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DeWitt County seat
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The county seat on the Guadalupe River, with a historic downtown, Turkeyfest each fall and homes in town and out on acreage.
About Cuero
A county seat on the Guadalupe River
Cuero is the DeWitt County seat, on the Guadalupe River. It was founded in 1873 and had already been a stopping point on the Chisholm Trail cattle route. It grew after the hurricanes of 1875 and 1886 destroyed Indianola, when some residents took their houses apart and rebuilt them here. The city counts 8,128 residents (2020 Census).
The City of Cuero runs its own electric, water and wastewater departments, a municipal library, a municipal airport and Cuero Municipal Park, so most services for an address in town come from City Hall on East Main Street.
Outside the city limits, DeWitt County handles floodplain development permits and septic permits, and a rural address can fall in a different school district than Cuero ISD. Check the flood zone and ask what a property uses for water and sewer before you write an offer.
34 min
To downtown Victoria
1 hr 45 min
To downtown San Antonio
1 hr 58 min
To Corpus Christi
Cuero ISD
Serves the city of Cuero
Cuero Regional Hospital
Emergency services in town
Each fall
Turkeyfest weekend
Drive times are estimates without traffic, from Cuero city hall.
What sets it apart
What sets Cuero apart
- A landmark courthouseCuero has been the county seat since 1876. The present courthouse, built from 1894 to 1896, is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Texas Historical Commission record.
- A historic downtownCuero Main Street runs downtown events, and the city owns and runs the Cuero Heritage Museum on East Church Street, one of four museums in town.
- TurkeyfestThe Cuero Turkeyfest, run by a nonprofit association, grew out of the Turkey Trot first held in 1912. The weekend includes a parade and a turkey race through downtown.
- Cuero Municipal ParkThe city’s park has a golf course, a walking trail and a lake. Cuero Parks and Recreation also runs Daule Park, Alexander Park and a municipal pool.
- Cuero Municipal AirportThe city operates the airport on Highway 87, beside Cuero Municipal Park.
The homes
The homes you will find in Cuero
01
Homes in and around town
Homes near the historic downtown and on the streets around it, in a county seat the Cuero chamber describes as having many historical homes and vintage storefronts.
02
Homes on an acre or more
Past the city limits, homes sit on an acre or more. Ask whether a property is on city utilities or on a private well and septic system.
03
Farms and ranches
Farm and ranch properties in the country around Cuero. The county’s own site points to its strong ranching traditions.
04
Land to build on
Lots and rural tracts for a custom home, a barndominium or simply room to spread out.
The Orr Group’s take
An older Cuero home can be a real opportunity and a real project at the same time. Order a thorough inspection, and set money aside for electrical and plumbing work on any house that has not been updated.
Homes for sale
Cuero homes for sale now
Quick picks
$375,000
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207 Quarry Lane Cuero, Texas
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,612 SqFt 0.19 Acres
$172,400
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707 E Hamilton Street Cuero, Texas
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,628 SqFt 0.121 Acres
$160,000
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108 W Thomas Cuero, Texas
3 Beds 2 Baths 982 SqFt 0.13 Acres
$75,000
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104 W Texas St Cuero, Texas
1 Beds 1 Baths 624 SqFt 0.2 Acres
$340,000
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77 Mesquite Lane Cuero, Texas
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,100 SqFt 0.66 Acres
The newest Cuero listings from the Central Texas MLS, updated throughout the day.
Around Cuero
Schools, parks and local institutions
Schools
- Cuero ISD
Serves the city of Cuero. - Yorktown, Yoakum, Nordheim, Meyersville and Westhoff ISDs
Each covers part of the rest of DeWitt County.
Confirm the campus for any address with the district before you buy.
Parks and outdoors
- Cuero Parks and Recreation
Cuero Municipal Park, Daule Park, Alexander Park and a municipal pool. - Cuero Municipal Library
The city’s public library, on East Main Street. - Cuero Heritage Museum
Owned and run by the city, on East Church Street.
Local institutions
- City of Cuero
City Hall, utilities, permits and council agendas. - DeWitt County
County offices, records, courts and permits. - Cuero Municipal Airport
Run by the city, on Highway 87.
Questions
Questions buyers ask about Cuero
Which school district serves a Cuero address?
Cuero ISD serves the city of Cuero. Addresses outside the city can fall in Yorktown ISD, Yoakum ISD, Nordheim ISD, Meyersville ISD or Westhoff ISD. Confirm the campus for any address with the district before you buy.
How do I check whether a home is in a flood zone?
Look the address up on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center, then ask your insurance agent for a flood quote before you make an offer. It matters most near the Guadalupe River and the county’s creeks. For a property outside the city, DeWitt County issues floodplain development permits.
Does a home have city utilities, or a well and septic?
Inside Cuero, the city runs utility services, including water and electric. Outside the city, a home may have a private well and a septic system, and DeWitt County has a septic permit application. The seller’s disclosure should say which a home has.
Where do I apply for a homestead exemption?
With the DeWitt County Central Appraisal District, once the home is your main residence. Its forms page lists the homestead exemption form.
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