Dale, TX 78616 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Beautifully remodeled & meticulously maintained, this private 5-acre property offers the perfect blend of modern upgrades, functional improvements & unrestricted Texas living. Tucked behind a gated entrance, pride of ownership is evident from the moment you arrive. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has been extensively updated, including a complete kitchen remodel in 2021 featuring luxury appliances, a tankless water heater & stylish finish throughout. Stained concrete flooring extends through the main living areas and primary suite, while the bathrooms feature tile flooring. A formal dining area provides additional space for entertaining. Major system improvements include a new septic system (2022), new roof (2023), new irrigation system (2022), freshly painted exterior siding, and a new HVAC system installed in 2025. Enjoy the peaceful setting from the covered back deck overlooking the expansive backyard and surrounding acreage. The property features a newly constructed 1,500-square-foot workshop completed in 2022 with a 10' x 12' glass garage door, providing exceptional flexibility for a home-based business, hobby space, storage, or future expansion. Additional improvements include a detached 1,600-square-foot garage with approximately 480 square feet of upstairs storage space, creating abundant room for vehicles, equipment, recreational toys, or workspace needs. With no known restrictions, low property taxes, and multiple functional structures already in place, this property offers a rare combination of move-in-ready comfort and long-term versatility. Whether you're seeking a private homestead, business operation, workshop space, investment opportunity, or room to grow the possibilities are endless** Rare opportunity to purchase this property individually or together with the neighboring property (158 Shady Oaks/MLS 9023162) also offered for sale by the same owner. Ideal for buyers seeking additional acreage, expanded development potential, or a larger estate footprint
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About the Area
160 Shady Oaks Dr is located in Dale, 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.
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.
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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