Bastrop is located southeast of Austin on Highway 71, and is just 22 miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Founded in the mid 1800's by Stephen F. Austin, Bastrop just recently celebrated its' 175th birthday. Nestled along the Colorado River the town of Bastrop offers a great mix of old and new with wonderful vintage and historic homes and store fronts downtown. Bastrop has been dubbed " the most historic small town in Texas. There are wonderful rural residential developments scattered among Bastrop's "Lost Pines". Not only can residents and visitors enjoy the beauty and ameneties of the Colorado River, they also have the benefits of the Lake Bastrop Recreational Area and Bastrop State Park to explore which are only minutes away from downtown.
The friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter are holding a fundraiser "Hearts for Paws" Sunday February 14th at Maxines on Main in downtown Bastrop. There will be a two hour Silent Auction that will begin at 4pm and end at 6-m. All proceeds will benefit the Animal Shelter. This is a different way to celebrate with your Valentine but should be fun and for a good cause. There will be roses for the ladeis, a cash barn,a nd complimentary food. Music will ... Read More »
A new Convention Center is in the works here in Bastrop Texas. The plans are for a 26,000 sq. ft. facility to be built across Chestnut Street from the new City Hall that is under now under construction and scheduled to be finished this summer. This is an exciting addition to the Bastrop area. The Convention Center is slated for completion in 2011. This is just part of the growth that Bastrop is experiencing which is visible from Hwy 71 as you drive through town incl... Read More »
Bastrop has a year round Farmers Market in Downtown Bastrop. The 1832 Farmers Market is located at 1302 Chestnut locted by the rail road tracks. Featuring local farmers, ranchers, and artists you can find grass fed beef, Berkshire pork, free range chicken/eggs, local seasonal produce and fruits, herbs, spices, sauces, and handmade soaps. The market is open two days a week all year long. Hours are Tuesdays from 2:30 pm to 6 pm and Saturdays from 2pm to 6pm.. &nb... Read More »
Over the New Year's holiday I was working with a client looking for farm and ranch property for his future alternative dream home. He was most interested in acreage that had sandy loam soil, a nice mix of native trees, some pasture, a good water source with some variation to the terrain and in an agricultural environment. One of the first areas I thought of was Red Rock in Bastrop County. Red Rock is located about half way between Bastrop and Lockhart ( in Caldwell County ). &nb... Read More »
If you are looking for property near or on the Colorado River you might consider looking at Doty River Estates. This small subdivision is nestled between Highway 71 West and the river just before you reach Smithville in Bastrop County The entry is on Norma Jean Blvd.View Larger Map This is a small community of homes and lots that have light restrictions ( no mfg. homes ). Some of the homes have river frontage and those that don't have access to the river on a community ea... Read More »
The Colorado River flows from Austin through Bastrop County and down to the sea by Matagorda. Lots of properties abut the river and are becoming quite coveted. One of the areas that has recently been discovered is Hidden Shores which is located just 2.5 miles outside of Smithville on FM 2571 which is on the south side of the river. Hidden Shores is a penninsula surrounded by the river.View Larger Map With this in mind you can imagine that the properties in the subdi... Read More »
Bastrop County has lakes! They are not as big and impressive as Lake Travis or as well known as Lady Bird Lake but these three lakes are some great spots for fishing and recreation! The largest body of water for public use is Lake Bastrop which is run by the Lower Colorado River Association. Lake Bastrop is approximately 906 acres and 60 ft. deep. Lake Bastrop is a fishing lake and also offers camping, swimming beache... Read More »
Arbor Hills is a rural residential subidvision located in the Cedar Creek area of Bastrop County Texas. It is located south of Hwy 21 - southeast of FM 812 and the toll road 45. Arbor Hills is in the Bastrop Indpendent School District and there is both an Elementary and an Intermediate school in Cedar Creek. The High School for the area is in Bastrop. The Cedar Creek area has a small general type store and gas station. The closest shopping is located in Bastrop... Read More »
Fisherman's park runs along the Colorado River in Bastrop. It is home to the Annual Yesterfest Celebration in April, Patriotic Festival in July as well as the Holiday River of Lights in December. There are basketball courts, scoccer fields, boat ramps and picnic pavillions. This park is great for spending the day with family or enjoying serenity. This is only one of the many perks of living in beautiful Bastrop! Please contact me for more information on buying or sel... Read More »
Lake Bastrop is a man made lake located between Bastrop and Paige off of Hwy 71 in Bastrop County Texas. There are two access points to the lake; the South Shore and the North Shore. There is a small daily admission fee and both have public facilities as well as small boat ramps but trolling motors only I think on small fishing boats. My husband and I recently started kayaking and decided to check out the lake from the South Shore access. It was an easy paddle down to... Read More »
The Sky Realty Bastrop office is located at 1191 Highway 71 West, approximately half way between Bastrop and Smithville in the Alum Creek area. The office is on the south side of the highway, a cute little red country farmhouse converted into office space that is surrounded by the beautiful pastures and Charlais cattle of the Hurta Ranch. Winter office hours are 9-6 M-F and Saturday 11-1Bastrop office 512-237-1242 Our Agent Roste... Read More »
Just southeast of Bastrop "proper", along Highway 71, there is the small area known as Alum Creek which is located approximately halfway between the towns of Bastrop and Smithville. As you drive through the pines towards Smithville you will pass over the name sake - Alum Creek- and just past the creek you will find Way Station Trail on the left hand side. There at the corner is a two acre rural residential property with highway front... Read More »
Bastrop Texas is located East of Austin. Bastrop is a small community that is growing by leaps and bounds. Bastrop has many areas of interest, such as the Bastrop State Park and the Hyatt Spa and Resort. Many large neighborhoods, such as The Colony, Tahitian Village, Circle D, and ColoVista make up Bastrop. If living in town is what you perfer, then you can choose from neighborhoods such as Riverside Grove or Hunters Crossing; Historical downtown Bastrop is also a great... Read More »
Just recently my husband and I have noticed that Bastrop Texas has a small colony of bats that live under our "fly over" bridge on Highway 71 ( near the Walmart and Heb ) just like Austin has under the Congress Street bridge! Of course we don't have the great numbers of bats that Austin has hanging out over Lady Bird Lake, but from what we have seen there are quite a few. The Bastrop bats, like their infamous &qu... Read More »
Kayaking is a very popular sport in and around Central Texas on the lakes and rivers and also down south on the coast. Not only is it fun, it is great exercise and a fun way to fish too! Recently my husband and I have become more familiar with the sport and are hoping to purchase our own kayaks but until then we are renting. One of the places to rent is right in our back yard here in Bastrop at Rising Phoenix Adventures, that has both bikes ... Read More »
Let doggie freedom ring! Dogs can now enjoy the freedom of socializing in their very own park in Bastrop! Dog owners were encouraged to bring their beloved dogs to see the new Bark Park when it opened on the 4th of July in 2009. It was a hit. The park is located just off Grady Tuck Lane. Of course all dogs should be current on all their vacinations if they are planning on attending. Petco, Bastrop Animal... Read More »
Pine Forest in Bastrop Texas is a rural residential subdivision located a few miles just outside of downtown Bastrop. If you like tall pines this is one of the areas in Bastrop you should consider. The majority of sections in Pine Forest are restricted to site built homes only. Drive east out of Bastrop on Highway 71 and then turn right, or south on McAllister ( this is also the way to the old Colo Vista County Club ). There is a subdivision sign when you enter Pine... Read More »
The Bastrop Downtown Business Alliance and Bastrop Opera House will be presenting Yesterfest 2009 in historic downtown Bastrop Texas on Saturday, April 25th, 9am to 5pm. There will be a lot happening including music and children's activities. There is an impressive list of performing artists which includes Nakia & His South Cousins and The Marshall Ford Swing Band. There will be a Spring Fire Fest in Fisherman's Park down by the Colo... Read More »
Over the past few years little downtown Bastrop Texas has gone through some changes and after spending a few hours there with my husband last night I can say "it's all good!". Being a commutable community to Austin the area around downtown Bastrop has experienced growth which is to be expected with all the amenities that the area offers the Colorado River, the"Lost Pines", and new retail outlets like Specs, Lowes, Best Buy that have recently gone u... Read More »
I find myself driving clients out to Bastrop when they are looking for a home that is away from the city life of Austin…but not too far! Bastrop is located to the east of Austin and is about a 45 minute drive. My clients love the peacefulness and the slower pace of the town…yet they can still have a short commute to their job in Austin. In Bastrop, they are able to find larger lots – and some even prefer the farm-sized estates. And, there is no shortag... Read More »
