Buy Land in Coryell County, Texas
Owner-financed land in Coryell County, Texas. Key facts, active TerraFunded properties, and FAQs for buying rural acreage.
Key facts
- Population (2025)
- 85,592
- County seat
- Gatesville
- Driving distance to Dallas
- 135 mi
- Typical total tax rate, rural land (approx.)
- 1.32%
- Climate
- Hot summers and mild winters, with about 37 inches of rain a year; July highs average about 95°F and January lows about 36°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Gatesville).
- Nearby cities
- Gatesville, Copperas Cove, Flat, Oglesby
- County tax rate (2025)
- $0.5658 per $100 of value (county only)
- Land area
- 1,052.2 mi²
- Established
- 1854
- Distances from the county seat
- Dallas: 135 mi (2 h 31 min) · Fort Worth: 130 mi (2 h 24 min) · Houston: 205 mi (4 h 08 min) · Austin: 100 mi (1 h 56 min) · San Antonio: 165 mi (3 h 18 min)
- School districts
- Copperas Cove ISD, Gatesville ISD, Evant ISD, Jonesboro ISD, Oglesby ISD, Moody ISD, Crawford ISD, Clifton ISD, Lampasas ISD, Valley Mills ISD
- Main highways
- US 84, SH 36
- Lakes, rivers and recreation
- Leon River, Cowhouse Creek, Mother Neff State Park (on the Leon River)
- Hunting and wildlife
- For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Coryell County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 5 deer (no more than 2 bucks), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Wild turkey has a fall season (November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and a spring season (April 3 to May 16, 2027), with harvests reported to TPWD.
About Coryell County
Coryell County is in Central Texas, in the Grand Prairie region of plateaus and grasslands between 600 and 1,493 feet above sea level, bordered by Hamilton, Bosque, McLennan, Bell and Lampasas counties. The legislature established it in 1854 and named it for frontiersman James Coryell, an early landholder, and residents chose the site of Gatesville as county seat in an election that May. The Leon River drains the north and east and Cowhouse Creek the west and south; most soils are alkaline over limestone, with live oak, cedar elm, pecan and native bluestem and grama grasses. The Census Bureau estimated 85,592 residents in 2025 on 1,052 square miles of land. Copperas Cove, which grew quickly after the Army made Fort Hood a permanent post in 1950, is the largest city, and Flat, Oglesby, South Mountain and Jonesboro are smaller communities. Agriculture, manufacturing, Fort Hood and the state prison units at Gatesville are important to the economy. Mother Neff State Park, one of the earliest Texas state parks, lies along the Leon River. Rainfall is about 37 inches a year. US 84 and SH 36 meet at Gatesville, which is about 100 miles from downtown Austin, about two hours by car, and about 130 miles from downtown Fort Worth. Copperas Cove and Gatesville are the largest school districts, and the county is in the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Active TerraFunded Properties in Coryell County
FAQs about Buying Land in Coryell County
What are property taxes like on rural land in Coryell County?
For tax year 2025 the Coryell County government levies $0.5658 per $100 of taxable value, according to the Texas Comptroller. Rural land also pays a school district and any special district that covers it, so the combined rate across the county's main school districts runs from about $1.23 to $1.47 per $100. The combined figures include the Middle Trinity groundwater district levy ($0.0060), and parts of the county also pay the Central Texas College District ($0.0952). Land that qualifies for agricultural or wildlife management use can be appraised on its agricultural use value rather than its market value, which lowers the taxable value.
How far is Coryell County from Dallas and Fort Worth?
Gatesville, the county seat, is about 100 miles from downtown Austin by road (about 1 hour 55 minutes), about 130 miles from downtown Fort Worth (about 2 hours 25 minutes) and about 135 miles from downtown Dallas (about 2 hours 30 minutes). By road, Houston is about 205 miles and San Antonio is about 165 miles.
Which school districts serve rural Coryell County?
The Texas Comptroller's 2025 property tax data lists 10 school districts with territory in Coryell County. By property value the largest are Copperas Cove ISD, Gatesville ISD, Evant ISD and Jonesboro ISD. Smaller areas belong to Oglesby ISD, Moody ISD, Crawford ISD, Clifton ISD, Lampasas ISD and Valley Mills ISD. The district for a specific tract depends on its exact location.
Can I hunt on rural land in Coryell County?
Hunting is allowed on every TerraFunded farm. For the 2026-27 season, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) puts Coryell County in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a bag limit of 5 deer (no more than 2 bucks), antler restrictions on bucks and a general season from November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Wild turkey has a fall season (November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027) and a spring season (April 3 to May 16, 2027), with harvests reported to TPWD.
Can foreigners buy land in Coryell County, Texas?
In most cases, yes. Texas law generally gives non-citizens the same property rights as citizens, but since September 1, 2025 Senate Bill 17 (Texas Property Code, Subchapter H, sections 5.251 to 5.259) prohibits purchases by certain individuals, companies and governments tied to China, Iran, North Korea and Russia. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are not covered by that restriction. Buyers who can purchase receive a Warranty Deed in their own name at closing, the same as any other buyer.
Are there building or use restrictions on rural land in Coryell County?
Most TerraFunded tracts in Coryell County are in unincorporated areas with no zoning, no HOA, and no deed restrictions on use. Buyers can typically place a manufactured home, build a barndominium, run livestock, or hold the land long-term. We disclose all known deed restrictions on each individual listing page.
What about water and well access in Coryell County?
Coryell County is generally served by private water wells in rural areas, with some tracts also having access to local rural-water supply corporations. Groundwater availability and typical well depth vary by location — each TerraFunded listing notes whether a well is in place, the local aquifer, and any known neighbor-well data.
Is electricity available on rural lots in Coryell County?
Most rural Coryell County tracts are served by a local electric cooperative. On lots without an existing meter, the buyer arranges a new service drop directly with the co-op after closing. Each listing specifies whether the property has electricity at the lot line, on the property, or requires a new extension.
How do I physically access a property in Coryell County?
Every TerraFunded listing in Coryell County is sold with legal road access — either direct frontage on a county-maintained road or a recorded easement to a public road. The specific access type, road frontage, and any easement details are disclosed on each listing page and shown on the parcel survey.
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