
$486,700
104 Estrella LN, Bertram, TX, 78605

$486,700
104 Estrella LN, Bertram, TX, 78605

$360,000
484 Dove TRL, Bertram, TX, 78605

$355,000
201 Bunting LN, Bertram, TX, 78605

$349,000
316 Mesquite ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$335,000
433 Dove TRL, Bertram, TX, 78605

$330,000
215 Bunting LN, Bertram, TX, 78605

$329,900
449 Dove TRL, Bertram, TX, 78605

$319,900
661 South ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$300,000
520 & 530 State Highway 29 ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$288,000
551 Grange ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$280,999
102 Heritage Groves RD, Bertram, TX, 78605

$265,000
555 Live Oak DR, Bertram, TX, 78605

$255,000
545 Vaughan ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$246,999
105 Heritage Groves RD, Bertram, TX, 78605

$225,000
435 West ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$189,900
445 Vaughan ST, Bertram, TX, 78605

$160,000
515 Lampasas ST, Bertram, TX, 78605
There are 16 active listings in Bertram with a median list price of $325K and a median sold price of $280K.
Homes average 59 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 19 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $195.
Bertram is a small incorporated city of 1,616 residents (2020 census) in eastern Burnet County, positioned on State Highway 29 at the junction of Farm Roads 243 and 1174, about 10 miles east of the county seat of Burnet. The city covers 1.51 square miles at an elevation of 1,257 feet and sits roughly halfway between Burnet and Liberty Hill on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Estimated population for 2024 approaches 2,020, reflecting steady growth on the east side of Burnet County as the Austin metro has expanded northwest.
Bertram was founded in 1882 when the Austin & Northwestern Railroad was built into the area and the earlier community of San Gabriel, about two miles to the southeast, was relocated to the new rail line. The town was named for Rudolph Bertram, the largest stockholder in the railroad. That 19th-century rail origin still shapes the downtown grid, though passenger rail service ended long ago and the tracks now carry only tourist excursions — the Austin Steam Train Association's Hill Country Flyer passes through Bertram on its route between Cedar Park and Burnet.
The city's most recognized annual event is the Bertram Oatmeal Festival, an outdoor street fair held over Labor Day weekend every year since 1978. The festival fills downtown with vendors, parades, music, a run, and — as the name suggests — oatmeal-themed cooking and eating contests. It is the city's signature civic occasion and draws visitors from Austin and beyond.
Housing in Bertram is dominated by older single-family homes in the historic grid near downtown, newer subdivisions along Highway 29 and the FM 1174 corridor, and Hill Country acreage parcels outside the city limits. Buyers from the Austin metro typically cite lower prices, bigger lots, and a 10-mile drive to the Highland Lakes as reasons for moving to the east Burnet County corridor. Commuting east to Leander or the 183A tollway for the Austin metro is a more common daily pattern than driving to downtown Burnet.
Day-to-day life in Bertram is organized around a small downtown grid and the Highway 29 corridor. The downtown historic district includes a handful of independent restaurants, shops, and public buildings, and is walkable within a few square blocks. A full-service grocery run typically means a short drive to Burnet (10 miles west on Highway 29) or to Liberty Hill (about 15 miles east), though convenience stores and basic retail are available in town.
Schools in Bertram are operated by Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, the same district that serves the city of Burnet and more than 700 square miles of rural Burnet County. Bertram is the district's eastern anchor; most older students ride buses to the Burnet High School and Burnet Middle School campuses. The district enrolls approximately 3,300 students total across six campuses.
Commute patterns: Bertram residents who work in the Austin metro typically drive east on State Highway 29 to Liberty Hill and then south on U.S. 183 / the 183A tollway to reach Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and points in Travis and Williamson counties. Bertram to downtown Austin is about 50 miles via Highway 29 and 183A, and a typical rush-hour drive runs 75 to 95 minutes. The Hill Country Flyer passes through Bertram on its run from Cedar Park to Burnet, offering a weekend tourist rail experience rather than commuter service.
Practical trade-offs: Bertram has Hill Country acreage parcels still available at rural rates outside the city limits. The trade-off is distance from Austin metro amenities and longer commutes than Cedar Park or Leander.
Bertram is served by Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, the same district that serves the city of Burnet and the rural portion of Burnet County. Bertram is the district's eastern anchor; most older students ride to campuses on the Burnet side of the county. Burnet CISD enrolls approximately 3,300 students total across six campuses, including Burnet High School and Burnet Middle School.
School District: Burnet Consolidated ISD
Bertram is in eastern Burnet County on State Highway 29, 10 miles east of the county seat of Burnet and roughly 15 miles west of Liberty Hill. The city sits at the junction of FM 243, FM 1174, and State Highway 29 at an elevation of 1,257 feet. It is about 50 miles northwest of downtown Austin.
Bertram had a population of 1,616 at the 2020 census and an estimated 2024 population near 2,020, reflecting steady growth on the east side of Burnet County as the Austin metro has expanded northwest. The city covers 1.51 square miles.
Bertram was founded in 1882 when the Austin & Northwestern Railroad reached the area and the earlier community of San Gabriel, about two miles to the southeast, was relocated to the new rail line. The town was named for Rudolph Bertram, the largest stockholder in the railroad.
The Bertram Oatmeal Festival has been held in downtown Bertram over Labor Day weekend every year since 1978. The outdoor street fair features vendors, parades, live music, a community run, and oatmeal-themed cooking and eating contests. It is the city's signature civic event and its best-known annual draw.
Bertram is served by Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, which covers the city of Burnet, Bertram, and more than 700 square miles of rural Burnet County. The district enrolls approximately 3,300 students across six campuses. Bertram has its own elementary campus; middle and high school students attend the Burnet-side campuses.
Bertram residents who work in the Austin metro typically drive east on State Highway 29 to Liberty Hill and then south on U.S. 183 and the 183A tollway. Bertram to downtown Austin is about 50 miles via this route, with a typical rush-hour drive of 75 to 95 minutes. Commutes into Cedar Park and Leander are shorter.
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