Commercial Land for Sale in Central Texas, TX: Sites Across Austin, Williamson County & Hays County
Republic Commercial Land & Brokerage lists commercial land for sale in Central Texas, TX, from our headquarters in Austin. Land funds, developers, investors, and landowners work with our associates to buy and sell tracts in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Burnet counties. Our focus is commercial and transitional land, from small infill lots inside Austin to large acreage at the edges of the surrounding cities and towns.
Inventory across the region has included:
- Infill commercial lots inside Austin city limits
- Industrial and distribution sites southeast of Austin near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA)
- Development acreage along I-35, SH 130, and US 290
- Highway-frontage commercial land along US 281 in Marble Falls and Burnet
Republic Commercial serves as the commercial side of Republic Ranches, a farm and ranch brokerage, and the two teams have jointly listed select Central Texas properties. That arrangement gives our clients access to the Republic Ranches network alongside our own.
Travis County Tracts In and Around Austin
Our Austin and Travis County listings include small commercial lots in the urban core as well as several hundred acres of development land on the east side of the county. Our commercial land for sale in Austin tends to cluster in three parts of the city and its surroundings.
Central and South Austin Infill
Within Austin’s urban core, the sites we have listed tend to be small infill parcels with zoning already in place. A lot on Barton Springs Road just west of Lamar Boulevard has been offered with CS-V zoning and an existing free-standing building. Farther south, a roughly 7-acre assemblage on Manchaca Road just south of Slaughter Lane combined parcels in unincorporated Travis County with lots inside the City of Austin. For sites like these, the City of Austin’s critical water quality zone, FEMA flood maps, and the uses current zoning allows are worth checking before an offer.
Southeast Austin Near ABIA and SH 45
Southeast of downtown, US 183, SH 71, and SH 45 frame an industrial and distribution corridor around the airport. Listings here have included a 5-acre tract on US 183 South with no zoning and no floodplain, a 10-acre site at Elroy Road and McAngus Road, and an 8-acre development site along SH 45 South. Farther out, tracts in Mustang Ridge, Creedmoor, and Del Valle offer more acreage. Some sites in this area take water service from Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corporation and require on-site septic.
Manor, Elgin, and the US 290 Corridor
East of Austin, US 290 runs through Manor toward Elgin. Listings near the highway have included 37 acres with frontage on both US 290 and Ballerstedt Road just east of Manor, a 25-acre tract in Elgin, and roughly 360 acres on Brita Olson Road between Manor and the Hutto and Taylor area. Proposed uses for these tracts have run from storage and commercial development to large-scale residential communities.
Current Travis County properties are on our Austin listings page.
Williamson County Sites Along SH 130 and I-35
North and northeast of Austin, our Williamson County listings follow SH 130, US 79, and I-35. In Hutto, an 80-acre tract at the southwest corner of US 79 and SH 130 sits inside the city limits under a PUD that allows light, general, and heavy industrial uses along with some commercial uses. In Taylor, 147 acres just northeast of downtown on East Lake Drive lies inside the Taylor city limits with rural agriculture zoning, and City of Taylor water and wastewater lines run near the property.
Leander listings have centered on East Hero Way between US 183 and Ronald W. Reagan Boulevard, with sites ranging from about 2 acres to more than 15 acres. Farther north, Jarrell listings have included a 7-acre site on the I-35 frontage road roughly 42 miles north of downtown Austin. Our Williamson County page shows what is on the market now in Hutto, Taylor, Leander, and Jarrell.
San Marcos, Buda & Hays County Acreage
South of Austin, our Hays County listings follow I-35 toward San Antonio. In San Marcos, tracts at South Old Bastrop Highway and Francis Harris Lane, about two minutes off I-35, have ranged from a 2-acre hard corner with public utilities available to 138 acres in unincorporated Hays County. Closer to Buda, a 23-acre site on Satterwhite Road sits between I-35 and SH 130, just south of SH 45. In Uhland, roughly 9 acres with about 1,800 feet of frontage on Highway 21 (Camino Real) has been positioned for retail development.
West of I-35, Dripping Springs listings have included a 7-acre tract on Sawyer Ranch Road. Just east of Hays County, our Caldwell County listings have included industrial acreage off SH 130 on Old Fentress Road southwest of Lockhart, along with a 147-acre tract near Highway 21 and FM 2001. Our associates can share what is currently available in Hays and Caldwell counties.
Site Factors That Affect What You Can Build
Central Texas tracts differ widely in jurisdiction, utilities, and environmental features, and those differences affect what a buyer can build and how a project gets permitted. Each listing spells out as much of the following as is known for that tract:
- Governing jurisdiction: Which city or county sets the rules for the tract, including whether it lies in a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
- Zoning: The district a tract falls in, from CS-V or SF-2 inside Austin to a PUD in Hutto or rural agriculture in Taylor. Unincorporated tracts may carry none.
- Water and wastewater: The water provider or CCN holder, the size and location of nearby lines, and whether sewer service is available or a septic system would be required.
- Floodplain and water quality: How much of the site FEMA maps place in a flood zone, plus local overlays such as Austin’s critical water quality zone.
- Road access: Measured frontage on highways, farm-to-market roads, and county roads, plus any driveways already in place.
- Usable acreage: Wetlands, creeks, topography, and pipeline easements that can reduce the net developable area of a site.
- School district: The ISD that serves the property, which matters for residential and mixed-use plans.
Working With Our Associates
On the buy side, our associates help clients find warehouse and distribution sites near the airport, infill parcels inside Austin, and acreage in the communities north, east, and south of the city. On the sell side, they help landowners prepare a tract for market with the details serious buyers look for, such as jurisdiction, utilities, and floodplain status.
Some land for sale in Central Texas is offered quietly to qualified prospects first, which can draw offers ahead of a public launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Republic Commercial Land & Brokerage based?
We’re headquartered in Austin, and our associates work with buyers and landowners throughout Central Texas. The firm also lists land in other parts of the state.
Which parts of Central Texas do your listings cover?
Our listings have covered Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, Burnet, and Blanco counties. That includes Austin, Manor, Elgin, Del Valle, Hutto, Taylor, Leander, Jarrell, Buda, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, Lockhart, Marble Falls, and Burnet.
Is your Central Texas inventory limited to commercial sites?
No. Along with infill lots, industrial and flex acreage, and highway frontage positioned for retail, it has included large tracts marketed for single-family and mixed-use development.
What does ETJ mean on a land listing?
ETJ stands for extraterritorial jurisdiction, the unincorporated area just outside a Texas city’s limits. Cities generally cannot apply zoning in their ETJ, but they can apply rules such as subdivision and platting standards. A tract’s ETJ status can change, so buyers should confirm the current jurisdiction with the city and county during due diligence.
Can I sell my Central Texas land through Republic Commercial?
Yes. We take on listings for commercial, industrial, and transitional tracts throughout the region. Reach out to an associate to discuss your property and its site details.
Start Your Central Texas Land Search or Sale
Tell us what you are looking for, from an industrial site near ABIA to frontage along SH 130 or a commercial corner in San Marcos, and an associate will walk you through the options. Reach the team at (512) 960-4676, or start with our full property inventory.