Walton Global, a leader in global real estate investment, land banking and land asset management, has announced a 120-acre land sale in Texas’s Caldwell County. The property, known as Cotton Ridge, was sold to Stafford Development and is part of the larger Cotton Center Master Plan that spans over 2,000 acres.  

“The Cotton Ridge sale aligns with our commitment to supporting responsible growth in Caldwell County,” said Rob Nixon, Senior Vice President, Real Estate – Central Region for Walton Global. “As a strategic addition to the Cotton Center Master Plan, we’re confident in Stafford Development’s plans to position this parcel in a way that complements the region’s opportunities and overall development goals.” 

Cotton Ridge is located directly off Highway 1984, just outside of the city of San Marcos and about a 16-minute drive from the city’s vibrant center. In December 2024, Stafford Development purchased 88 acres from Walton Global in the nearby Cotton Gateway community to serve as a utility lot to service nearby residential and commercial developments.  

“Cotton Ridge’s 120 acres give us ample opportunity to continue our development strategy within Caldwell County,” said Taylor Hughes, Development Associate for Stafford Development. “Its strategic location near San Marcos will allow us to advance projects that align with our continued efforts to promote thoughtful growth within the region.” 

Adding to the area’s rapid growth, Caldwell County is set to welcome a major data center campus just three miles east of Cotton Ridge. This significant infrastructure is expected to drive additional development, increase traffic and attract new residents, positioning Cotton Ridge as a high-potential opportunity for investors, developers and visionaries looking to be a part of Central Texas’s expanding future.  

As one of the nation’s top land banking firms, Walton Global continues to demonstrate our active role in facilitating strategic land transactions in high-growth areas. The Cotton Ridge Sale represents Walton Global’s ongoing commitment to supporting and advancing Central Texas’s rapidly expanding real estate market.