Money & frugal livingBackroad EstatesEMPTY SOUTH TEXAS — You Can Buy Land Here for Under $20,000 But NOBODY Wants It
EMPTY SOUTH TEXAS — You Can Buy Land Here for Under $20,000 But NOBODY Wants It
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Published Sep 9, 2026, 3:01 PM · 5w ago
Backroad Estates
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Description
South Texas is not actually empty. Cities like McAllen, Brownsville, and Laredo continue to grow. But drive farther inland and you’ll find another side of the region, where small towns are losing population, old industries have disappeared, and land can still sell for less than $20,000.
In this video, we explore six South Texas communities where incredibly cheap land comes with stories most real estate listings never mention.
If you enjoy cheap land, Texas real estate, rural America, forgotten towns, affordable property, and the hidden reasons why some land stays unsold, this video is for you.
Would you actually buy five or ten acres in South Texas for under $20,000? Tell us in the comments.
Subscribe for more cheap Texas land, affordable homes, forgotten towns, rural real estate, hidden places, and the real stories behind America's cheapest properties.
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- Sep 9, 2026, 3:01 PM
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