Dale, TX 78616 (Caldwell County)
About this property
Incredible 93+/- acres in Dale, just south of Austin and between Lockhart and Bastrop. This is a heavily wooded, natural Texas ranch with mature oaks, rolling terrain, three ponds, and plenty of wildlife. Deer, dove, and quail are all found on the property, making it a great place to hunt, run cattle, or simply get away. The ranch is currently ag-exempt with electricity available, a metal barn, and frontage along FM 20. There’s plenty of room to build a home or cabin while keeping the land much like it is today. One of the best things about this place is the location. It feels like the country, but you’re still within easy reach of Lockhart, Bastrop, COTA, and Austin. Use it as a working ranch, hunting place, weekend getaway, or build something your family can enjoy for years to come. It’s 93 acres of good Texas land in a location that’s hard to beat.
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0 Fm 20 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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