Dale, TX 78616 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Move-In Ready | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | ~1.58 Unrestricted Acres Welcome to peaceful farm living in the heart of Bastrop County! This move-in ready home sits on approximately 1.58 acres with rich, fertile soil and just the right amount of mature trees to provide natural shade and a gentle breeze. The versatile third bedroom features its own closet and private entrance — perfect as a guest suite, game room, home office, family room, or workout space. Out front, a covered porch, offering a welcoming spot to relax and take in the serene surroundings. The property is fully fenced on all sides with a front gate, and offers plenty of room to add a detached garage, metal building, pole barn, or the outbuilding of your choice. Bring your animals — horses, chickens, and more are welcome here. Prime Location: ~20 min to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ~20 min to Historic Downtown Bastrop ~33 min to Downtown Austin Enjoy the quiet, friendly neighborhood of Cedar Creek/Dale while staying connected to everything Central Texas has to offer. Affordable acreage like this doesn't last — come see it for yourself!
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288 The Forest Rd 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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