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USDA land value Texas

$3,100/ acre

Average farm real estate value, 2026
+4.4% vs 2025

20222026

Farm real estate

$3,100/acre

US average $4,500

Cropland

$2,790/acre

US average $6,020

Pasture

$2,420/acre

US average $2,000

1-year change

+4.4%

farm real estate, 2025 to 2026

Source: USDA NASS, Land Values 2026 Summary (2026 averages, released July 31, 2026); Census Bureau county list.

What land is worth in Texas

Texas land values depend on the parcel, not just its acreage. USDA's 2026 averages put Texas farm real estate and cropland below their national counterparts, while pasture was above the US average.

Match the USDA category to your land before comparing per-acre figures.
Separate usable pasture or cropland from acreage with access or terrain limits.
Document water, power and mineral ownership before weighing a buyer's price.

Those categories help frame a price discussion without setting your property's value. USDA's 2026 Texas farm real estate average was $3,100 an acre. The national figure was $4,500. Texas cropland averaged $2,790 against $6,020 nationally. For pasture, the Texas figure was $2,420, above the national $2,000 average. Farm real estate includes farm land and buildings. An unimproved tract should not be treated as though it includes the same improvements as that broader category.

The Texas USDA averages rose from 2025 to 2026: farm real estate increased 4.4%, cropland 3.0% and pasture 5.2%. These are changes in statewide averages, not measured appreciation for your particular ranch or lot. A tract with documented road access and usable water presents a different purchase decision from acreage with unresolved access. The same statewide increase cannot resolve that difference for a buyer.

Your parcel's location and usable acres belong beside the USDA figure. Hill Country land, working pasture and a wooded tract do not serve identical uses. Power availability, timber condition and the cost of reaching a building site also affect the buyer's math. Describe existing features separately from improvements someone would have to install. Actual offers or a parcel appraisal provide a more specific number than multiplying acreage by a state average.

Texas vs. US average, dollars per acre (2026)

Farm real estate

TX$3,100

US$4,500

Cropland

TX$2,790

US$6,020

Pasture

TX$2,420

US$2,000

Texas farm real estate, average per acre

$2,4402022

$2,6102023

$2,8002024

$2,9702025

$3,1002026

How a land sale works in Texas

A title company can handle your Texas closing, or an attorney can close the sale. The title review, signed agreement and ownership documents determine the work required.

Texas has no real estate transfer tax on a fee simple conveyance, but recording and other closing charges remain separate. The contract establishes what you are selling and which costs each party accepts. For Texas acreage, that includes a clear description of any mineral reservation rather than an assumption that surface ownership answers the question. A title company or closing attorney handles the closing, checks the ownership record and identifies matters that need attention. Your closing timing depends on that title work and the buyer's readiness to complete the purchase.

Texas prohibits the real estate transfer tax described in the table below. That does not make every closing expense disappear. Recording fees are a separate item, and the agreement should explain the allocation of other charges. The county clerk records real property instruments. Texas also does not require public reporting of sale prices, so a recorded deed alone will not necessarily tell you what another seller received for nearby acreage.

Texas's residential property-condition disclosure requirement does not apply to unimproved land. That exemption does not settle every notice a particular transaction needs. Keep known access problems, existing agreements and ownership questions in the discussion instead of treating the form exemption as a reason to omit them. For title, mineral or tax questions before signing, seek a parcel review from a title company, real estate attorney or tax professional.

At a glance

The county clerk records the deed for the county containing your land.
Texas does not require public sale-price reporting, limiting direct price comparisons.
Unimproved land falls outside the residential property-condition form requirement described below.

Who handles closing	Either. Title insurance companies and agents handle closings, and attorneys may also close transactions. source More The Texas title insurance manual expressly recognizes closing services performed with or without an attorney.
Transfer tax	No state transfer tax. No real estate transfer tax to allocate. source
Where the deed is recorded	The county clerk records deeds and other recordable real property instruments. source
Seller disclosure	The Section 5.008 residential property-condition disclosure does not apply to unimproved land; the statute also excludes transfers where any dwelling is worth no more than five percent of the property value. source More Separate transaction-specific statutory notices may still apply.
Are sale prices public?	Texas does not require public reporting of sale prices, although that does not prohibit disclosure or confidential reporting through an MLS. source

Back taxes, tax sales and farm valuation in Texas

Unpaid Texas property taxes can lead to a foreclosure sale, and agricultural appraisal can affect the cost of changing land use. A voluntary sale needs a clear account of both.

Texas has no individual state income tax on a land-sale gain; entity taxes are separate. The Texas redemption period depends on the property's status when the foreclosure suit or warrant application was filed. For land that was neither a residence homestead nor designated for agricultural use, redemption is available within 180 days after the tax deed is recorded. Agricultural land and mineral interests instead have a two-year period. The table below distinguishes these categories; do not assign the shorter deadline to every vacant tract.

Agricultural, timberland and wildlife-management special appraisal can reduce the taxable valuation of qualifying land by using productivity rather than market value. For agricultural land under this appraisal, a change to nonagricultural use generally brings rollback tax for the preceding three years that received the lower valuation. The amount reflects the difference between taxes on agricultural and market values, with statutory exceptions. A sale and a use change are not interchangeable events.

Your expected proceeds should account for recorded tax claims and any identified rollback exposure rather than just the gross offer. Keep the appraisal status, current use and proposed use visible during negotiations. Texas's lack of an individual state income tax removes that state income-tax item from an individual's gain, but it does not erase property taxes or establish the total tax result of a sale. Entity ownership needs its own review.

At a glance

Texas tax sales convey a redeemable deed rather than a tax certificate.
Agricultural and mineral interests have different redemption rules from ordinary nonhomestead land.
A qualifying appraisal values productive use rather than the property's market price.

Unpaid property taxes	A tax-lien foreclosure judgment can lead to a public tax sale under Chapter 34; this is a deed sale subject to statutory redemption, rather than a tax-certificate auction. source More For land that was neither a residence homestead nor designated for agricultural use when the suit or warrant application was filed, the owner may redeem within 180 days after the purchaser's or taxing unit's deed is recorded. Agricultural land and mineral interests instead have a two-year redemption period under Section 34.21.
Farm, timber or open-space valuation	Agricultural, Timberland and Wildlife Management Use Special Appraisal: Qualifying agricultural, timber and wildlife-management land can receive special appraisal based on productivity rather than market value. source More For agricultural land receiving this appraisal, a change to nonagricultural use generally triggers rollback tax for the preceding three years that received the lower appraisal. The rollback is the difference between taxes on agricultural value and taxes on market value; statutory exceptions apply.
State tax on the gain	Texas prohibits an individual net income tax, so it does not impose an individual state income tax on a land-sale gain; entity taxes are separate. source

What buyers check on Texas land

Texas buyers need to know which surface and mineral rights and practical uses come with the acres. Mineral ownership and sewage approval can change that answer.

A road, a fence or a large tract on a map does not establish mineral title, legal access or a permitted homesite. Mineral rights need an explicit place in the sale discussion. Texas allows the surface and mineral estates to be owned separately. Unless the conveyance reserves minerals or limits the transfer to the surface, the seller's mineral estate is included. That means you need to distinguish minerals you own from rights reserved by an earlier owner. The buyer's understanding and the deed language should address the same property interest.

A rural building plan also depends on sewage approval. Texas generally requires permits for onsite sewage facilities, and local programs can impose stricter requirements than state minimums. The ten-acre permit exemption carries additional conditions, including a site evaluation and a single-family dwelling. A buyer cannot establish exemption from tract size alone. Existing evaluations and permits give a clearer starting point than a general description that the land is suitable for building.

A useful property description separates documented features from unanswered questions. Identify the route onto the tract, available power, existing water facilities and the portion that can support the intended use. For timber or inherited acreage, include relevant timber agreements and the names shown on ownership records. These details help a buyer price the actual purchase and help you compare offers that cover the same acreage and rights rather than different assumptions.

At a glance

Surface ownership and mineral ownership can belong to different people in Texas.
Acreage alone does not establish an exemption from septic permitting requirements.
Share existing surveys, access documents and water information with prospective buyers.

Texas surface and mineral estates may be owned separately. source
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Unless the conveyance expressly reserves minerals or limits the sale to the surface, the seller's mineral estate is included in the transfer.
Texas generally requires permits for on-site sewage facilities, and local programs may be stricter than state minimums. source
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The ten-acre permit exemption has additional conditions, including a site evaluation and a single-family dwelling, so acreage alone does not establish exemption.

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Selling land in Texas: common questions

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How much is an acre of Texas pasture worth?

USDA's 2026 Texas pasture average was $2,420 per acre. It is a statewide agricultural benchmark, not an appraisal of your tract. Water, road rights, usable grazing acres and location can move a parcel away from that average. Compare offers using the rights and improvements actually included.

Do I have to sell my minerals with Texas land?

Minerals can be reserved in a Texas conveyance, but the deed must address that reservation. Without an express reservation or surface-only limitation, the seller's mineral estate transfers with the land. You can only convey or reserve rights you own, so earlier mineral reservations matter too.

Does selling Texas agricultural land trigger rollback taxes?

The agricultural rollback described here generally follows a change to nonagricultural use, rather than a sale by itself. It reaches the preceding three years that received the special appraisal, subject to exceptions. Identify the existing appraisal and planned use before treating the offer as your net proceeds.

How long can I redeem Texas land after a tax sale?

For ordinary nonhomestead land without agricultural designation, the period is 180 days after recording of the tax deed. Agricultural land and mineral interests have a two-year redemption period. The property's status at the relevant filing matters, so the deadline is not determined simply by calling it vacant land.

Is a Texas title company allowed to handle my closing?

Yes. Texas recognizes closings handled through title companies as well as attorneys. The closing process still requires title work and the necessary documents. Agree with your buyer on closing arrangements and expense allocation; the absence of a transfer tax does not remove recording charges.

Can I turn down the offers on my Texas acreage?

You can accept an offer or decline every offer. Sending the property details starts a comparison; it does not choose a buyer for you. Read the proposed price together with mineral terms, expenses and title requirements before deciding which agreement fits your plans for the land.

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