Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
Discover the perfect opportunity to build, invest, or create your own country retreat on this spacious property along Camino Real in Dale, TX. Located in growing Caldwell County, this land offers excellent access to Hwy 21 and is just a short drive to Lockhart, San Marcos, and Austin. The tract features open space for easy building, mature trees for privacy, and the versatility to accommodate a homesite, manufactured home, or small agricultural operation. No city restrictions bring your ideas and make them a reality. Whether you're looking for rural living, a weekend getaway, or a long-term investment, this property delivers peaceful surroundings with convenient access to nearby amenities. **Seller offering up to $5,000 toward buyer closing costs or interest rate buy down with acceptable offer. **
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About the Area
20744 Camino Real St 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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