Market Overview for Rosanky
There are 7 active listings in Rosanky with a median list price of $586K and a median sold price of $870K.
Over the past 30 days, 0 homes have sold, with 1 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $451.
About Rosanky
Rosanky is an unincorporated community of 1,473 residents (2020 census — its first appearance as a Census Designated Place) in southern Bastrop County, located on Farm to Market Road 535 approximately 15 miles south of Bastrop and about 45 miles southeast of Austin. The community sits at an elevation of roughly 500 feet in the rolling post-oak and blackland prairie terrain of southern Bastrop County.
The community was originally known as Snake Prairie. A school was established there in 1868 and a post office followed in 1871 with Mrs. S. C. Hutchinson as postmistress. The post office was renamed Eagle Branch in 1884, discontinued in 1889, and reopened in 1893 as Rosanky — named for Ed Rosanky, a member of a pioneer Prussian family that emigrated and settled in the area in 1854. Ed Rosanky donated land for a railroad station and built a store in the early 1890s, catalyzing the community's growth.
The TSHA Handbook describes Rosanky as settled and developed largely by people of German extraction. By 1896 the community had approximately 100 residents, three churches, three general stores, a corn mill and gin, a cotton gin, and a blacksmith shop. Oil-testing operations arrived in the 1920s. The population has grown from roughly 210 in 1990 to 1,473 in 2020. Real estate around Rosanky consists primarily of ranch land, rural acreage, and homesteads on the rolling terrain between Bastrop and Smithville.
Living in Rosanky
Rosanky is a quiet rural community without incorporated municipal services. Bastrop County provides governance. Groceries, retail, and services are in Smithville (approximately 10 miles northeast) or Bastrop (approximately 15 miles north on FM 535 and Highway 71).
Students attend Smithville Independent School District, which serves approximately 1,870 students across five campuses. Smithville Elementary enrolls about 712 students, Smithville Junior High about 433, and Smithville High School about 528.
The drive to Austin is approximately 45 miles, typically 50 to 65 minutes. Outdoor recreation in the area centers on the Bastrop County state parks and the Colorado River paddling trails. Bastrop State Park, about 15 to 20 minutes north, preserves over 2,000 acres of the Lost Pines loblolly pine forest. Buescher State Park near Smithville is connected to Bastrop State Park by the 12-mile scenic Park Road 1C.
Things to Do in Rosanky
- Visit Bastrop and Buescher State Parks: Bastrop State Park (over 2,000 acres of Lost Pines forest, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997) is about 15 to 20 minutes north. Buescher State Park near Smithville connects to Bastrop State Park via the 12-mile scenic Park Road 1C. Both offer hiking, camping, and nature study.
- Paddle the Colorado River trails: The El Camino Real Paddling Trail (6 miles) and Wilbarger Trail (14.3 miles) start in Bastrop on the Colorado River. Lake Bastrop, a 906-acre reservoir north of Bastrop, offers boating, swimming, and fishing.
- Explore Smithville and Bastrop downtowns: Smithville and Bastrop, both within 15 miles, have restored Main Street districts with antique shops, galleries, restaurants, and the Bastrop Opera House (1889).
- Attend the Rosanky Revival Hotrod Round Up: A charity car show held at Firewalker Ranch in Rosanky featuring classic cars, hot rods, live music, and food. The event raises funds for teacher grants and community projects.
- Drive FM 535 through southern Bastrop County: FM 535 winds through rolling ranch land between Bastrop and Smithville, passing through Rosanky. The route offers views of post-oak savanna, working cattle ranches, and the rural Bastrop County landscape.
Major Employers in Rosanky
- Smithville ISD (Education): Smithville Independent School District serves Rosanky and surrounding communities with approximately 1,870 students across five campuses.
- Agriculture and ranching (Agriculture): Cattle ranching and agricultural operations on the surrounding Bastrop County land continue the area's historic role as a livestock trading community, as described by the TSHA Handbook.
- Bastrop and Smithville commercial corridors (Retail & services): Most Rosanky residents who work locally are employed in Bastrop or Smithville commercial businesses, schools, government offices, or service industries.
Rosanky Schools
Rosanky students attend Smithville ISD, which enrolls approximately 1,870 students across five campuses in Smithville.
School District: Smithville ISD
Public Schools
- Smithville Elementary - Elementary campus enrolling approximately 712 students (2026).
- Smithville Junior High - Junior high campus enrolling approximately 433 students.
- Smithville High School - Comprehensive high school enrolling approximately 528 students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rosanky?
Rosanky had 1,473 residents at the 2020 census, which was its first appearance as a Census Designated Place. The population grew from roughly 210 in 1990, reflecting the broader growth pattern in Bastrop County.
How did Rosanky get its name?
The community was originally called Snake Prairie. It was renamed Rosanky in 1893 after Ed Rosanky, a member of a pioneer Prussian family that settled in the area in 1854. Ed Rosanky donated land for a railroad station and built a store, catalyzing the community's growth from a rural crossroads into a small town.
What school district serves Rosanky?
Rosanky students attend Smithville Independent School District, which enrolls approximately 1,870 students across five campuses. Smithville Elementary, Smithville Junior High, and Smithville High School are the primary campuses in the student pipeline.
How far is Rosanky from Austin?
Rosanky is approximately 45 miles southeast of Austin, typically a 50 to 65-minute drive. Bastrop is about 15 miles north and Smithville is about 10 miles northeast.
What is there to do near Rosanky?
Bastrop State Park (over 2,000 acres of Lost Pines forest, a National Historic Landmark) and Buescher State Park are both within 20 minutes. Lake Bastrop offers fishing and boating. Bastrop and Smithville have restored Main Street districts with dining, galleries, and the Bastrop Opera House.