Houston Homes with Rural View

Houston Homes with Rural View

Welcome to Houston County, Texas—a hidden gem that beautifully blends the charm of rural living with the conveniences of modern life. Nestled in the heart of East Texas, Houston County is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, serene atmosphere, and a close-knit community that welcomes newcomers with open arms.

Imagine waking up each day to breathtaking views of rolling hills and lush greenery, where the air is fresh and the skies are vast. Homes in Houston County with rural views offer an idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing the perfect backdrop for peaceful living. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee on the porch or enjoying a sunset stroll through your sprawling backyard, the beauty of nature is always at your doorstep.

Houston County is rich in history and culture, with charming small towns that boast unique shops, delightful eateries, and friendly locals. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love here, with ample opportunities for fishing, hiking, and exploring the beautiful Piney Woods. The nearby Lake Livingston offers a perfect spot for boating and picnicking, making it an ideal destination for family outings.

In addition to its stunning landscapes and recreational activities, Houston County is also home to excellent schools and healthcare facilities, making it a wonderful place to raise a family. With its affordable housing options and a strong sense of community, it’s no wonder that more people are discovering the charm of rural living in Houston County.

If you’re searching for a home that offers tranquility, natural beauty, and a welcoming community, look no further than Houston County, Texas. Your dream home with a rural view awaits!

Newest Houston Homes with Rural View

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 624850 MLS

Rare opportunity on 12+ acres which is Ag Exempt with an incredible array of amenities! This beautifully maintained property features a spacious 2,600+SF home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, two primary suites, vaulted living room, and no carpet. The kitchen offers a center island, quartz countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, eat-in dining area, and an enormous walk-in pantry. Durable European oak flooring and an indoor utility room add to the home's comfort and functionality. Outdoor living is exceptional with covered front and back porches, a heated/cooled saltwater pool, putting green, fire pit, and a heated/cooled doghouse. The property also includes a 1,529 SF workshop, oversized heated/cooled garage, 2 car oversized carport, detached 514 SF office, storage container, and expansive concrete parking areas ideal for guests, equipment, or business use. A unique property offering space, versatility, and amenities rarely found together!

12290 State Highway 53, Temple

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 624505 MLS

Great investment opportunity in South Temple area. Two single wide mobile homes situated on over one acre, offering excellent potential for rental income. Property features a super low tax rate, plus three electric meters and three water meters. A unique investment opportunity with multiple income possibilities. UNIT C is a 3/2, UNIT B is a 2/2

7080 Acres Road, Temple

Situated just a short 10-minute drive from Lampasas up Highway 281, this exceptional 113.38-acre property offers a rare combination of operational or residential opportunity. With natural Texas Hill Country beauty and long-term investment potential. This land sells itself with its Rolling Hills across a rich bottomland and up to its elevated points with spectacular panoramic views! The landscape boasts a dense variety of native trees and hardwoods with cedar at a minimum. This ranch is fully perimeter-fenced and features additional heavy-duty pipe fencing and run pens. A perfect setup for your horse or cattle operation. A small herd of Longhorn cattle will convey with an acceptable offer! The STAR feature of the land is a live underground spring that reliably keeps a picturesque pond filled year-round, complemented by both co-op water service and an additional private water well. Equestrian amenities include a dedicated three-stall horse barn outfitted with storage rooms for tack and hay. Anchoring the property is a split-level, four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home full of character and architectural potential, making this versatile spread an ideal private equestrian retreat or a highly promising real estate investment. Let us show you around today!

4009 N Highway 183, Lampasas

Cloudwood Ranch is just how it sounds: peaceful, elevated living above and beyond the noise, lights, and city traffic. This exclusive gated community in Briggs, TX feels set apart but not desolate, a quiet Hill Country hideaway where properties rarely change hands. Two stately legacy oaks are the stars of this 4-acre lot with frontage on two roads. The gentle natural rise of the land creates a beautiful terrace, with room to envision a custom home, guest house, pool, shop, barn, or simply more space around you. The property will require very little clearing to bring your dream to life. Enjoy your privacy, peaceful views, starry skies- and a refreshingly low 1.3% tax rate- all while remaining within reach of shopping, lakes, parks, vineyards, and the conveniences of Austin.

Lot 3 Cloudwood Ranch Road, Briggs

Enjoy the serenity of the country with the convenience of town just down the road. Expansive lake and hill country views await you in your backyard oasis. Just fifteen minutes from downtown Temple and 20 minutes to downtown Belton, you can build your own haven in the Hill Country while staying active in the vibrant community life that Central Texas offers. Make the most of lake-living with a boat ramp accessible just across the Highway 36 bridge and ample access to hiking trails. Located inside Belton ISD, Enclave is just a short drive (less than 10 minutes!) from Lake Belton High School. Lots available for custom build with no timeline requirement to start! No city taxes means your dream home is more affordable in Enclave. All of our lots range from just under 1 to almost 4 acres, creating a unique and custom feel that will provide character for years to come. With room for a separate garage or shop and guest/pool house all built in the same style and materials as the main house, this luxury estate lot accommodates all needs without compromising the serenity of this gated community. This lot in particular provides privacy to the north with no rear neighbors, a wooded ravine to the west distancing you from neighbors, and a hill country view of a deep wooded ravine to the south across the street without ever having to worry about the west evening sun. Enjoy lake access through the common HOA trail to the shore and through acres of wildlife preserve. Imagine adventure paths down into the canyon with acres of wildlife below and miles of views from the hilltop on your front porch. Call or text to set up your tour today! Located in the City of Temple ETJ, Belton Schools - actual mailing address is Moody, TX 76557.

10132 Blanco Springs Road, Temple

Enjoy the serenity of the country with the convenience of town just down the road. Expansive lake and hill country views await you in your backyard oasis. Just fifteen minutes from downtown Temple and 20 minutes to downtown Belton, you can build your own haven in the Hill Country while staying active in the vibrant community life that Central Texas offers. Make the most of lake-living with a boat ramp accessible just across the Highway 36 bridge and ample access to hiking trails. Located inside Belton ISD, Enclave is just a short drive (less than 10 minutes!) from Lake Belton High School. Lots available for custom build with no timeline requirement to start! No city taxes means your dream home is more affordable in Enclave. All of our lots range from just under 1 to almost 4 acres, creating a unique and custom feel that will provide character for years to come. With room for a separate garage or shop and guest/pool house all built in the same style and materials as the main house, this luxury estate lot accommodates all needs without compromising the serenity of this gated community. This lot in particular provides privacy to the north with no rear neighbors, a ravine to the east distancing you from neighbors, and a lakeview the the south across the street without ever having to worry about the west evening sun in your face. Enjoy lake access through the common HOA trail to the shore and through acres of wildlife preserve. Imagine adventures paths down into the canyon with acres of wildlife below and miles of views from the hilltop on your front porch. Call or text to set up your tour today! Located in City of Temple ETJ, Belton Schools - actual mailing address is Moody, TX 76557.

10108 Blanco Springs Road, Temple

Position yourself in the path of growth with this exceptional 190.04-acre development opportunity along CR 344, directly contiguous to the Atlas Ranch master-planned community in rapidly expanding Jarrell, Texas. Located within one of the fastest-growing communities along the greater Austin–I-35 corridor, this substantial tract offers developers and investors the rare opportunity to secure meaningful acreage alongside several emerging master-planned developments. The property is currently raw, unimproved and maintained under an agricultural exemption, providing a strong land-hold opportunity while evaluating future development potential. With approximately 190 acres, CR 344 frontage, proximity to I-35, and direct adjacency to Atlas Ranch, the property offers the scale and positioning to explore a variety of future development concepts, subject to applicable approvals and utilities. As Central Texas growth continues to push north from Austin and Georgetown, large contiguous tracts in strategic locations are becoming increasingly difficult to assemble. Whether considered for future residential development, mixed-use concepts, recreational uses, or a long-term investment, this property represents an opportunity to establish a significant position in the path of Central Texas growth. The large tract is in Jarrell CCN, and the smaller tract is in Georgetown CCN.

801 County Road 344, Jarrell

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 623505 MLS

Stunning 2021 custom-built residential estate situated on 10.2 unrestricted fenced acres in Granger with city water. Offering 3,140 square feet, the property is conveniently located about 15 minutes from Georgetown, 25 minutes from Samsung Semiconductor Taylor facility, 45 minutes from the Tesla Gigafactory, and 50 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A standout feature is the climate-controlled four-season room, designed for year-round entertaining with soaring 12-foot ceilings, extensive serving counters, a dedicated sink, and an exterior-vented, wood-fired pizza oven. Inside, the executive-style floor plan features 12-foot ceilings in the main living areas, 10-foot bedroom ceilings, 8-foot solid doors, architectural beams, stained-concrete flooring, and wood-look laminate. The private primary suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath with an oversized shower and deep soaking tub. Additional improvements include a metal roof, spray-foam insulation, tankless water heater, and a private driveway entrance prewired for a future automated gate. A livestock shed/pole barn provides space for horses, livestock, equipment, or additional storage. With expansive acreage and room to create a homestead, hobby farm, workshop, or private country retreat, this property offers exceptional flexibility within driving distance of Georgetown’s Wolf Ranch shopping area, Round Rock Premium Outlets, Granger Lake, Taylor, Cedar Park, Leander, and Austin. Schedule a private showing to experience this distinctive Central Texas property. - Buyer to independently verify square footage, acreage, schools, restrictions, permitted uses, and travel times -

2103 CR 320, Granger

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 622750 MLS

Beautiful home on 2 acres just minutes from Main Street Salado! Great floor plan with a primary bedroom downstairs, office (or formal dinning if needed). 2nd living area upstairs and large bonus room (currently used as 4th bedroom). Solid well built home with insulated concrete form construction, metal roof, and fresh paint and flooring last year. Property features numerous fruit trees, fully fenced with an automatic gate, 12'X55' livestock barn ready for your horses or FFA - 4H projects. Nice country setting with no HOA, just minutes from town!

9122 Stinnett Mill Road, Salado

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 622572 MLS

Welcome to 114 Pleasant Grove Loop in Elgin, where country living and room to spread out come together on 2.059 acres! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 1,736 square feet of living space and features a brand-new roof, giving the next owner one less thing to worry about. Inside, you'll find a spacious living area with a fireplace, a functional kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, and a floor plan with room for everyone. Step outside and enjoy the covered front porch, mature trees, and over two acres offering plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, pets, or simply enjoying a little extra elbow room. Conveniently located near Elgin while still providing the peaceful country setting you've been looking for, this property is ready for its next chapter. Come see the possibilities at 114 Pleasant Grove Loop!

114 Pleasant Grove Loop, Elgin

An exceptional opportunity to own the largest lot in Walnut Creek Estates, offering unmatched space, privacy, and flexibility in one of the area's most desirable acreage communities. Positioned on a prime corner lot in the Killeen ETJ, this property provides the perfect blend of peaceful country living with outstanding accessibility. Enjoy convenient access to Highway 195, providing a direct route to Austin, while remaining just minutes from Fort Hood, shopping, dining, and other everyday conveniences. Whether you envision building your dream home, adding a workshop, pool, or creating your own private retreat, this oversized homesite offers endless possibilities. Utilities include public water through West Bell Water Supply, electricity through Bartlett Electric Cooperative, private septic, and Spectrum high-speed internet. Located in Phase 11 with no mandatory HOA dues, while deed restrictions help preserve the quality and character of the community. With its combination of size, corner-lot location, utility availability, and exceptional connectivity, opportunities like this are rarely available in Walnut Creek Estates.

443 Walnut Drive, Killeen

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 620550 MLS

TWO Homes, MASSIVE SHOP, 3.21 Ac. seasonal creek, storage on slab, barn, chicken house, open pasture, and ideal location on E Hwy 84. This one of a kind property has so much to offer! Don't need a guest home? How about a rental or Air B&B! The main home boasts beautiful wood floors, wood burning FP a nice open kitchen & living, two private masters suites one with roll-in shower & grab bars, a large guest bath with laundry hookups along with a large basement flex space equipped with laundry hook-ups & closet space, a 2-car garage and additional 2 car attached carport. The 1/1 GUEST HOUSE offers 810' bare concrete floors ready for your choice of covering or stain, a cute kitchen with lots of cabinets, and wood deck off the BR overlooking the seasonal creek. With TWO separate drives off Hwy 84 you'll have easy access to the oversize workshop and additional shaded concrete parking in the rear of the main home. This is the SHOP OF YOUR DREAMS - once home to the locally owned "The Door Shoppe" where beautifully crafted doors & wood-working projects were created. With multiple areas, an office, carport parking, half bath and rear canopy! This place has beautiful landscaping, mature trees and opportunities galore! It was home sweet home for many years and is now ready for some TLC and a new family to enjoy all the beauty and unique qualities it has to offer! Being sold as-is and priced below tax appraisal! Disclaimer: A part of the Middle Trinity Ground Water Conservation District. Sq. footage provided by the Coryell Co. Appraisal Dist., NOT the Listing Broker/Agents. Measurements and taxes are approximate. Buyer should verify all info including utility availability.

7980 E US Highway 84 Highway, Gatesville

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