River Farms subdivision to build more than 1,700 homes

August 14, 2025

Special to the Journal

A large residential development is a step closer after the Belton City Council approved plans for about 1,760 homes in the proposed River Farm subdivision east of Interstate 35.

The subdivision will include walking trails, amenity centers and green spaces on Toll Bridge Road, north of the Lampasas River. A dedicated school site also is in the subdivision’s footprint.

The proposal included the Phase 1 preliminary plat with 1,600 lots on 478.5 acres and Phase 2 with 164 residential lots and 10 homeowner association lots on 72 acres.

This phase will include single family homes with at least 5,000-square-foot lots and patio homes with a minimum of 3,600-square-foot lots.