Date
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Price
Change
Source
2/23/2026
Listed
$11,600,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Property consists of 2 parcels making up approximately plus or minus 290.32 acres currently used as agricultural land with applicable tax exemptions in place. Approximately 8 acres located in Johnson County with the remaining acreage in Ellis County. Approximately 2 miles from HWY 67, with the northern parcel on the corner of FM 157 and Forbes RD and the southern parcel on the intersection of FM 157 and FM 875. Located between the city limits of Venus and Midlothian being in the ETJ of Midlothian owner or developer have interest in pursuing city accommodations. Neighboring Midlothian's Industrial zoning with heavy industrial users including Google, Oncor and Atmos, Target etc. Oncor has a 345KV line touching the southern parcel and an Atmos natural gas line running across both parcels with substations and plants close by. Midlothian and broader Ellis County in North Texas represent a prime hotspot for hyper scale and colocation projects, driven by explosive AI or ML demand, proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) fiber backbones, and ERCOT's competitive power market. DFW's data center market absorbed a record 575 MW in H1 2025 alone, with Texas poised to quadruple its inventory amid national power constraints. Brochure with detailed information available upon request.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6980 Forbes Rd
General
- Price: $11,600,000
- Taxes: $2,330
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: NTREIS
- MLS ID: 21187866
- Updated: 2/23/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Location
- County: Ellis
- Subdivision: Mep Rr Co
- Driving Directions: From 67 take FM 157. Sign on the property.
School Information
- Elem School District: Midlothian ISD
- Midd School District: Midlothian ISD
- High School District: Midlothian ISD
- Elementary School: Mtpeak
- Middle School: Dieterich
- High School: Midlothian
Utilities
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Sewer Available
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Current Bldg. Use: Agricultural
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 290
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,632,400
- Lot Features: Acreage
- Zoning: Outside city limits. No zoning. ETJ of Midlothian's industrial zone
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,330
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: 760 MEP & PRR CO 182.9290 ACRES
- Property ID: 188245
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Schools
Schools serving 6980 Forbes Rd
School District:Midlothian Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mount Peak Elementary School 5201 Farm to Market Road 663, Midlothian, TX 76065 | PK-5 | 4.8 mi |
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle 2881 Ledgestone Lane, Midlothian, TX 76065 | 6-8 | 7.1 mi |
Midlothian High School 923 South 9th Street, Midlothian, TX 76065 | 9-12 | 6.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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6980 Forbes Road, Venus, TX 76084 (MLS# 21187866) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 290 acres. 6980 Forbes Road is currently listed for $11,600,000 and was received on February 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 6980 Forbes Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Venus? You can browse all Venus real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.