Great commercial potential 4.87 ac on business 290 in Hempstead. Could be used for convenient store or motel.
In the center of Prairie Viewâ??s growth corridor, this 21-acre tract on Richards Road sits directly across from Prairie View A&M University and right next to other available tracts totaling more than 40 acres of contiguous, buildable land. Together, these properties offer a rare opportunity for large-scale residential, mixed-use, or retail development. This site is ideal for multifamily housing, townhomes, or university-supportive retail. The land is mostly open and level with water, sewer, and electricity either on-site or next door, making development straightforward. The location provides direct access to campus and sits close to Highway 290, the Prairie View Cricket Complex, and major employers expanding along the 36A and Waller County corridors. Builders and developers searching for prime land near Prairie View A&M with utilities ready and strong local demand for housing and services will want to look closely at this opportunity. This property â?? combined with the adjoining 11- and 10-acre tracts â?? represents one of the best positions for growth in Prairie Viewâ??s redevelopment zone.
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Hempstead is located in Texas. Hempstead, Texas has a population of 5,709. Hempstead is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.49% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.48%.
The median household income in Hempstead, Texas is $37,043. The median household income for the surrounding county is $65,379 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Hempstead is 23.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 94.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 38.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.7 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.