Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
This circa 1900s updated farmhouse resides on 103 acres on the corner of FM 86 and Pettytown Rd. Fenced 103 acres with approximately half in improved pasture and half native pasture. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath renovated farmhouse with an upstairs loft. Mature trees surround the homestead along with outbuildings, pens, and a detached gameroom/office/etc.. bonus building. Approximately 40 minutes to the Austin International Airport, 20 minutes to the BBQ Capital of Texas, 25 minutes to downtown Bastrop, and 45 minutes to Texas State University in San Marcos. Island kitchen opens to living area and features a breakfast bar, double oven, granite counters, built-in microwave, and custom cabinetry. Homesite features a wraparound porch plus a 20x30 deck to unwind and take in the constant breeze and sunset views.
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About the Area
15657 Fm 86 None is located in Dale, Texas, in Caldwell County. Caldwell County lies at the southern edge of the Hill Country transition, centered on Lockhart, the Barbecue Capital of Texas, home to legendary pitmasters whose craft has drawn food pilgrims from around the world. The county blends working-class Texas tradition with proximity to the booming Austin corridor.
The San Marcos River forms part of the county's northern boundary, and the Plum Creek watershed drains much of the county's rolling blackland prairie and post oak savanna. The terrain is gentler than the Hill Country proper, with broad agricultural plains transitioning to wooded creek bottoms.
The 78616 zip code has a median household income of $70,148, a median home value of $174,800, and a median age of 32.2. The average household size is 3.48 people. The zip code has a total population of 10,008.
Agriculture, barbecue tourism, manufacturing, and Austin metro spillover define Caldwell County's economy. Lockhart has seen significant investment as buyers priced out of Austin seek affordable acreage and small-town living within 40 miles of downtown.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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