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Aerial view of unrestricted land for sale in Granbury, TX at Pecan Peak Ranch in Hood County

Land for Sale in Granbury, TX: Why Hood County Acreage Is Worth a Look

38 miles from Fort Worth, an 8,172-acre lake, a county up 14.5 percent since 2020, and unrestricted 2 to 10 acre tracts from $110,000: what a buyer should know about Granbury and Hood County.

Land for sale in Granbury, TX means Hood County acreage about 38 miles southwest of downtown Fort Worth, in a county that grew 14.5 percent from 2020 to 2025 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates. Unrestricted 2 to 10 acre tracts near Granbury start at $110,000, with owner financing, no HOA, and electricity available.

Granbury draws Fort Worth commuters, retirees, and weekend buyers because it combines a lake, a river, a historic square, and a hospital with rural land 12 minutes from town. La Tierra Realty is an Austin-based land company that sells surveyed, unrestricted 1 to 25 acre tracts in Central and North Texas with owner financing through Stonebridge Purchasing (NMLS #2349261), including two Hood County properties covered below.

Where Is Granbury, and How Far Is It From Fort Worth?

Granbury is the county seat of Hood County, Texas, on the Brazos River and Lake Granbury. Downtown Granbury sits 38.1 miles from downtown Fort Worth, a drive of about 47 minutes on US-377 according to Rome2Rio's September 2026 route data. Glen Rose is 20 minutes south on US-377.

Lake Granbury covers 8,172 surface acres with 103 miles of shoreline, according to the Handbook of Texas, and was impounded by the De Cordova Bend Dam in September 1969. The Brazos River Authority reports that the reservoir was "financed entirely with revenues from sales of water by the BRA" and operates five public access areas for fishing and picnicking.

The city itself counted 10,958 residents in the 2020 census and 13,405 in the City of Granbury's 2026 demographic profile. Granbury ISD runs 21 campuses and has competed at the 5A level since 2008, and Lake Granbury Medical Center is the county's hospital. Those services are why Hood County acreage prices above southern Johnson County land, which La Tierra's guide to the best counties to buy land compares side by side.

How Fast Is Hood County Growing?

Hood County grew from 61,598 residents in April 2020 to 70,501 on July 1, 2025, a 14.5 percent increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts. The county's median household income was $88,160 and the median owner-occupied home was worth $306,400 in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, both above the Texas averages.

Growth in Hood County follows the pattern the Census Bureau described in its March 2026 release: "Among some of the largest metro areas, the fastest-growing counties tended to be on the outer edges, a pattern especially pronounced in Texas." The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro added 123,557 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, second in the nation, per the same release.

Hood County still has room. Census QuickFacts list 420.69 square miles of land and a 2020 density of 146.4 people per square mile, compared with more than 2,300 per square mile in Tarrant County. The City of Granbury reports 13.1 percent city growth from 2020 to 2025, so the rural parts of the county, where La Tierra's tracts sit, absorb most new residents.

What Does Land Cost in Granbury and Hood County?

Acreage near Granbury costs more per acre than the Texas rural average and less than lakefront lots. The Texas Real Estate Research Center's second-quarter 2026 report put the Northeast Texas region, which includes Hood County, at $8,604 per acre, and Land.com listed a Hood County median asking price of $31,500 per acre in September 2026. Small unrestricted tracts near Granbury run $11,000 to $32,000 per acre.

Measure (2026)PriceSource
Texas statewide rural land, Q2 2026$5,218 per acre (+3.27% YoY)TRERC at Texas A&M
Northeast Texas region (incl. Hood County), Q2 2026$8,604 per acre (−5.96% YoY)TRERC at Texas A&M
Hood County median asking price per acre$31,500 per acreLand.com, Sept. 2026
Hood County median listing (663 listings, avg. 8.9 acres)$171,450 per listingLandSearch, Sept. 2026
Pecan Peak Ranch, Granbury (2–10 acres, unrestricted)From $110,000La Tierra Realty
Brazos River Ranch, Granbury (4–7 acres, river frontage)From $129,500La Tierra Realty

The TRERC report describes a statewide market that is steady rather than hot. According to the same second-quarter 2026 report, "the baseline Texas forecast predicts only small price increases in the near term followed by flat to slightly lower prices next year." For a Granbury buyer, a flat market means less pressure to rush and more room to negotiate terms. La Tierra's guide to the cost of an acre explains why small tracts price differently from the regional averages.

Pecan Plantation vs. Unrestricted Acreage: Which Fits You?

Pecan Plantation is a gated, HOA-governed community on the Brazos River south of Granbury, while unrestricted acreage such as Pecan Peak Ranch has no HOA and no deed restrictions. Pecan Plantation buyers get golf, security, and an airstrip on lots of 0.3 to 1 acre. Unrestricted buyers get 2 to 10 acres and the freedom to build a barndominium or keep livestock.

FeaturePecan Plantation (HOA)Pecan Peak Ranch (unrestricted)
Lot size0.3 to 1 acre2 to 10 acres
GovernanceProperty owners association with monthly dues, 24-hour gated securityNo HOA, no dues, no gate
Home rules1,800 sq ft minimum; exterior of stone, stucco, brick, and glassNone; site-built, barndominium, manufactured home, or RV allowed
AnimalsFarm animals prohibited; horses only by acreageLivestock allowed
AmenitiesTwo golf courses, two runways, marina, pools, clubhouseOpen land 12 minutes from Granbury; public lake parks nearby
FinancingBank mortgage or cashOwner financing available; ask about current terms

The Pecan Plantation FAQ published by the developer in 2026 lists the "1,800 square foot minimum" and states that farm animals are prohibited. Those rules protect a certain look, and many buyers want exactly that. Buyers who want a workshop, chickens, a manufactured home, or a second cabin for family usually choose unrestricted land instead. La Tierra's unrestricted land guide covers what "no restrictions" does and does not mean in Texas.

Land for Sale in Granbury: Pecan Peak Ranch and Brazos River Ranch

La Tierra Realty sells two Hood County properties near Granbury: Pecan Peak Ranch, with 2 to 10 acre unrestricted tracts from $110,000, and Brazos River Ranch, with 4 to 7 acre tracts and direct Brazos River frontage from $129,500. Both are surveyed, carry no deed restrictions, have electricity available, and can be purchased with owner financing.

  • Pecan Peak Ranch, Granbury: 2 to 10 acres, 12 minutes from Granbury and about an hour from Fort Worth, minutes from the Brazos River. Electricity is available; a water well and septic are buyer-installed. Home, barndominium, or RV allowed.
  • Brazos River Ranch, Granbury: 4 to 7 acres with Brazos River frontage, 20 minutes from Glen Rose and about an hour from Fort Worth. Electricity and high-speed internet are available; a water well is buyer-installed. Build sites sit above the floodplain, but verify the FEMA map for each lot.

Both properties come with a survey and full documentation, so a Texas veteran using a Veterans Land Board land loan, which requires at least one acre and a recorded survey, can buy either tract. Everyone else can use owner financing through Stonebridge Purchasing (NMLS #2349261). See every current listing on the available properties page.

What Should You Check Before Buying Hood County Acreage?

Hood County buyers should confirm five items before closing: the FEMA flood zone, the cost of a water well, the septic permit path, electric service, and the ag-valuation rules. Hood County does not zone rural land, so these five checks, plus a read of any recorded restrictions, tell you what a tract can actually do.

  1. Flood zone. Pull the FEMA Flood Map Service Center panel for the exact lot. River and creek tracts can be partly in Zone A or AE while the build site sits in Zone X.
  2. Water well. WellDrillingCosts.com's May 2026 Texas guide puts a complete residential well system at $12,000 to $22,000 statewide, with drilling at $25 to $58 per foot. Ask neighbors how deep their wells run.
  3. Septic. Hood County issues on-site sewage facility permits under TCEQ rules. Budget $5,000 to $15,000 for a conventional system, as La Tierra's well, septic, and internet cost guide details.
  4. Electric. Confirm the nearest pole and whether the cooperative charges a line-extension fee for your build site.
  5. Ag valuation. The Hood Central Appraisal District states that "there is not statewide minimum acreage for ag," but standalone tracts must meet typical local minimums, and "1-2 acres for the homesite will be carved out as non-agricultural use." Read how the ag exemption works before you count on it.

Owner Financing on Granbury Land

La Tierra Realty offers owner financing on both Granbury properties through Stonebridge Purchasing (NMLS #2349261), which lets a buyer close in weeks with a low down payment instead of the 35 to 50 percent that banks typically require on raw land. Payments are set by contract, and there is no bank underwriting on the tract itself.

A Hood County buyer who wants to compare paths can read La Tierra's explanation of how owner financing works on Texas land, and the guide to down payments on land. Ask about current terms, because rates and down payments are set per contract and change over time.

See the Granbury Tracts in Person

Pecan Peak Ranch and Brazos River Ranch are surveyed, unrestricted, and ready for a site visit. Call (512) 980-1719 to schedule a showing or ask about owner financing on Hood County land. Atención en español.

View Pecan Peak Ranch Get the Free Buyer's Checklist

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts Hood County, Vintage 2025 (2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates release (March 2026); Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M, Texas Rural Land Markets Q2 2026 (2026); Land.com, Hood County market summary (September 2026); LandSearch, Hood County listings (September 2026); Handbook of Texas, Lake Granbury and Granbury (2026); Brazos River Authority, Lake Granbury (2026); City of Granbury, Demographics (2026); Pecan Plantation, developer FAQ (2026); Hood Central Appraisal District, FAQ and agricultural appraisal (2026); WellDrillingCosts.com, Texas guide (May 2026); Rome2Rio (September 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is land in Granbury, TX zoned?

Land outside the Granbury city limits is not zoned. Hood County, like every Texas county, has no zoning authority over rural acreage, so what you build depends on recorded deed restrictions, county septic rules, and floodplain regulations. Pecan Peak Ranch and Brazos River Ranch carry no deed restrictions, so a site-built home, barndominium, manufactured home, or RV is allowed.

Can I get an ag exemption on 5 acres in Hood County?

Possibly, but small tracts are hard. The Hood Central Appraisal District says there is no statewide minimum acreage, but a standalone tract must meet typical local minimums and show real agricultural use, and 1 to 2 acres for the homesite are carved out. Ask Hood CAD about beekeeping or hay on a specific tract before you count on the savings.

Does Granbury land come with lake access?

Most acreage near Granbury does not touch Lake Granbury. Lakefront lots sit inside subdivisions such as Pecan Plantation and DeCordova Bend, usually under an HOA. Brazos River Ranch offers direct Brazos River frontage below the lake on 4 to 7 acre tracts, and Pecan Peak Ranch is minutes from the river with public boat ramps and parks nearby.

How much are property taxes on Hood County land?

Property taxes depend on the appraised value and the taxing units that cover the tract, which in rural Hood County usually means the county, Granbury ISD or Tolar ISD, a hospital district, and sometimes an emergency services district. Raw land carries no homestead exemption until you live on it. The Hood Central Appraisal District publishes current rates and estimated taxes for every parcel.

Can I use a VLB loan or owner financing on Granbury land?

Both work. Texas veterans can use a Veterans Land Board land loan on any Hood County tract of at least one acre with legal road access and a recorded survey. Non-veterans and buyers who want to close in weeks instead of months use owner financing through Stonebridge Purchasing (NMLS #2349261) on La Tierra tracts. Ask about current terms for either path.

This article is general information for Texas land buyers and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Prices, availability, county rules, and population figures change; confirm current details with the Hood Central Appraisal District, Hood County, and La Tierra before you buy. Owner financing is offered through Stonebridge Purchasing (NMLS #2349261); ask about current terms.

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