Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
Discover +/- 27 acres of serene Texas countryside, designed for those seeking a homestead lifestyle or small animal operation. Located just 20 minutes from Lockhart, 30 minutes from Bastrop, 45 minutes to ABIA, and 46 miles from downtown Austin, this property offers peaceful rural living with easy access to nearby amenities. The fully renovated home is designed for comfort and practicality, featuring high-end kitchen appliances, a massive pantry, and zero carpet for low-maintenance living. Enjoy peaceful mornings with your coffee on the east-facing front porch, where you can watch the sunrise in tranquility. The home is topped with a durable metal roof, while the raised bed gardens are ready to cultivate your favorite plants or vegetables. This property is a dream for animal enthusiasts, with a barn equipped with six horse stalls, a large chicken coop, and a fully fenced and cross-fenced layout using small-animal wire and sturdy pipe posts. The pond provides a vital water source for livestock, and the last hay production yielded an impressive 100 round bales. Additionally, a spacious shop with two overhead garage doors offers ample storage and workspace for your projects. The property is thoughtfully equipped with two septic systems, RV hookups for water, electric, and septic, and even a slab near the pond ready for an ADU or office. With an Ag valuation in place, property taxes are greatly reduced, making this a practical choice for homesteading or running a small animal operation. Ready to start your Texas homestead? Schedule a tour today to experience all this property has to offer!
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About the Area
1192 Sand Hill 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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