Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
21.57 Unrestricted Acres in Dale, TX with TWO HOMES, a large metal workshop, storage buildings, existing utilities, pond and approximately $5,600/month in current rental income. Property is outside the mapped floodplain. Sale includes Tax Lot 9 and Tax Lot 10, comprising two separate parcels at 10.78 Acres & 10.79 Acres. Seller will consider selling the parcels together or separately, with individual-parcel pricing available upon request. Located southeast of Austin with convenient access to Highway 21, Highway 71 and SH 130, with access to Bastrop, Tesla and surrounding Central Texas growth areas. The property offers open usable acreage, mature trees and multiple existing improvements, creating flexibility for buyers seeking unrestricted acreage near Austin, an income-producing property, homestead with rental income, multi-generational living, contractor or business use, equipment storage, ranch use, RV/boat storage or long-term land investment. The newer residence, built in 2011, offers approximately 650 sq ft with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, central HVAC, metal roof and covered porch. The second residence offers approximately 786 sq ft with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, covered porch, wood deck and detached garage. Additional improvements include the large metal workshop and storage buildings. Rare opportunity to acquire unrestricted Central Texas acreage with existing income, residences, utilities and substantial land-use flexibility. Live on-site while generating additional income, continue the existing rental setup, or explore future investment and development possibilities subject to buyer verification. Property previously received agricultural tax treatment; buyer to verify future eligibility. Buyer to verify permitted uses, restrictions, development potential, utilities, taxes, schools, floodplain, measurements and all information.
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About the Area
983 Longhollow Rd 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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