Bastrop County TX Real Estate Market Report: Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Elgin, Smithville & More
August 30, 2026 market snapshot
Bastrop County's housing market stretches from growing suburban communities to rural acreage and small-town properties, and the differences show up clearly in the current data. The AustinBestAgent.com county report shows 782 active residential properties with an average asking price of $493,957, an average of $225 per square foot, and 126 average days on market. Active properties average about 2,115 square feet.
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Bastrop County Under-Contract Market
The county report shows 193 properties under contract, averaging $417,327, or about $209 per square foot. Those homes average 2,021 square feet and 168 days on market. The under-contract average asking price is about $76,600 below the active average. That gap does not represent a sale-price discount—the final sold prices are not present—but it does show that the homes moving into contract are concentrated below the active inventory's overall average asking price.
How Bastrop County Communities Compare
| Market | Active | Avg. Asking | $/Sq.Ft. | DOM | Under Contract | UC Avg. Asking | UC DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | 341 | $466,204 | $214 | 117 | 90 | $458,802 | 134 |
| Cedar Creek | 118 | $694,783 | $250 | 124 | 22 | $452,562 | 160 |
| Elgin | 293 | $379,818 | $200 | 103 | 111 | $318,314 | 143 |
| McDade | 8 | $637,798 | $286 | 93 | 2 | $367,500 | 158 |
| Paige | 19 | $839,799 | $384 | 159 | 5 | $547,300 | 157 |
| Red Rock | 8 | $636,375 | $288 | 277 | 2 | $469,500 | 73 |
| Rosanky | 6 | $562,150 | $260 | 156 | 1 | $195,000 | 456 |
| Smithville | 77 | $437,993 | $243 | 187 | 15 | $315,455 | 167 |
Major Market Spotlights
Bastrop
341 active properties average $466,204 and $214 per square foot, with 117 average days on market. Ninety properties are under contract at an average asking price of $458,802.
Bastrop Market ReportCedar Creek
118 active properties average $694,783 and $250 per square foot. The market contains a pronounced luxury and acreage component, including the county's highest displayed active listing.
Cedar Creek Market ReportElgin
293 active properties average $379,818 and $200 per square foot, with 103 average days on market. Its 111 under-contract properties average $318,314, giving Elgin the deepest contract activity among the supplied city reports.
Elgin Market ReportSmithville
77 active properties average $437,993 and $243 per square foot. The active inventory averages 187 days on market, while 15 under-contract properties average $315,455.
Smithville Market ReportSmaller Rural Markets: Use the Averages Carefully
McDade, Paige, Red Rock and Rosanky have much smaller samples than Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Elgin and Smithville. That makes their averages much more sensitive to individual acreage, ranch or luxury properties. McDade has only eight active properties; Red Rock also has eight; Rosanky has six; and Paige has 19. A single multimillion-dollar listing can move a town's average dramatically.
That effect is especially visible in Paige, where the active average is $839,799 but the inventory includes a $5.7 million property. In Red Rock, only eight active listings produce a $636,375 average and 277-day average market time. Those figures are useful as a snapshot, but they should not be treated as a typical-home valuation.
Highest-Priced Listings by Community
| Market | Highest Displayed Active Listing | Price | Live Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | 212 Doc Bryson | $4,875,000 | Market Report |
| Cedar Creek | 520 Double Eagle Ranch Dr | $11,900,000 | Market Report |
| Elgin | 175 Wilson Rd | $3,900,000 | Market Report |
| McDade | 741 Knobbs Rd | $1,299,900 | Market Report |
| Paige | 705 Antioch Rd | $5,700,000 | Market Report |
| Red Rock | 18335 Fm 86 | $1,250,000 | Market Report |
| Rosanky | 1208 Jeddo Rd | $1,500,000 | Market Report |
| Smithville | 493 Cottletown Rd Unit C | $1,950,000 | Market Report |
Cedar Creek's 520 Double Eagle Ranch Drive at $11.9 million is the highest-priced displayed listing among the supplied city reports and also appears at the top of the countywide capture. The county data also includes properties with incomplete or unusual residential fields, such as TBD High Grove Road showing no beds, baths or living area. These records are part of the source inventory, but they should not be used as representative single-family comparables.
What This Means for Bastrop County Buyers
The county's 126-day average market time gives many buyers room to compare properties carefully, but the experience varies by community. Elgin currently offers the lowest average asking price among the larger markets in this report, while Cedar Creek carries a higher average because of its luxury and acreage inventory. Buyers comparing rural communities should pay close attention to land size, utilities, well and septic systems, floodplain considerations, access, outbuildings and property-use restrictions in addition to the house itself.
What This Means for Bastrop County Sellers
There are roughly four active properties for every property currently under contract countywide. That makes pricing and presentation important. Sellers should compare their property not only with active competition but also with the homes that are actually moving under contract. Rural acreage, unusual improvements and luxury properties may require more marketing time, while homes competing in larger subdivisions may face more direct price competition.
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Bastrop County Market Report FAQ
How many active residential properties are in Bastrop County?
The August 30 county capture reports 782 active properties.
What is the average asking price?
The countywide active average is $493,957, with an average of $225 per square foot.
Which community has the most active inventory?
Among the supplied city reports, Bastrop has the most active properties at 341, followed by Elgin at 293.
Why are some small-town averages so high?
Small samples can be heavily influenced by acreage, ranch and luxury listings. Paige, for example, has only 19 active properties and includes a $5.7 million listing.
Does this report show actual sold-home prices?
No. The supplied county capture does not contain a Sold Properties table, so this article does not publish a sale-to-list ratio or an average sold price.
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Bob McCranie
Texas Pride Realty Group - HomeSmart Stars
Austin, Texas
Phone: 972-754-0582
Email: bobmccranie@gmail.com
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Market information is a point-in-time snapshot. Listing status, price, inventory and averages can change. City averages—especially in small markets—should not be interpreted as the value of a specific property.