West / North Houston Corridor 3 Active Acreage Developments County Seat: Hempstead, TX

Waller County Land & Acreage Guide

Waller County offers wide open spaces, rolling pastoral grasslands, and majestic mature oak groves with convenient access along HWY 290, US-290, and the TX-249 Aggie Expressway. It is an exceptional destination for equestrian enthusiasts, custom ranches, and workshop/RV outbuilding builds.

Average Tax Rate 1.55% - 1.75% 0.00% MUD in Acreage
Typical Acre Pricing $65,000 - $145,000+ Varies by timber & frontage
CAD Assessor Waller County Appraisal District Certified Property Tax Rolls
Water Aquifer Jasper / Chicot Private Well & Utility Options

OSSF Septic & Soil Rules

Waller County Environmental Department
Required System Type

Standard or Aerobic OSSF System depending on soil classification

Typical Soil Classification

Sandy Loam to Prairie Clay (High percolation in northern portions)

Permit Timeline

2 to 4 weeks for inspection and permit issuance

Utilities & Internet

Power & Water Grid
Electric Power Providers

San Bernard Electric Co-op / CenterPoint Energy

Water Supply

Private Water Wells (Gulf Coast Aquifer)

Broadband & Fiber

High-Speed Fixed Wireless Broadband & Starlink / Fiber

School Districts

Texas Education Agency
Waller ISD Recognized

Rapidly expanding district with modern athletic & career-tech campuses.

Hempstead ISD Recognized

Rural county seat school district.

AREA BUILD-ON-YOUR-LOT BUILDER SPOTLIGHT

Elk Ridge Homes | Waller County BOYL Specialist

Turnkey custom 1-story ranch builds, architectural carports, and Trailhead RV outbuilding suites across Waller, Prairie View, and Field Store acreage.

DEED-VERIFIED SUBDIVISIONS

Active Acreage Communities in Waller County

3 Developments Qualified (5+ Active Lots)
Saddle Creek Forest
20 Lots · Active Release
Open BOYL
Waller County🏡 Resale & Custom BOYL1.5 to 5.0+ Acres

Saddle Creek Forest

"Exclusive Acreage Living"

LOT PRICING$90,000 - $160,000
SCHOOL DISTRICTWaller ISD
AMENITIESEquestrian Center & Stables
ACCOLADESPremier Waller County Acreage MPC
TAX RATE1.55% Tax • No MUD
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Ranches at Rolling Hills
14 Lots · Active Release
Open BOYL
Waller County🔥 Active Developer Lots2.0 to 5.0+ Acres

Ranches at Rolling Hills

"Scenic Rolling Acreage in Waller County | 2-5+ Acre High-Elevation Tracts in Waller ISD with Ag-Exempt Potential & 0.00% MUD"

LOT PRICING$125,000 - $325,000
SCHOOL DISTRICTTop Rated ISD
AMENITIESResort Living & Trails
ACCOLADESPremier Acreage
TAX RATE1.64% Tax • No MUD
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Stallion Lakes
16 Lots · Active Release
Waller County🔥 Active Developer Lots1.5 to 3.5+ Acres

Stallion Lakes

"Nearly 400-Acre Guard-Gated Luxury Acreage Enclave in Hockley | 1.5 to 3.5+ Acre Lakefront & Forest Homesites with 0.00% MUD"

LOT PRICING$340,000 - $720,000
SCHOOL DISTRICTWaller ISD
AMENITIESNearly 400-Acre Master-Planned Luxury Gated Acreage Enclave
ACCOLADESPremier Acreage
TAX RATE1.72% Tax • No MUD
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Frequently Asked Questions: Waller County

Are metal shops and RV garages allowed in Waller County acreage subdivisions?

Yes, communities like Saddle Creek Forest and rural Waller County parcels are known for favorable deed restrictions that permit detached steel workshops, RV garages, and equestrian barns matching the primary residence.

What are the property taxes in Waller County for acreage?

Waller County acreage developments feature certified tax rates between 1.55% and 1.75% with zero MUD taxes, providing substantial long-term tax savings.

Need a Private Plat & Feasibility Walk in Waller County?

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