New construction inventory in Bastrop County
Master-planned phases, east-side growth, and mixed-use corridors—verify timelines, HOA/CDD, and completion dates before you commit.
Bastrop County is in an active development cycle: large subdivisions north and east of town, mixed-use at FM 969 and SH 71, and builder product in established master plans like The Colony. Treat marketing renderings as directional—confirm plat status, utility districts, and realistic move-in dates with the city and your lender.
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Active and announced projects (verify before you offer)
The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation and local news outlets track major projects. Names and timelines change with entitlements and financing—use official city agendas and builder contracts, not blog posts alone.
- Stonebrush (360 Company): ~817 homes on ~253 acres north of downtown between Smith and Sayers roads; phased rollout with completions discussed for late 2020s; mid-$300s–$400s price talk in trade press
- Ironwood Subdivision: ~290-acre residential agreement near SH 304 and Lower Red Rock Road (Cedar Creek area); includes ~50 acres of public parkland per city coverage
- Sendero: ~75-acre mixed-use at FM 969 and SH 71—retail, restaurant, hospitality, and multifamily (including Alta Trails apartments); ground broken 2025
- Burleson Crossing East: retail and restaurant pad development on the east side (summer 2026 openings discussed in local reporting)
- Adelton / Empire Homes corridor: production and semi-custom east Bastrop product—pair with our Bluebonnet Elementary school guide for zoning
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Master-planned vs. infill
The Colony and similar HOAs offer predictable amenities and architectural control but less lot individuality. Infill and smaller subdivisions may have lower dues and more mature trees—or well/septic and county road maintenance surprises. Cedar Creek's 71 corridor mixes both: legacy acreage and new sections competing for the same suburban buyer.
- HOA + CDD/MUD can materially change monthly housing cost
- Construction traffic and future phases affect noise and views
- Resale in the same master plan may beat new build on landscaping and trees
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Builder vs. resale
New homes trade convenience for lot maturity. Resale may offer established drainage, fencing, and shade at a lower all-in cost if you do not need the latest floor plan. For employer commutes (SpaceX, Tesla, Samsung suppliers), run rush-hour trials from the actual lot—not the model home parking lot.
- Independent inspection at pre-drywall and final
- Warranty transfer on resale if applicable
- Rate buydowns and upgrade packages—model home ≠ base spec
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Due diligence checklist
County growth is fast; flood, wildfire, and traffic studies matter as much as countertop selections. Ask builders for plat maps, elevation certificates where relevant, and which school attendance zone the lot will draw.
- Bastrop ISD lookup by parcel ID, not marketing flyer
- Impact fees, MUD bonds, and tax rate projections
- Compare Stonebrush/Ironwood timelines to immediate resale in The Colony or Cedar Creek pockets
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