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BastropBastrop

Southeast of Austin, a historic town on the Colorado River. Pine forest, new communities and the SpaceX plant, side by side.

#Lost Pines#SpaceX#Colorado River
71TESLASPACEXBastropCity limits: U.S. Census TIGER · Roads & lakes: Natural Earth
School districtBastrop ISDFind your zoned school ↗
High schoolsBastrop
PopulationAbout 9,7002020 Census: 9,688
Median sale price$373KJan–Sep 2026 median · Up 3.5% vs 2025 · Unlock MLS
Price per sq ft · pace$199 /sqftMedian 59 days to sellSep 2026 · Unlock MLS
School ratingsBDF0% rated ATEA 2026 · 9To downtown35–45 minNew-home communities8Development projects6
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01 — AT A GLANCE

River, pinesand new jobs nearby.

WhereLocationAbout 30 miles southeast of downtown Austin along SH 71, with the Colorado River running through town.
FeelVibeA historic downtown founded in 1832, the Lost Pines forest, and new-build communities such as The Colony.
ForBest forBuyers commuting to SpaceX or Tesla who want a quieter life near the woods and the river.
02 — HOME PRICES

What homes sell forin Bastrop right now.

The Jan–Sep 2026 median compared with last year. Single-month numbers swing with the number of sales.

Median sale · Jan–Sep 2026$373KUp 3.5% vs 2025
Homes sold · Sep 202652
Price per sq ft · Sep 2026$199
Median days on market · Sep 202659 days
Median sale price by year
2021$340K
2022$409K
2023$370K
2024$370K
2025$360K
2026*$373K
* 2026 is January–September
Median by bedrooms · 2026
3 bed$338K
4 bed$407K
5 bed$475K
Price range — what sold in September 2026 (52 sales)
Under $200K 2%$200–299K 23%$300–399K 38%$400–499K 23%$500–599K 4%$600–699K 2%$700–799K 4%$800–999K 2%$1.4M+ 2%

Source: Unlock MLS Residential Market Snapshot (Bastrop, residential), retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

03 — SCHOOLS

Bastrop ISD.Check any address in seconds.

Elementary
AdeltonB
BluebonnetB
Colony OaksB
EmileF
Lost PinesF
MinaD
Middle
BastropB
RiversideD
High
BastropB

Schools listed are those with Bastrop addresses (Adelton opened in 2025). Starting in 2026–27, all middle schools serve grades 6–8. Some western addresses may be zoned to Cedar Creek schools, and Colorado River Collegiate Academy admits by application — always verify by address. Ratings: Texas Education Agency 2026 A–F accountability ratings (released Aug 2026). “New” marks campuses that opened after the ratings year.

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04 — COMMUTE

SpaceX in 10-some minutes.Tesla in about 20.

Typical drive times from central Bastrop. Allow more at rush hour.

SpaceXBastrop plant10–15 min
TeslaGiga Texas · Southeast20–30 min
DowntownDowntown Austin35–45 min
SamsungTaylor fab45–55 min
DellHQ · Round Rock45–60 min
AppleNorth Austin campus45–60 min
05 — EVERYDAY LIFE

Relaxed weekdays.Weekends in the pines and on the river.

Getting around
  • SH 71east-west to Austin, the airport & Tesla
  • SH 95north toward Elgin & Taylor (Samsung)
  • Loop 150 & SH 21local roads
Weekends
  • Bastrop State Parkthe Lost Pines forest
  • Colorado Rivercanoeing, kayaking and riverside parks
  • Historic Main Streetold buildings and local shops
Shopping
  • H-E-B
  • SH 71 shopping
  • Downtown shops
06 — WHAT’S COMING

Jobs, a bridgeand roads are changing.

The SpaceX plant is growing, while work continues on the historic bridge and a key SH 71 intersection.

SPACEX STARLINKLate 2026A chip-packaging expansion at the Starlink plantSpaceX began installing equipment in April 2026 and targets production by year-end. The state-backed expansion adds about 1 million sq ft and 400+ jobs over three years.
SH 71 EAST2028New overpasses on the Austin–Bastrop highwayAn overpass and frontage roads at Tucker Hill Lane are under construction through fall 2028. Pope Bend Road is next, with bidding targeted for October 2026.
BASTROP ISD2027A 10th elementary and a Bastrop High expansionElementary No. 10 in SilverLeaf near SH 71 opens in August 2027, and the Bastrop High expansion finishes in December 2027.
SENDEROOpening in phasesA 75-acre mixed-use districtAt SH 71 and FM 969: 782 homes, a hotel and 250,000+ sq ft of shops and offices. Chuy’s opened in May 2026; buildout may run into 2030.
OLD IRON BRIDGEFall 2026A downtown landmark reopens to walkersClosed to pedestrians since 2018, the historic bridge is being restored with a new deck, lighting and a stairway down to the riverwalk.
BASTROP WESTStudy phaseA possible full-service hospitalA 26-acre hospital site is proposed in the 400-acre Bastrop West project near FM 20 and SH 71, along with a hotel and convention center. The city is still studying partners; no timeline yet.

Timelines are as announced and may change.

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07 — COMMUNITIES

Same city.Very different neighborhoods.

Subdivision boundaries, price ranges and recent sales are coming next.

The ColonyBastrop’s largest master-planned community off SH 71; some sections in a MUDCommunity guide coming soon
AdeltonNew master-planned community with trails and parksCommunity guide coming soon
Hunters CrossingEstablished community south of SH 71Community guide coming soon
Tahitian VillageLarger lots among the pinesCommunity guide coming soon
Historic DowntownOlder homes near the riverCommunity guide coming soon
08 — NEW HOMES

New-home communitiesin Bastrop.

8 communities where builders are selling new homes now. Builders and phases change often — confirm before you visit.

The ColonyBastrop · Single-family

Master plan by the Colorado River next to McKinney Roughs; pool, trails, dog park, gated section

Builders
Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder Homes, Sitterle Homes, Terrata Homes, Westin Homes
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
MUD
Community site ↗
Del Webb Austin at Lost PinesBastrop · 55+ Single-family

55+ section within The Colony; clubhouse with fitness center, hobby rooms, golf simulator

Builders
Del Webb
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
Check by address
Community site ↗
ValverdeBastrop · Single-family

~410 acres off FM 969 near Hwy 71; clubhouse, pool, splash pad, pickleball and volleyball courts

Builders
D.R. Horton
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
PID
Community site ↗
AdeltonBastrop · Single-family

Hwy 71 & FM 20; 50+ acres of parks and greenbelts, on-site Adelton Elementary, amenity center planned

Builders
KB Home
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
MUD
Community site ↗
RailheadCedar Creek · Single-family

Half-acre homesites, one-story plans with 3-car garages; final opportunities

Builders
D.R. Horton
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
Check by address
Community site ↗
SilverleafCedar Creek · Single-family

50' and 60' homesites; Cedar Creek Middle and High School feeder

Builders
Taylor Morrison
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
Check by address
Community site ↗
Riverbend at Double EagleCedar Creek · Single-family

Backs to the Colorado River near Hwy 71; pool, playscape, trails, pickleball court

Builders
Meritage Homes, Coventry Homes
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
Check by address
Community site ↗
Double Eagle RanchCedar Creek · Single-family

One-acre homesites; Bastrop County approved a PID for the community in 2021

Builders
Scott Felder Homes
School district
Bastrop ISD
Tax district
PID
Community site ↗
See them on the map · all new-home communities →
09 — MELISSA’S PRO TIPS

Buying in Bastrop?Check these first.

Wildfire, utility providers and special tax districts are the key things to check in Bastrop. Five things to confirm before you sign.

Melissa Jung, REALTOR®

PRO TIP
Know the wildfire history. The 2011 Bastrop County Complex Fire destroyed roughly 1,600+ homes. In wooded neighborhoods, check insurance costs and evacuation routes first.
PRO TIP
Inside city limits or not? Inside the city, water comes from the City of Bastrop and power from Bastrop Power & Light; outside, Aqua WSC and Bluebonnet Electric are common. Rates and rules differ.
PRO TIP
Check for MUD taxes. Parts of The Colony carry a MUD tax, while the original section does not. Confirm by address with the county appraisal district.
PRO TIP
Taxes and the November vote. The proposed 2026–27 city rate is $0.5118 and the county rate is $0.4554. Bastrop ISD set $1.0809, with a 1.3-cent increase on the November 3 ballot.
PRO TIP
Check flooding near the river and creeks. Areas along the Colorado River and local creeks include flood-risk zones. Look up every address on the FEMA flood map.

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