Bastrop’s Hidden Gem – 5 Secluded Acres Near Downtown Tucked away just minutes from Downtown Bastrop, this rare 5-acre tract on Reid’s Bend offers a peaceful retreat with endless potential. Surrounded by mature trees and nestled in the heart of Bastrop’s scenic Northside, this property feels like pure country—yet it’s only a mile or two from all the dining, shopping, and growth happening in historic Bastrop. Owned by the same family since the 1960s, this land tells a story of heritage and possibility. The property features several well-maintained metal buildings, including a spacious structure with office space, living quarters, bathroom, and an oversized workshop ideal for farm equipment or creative projects. A natural ravine runs through the center of the property, enhancing the landscape’s character and charm. With the right vision, a thoughtfully placed crossing could easily connect the two most beautiful sections of the land—opening doors for residential, commercial, or recreational development. Whether you're dreaming of building a private estate, developing a unique business space, or simply investing in one of the last peaceful corners of Bastrop, this is a diamond in the rough you don’t want to miss. Listed at $985,000 Zoned for: Residential | Land | Commercial Close to the Colorado River, nature trails, and all the growth Bastrop is experiencing—yet set apart in a tranquil, tree-covered pocket of history.
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Price cut: $25K (7/29)
$825,000
291 Reids Bnd, Bastrop, TX 78602
1beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
5 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
Well-maintained metal buildingsPeaceful retreatMature treesNatural ravineSecluded acres
- 453 days
- 82
- 3
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Listed by:
Thressa Skidmore (512) 829-3000,
Centum Oak Realty LLC (512) 829-3000
Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 6315386
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Bedroom
- Features: None
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
- Level: First
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: None
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Outside, Parking Pad
Features
- Patio & porch: Awning(s)
- Exterior features: Lighting, No Exterior Steps
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Public Maintained Road, Rolling Slope, Trees-Large (Over 40 Ft), Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 24388
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Bastrop Town Tr
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bastrop
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $365,005
- Annual tax amount: $5,740
- Date on market: 6/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Lender Approval,Texas Vet,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $825,000-2.9% |
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| 1/23/2026 | Price change | $850,000-13.7% |
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| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,193 +1068.3% | $365,005 +75% |
| 2024 | $530 +8.5% | $208,575 +10% |
| 2023 | $488 -52.7% | $189,614 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,033 -0.2% | $172,376 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,035 +0.8% | $156,705 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,027 +1.9% | $142,459 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $1,007 | $134,779 +10% |
| 2017 | $1,007 +1% | $122,526 +9% |
| 2016 | $997 -12.7% | $112,405 |
| 2015 | $1,143 | $112,405 |
| 2014 | $1,143 | $112,405 -1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $114,203 |
| 2011 | -- | $114,203 -2.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,605 +8.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $107,894 +18.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,321 |
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Neighborhood: 78602
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emile
- Middle: Bastrop
- High: Bastrop
- District: Bastrop ISD
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