Johnson County · Cleburne
Sell land in Johnson County, Texas
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Johnson County runs from the suburbs of Burleson and Joshua south to Cleburne, Grandview and the ranch country toward Lake Whitney. Cross Timbers terrain, hay meadows, cattle and gas wells define the rural terrain.
See also Cleburne and Fort Worth.
What does the land market look like across Johnson County?
Burleson, Joshua and Alvarado. Fort Worth spillover with subdivisions and warehouses.
Cleburne. County seat on US 67 and SH 171, with industry and rail.
Keene, Venus and Godley. Small towns with acreage buyers.
Lake areas. Lake Pat Cleburne and Lake Whitney draw recreation buyers.
Ranch country. Pasture and hay tracts south and west.
What kinds of land do owners sell in Johnson County?
Ranches with gas wells or pipelines
Hay and pasture
Highway frontage near US 67 and SH 171
Lake-area parcels
Inherited family land
How do taxes and valuations work in Johnson County?
The Johnson County Central Appraisal District sets values. Notices arrive in spring, with a protest deadline of May 15 or thirty days after the notice. Agricultural valuation applies to ranches and hay land, with rollback taxes if the use changes. Royalty income is taxed separately.
What risks and quirks are specific to Johnson County?
Minerals. Surface and minerals can be owned separately. See our guide on mineral rights.
Pipelines. Recorded easements limit building.
Rural water. Johnson County Special Utility District and other suppliers serve different areas.
Growth timing. Northern tracts price for development, southern ones for ranching.
Cross Timbers terrain. Rocky, wooded land costs more to clear.
How do growth and infrastructure projects shape Johnson County land?
US 67, SH 171 and I-35W work, utility extensions and Fort Worth growth shape demand. Gas prices affect leasing and drilling.
How do heirs and estates sell land in Johnson County?
Johnson County probate matters go through the county court. Ranch families often hold surface and minerals across several heirs. See our guide to selling ranch land.
Which towns and communities make up Johnson County?
Johnson County is a county of small towns tied to ranching, rail and gas.
Cleburne. The county seat, a railroad town on US 67 and SH 171 with Lake Pat Cleburne nearby.
Burleson. A fast-growing suburb on the Tarrant County line, partly in each county.
Joshua and Alvarado. Growing towns on SH 174 and I-35W with subdivisions replacing ranch land.
Keene, Venus and Godley. Small towns with acreage buyers and some warehouse interest.
Grandview and Rio Vista. Rural communities in ranch and hay country.
How does Johnson County differ from its neighbors?
Tarrant County to the north is more urban and has more infill. Ellis County to the east has blackland farmland and industry. Johnson County's Cross Timbers terrain is rockier and more wooded, and its Barnett Shale gas wells and pipelines make minerals a bigger factor. Land near Burleson prices for subdivision growth, and land south and west prices for ranching and recreation.
Selling land in Johnson County
Johnson County was established in 1854 and its county seat is Cleburne. It covers about 729 square miles and had 218,048 residents in the 2020 Census. It sits in the area we call North Texas & Cross Timbers.
| County seat | Cleburne |
| Established | 1854 |
| 2020 population | 218,048 |
| Area | 729 sq mi |
| Residents per sq mi | 299.1 |
| Land region | North Texas & Cross Timbers |
Cities in Johnson County
Neighboring counties
Hood County, Hill County, Ellis County, Tarrant County, Parker County, Bosque County, Somervell County.
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Cash is simple. Some land needs more than that.
We buy for cash when that works. When a deal needs it, we get creative: owner-financed purchases, notes, partnerships and development.
Cash offer
A written offer within 24 hours. Closing typically takes 7 to 30 days, or on the date you choose. No commissions or fees.
Owner financing and notes
Want a down payment and payments over time? We can buy your land on owner-financed terms, and we can talk about buying an owner-financed note you hold.
Partnerships and entitlement
Land with development potential? We partner with landowners, buy entitled land and take properties through entitlement.
There is no one-size-fits-all land deal. Each one can have its own lenders, financials and offers, so contact us for details.
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Common questions
Can I keep my royalties and sell the land?
Yes, if the deed reserves the minerals clearly.
Do you buy land with gas wells?
Yes. We review leases, surface use agreements and reclamation duties.
What is the county seat?
Cleburne.
Do you buy lake-area land?
Yes. We review shoreline rules and access.
How fast can a sale close?
Typically 7 to 30 days with clean title and ready owners.
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