Positioned for growth and surrounded by increasing demand, this 2.58-acre commercial tract offers exceptional visibility and approximately 365 feet of frontage along State Highway 36, one of Gatesville’s primary traffic corridors. The property sits directly in front of a newly planned single-family residential development, creating a built-in and expanding customer base for retail and service-oriented development. With excellent highway exposure and convenient access, the site is ideally suited for a convenience store/fuel station, quick-service restaurant, medical or professional offices, retail center, financial services, or other high-traffic commercial uses. Location is a major advantage. The property is positioned approximately one mile from the US 84/SH 36 bypass and two miles from 6 TDCJ facilities, placing it along a corridor serving local residents, commuters, employees, travelers, and the surrounding rural market. With 2.58 acres, substantial highway frontage, strong visibility, nearby residential growth, and proximity to major employment and transportation corridors, this is more than a commercial tract, it is a strategic development opportunity in a growing Central Texas market.
GOT A DREAM? LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN! This charming, move-in-ready commercial space is full of possibilities and waiting for your vision! Whether you dream of opening a retail shop, boutique, office, studio, or another business venture, this versatile property offers a wonderful opportunity to bring your ideas to life. The remodeled interior features a flexible layout with both front and rear entrances, welcoming entry areas, and additional rooms along the sides. The design offers the potential to accommodate two separate businesses or be transformed into one larger, open retail or commercial space. The choice is yours! Numerous updates make this property ready for its next chapter, including two new ADA-compliant bathrooms, on-demand hot water heaters for the sinks, new vinyl flooring, updated electrical and plumbing, and a heating and cooling system with a heat pump. Spray foam insulation has been added for improved efficiency, and the roof was replaced in 2020. A beautiful rock wall adds character and charm to the space.Looking for something extra special? Step outside and discover a peaceful natural setting! The level area behind the building sits on a ledge overlooking a seasonal creek surrounded by mature trees. This inviting outdoor space offers a unique setting for relaxing, enjoying nature, or creating an outdoor area that complements your business. The possibilities are endless! If you have been dreaming of owning your own business or searching for a versatile commercial property with character, modern updates, and a beautiful natural backdrop, this could be the perfect place to turn your vision into reality. Perfect location a block away from Gatesville Court House. Come explore the opportunities and imagine what you could create here!
Potential Commercial opportunity for the visionary! With TWO separate drives off US Hwy 84 you'll have easy access to the all the buildings and homes. This is the SHOP OF YOUR DREAMS - once home to the locally owned "The Door Shoppe" where beautifully crafted doors & wood-working projects were created. With multiple areas, an office, carport parking, half bath and rear canopy! This place has beautiful landscaping, mature trees and opportunities galore! The shop and homes offer business income opportunity for multiple ideas! Dream big on this one...you're getting TWO Homes, MASSIVE SHOP, 3.21 Ac. seasonal creek, storage on slab, barn, chicken house, open pasture, and ideal location on E Hwy 84. This one of a kind property has so much to offer! Don't need a guest home? How about a rental or Air B&B! The main home boasts beautiful wood floors, wood burning FP a nice open kitchen & living, two private masters suites one with roll-in shower & grab bars, a large guest bath with laundry hookups along with a large basement flex space equipped with laundry hook-ups & closet space, a 2-car garage and additional 2 car attached carport. The 1/1 GUEST HOUSE offers 810' bare concrete floors ready for your choice of covering or stain, a cute kitchen with lots of cabinets, and wood deck off the BR overlooking the seasonal creek. It was home sweet home for many years and is now ready for some TLC and a new family to enjoy all the beauty and unique qualities it has to offer! Being sold as-is and priced below tax appraisal! Disclaimer: A part of the Middle Trinity Ground Water Conservation District. Sq. footage provided by the Coryell Co. Appraisal Dist., NOT the Listing Broker/Agents. Measurements and taxes are approximate. Buyer should verify all info including utility availability. Per CAD: shop 4,160 ft / Main Hs 2,270 ft / Guest Hs 810 ft / Barn 2,808 ft
Prime commercial opportunity in the heart of Gatesville’s established business district! This .90-acre tract offers excellent visibility and accessibility along heavily traveled Lutterloh Street, just steps from H-E-B and one block off Main Street. The property is positioned along a key route serving daily commuter traffic, including employees traveling to and from nearby TDCJ facilities. With a level, open front portion ready for development, the property offers flexibility for a variety of commercial uses including retail, professional or medical office, convenience store, restaurant, laundromat, service business, or investment development. A small workshop is located at the rear of the property, providing additional utility or storage. Excellent location, strong traffic exposure, and proximity to established businesses make this a versatile development opportunity in the heart of Gatesville.
Courtesy: Niche Real Estate
Ask a Gatesville local where the good nights used to happen, and sooner or later you’ll hear “out by the old airport.” That was The Shandar, on Airport Road near the old Brown Airport.. The layout was pure Texas honky-tonk. Up front, a bar room with the main counter and a few pool tables. Through the back, a wide-open dance hall and a raised stage where regional bands played while the floor filled up. Cold beer, cue sticks, and live country music. Same recipe, same address the town still remembers. Now 134 Airport Road sits inside the Gatesville city limits on 1.48 acres, beside Gatesville Municipal Airport (GOP) and inside a designated Opportunity Zone. The city airport is at 137 Airport Road, about three miles west of the square: a 3,400-foot runway, general aviation traffic, self-serve fuel, and Centex Aviation on the field. Pilots already know the road. Locals already know the name. The Opportunity Zone is the quiet extra. Investors who reinvest eligible capital gains through a Qualified Opportunity Fund may qualify for federal tax benefits on a qualifying project here, including deferral and, with the required holding period, favorable treatment of new gains. Rules, deadlines, and tract status apply. A tax advisor should confirm before anyone underwrites it. Bring it back as a bar and dance hall. Or lean into the runway: a fly-in hangout, pilot lounge and café, event barn, private club, or a mixed commercial use that puts aircraft, live music, and Highway 36 traffic in the same parking lot. The bones of a legend are here. The audience never really left. The tax map may help pay for the comeback.
Courtesy: Niche Real Estate
411 N Highway 36 Bypass is the kind of building Gatesville does not get often. About 5,000 square feet, built in 2002, on 2 acres inside the city limits, sitting right off the bypass where the traffic already is. It was a church. It is vacant now. What it still has is the hard part: a newer shell, open volume, highway frontage, and enough land to park, expand, or add outdoor space. The sanctuary layout that once held a congregation can hold customers, clients, or a crowd just as easily. Think past Sunday service. Offices or professional suites. A restaurant with room for private events. An arcade, family fun center, or game hall. A coffee shop, bakery, or taproom. A fitness studio, dance school, or martial arts gym. A daycare or early-learning center. Medical, dental, or vet. Retail, antiques, or a showroom. Wedding and event space that already feels like a gathering place. Or another congregation ready to move in. Highway 36 is the front door. Two acres is the runway for whatever comes next. A cool building in a great spot, waiting on the owner who sees it.
Courtesy: Kelly, Realtors
254-741-1500
Freestanding retail building located just off of E Main St US-84 which sees 18,289 ADT.
Courtesy: Always Here Properties, Llc
254-768-0047
Commercial opportunity in Gatesville! This estate sale property offers approximately 1800 SF total, with an open-concept interior, a restroom, and a rear entry garage — ideal for an investor or owner-user looking to put their vision into a versatile commercial space. Situated on a 0.25-acre lot with great visibility. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your contractor and your imagination!
Discover an exceptional commercial opportunity on 6.125 acres along highly visible State Highway 36 in Gatesville, Texas. According to TxDOT traffic-count data, approximately 14,000 vehicles appear to pass this location daily, providing valuable exposure for a wide range of commercial uses. Located within the Gatesville, Texas city limits and approximately two minutes from the North Fort Hood campus, this property offers excellent accessibility and development potential. It is also within approximately 40 minutes of Waco and Temple and about 30 minutes from the SpaceX facility. Numerous junior colleges, technical schools, and universities are located within a convenient drive, helping support a strong regional workforce. With generous acreage, highway frontage, strong daily traffic, and proximity to major employers and growing Central Texas communities, the possibilities are extensive. Bring your vision and explore the potential for your next commercial venture, investment, or development. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Courtesy: All City Real Estate Ltd. Co
Position your business for success with this prime 5-acre commercial tract in a high-visibility frontage on North State Highway 36. Located just past Osage Road and situated in Gatesville's rapidly expanding commercial corridor, this property offers unbeatable logistical advantages for developers, franchises, and investors alike. With high-volume highway visibility (10,000 vehicles daily according to TxDOT), established municipal utility access, and flexible business zoning, this acreage is an ideal launchpad for your next enterprise. As the Highway 36 corridor continues to capture regional spillover growth from the Waco and Temple-Belton markets, large commercial tracts with immediate utility access are becoming a premium commodity.
Courtesy: Mccall Real Estate
254-410-0909
Building on the square! Be apart of the growing businesses that are apart of the city of Gatesville square. Location is important to a successful business and this building gives you that location. This building is made up of 8 office spaces and a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment. This building has the potential to add to your rental portfolio. Currently 5 office spaces are rented. This tenant would like to stay with the new owner. lots of possibilities!
Use your imagination and see the potential this property has for commercial existence. Property is part of two parcels. The front of both parcels is zoned commercial while the back is residential. Lots of opportunities. Currently the house is being used as residential and the old gas station is used as storage for a resale shop. 1300 W Main is 1.16 acres and 1302 W Main is 1.148 for a total of 2.308 acres. It already has city water and city sewer. This is a great opportunity to get a space for a restaurant, retail store, or even rental income. This property is perfectly positioned to attract a steady stream of customers and, with its prime location, you'll benefit from high visibility and plenty of foot traffic. Utilities available are water, sewer, electric & high speed fiber optic internet. Daily traffic of 11,000+ vehicles. Prime frontage on Hwy 84. The tract is located in the middle of FM 116 and Hwy 36. Traffic count reads 82,000 short-term traffic volume counts and around 1,000 vehicle classification counts. Gatesville population of 17,460, with 4A schools, and key employment to include medical, prisons and state jails.
High-Visibility Commercial Investment Opportunity Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a well-maintained, high-visibility car wash in a prime, centrally located in-town location. Situated on a major commuter route with strong daily traffic and direct road frontage, this property offers outstanding exposure and convenience for customers. The facility features 6 self-service wash bays and 4 vacuum stations. Two wash bays are equipped with high-powered blow dryers, while every bay includes a foam brush. The equipment room is outfitted with two tankless wall-mounted water heaters, providing reliable hot water to all wash bays. To enhance the customer experience, the vacuum area includes: *Three customer seating benches *A carpet shampoo machine *A fragrance sprayer offering three different scent options Additional customer amenities include a dedicated sink area at the rear of the property for rinsing towels and cleaning supplies. The property is equipped with modern conveniences and security features, including: *Security cameras in every wash bay, as well as the front and rear of the property *Two bill changers conveniently located at the front of the facility *Credit/debit card readers at every wash bay and vacuum station With its excellent location, strong visibility, customer-focused amenities, and established infrastructure, this property presents an outstanding investment opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to expand their portfolio. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional car wash business in a high-traffic location!
Courtesy: O'Barr Rost REALTORS
512-388-4475
Position your business for success with this prime 5-acre commercial tract in a high-visibility frontage on North State Highway 36. Located just past Osage Road and situated in Gatesville's rapidly expanding commercial corridor, this property offers unbeatable logistical advantages for developers, franchises, and investors alike. With high-volume highway visibility (10,000 vehicles daily according to TxDOT), established municipal utility access, and flexible business zoning, this acreage is an ideal launchpad for your next enterprise. As the Highway 36 corridor continues to capture regional spillover growth from the Waco and Temple-Belton markets, large commercial tracts with immediate utility access are becoming a premium commodity.
Courtesy: Kelly, Realtors
254-741-1500
Great redevelopment opportunity! Close to Walmart, all utilities available, flat level land. Property includes billboard. Great venue opportunity with stage in place and room for dancing.
Welcome to your own slice of paradise in Gatesville. This breathtaking ranch offers a rare blend of natural beauty, rustic charm, and incredible potential. Set on more than 21 scenic acres, the property is a dream for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, investors, and visionaries alike. Surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful views, this one-of-a-kind property features newly built cabins with cozy, thoughtfully designed interiors that create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests, rentals, or private retreat living. A private pond with a dock adds to the charm, offering the perfect place for fishing, relaxing, or simply taking in the tranquility of the land. For recreation and entertainment, the property includes its own 18-hole disc golf course, creating a unique and memorable outdoor experience for family, friends, or future guests. Whether you’re dreaming of a bed-and-breakfast, RV and cabin campground, all-inclusive event venue, or your own private escape, this remarkable property offers endless opportunities to bring that vision to life. Don’t miss the chance to own this extraordinary ranch in Gatesville. Schedule your private tour today and imagine the possibilities.
42.76 acres of city-annexed development land in Gatesville, Texas offering approximately 4,500 feet of paved frontage along Texas FM 116 with excellent visibility, access, and scalability. The property is positioned for commercial, industrial, mixed-use, institutional, or employment-driven development and supports phased or multi-user development, with FM 116 frontage divided into two tracts. A key strategic advantage is the property’s location directly across from the Gatesville Municipal Airport, providing immediate regional air access for corporate users, logistics operations, government agencies, defense contractors, and executive travel. City utilities are available, and the entire tract has been annexed into the City of Gatesville, simplifying entitlement and development planning. The property currently maintains AG tax status, allowing for favorable holding costs during planning, entitlement, and development phases. An on-site source of road base material may significantly reduce infrastructure and roadway construction costs, creating meaningful savings for developers. The site is located near Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the United States, driving sustained demand for housing, logistics, medical, industrial, and defense-adjacent uses. The region also benefits from proximity to Central Texas aerospace and advanced manufacturing activity, including SpaceX operations, supporting long-term employment growth. Gatesville offers a business-friendly environment, low crime rate, stable workforce, and favorable tax climate, with convenient access to Waco, Temple, and Killeen and reasonable drive times to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Houston. This is a scalable, infrastructure-ready development opportunity in a growing Central Texas corridor. Additional contiguous acreage is available.
Endless Opportunity on 6.55 Industrial Acres Bordering Gatesville Airport! Looking for your next standout commercial project, business headquarters, or income-producing investment? This prime 6.55-acre industrial-zoned tract offers ultimate flexibility with skies-the-limit potential in a rapidly expanding Central Texas corridor. Superbly located with direct access from FM 116, the property uniquely nestles up to the City of Gatesville Airport, making it an ideal footprint for light manufacturing, mechanical workshops, specialized aviation support, fleet storage, or a multi-use commercial homestead. The acreage features multiple existing footprint improvements ready for rehabilitation or specialized use: A substantial 37x38 heavy-duty metal building (perfect for a workshop, warehouse, or equipment bays). One unique A-frame home and one single-wide mobile home, offering immediate potential for on-site property management, employee housing, or office space conversion. Two additional freestanding storage buildings providing excellent auxiliary tool or parts storage. With over 6.5 acres of highly versatile industrial land, there is ample open space for heavy equipment parking, material storage, or future structural expansion. Properties with this level of acreage, dedicated industrial zoning, and immediate airport proximity are a rare find in today's market. Bring your vision and unlock the true equity of this versatile commercial gem!
**Prime Commercial Opportunity in Gatesville!** Perfectly positioned at the west entrance to town near the Leon River, this property features five buildings zoned for commercial and/or residential use, with access from both Main Street and Leon Street. The possibilities are endless—ideal for a bed and breakfast, restaurant, music venue, or office/retail space. Call today for details!
PRIME opportunity for Business Commercial development project! New water meter being installed by Fort Gates Water Supply and there's a City of Gatesville Sewer Tap available, re-install of electric meter should be simple with an existing power drop in place from a previous meter than powered the old well! DREAM BIG with Direct access off of State Hwy 36 in Fort Gates you're conveniently located less than half mile from MATES national guard and centrally located within 35 miles of Temple & Fort Hood and 45 miles from Waco. The 8.7 acres has a stock tank, good grazing, seasonal pond, and an old water well on the property that could be a great asset with some work. It's fully fenced with a gate and access directly of Hwy 36! Partially located in City Limits and partially located in ETJ. Disclaimer: A part of the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Sq. footage provided by the Coryell Co. Appraisal Dist., NOT the Listing Broker/Agents. Measurements & taxes are approximate. Buyer should verify all info including utility availability, zoning and construction/development restrictions.
Courtesy: Kim Hill Real Estate Group
254-277-1820
High-visibility commercial tract on Hwy 36 in Gatesville, TX with over 12,000 vehicles per day. Located near Walmart, Walgreens, Starbucks, Tractor Supply, and other national retailers, this property sits in the heart of Gatesville’s primary retail corridor. A new apartment complex is planned across the street, adding future customer demand. With expanding fiber internet, city utilities, and close proximity to Waco, Temple, and Killeen, this is an excellent opportunity for retail, restaurant, or franchise development in Central Texas.
High-visibility commercial tract on Hwy 36 in Gatesville, TX with over 12,000 vehicles per day. Located near Walmart, Walgreens, Starbucks, Tractor Supply, and other national retailers, this property sits in the heart of Gatesville’s primary retail corridor. A new apartment complex is planned across the street, adding future customer demand. With expanding fiber internet, city utilities, and close proximity to Waco, Temple, and Killeen, this is an excellent opportunity for retail, restaurant, or franchise development in Central Texas.
High-Visibility Commercial Land – Endless Potential! Seize this prime commercial opportunity in booming Gatesville! Situated right off the highway, this 5.1-acre property (with additional acreage available) offers maximum exposure with a TxDOT daily traffic count of 8,400+ vehicles—ideal for national brands, corporate expansions, and thriving local businesses. Strategically located: ? 30 minutes to SpaceX – Positioned for future growth ? 5 minutes to TDCJ – A steady economic driver ? 15 minutes to North Fort Hood – Strong military presence Zoned business-commercial with city water & sewer available, this site is ready for retail, dining, corporate offices, or mixed-use development. Take advantage of Gatesville’s momentum and secure your place in this fast-growing market! Let’s discuss how this property fits your vision.
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Gatesville is located in Texas. Gatesville, Texas has a population of 15,997. Gatesville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.58% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 36.55%.
The median household income in Gatesville, Texas is $47,480. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,414 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Gatesville is 39.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 34.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 34.1 inches per year, with 0.3 inches of snow per year.
