6980 Forbes Rd

Venus, TX 76084

$11,600,000
Price
12,632,400 / 290
Lot Size / Acres
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Dustin Jordan • TREC #0661824 • Tero Real Estate

Property Details for 6980 Forbes Road

Subdivision Name
Mep Rr Co
Zoning Description
Outside city limits. No zoning. ETJ of Midlothian's industrial zone
LISTING UPDATED: 02/23/2026 07:10 PM

Property Details for 6980 Forbes Road

StatusActive
MLS #21187866
Days on Market44
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLots & Acreage / Unimproved Land
Year Built1940
Lot Size290.00 AC
CountyEllis County
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Building Information for 6980 Forbes Road

Lot Size290.00 AC

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Property Information for 6980 Forbes Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 67 take FM 157. Sign on the property.
  • Elementary School: Mtpeak
  • Elementary School Name: Mtpeak
  • High School: Midlothian
  • High School Name: Midlothian
  • Middle School: Dieterich
  • School District: Midlothian ISD
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Latitude: 32.41
  • Longitude: -97.08
  • State: Texas
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Legal Description: 760 MEP & PRR CO 182.9290 ACRES
  • Association Type: None
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Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront: No
Property
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Outside City Limits, Sewer Available, Unincorporated
Property and Assessments
  • AG Exemption: Yes
  • Loan Type: Treat As Clear
  • Restrictions: No Known Restriction(s)
  • Property Match: APN
Lot Information
  • Acres Cultivated: 290.0
  • Development: Unzoned
  • Easements: Utilities
  • Lot Features: Acreage
  • Lot Size: Over 100 Acres
  • Lot Size Acres: 290.0
  • Lot Size Area: 290.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1.26324E7
  • Multi Parcel ID: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 188245
  • Parcel Number 2: 181321
  • Current Use: Agricultural

Property History for 6980 Forbes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21187866

$11,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2026

Listed (Active)

NTREIS #21187866

$11,600,000

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Schools near 6980 Forbes Road

This home is within Midlothian Independent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mount Peak Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Frank Seale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Midlothian High School
Public - 9 to 12
Jean Coleman Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mount Peak Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Frank Seale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Midlothian High School
Public9 to 12

Jean Coleman Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 6980 Forbes Road, Venus, TX 76084

6980 Forbes Road is a 290 ac of land for sale in Venus, TX 76084. This property was listed for sale on February 23, 2026 by Tero Real Estate, it's currently listed at $11,600,000. This listing's school district is Midlothian Independent School District. Nearby schools include Mount Peak Elementary School, Frank Seale Middle School and Midlothian High School. 6980 Forbes Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 290 ac of land built in 1940 on a 12,632,400 sq. ft. / 290 acres lot.

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