17.52 wooded acres on South Bear Creek
Mature hardwoods, a winding creek, and an open clearing give this Westmoreland Road acreage a character all its own. Explore a quieter side of the Fort Worth area, with access from US 377 and an Aledo ISD location.
Creek views, mature trees, and room to explore.
South Bear Creek winds through a landscape of mature hardwoods, shaded banks, and natural creek bottom, while an open area at the north edge offers a different perspective on the wooded acreage.
Walk the property to appreciate its setting: the canopy, the creek bends, and the contrast between open ground and timber. The 17.52-acre tract sits in the J.E. Jenkins Survey in Parker County, with a recorded survey available for review.
Barbed-wire fencing follows the east and west boundaries. Overhead electric runs along the west boundary line. Contact Sherry for the property packet and a private, guided showing.
Ground-level photography, including the easement bridge, comes with the buyer packet.
A live creek and groundwater rights, in a part of Texas where water keeps getting more valuable.
North Texas keeps growing, and land with dependable water is getting harder to find. South Bear Creek is a big creek that runs through the heart of this tract, and in the seller’s experience most of it has always held water, with some sections that vary. Shaded banks, gravel bars, and pools make it a natural corridor for deer, turkey, and other wildlife.
South Bear Creek crosses the property, and the seller reports that most of the creek holds water year-round, while some sections vary. It is the centerpiece of the land and a natural water source for wildlife.
The groundwater has never been severed from this land. The tract sits over the Trinity Aquifer. There is no water well today; new wells in Parker County are registered through the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Water flowing in the creek is state water. A landowner along the creek may use it for household and livestock purposes without a permit. Other uses require a permit from the TCEQ.
Buyers should confirm water rights, well feasibility, and permitting with the Upper Trinity GCD and their own counsel.
Plan your visit with a clear picture of the route.
Access is a recorded, non-exclusive 30-foot ingress and egress easement from US 377, shared with two neighboring owners. It is gravel, it crosses an existing single-lane concrete bridge, and it ends at the northwest corner of the property. From there, South Bear Creek lies between you and the majority of the acreage, and there is no vehicle crossing of that creek. Most of the tract is currently walk-in. Any future crossing would require evaluation and applicable approvals.
From the recorded survey, the deed, and the county record.
| Address | 1296 Westmoreland Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76126 |
|---|---|
| Acreage | 17.52 acres surveyed (17.519 by deed) |
| Legal | J.E. Jenkins Survey, Abstract 753, Parker County |
| Survey | Walters Land Surveying, August 12, 2025 — plat and field notes available |
| Access | Recorded non-exclusive 30′ ingress/egress easement from US 377, shared with adjoining owners; no formal maintenance agreement |
| Flood | FEMA Zone A, no base flood elevation determined (map 48367C575E). Most of the tract is mapped floodplain |
| Water | South Bear Creek through the tract; seller reports most of it always holds water, with some sections that vary. Groundwater not severed. No water well |
| Utilities | None on site. Overhead electric runs along the west line, with new Oncor poles set there in 2026 |
| Improvements | Barbed wire on east and west lines; no fence on the north boundary |
| Restrictions | None of record. No HOA |
| Minerals | Negotiable. Actively producing horizontal gas wells. Existing pipeline easement and a wellhead near the front of the tract |
| Taxes | Ag valued today through a neighboring grazing use. A new owner can pursue continued agricultural or wildlife valuation — Parker CAD can confirm the options |
| Terms | Cash or seller financing. Contact Sherry to discuss proposed terms, subject to seller agreement |
Walters Land Surveying, August 12, 2025 — Plat 1987-4902, Parker County.
The plat shows the whole picture at once: the 30-foot easement running south from US 377, the long corridor along the neighboring boundaries, the 17.52-acre body of the tract, and South Bear Creek cutting through it. The gravel road and the adjoining ownerships are also noted.
Four kinds of buyers this property suits.
An opportunity to explore adding wooded acreage and creek frontage to a nearby holding. Adjoining owners can evaluate how the tract connects with their existing land.
Wooded acreage and a creek setting for a buyer seeking time outdoors. Walk the land with Sherry and discuss your intended recreational use before making plans.
A natural creek corridor and established canopy for a buyer with a long-term interest in land. Agricultural or wildlife valuation options can be explored with Parker CAD.
For a buyer willing to investigate access improvements, floodplain requirements, and site feasibility before planning a project. The creek setting and mature trees provide the starting point; building potential has not been established.
Get the details you need to evaluate the land and plan a private visit.
Survey, deed and easement descriptions, flood note, disclosure, and the photo set.