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Discover new construction homes in Bastrop, a riverside gem just 30 miles east of Austin that serves up big Texas flavor without the big-city fuss. From film sets and music fests to starlit trails and craft brews, it’s all right here—ready when you are.
In Bastrop, the Texas sky opens wide over loblolly pines and the slow, steady rhythm of the Colorado River. This town’s a canvas painted with nature’s finest strokes and trimmed in 19th-century charm. Stroll down Main Street, where red-brick storefronts house cozy cafés, boutiques, and galleries bursting with local color. Catch a show at the historic Bastrop Opera House, or wander through the soaring studios of the Lost Pines Art Center, where creativity flows like the river itself. When the air cools and the stars come out, Bastrop State Park beckons with its post oaks, junipers, and trails meant for wandering. Empire Homes welcomes you to Bastrop—a place where art overlooks the river, the trees hum a gentle tune, and the stars show up for the encore.
Life in Bastrop is part artist’s brushstroke, part front-porch conversation. From school plays of the Bastrop Independent School District to curtain calls at the Bastrop Opera House, the town’s creative spirit shows up in every corner. Explore rotating exhibits at the Lost Pines Art Center, or pop into The Bridges Emporium and Art by Ginger B, where handcrafted goods and local flair fill the shelves. Hungry? Southside Market & BBQ has been smokin’ since 1882, and 602 Brewing Company serves up cold pours and live music in equal measure. Whether you’re raising a family, growing a business, or just settling into small-town life, Bastrop offers the kind of culture that never asks you to choose between comfort and inspiration.
Known far and wide as “the most historic small town in Texas,” Bastrop’s a place that celebrates its heritage and embraces new traditions. Come spring, knights clash and minstrels play at the Sherwood Forest Faire, where weekends brim with medieval revelry. When August rolls in, the Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo takes center stage—a three-day tribute to Texas pride with parades, live music, carnival rides, and enough barbecue to feed a small army. As the year winds down, Lost Pines Christmas transforms downtown into a twinkle-lit wonderland, where storefronts glow, wine flows, and yuletide cheer fills the pine-scented air.
Mina Elementary School
Emile Elementary School
Bastrop Intermediate School
Bluebonnet Elementary School
Lost Pines Elementary School
Bastrop Middle School
Bastrop Intermediate School
Elgin Intermediate School
Cedar Creek Middle School
Cedar Creek Intermediate School
Colorado River Collegiate Academy
Bastrop High School
Genesis High School
Smithville High School
Westlake High School
Austin Community College – Riverside Campus
Texas State University
University of Texas at Austin
St. Edward’s University
Huston-Tillotson University
Calvary Episcopal School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Bastrop Montessori School
Compass Rose Harvest
Founders Classical Academy-Bastrop
Start your morning with a walk along the Colorado River, spend your afternoon exploring Main Street’s galleries and boutiques, and wind down with an evening at the Bastrop Opera House, where the lights dim and the stories rise. Pick up farm-fresh produce at Eden East Farm Stand, browse handmade treasures at The Bridges Emporium, or catch a porch-front concert without ever leaving your block. Whether it’s a rodeo or a renaissance, a holiday stroll or a quiet Saturday morning, Bastrop’s got something to make every season feel like a celebration. Empire Homes is proud to welcome you to Bastrop—one of the best places to live in Texas.
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MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
MCKAY M.
Heirloom, Atlanta, GA
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