, adding natural beauty and tranquility to the setting. Whether you're looking to homestead, start a hobby farm, or simply enjoy wide-open spaces, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, and rural charm.
Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of Texas, complete with modern utilities and the advantage of an agricultural exemption.
$960,000 • 48 acres
This +/-48 acre property is a blank canvas and is perfect for a weekend place or a future home! Design and build this property exactly how you like!
This tract has a nice open pasture in the front that would be great for a home or livestock grazing. Lots of mature oaks and cedars, with varying topography. This property has access off of CR 237, and the deep tract dimensions allow for the ultimate privacy for hunting and recreation. Power is conveniently located along the road and there's also a southwest milam water line there as well.
This tract is great for hunting, or recreational uses and has plentiful deer, hogs, bobcats, wild hogs, and other wildlife. A large wet-weather creek cuts across the middle of the tract and serves as a great spot for a future pond or lake. Several trails have been cleared and the rear is accessible via walking or ATV.
Property is fenced on 3 sides.
Light restrictions to protect your investment and the property is ag exempt! Survey required.
$981,200 • 61.33 acres
61.325 acres of wide open spaces! This versatile property offers a retreat from the city life and plenty of room to stretch your dreams.
Located just north of Thorndale, this property is feature rich with lots of road frontage, flat and level building sites, ample grazing for livestock or hay areas for cutting.
Come build your dream home, shop, barn and more. There are several great areas to build on, and with lots of county road frontage you have room for multiple entrances. A Southwest Milam Water line and power lines run along the county road as well.
The property is ag exempt and covered with quality Tifton 85 grass. Use this for grazing or hay cutting alike. The property is fenced on several sides. Bring your horses, cattle and more and enjoy what the country life offers.
Access comes via 418 and 418C, with 418C becoming a dead end after the property. Fm 3061 is approximately 1 mile away, making access easy.
This property sits just 9 miles from Thorndale, 36 miles from I-35, 22 miles from Taylor, 15 miles from Sandow Lakes Ranch, and a little over 50 miles to Downtown Austin.
$953,920 • 29.81 acres
Don't miss the chance to secure your piece of classic Texas real estate! This is a great opportunity to own a beautiful, raw 29.81-acre tract in the heart of Washington County, The birth place of Texas! Renowned for its picturesque rolling hills, historic charm, and vibrant bluebonnet country. A key feature is the beautiful stock pond providing a reliable water source for wildlife or livestock and a perfect spot for fishing and peaceful relaxation. This property is perfectly set up for a custom homestead, weekend ranch, or long-term investment. A desirable mix of native grasses, open pastureland, and scattered mature trees, perfect for livestock or a wildlife habitat.
Conveniently located with easy access to the charms of:
* Brenham (The birthplace of Blue Bell Ice Cream)
* Chappell Hill (Historic town with a strong community feel)
* Washington-on-the-Brazos (The birthplace of Texas)
The property offers a perfect blend of peaceful rural living while still being accessible to major cities: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to Houston and 1 hour 45 minutes to Austin.
Great paved road frontage along FM 2679, with power and water lines running along the same road.
Some reasonable deed restrictions will be placed on the property.
$350,000 • 22 acres
Welcome to your piece of the country life. With 22 sprawling acres, you've got ample room to make this place your own.
This property has a 1 bedroom , 1 bath tiny home in place with a kitchen. Use this as a permanent home, weekend place or rent it out for supplemental income. The seller may be open to removing this building as well. A water meter, power and septic are all in place as well.
The property is wooded, mainly comprised of scattered oaks and mesquites. The property would be suitable for many recreational merits whether riding ATVs, hunting and more.
Located in a great spot on CR 314, approx 1 mile off of HWY 77, and about 10 minutes form Rockdale. This also sits nearby to the Sandow Lakes Ranch project and is roughly an hour to the Round Rock, College Station and Temple areas.
$1,417,500 • 134.5 acres
Here is your ticket to enjoying the outdoors and country life! This +/- 135 acre tract just south of Milano, provides an escape from the every day hustle and an ideal destination property.
Stunning elevation changes make this tract unique for the area. Over 70 ft of elevation changes makes the place idea for all things recreation. Whether you want to hunt, fish, ride ATVs or horses, this property will fit the bill. A meandering wet weather creek runs through the property for added character. There are several rocky outcrop areas that offer some really unique geology.
Two ponds are in place and ready for livestock, fishing or use for wildlife. With the topography, there may be some areas for even more ponds to be built.
The property is roughly 80% wooded with post oaks, elms, cedars and yaupons. You can leave it wild, or clear areas for your intended purpose! There are several large clearings near the county road which would be great for grazing or building on. There is a good network of trails to get you around the property from day one, making it that much easier to set up your deer stands of ride around looking for game. The property is home to ample wildlife from deer to hogs, coyotes and varmints to songbirds and more.
Multiple great building sites for a home, barn, shop and more. Sandy loam soils. No restrictions. The property is wildlife exempt for low taxes. Power and water lines run along CR 330.
Access come via CR 330, just a short drive off of HWY 36 in Milano. This is under 1 hour to B/CS and Temple/Belton and a little over an hour to the Round Rock area.
$110,000 • 1.5 acres
Call Agent Katy Smith at 832-766-5722. ZONED TO NEW WAVERLY ISD. STUNNING 1.5 acre property! Enjoy this rare find already under bushed giving you a clear vision for your future home site. Build your dream home in the highly desirable Texas Grand Ranch. Endless possibilities! You can choose your own builder in TGR, NO MUD TAXES, and this lot sits higher leaving you out of the flood plain. This neighborhood is surrounded by Sam Houston National Forest and Huntsville State Park. Find pleasure in all the outdoor activities nearby such as hiking & biking trails, fishing, camping, horseback riding, boat launches, paddle boats, and kayaking. You will benefit from the modern convinces of paved roads and all utilities available. Short drive to The Woodlands and Huntsville while still giving you the peace and quiet of country living!
$135,000 • 9.8 acres
Find your private slice of Texas with this 10.25 acre tract located southeast of Milano, Texas.
This property is mostly wooded with oaks, cedars and yaupons and offers a raw canvas to work with to make it your own. The property has been cleared of underbrush in the past and offers a scattered maze of nice hardwoods.
Multiple building sites exist on this property, and there is ample room for a home, shop, barn and more. Looking for just a weekend place? Bring your camper or RV and enjoy nature.
Recreational value is great on this property, whether for hunting, camping, hiking or riding horses. Plentiful wildlife in the area from deer, hogs and varmints to songbirds and migratory birds.
This property is accessed via PR 3745 which comes off of CR 374. This property is near the end of the private road, offering seclusion. A power line and power pole are in place. A water well would be needed if desired. Fencing is in place on three sides.
Some old deed restrictions are of record, but allow mobile homes etc.
Located approximately 8 miles southeast of Milano, 25 minutes from Rockdale, 45 minutes to Bryan, and under 2 hours from the Houston area.
$85,000 • 0.68 acres
**Calling all investors and remodelers!** This property is bursting with potential and is ready for some TLC and vision to make it shine.
The property features a 1,128 sq. ft. home built in 1951, offering 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a mostly original design. An attached carport adds to its functionality.
Currently rented to tenants, this property is already income-producing, making it an excellent investment opportunity!
Sitting on a generous 0.68-acre lot, there’s plenty of space for additional uses and improvements. The property offers convenient access via E. Belton and Douthit St.
Ideally located under an hour from Austin, B/CS, and Temple, and just minutes from the Sandow Lakes site. It’s also a quick 30-minute drive to Taylor and the Samsung facility.
**Home is sold as-is.**
$300,000 • 15 acres
Hard-to-find 15 acres just east of Rockdale! If you're looking for a wooded property on a **paved** road, with easy access to HWY 79 and Rockdale, this is it.
Ideal for building a home or shop, or for continued use as cattle or recreational land. The property is rich in wildlife, thanks to the surrounding woods.
This property is fully fenced, ag-exempt, and ready to enjoy. It also features a small pond.
You'll find towering oaks and elms here, along with mesquite and cedar trees.
Utilities run along the road, and a gated entrance is already in place.
$174,900 • 0.49 acres
Corner lot commercial space! Build your next business here!
This nearly 1/2 acre lot (87' x 245') offers desirable frontage along HWY 79 (Cameron Ave) and along Travis St. Located in the heart of Rockdale with a high traffic count passing by daily!
This lot has been completely cleared and is ready for your next project. It’s zoned commercial with easy access to city utilities.
There will be some additional use restrictions placed on the property against nursing homes, storage facilities, parking lots, equipment storage, etc.
$2,216,920 • 110.85 acres
Find your forever ranch in Burleson County! This 110.846-acre paradise has something for everyone. From scattered woods to a massive 4-acre lake, this place is ready to go.
Located on CR 316, which is paved, you're in a great location tucked back off FM 908, but still within easy driving distance to Caldwell, Rockdale, and the Sandow Lakes site for local amenities, and about 35 minutes to Bryan/College Station. It's just over 1 hour from the Austin area and 45 minutes to Taylor.
This beautiful property is about 80% wooded with oaks, elms, and even some pecan trees. Mixed into the wooded areas is a massive 4-acre lake, complete with winding creeks that are ideal for growing trophy bass.
This lake offers a great view from a future back porch of your new home, barn, shop, or whatever else you can dream up. There are dozens of great home and building sites. Mostly sandy loam soils throughout.
The property is fenced and ag-exempt thanks to cattle and honey bees. There are ample grazing or haying opportunities with lots of improved pasture.
There is over 3,000 ft of CR 316 road frontage for more development or multi-use options.
$207,900 • 10.01 acres
Lots of road frontage! Over 10 acres of raw, wooded land to make your own!
This property has over 330' of road frontage with a depth of about 1200'. Located on CR 405, a short drive off of FM 1915.
This property is 90% wooded with tons of post oaks, elms and some cedars. Clear out a section for a home, or leave it heavily wooded for more recreational pursuits. An access trail has been cleared as well to get a truck or ATV back into the property with ease on day one.
Thanks to the woods that encompass the property, there is a lot of wildlife in the area from deer to hogs, bobcats and more. If you like to hunt, this spot is ready to go!
For utilities, the property has access to both power (bartlett electric) and a water line (Bell Milam Falls WSC), which have recently been installed. You would just need to purchase a meter for both of these services, and the water meter capacity has been reserved already so no hydraulic studies or capacity issues!
The property has a wildlife exemption in place, and the new owner can swap it to an ag exemption to keep taxes low, even after you build a home.
Value-added, reasonable restrictions are in place to keep out trash, junk, mobile homes, high density ag farms, commercial businesses etc. This should keep the area nice for years to come. Barndominiums are allowed!
Located just 35 minutes from Taylor, under 10 minutes to Lake Granger, 25 minutes to Rockdale, 45 minutes to Hutto/Round Rock, 25 minutes to the Temple/Belton area, and a little over 1 hour form B/CS.
More 6-10 acre tracts available, inquire for more info!
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