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14311 Kuykendall Mountain Road - Kuykendall Mountain Rd 47 Acres of Residential Land Offered at $1,950,000 in Temple, TX 76502



Investment Highlights
- ±47 Acres Near Lake Belton
- Majority of Land Above Flowage Easement
- Flexible Development or Estate Opportunity
- Elevated Terrain with Long-Range Views
- Multiple Homesite Opportunities
- Located in Active Growth Corridor
Executive Summary
MARKETING/DISPOSITION STRATEGY The property is being marketed along three simultaneous tracks: (1) the whole 47+ acre assemblage to a single buyer, developer, or investment group; (2) carve-out tracts for buyers interested in a smaller parcel with frontage on Kuykendall Mountain Road, Kuykendall Mountain Springs Road, or Owen Lane; and (3) the possibility of the seller retaining an anchor tract while selling off the balance. Agents fielding inquiries should qualify buyers on which of these three paths they're actually pursuing before getting into specifics on lot lines or pricing, since none of that is finalized yet.
ACCESS AND FRONTAGE Frontage exists on three roads, which is the core strength of this offering and worth leading with in any buyer conversation. Kuykendall Mountain Road is the primary/main entrance and reaches the bulk of the acreage. Kuykendall Mountain Springs Road provides secondary frontage and independent lot access on that side of the triangle. Owen Lane forms the western boundary and offers a third, separate point of access—this is the side most likely to interest a buyer looking at a smaller residential carve-out rather than the full assemblage.
SITE CONDITIONS Nearly all of the acreage sits above the flowage easement, which should be emphasized to buyers comparing this to other Lake Belton-adjacent tracts where flowage easements often significantly reduce usable/buildable land. This tract does not have that problem to the same degree, which is a genuine differentiator.
UTILITIES/WATER Water access is expected via Moffat WSC; buyers and their engineers/surveyors should independently confirm current service availability, capacity, and any extension costs before relying on it in an offer. This has historically been a point that required direct follow-up with the WSC rather than assumption.
HISTORICAL/NATURAL FEATURES (MARKETING ANGLE) The property has real storytelling value for marketing beyond the standard acreage listing: limestone caves believed to have once been used by indigenous people, a history of University of Texas research interest in the area in past decades, and occasional arrowhead finds on the property. Combined with the untouched character of the land—dense native cactus and flora, resident deer and other wildlife, winding natural trails—this supports a "legacy/estate" positioning for buyers who aren't purely development-driven, in addition to the straightforward development angle for buyers who are.
MARKET/GROWTH CONTEXT Moffat sits within Temple's ETJ and is zoned to Belton ISD. The corridor has seen accelerated growth tied to the opening of Lake Belton High School, and the main road frontage connects toward the Tanglewood development, an actively growing residential pocket nearby. This should be framed to buyers as a corridor on a clear growth trajectory rather than a static or remote rural tract—proximity to Temple (minutes away) supports that framing.
PRICING/HISTORY CONTEXT (INTERNAL) Listing has prior MLS history reflecting price reductions over 353+ days on market under the original single-tract marketing approach. The subdivision agreement is a material change to the offering since that history and should be positioned as such to any buyer or agent who pulls historical MLS data—this is not the same offering it was previously.
NEXT STEPS FOR INTERESTED PARTIES Buyers should be directed to discuss their specific interest (full assemblage vs. carve-out vs. anchor-retention scenario) directly with the listing broker before formal tract lines or pricing can be discussed, since the seller is still gauging interest to inform how the property is ultimately divided. Buyer/buyer's agent to independently verify development feasibility, utilities, water availability, and subdivision/platting requirements with the applicable city, county, and utility authorities.
Property Facts
1 Lot Available
Lot NA
| Price | $1,950,000 | Lot Size | 47.00 AC |
| Price Per AC | $41,489.36 |
| Price | $1,950,000 |
| Price Per AC | $41,489.36 |
| Lot Size | 47.00 AC |
±47 subdividable acres above Lake Belton. Triangular tract, frontage on three roads, rolling limestone terrain, elevated homesites, dramatic lake views. Moffat, TX — Temple ETJ, Belton ISD.
Description
A rare offering of approximately 47 contiguous acres perched above Lake Belton, combining some of the most dramatic elevation and views available in Central Texas with genuine long-term flexibility. The seller has agreed to subdivide, opening this tract to phased development, individual carve-out parcels, a private estate, or a multi-generational family retreat. Specific tracts, lot counts, and pricing have not yet been finalized—the seller is actively open to discussing configurations with serious, qualified buyers now, ahead of any formal parceling process. The property is shaped as a large triangle with the rare advantage of frontage on three separate roads. Kuykendall Mountain Road forms the main entrance and provides primary access to the bulk of the acreage. Kuykendall Mountain Springs Road adds a second point of frontage and its own potential lot access along that edge of the tract. Owen Lane runs the western boundary, offering a third access point and additional potential homesites on that side. This kind of multi-road exposure is uncommon for a tract of this size in this market, and it materially increases flexibility for whoever ultimately develops the land—whether that's a single buyer taking the whole assemblage or a phased approach that brings tracts to market individually over time. Nearly all of the acreage sits above the flowage easement, meaning the overwhelming majority of the property is usable and buildable rather than restricted. That's a meaningful distinction on lake-adjacent land, where flowage easements often eat into a large share of otherwise attractive acreage. Here, that constraint is minimal, which materially improves the buildable footprint and the number of viable elevated homesites across the tract. Topographically, the land is exceptional. Rolling terrain, exposed limestone ridgelines, and natural overlooks combine to create numerous elevated homesites with sweeping views across Lake Belton and the surrounding Hill Country. Winding trails cross the property, offering a sense of scale and privacy that's difficult to find this close to Temple and Belton. The natural character of the land runs deep: dense native cactus and flora, resident deer, and signs of other wildlife are found throughout the acreage, giving the property a genuinely untouched feel rather than a cleared or pre-graded tract. The property also carries real historical weight. Limestone caves on the tract are believed to have once been used by indigenous people, and the area was in fact the focus of University of Texas research in past decades. The property has also been known to yield occasional arrowheads—tangible artifacts of a long human history layered onto an already distinctive landscape. For a buyer looking to build a legacy estate or a development with a genuine sense of place, that history adds a dimension that's difficult to manufacture or replicate elsewhere. Location adds another layer of upside to the offering. The property sits in Moffat, TX, within the City of Temple's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and zoned to Belton ISD. This corridor has grown substantially in recent years, a trend accelerated by the addition of Lake Belton High School nearby—new neighborhoods, new services, and new demand keep following the school's opening. The main road frontage connects directly toward the growing Tanglewood development, positioning this tract along an active growth path in Moffat rather than in isolation from it. All of this sits just minutes from Temple, giving a buyer genuine privacy and acreage today, with clear accessibility and upside built in for tomorrow as the surrounding area continues to develop. Whether the end use is a phased residential development bringing individual lots to market over time, a single large-acreage private ranch or family estate, or a longer-term investment hold while the surrounding corridor matures, this property is defined by its elevation, its usability, its multi-road access, and its views. Large, subdividable, road-fronted acreage this close to Lake Belton and Temple is increasingly difficult to find, and this tract offers a buyer real flexibility in how they choose to bring it to its highest use. Buyer to independently verify development feasibility, applicable utilities, water availability (including any Moffat WSC service), and all subdivision and platting requirements with the appropriate city, county, and utility authorities prior to closing.
Property Taxes
| Parcel Number | 53799 | Improvements Assessment | $10,606 |
| Land Assessment | $350,442 | Total Assessment | $361,048 |
Property Taxes
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14311 Kuykendall Mountain Road - Kuykendall Mountain Rd
