Let’s not forget Bastrop, Texas!

Bastrop!

Bastrop doesn’t get enough attention. I leave it out of my monthly data analysis but focusing on the 3 primary counties in the area. Poor Bastrop!

So here is a whole blog post and video dedicated to the growing town. Bastrop is located just southwest of Austin, a little over 30 miles away. Traffic is not great getting there at times because you go from a toll road/major highway to highway with stop lights. They are working to extend the toll road, but that’s also a pain in the butt if you are a daily commuter, paying money forever to someone who lives across the globe just to get to work.

It’s most important feature is Buc-ees.

I kid! I kid! But yes, they do have one.

Bastrop actually is a beautiful community with pine trees, and a great resort from Hyatt called Lost Pines. Hyatt Lost Pines is a great location for adults, or families with younger children. For teenagers, they may spend most of their time going around the lazy river and eating food, but there isn’t much for them otherwise that doesn’t come with an additional cost. The shopping is up and coming, but they have the basics to get you through, all situated along Highway 71, which the major thoroughfare most businesses are built around.

Because of its distance from Austin, it is more affordable to live there. Many builders are contributing to some of the new construction master planned communities, with more to come. Right now, there is still some country in between Austin and Bastrop, but I’m sure that will change as southeast Austin spreads because of Tesla.

If you don’t mind the commute and want to get away from the city center, check out Bastrop! If you want to look at homes in Bastrop, give me a call. I will meet you out there!