
$11,900,000
520 Double Eagle Ranch DR, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

$11,900,000
520 Double Eagle Ranch DR, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

$6,200,000
303 Bobs TRL, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$5,700,000
705 Antioch RD, Paige, TX, 78659

$5,700,000
705 Antioch RD, Paige, TX, 78659

$4,999,500
363 Paint Creek South RD #A, Paige, TX, 78659

$4,300,000
303 Bob's TRL, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$3,975,000
187 Cedar Creek DR, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

$3,975,000
187 Cedar Creek DR, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

$3,499,999
1213 Park Road 1C, Smithville, TX, 78957

$2,499,900
5571 FM 535, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612

$2,400,000
1901 State Highway 21 #B, Paige, TX, 78659

$2,300,000
762 Karisch RD, Giddings, TX, 78942

$2,300,000
762 Karisch RD, Giddings, TX, 78942

$2,200,000
1540 State Highway 95 Highway, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$2,000,000
451 Pleasant Grove RD, Elgin, TX, 78621

$1,999,997
123 & 235 El Camino River RD, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$1,950,000
493 Cottletown RD #C, Smithville, TX, 78957

$1,890,000
546 McAllister RD, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$1,875,000
279 Highline DR, Bastrop, TX, 78602

$1,800,000
3628 Highway 304, Rosanky, TX, 78953
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There are 776 active listings in Bastrop County with a median list price of $396K and a median sold price of $363K.
Homes average 100 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 98 homes have sold, with 1279 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $227.
Bastrop County covers 896 square miles east of Austin in central Texas, straddling the boundary between the Blackland Prairie and the Post Oak Savannah ecological regions. The county seat is Bastrop, situated along the Colorado River, and the 2020 census recorded a population of 97,216. The county includes the city of Elgin in the north, Smithville in the southeast, and the Cedar Creek community between Bastrop and Austin. The Lost Pines forest, an isolated stand of loblolly pines separated from the East Texas pine belt by approximately 100 miles, defines the county's landscape and gives the area a distinct ecological character found nowhere else in central Texas.
Home prices in Bastrop County remain significantly lower than in neighboring Travis County, making it an increasingly popular option for buyers commuting to Austin. The city of Bastrop offers homes ranging from the low $200,000s for older properties to the mid-$400,000s for newer construction in communities like Colony Oaks and Piney Creek Bend. Elgin, known as "The Sausage Capital of Texas," features homes primarily in the $250,000 to $400,000 range. Cedar Creek provides rural and semi-rural properties with larger lots, typically in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Smithville, on the county's southeastern edge, offers small-town living with homes often priced below $300,000. Ranch and acreage properties are available throughout the county's rural areas. The median home price across the county is significantly below the Travis County median, attracting buyers who want more space at lower price points while maintaining a reasonable commute to Austin.
Bastrop ISD is the largest school district in the county with approximately 10,000 students across campuses including Bastrop High School, Cedar Creek High School, and elementary schools such as Bluebonnet, Emile, and Colony Oaks. Elgin ISD serves the northern part of the county with approximately 5,500 students, including Elgin High School. Smithville ISD covers the southeastern area with about 2,000 students. McDade ISD operates a small rural campus in the northeastern corner of the county. The county does not have a four-year university, but Austin Community College operates an Elgin campus providing associate degrees and workforce training.
Bastrop County sits along State Highway 71, Highway 290, and State Highway 21, with downtown Bastrop approximately 30 miles and 35 minutes southeast of downtown Austin. The county's economy has expanded with the construction of Tesla's Gigafactory just across the Travis County line, as well as facilities operated by SpaceX and The Boring Company near the county border, creating thousands of jobs accessible to Bastrop County residents. The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort on 405 acres along the Colorado River, MD Anderson Cancer Center's research facility, and the historic downtown Bastrop Main Street district listed on the National Register of Historic Places serve as additional economic anchors. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 20 minutes west of Bastrop. Highway 290 connects Elgin to Austin's east side, providing an alternate commute route that avoids I-35 congestion. The county is part of the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan statistical area and has seen accelerating residential growth since 2020.
Bastrop County offers a rural and semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Austin's employment centers. The median household income is approximately $60,000, lower than the Austin metro average but offset by more affordable housing costs. Dining options center on the county's barbecue tradition, with Southside Market and Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse drawing visitors from across the state, alongside local restaurants and cafes in downtown Bastrop and along Elgin's Main Street.
The western portion of the county near Cedar Creek has attracted newer development, while central Bastrop maintains a historic small-town character anchored by its Main Street district along the Colorado River. Smithville, on the county's southeastern edge, hosts the annual Jamboree festival and maintains a quiet, walkable downtown. The Lost Pines forest ecosystem — a stand of loblolly pines isolated from the main East Texas pine belt — defines the county's landscape and provides a backdrop for outdoor recreation. The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort operates on 405 acres along the Colorado River, serving as both a tourism anchor and one of the county's larger employers.
Bastrop County is served by three primary school districts. Bastrop ISD is the largest, with Elgin ISD and Smithville ISD covering their respective communities. Cedar Creek High School, within Bastrop ISD, serves the western portion of the county.
School District: Multiple Districts
Bastrop County includes Bastrop (county seat), Elgin, Smithville, Cedar Creek, and smaller communities like McDade and Red Rock. Bastrop and Elgin are the two largest cities, each with populations over 10,000.
Home prices in Bastrop County generally range from the low $200,000s in Smithville and older parts of Bastrop to the mid-$400,000s for newer construction. The county remains more affordable than neighboring Travis and Williamson counties.
Bastrop County is served by Bastrop ISD (the largest), Elgin ISD, Smithville ISD, and McDade ISD. Bastrop ISD operates both Bastrop High School and Cedar Creek High School.
Major employers include Bastrop ISD, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Bastrop County government. Proximity to Tesla's Gigafactory and other tech facilities near the Travis County line also provides employment for county residents.
Bastrop County communities include the historic downtown Bastrop area, Tahitian Village, Colovista, Colony Oaks, and neighborhoods in Cedar Creek and Elgin. Newer master-planned communities continue to develop along Highway 71 and Highway 290.
Downtown Bastrop is approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown Austin via Highway 71, a drive of about 35-40 minutes. Elgin is roughly 25 miles east of Austin via Highway 290. Cedar Creek is the closest community to Austin at approximately 20 miles.
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