Bastrop, TX 78602 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Bastrop’s Hidden Gem – 5 Secluded Acres Near Downtown Tucked away just minutes from Downtown Bastrop, this rare 5-acre tract on Reid’s Bend offers a peaceful retreat with endless potential. Surrounded by mature trees and nestled in the heart of Bastrop’s scenic Northside, this property feels like pure country—yet it’s only a mile or two from all the dining, shopping, and growth happening in historic Bastrop. Owned by the same family since the 1960s, this land tells a story of heritage and possibility. The property features several well-maintained metal buildings, including a spacious structure with office space, living quarters, bathroom, and an oversized workshop ideal for farm equipment or creative projects. A natural ravine runs through the center of the property, enhancing the landscape’s character and charm. With the right vision, a thoughtfully placed crossing could easily connect the two most beautiful sections of the land—opening doors for residential, commercial, or recreational development. Whether you're dreaming of building a private estate, developing a unique business space, or simply investing in one of the last peaceful corners of Bastrop, this is a diamond in the rough you don’t want to miss. Listed at $985,000 Zoned for: Residential | Land | Commercial Close to the Colorado River, nature trails, and all the growth Bastrop is experiencing—yet set apart in a tranquil, tree-covered pocket of history.
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About the Area
291 Reids Bnd is located in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Bastrop County sits at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country transition zone, blending the Lost Pines forest, an isolated stand of loblolly pines separated from the East Texas Piney Woods by 100 miles, with open ranch land and the growing spillover of the Austin metro.
The Colorado River flows through the county, and the Lost Pines ecosystem creates a uniquely lush landscape unusual for Central Texas. Bastrop State Park preserves thousands of acres of pine forest that survived and recovered from the devastating 2011 wildfires.
Bastrop had an estimated population of 10,484 as of 2023. The 78602 zip code has a median household income of $86,976, a median home value of $310,300, and a median age of 38.1. The average household size is 2.67 people.
Bastrop County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, driven by Austin metro expansion, the Tesla Gigafactory nearby, and SpaceX's Starbase proximity. Agriculture, timber, and tourism coexist with rapid residential and commercial development.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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