Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
A versatile property with space, privacy and location - ready for your vision! Located just 7.5 miles from Lockhart, TX, this 7.310-acre property at 3816 FM 1854, Dale TX, offers endless potential in a beautiful rural setting. The land features mature trees, existing fencing, gated entrance, gravel road through the property, utilities - including electric available, water available, solid waste pick up, and septic systems. A land survey is available upon request. The property also includes two structures - a 3 bedroom/2 bath double-wide 1990 manufactured home, and stand-alone building with a 1 bath. Both structures need refurbishment for occupancy. This property provides a distinct opportunity for builders, investors, or buyers looking to customize for imaginative use, or start fresh building a family homestead in a quiet, shady setting. With multiple septic systems installed as per seller, this presents an opportunity to establish an RV tenancy that might be permitted and licensed through Caldwell County. Additional features include a propane tank and an antenna tower that can be reinstalled to provide wireless Internet service on the property. Property being sold as is. Verify Schools.
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About the Area
3816 FM 1854 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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