15657 Fm 86, Dale, TX 78616

This circa 1900s updated farmhouse resides on 103 acres on the corner of FM 86 and Pettytown Rd. Fenced 103 acres with approximately half in improved pasture and half native pasture. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath renovated farmhouse with an upstairs loft. Mature trees surround the homestead along with outbuildings, pens, and a detached gameroom/office/etc.. bonus building. Approximately 40 minutes to the Austin International Airport, 20 minutes to the BBQ Capital of Texas, 25 minutes to downtown Bastrop, and 45 minutes to Texas State University in San Marcos. Island kitchen opens to living area and features a breakfast bar, double oven, granite counters, built-in microwave, and custom cabinetry. Homesite features a wraparound porch plus a 20x30 deck to unwind and take in the constant breeze and sunset views.

103.15 acres is the headline at 15657 Fm 86, a rare farm - single family residence in Dale, TX 78616 where land, utility, and location all line up. In Dale, 15657 Fm 86 sits at the corner of FM 86 and Pettytown Rd in Caldwell County, giving you a fenced tract with roughly half improved pasture and half native pasture.

The home itself brings real history. Built in 1925 and updated for modern use, this 2,618 square foot farmhouse offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a price of $2.45 million, or $936 per square foot. That pricing only tells part of the story here because the land is the asset. Mature trees frame the homesite. Outbuildings and pens add flexibility for agricultural use, equipment, animals, storage, or future hobby operations. There is also a detached bonus building that works well as a game room, office, studio, or overflow guest space.

Inside, the layout is practical and comfortable. The kitchen opens to the main living area and includes an island, breakfast bar, double oven, built-in microwave, granite counters, and custom cabinetry. An upstairs loft adds extra functional space without wasting square footage. A fireplace anchors the living area, and the 1-car garage covers daily utility needs. Outside, the wraparound porch and 20 x 30 deck make the setting easy to use year-round, especially at sunset when the breeze moves across the pasture.

For buyers thinking about access, this address works better than many rural properties. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 40 minutes away. Downtown Bastrop is about 25 minutes away. Lockhart, known statewide as the BBQ Capital of Texas, is about 20 minutes away. Texas State University in San Marcos is about 45 minutes away. That gives 15657 Fm 86 a stronger connection to Central Texas job centers, dining, and travel than its acreage suggests.

For schools, the property is in Lockhart ISD, with Bluebonnet (Lockhart ISD) for elementary, Lockhart for middle school, and Lockhart for high school. That school path matters for families who want acreage living without giving up a defined district.

This is the kind of Caldwell County property that can serve as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or long-term land hold, and the combination of vintage farmhouse character, usable acreage, and regional access gives it lasting lifestyle and value appeal.