Homes for Sale in Bastrop, TX
Bastrop sits 30 miles southeast of Austin with a median listing price near $315,000 and 79 median days on market. The city of 10,484 draws first-time buyers, Tesla commuters, and families wanting more land per dollar than Travis County.
Talk to an LRG Agent About Bastrop →Bastrop Market Snapshot
Source: Realtor.com baseline estimates. Verify before making purchase decisions.
Bastrop Demographics
Population, income, and housing tenure for the city and surrounding Bastrop County.
- Population10,484 / 102,370
- Median household income$70,625 / $82,730
- Median home value$339,600 / $269,500
- Median age38 yrs
- Population growth (2022–23)4.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
Bastrop Commute Times
Bastrop connects to Austin job centers via TX-71 and SH-130. Tesla Giga Texas is a 15-minute drive, making Bastrop one of the closest affordable markets to the plant.
| Destination | Distance | Off-Peak | Rush Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Giga Texas | ~15 mi | 15 min | 20–25 min |
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport | ~20 mi | 25 min | 30–40 min |
| Downtown Austin | ~30 mi via TX-71 | 30–40 min | 45–60 min |
| San Marcos | ~45 mi via SH-130 | 45 min | 50–60 min |
Drive times estimated from Bastrop city center via Google Maps. Actual times vary by route and traffic.
Bastrop at a Glance
- Tesla proximity
- Giga Texas is 15 minutes away. Bastrop offers the closest affordable housing to the plant outside Austin city limits.
- Land availability
- Five-acre lots are common in Bastrop County. Comparable acreage inside Austin starts well above $500,000.
- Cost delta
- Bastrop’s median list price runs roughly 40% below Travis County, with comparable or larger square footage.
- Character
- Downtown Bastrop has independent restaurants, a working opera house, and river access within walking distance of the courthouse.
- Flood zones
- The Colorado River corridor is Zone AE; tributaries are Zone A. Most of the city is Zone X. 331 NFIP claims filed historically in Bastrop County. Confirm zone status before any offer.
- Wildfire history
- The 2011 Complex Fire destroyed 1,600 homes, primarily in Tahitian Village and Pine Forest. Both areas have rebuilt; verify mitigation and insurance availability.
- Septic vs city water
- Properties outside Bastrop city limits typically use septic and well water. Budget $300–$500 for a dedicated septic inspection.
- ETJ city limits
- Bastrop’s extraterritorial jurisdiction extends beyond city limits. Lot-by-lot rules vary; confirm permit requirements.
Flood data: FEMA Flood Map Service Center & OpenFEMA.
What It Costs to Buy in Bastrop
- Property taxes
- Bastrop County’s effective rate runs approximately 1.99%. On a $315,000 home that’s roughly $6,270/year before the homestead exemption. For current rates and exemption forms, visit the Bastrop Central Appraisal District.
- Closing timeline
- Cash transactions close in 14 to 21 days. Financed purchases run 30 to 45 days depending on lender and appraisal turnaround.
- HOA presence
- Master-planned communities like The Colony and Hunters Crossing carry HOA fees from $50 to $150/month. Older subdivisions like Tahitian Village have no or minimal HOA.
Tax data: Bastrop Central Appraisal District, 2024 certified values.
Use our monthly payment stack checklist to estimate your all-in housing cost.
Bastrop Neighborhoods
The Colony
The most active master-planned community in Bastrop, along Highway 71 and the Colorado River. Community pool, fitness center, and Bastrop ISD schools.
The Colony neighborhood guide →Tahitian Village
Bastrop’s largest established wooded neighborhood with over 7,000 platted lots and mature loblolly pines. No HOA in most sections.
Explore Tahitian Village →Pine Forest
The quieter, more curated sibling to Tahitian Village off McAllister Road. Deed-restricted wooded lots with golf course access via Pine Forest Golf Club.
Inside Pine Forest →ColoVista
The prestige golf-course community in Bastrop, set on roughly 700 acres south of Highway 71 with Colorado River views and a course ranked among the best in Central Texas.
ColoVista guide →Downtown & Historic District
The only truly walkable lifestyle in Bastrop County, with 19th-century architecture, a working Main Street, and direct Colorado River access.
Explore Downtown Bastrop →Riverside
One of the more practical newer-construction lanes in Bastrop, offering updated homes on standard suburban lots near the Colorado River corridor.
Riverside neighborhood guide →The Hills at Bastrop
Newer suburban-style construction without the scale of a master-planned community. Accessible price point with Bastrop ISD schools.
Inside The Hills at Bastrop →Bastrop Crossing
One of the more accessible newer neighborhoods in Bastrop, built around easy SH 71 and SH 130 access for Austin and Tesla commuters.
Explore Bastrop Crossing →Circle D-KC Estates
A country-living community about six miles northeast of Bastrop off SH 21. Two 1980s subdivisions merged into one rural-acreage neighborhood. Well and septic, minimal deed restrictions.
Circle D-KC Estates guide →Bastrop Schools
| School | Grades | Enrollment | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebonnet Elementary | PK-5 | 704 | Bastrop ISD |
| Camino Real Elementary | PK-5 | 954 | Bastrop ISD |
| Cedar Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 816 | Bastrop ISD |
| Colony Oaks Elementary | PK-5 | 539 | Bastrop ISD |
| Lost Pines Elementary | PK-5 | 744 | Bastrop ISD |
| Smithville Elementary | PK-5 | 712 | Smithville ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop Middle School | 7-8 | Bastrop ISD |
| Cedar Creek Middle School | 6-8 | Bastrop ISD |
| Smithville Junior High | 6-8 | Smithville ISD |
| School | Grades | District |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop High School | 9-12 | Bastrop ISD |
| Cedar Creek High School | 9-12 | Bastrop ISD |
| Smithville High School | 9-12 | Smithville ISD |
| District | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop ISD | 16 | ~11,500 |
| Smithville ISD | 4 | ~1,800 |
School data: GreatSchools.org & NCES Common Core of Data. Verify enrollment eligibility directly with the district.