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Alvarado.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Cross Timbers, within Cross Timbers. The Homesteads lies about 5.3 miles northeast of Alvarado by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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The Gazebo on the Alvarado downtown square. Photo by Danny Burton, 11/04/07. — Texas
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The Gazebo on the Alvarado downtown square. Photo by Danny Burton, 11/04/07. — Texas

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THE SETTINGEastern Cross Timbers
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJohnson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alvarado on the map

THE ALVARADO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Cross Timbers setting.

Alvarado city has 6.78 square miles of land in Johnson County. Its Census reference point is in Eastern Cross Timbers, within Cross Timbers.

The Cross Timbers mark a transition from prairie to more wooded eastern landscapes. Native grassland is interspersed with post oak and blackjack oak, creating a woodland-and-open-country mosaic.

Regional context: Cross Timbers ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alvarado and Johnson County

Alvarado is associated with Johnson County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Johnson County

Alvarado by land and water

The Census records 0.72 square miles of water within Alvarado, or 9.6% of its total area. It is 8.3 percentage points higher than the 1.3% recorded for Johnson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alvarado city has 1.8 times the land area of nearby The Homesteads CDP (3.82 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alvarado land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Alvarado

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Alvarado. Check the Johnson County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Eastern Cross Timbers setting

Eastern Cross Timbers belongs to Cross Timbers. How is the acreage divided between woodland and open ground, and where are the surveyed boundaries and road connection?

03

Check the route, beyond The Homesteads

The Homesteads is 5.3 miles northeast of the Alvarado reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alvarado resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALVARADO

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.4094° N, 97.2108° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alvarado ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Alvarado

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Alvarado ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Johnson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Johnson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alvarado data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Eastern Cross Timbers

Explore the agency mapping behind the Cross Timbers context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alvarado.

The Homesteads lies about 5.3 miles northeast of Alvarado by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alvarado in context

NSEWThe Homesteads · 5.3 miles1Coyote Flats · 6 miles2Venus · 6.2 miles3Keene · 6.6 miles4Briaroaks · 8 miles5Cross Timber · 8.5 miles6OUTER RING: 8.5 MILES
  1. 1
    The Homesteads5.3 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Coyote Flats6 mi · city
  3. 3
    Venus6.2 mi · town
  4. 4
    Keene6.6 mi · city
  5. 5
    Briaroaks8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Cross Timber8.5 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alvarado
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alvarado?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Johnson County. Alvarado’s 6.78 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alvarado property in Eastern Cross Timbers?+

No. Eastern Cross Timbers is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alvarado boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use The Homesteads as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.3 miles northeast of Alvarado’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alvarado?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Alvarado.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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