291 Reids BND, Bastrop, TX 78602

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.

Five acres of rolling Bastrop land with mature trees towering over 40 feet and a corner lot position on a public maintained road represents the kind of raw acreage that disappears fast in this market. Reid's Bend in the Bastrop subdivision sits on the northern edge of Bastrop, where the landscape still breathes with space and possibility, yet downtown Bastrop's restaurants, antique shops, and Colorado River access remain minutes away.

The property's defining characteristic is topography. A natural ravine cuts through the center, creating two distinct zones separated by elevation change. That geological feature isn't a constraint-it's opportunity. The rolling slope and established tree canopy mean any future structure sits naturally into the land rather than dominating it. Large oaks and pines provide immediate shade and privacy, the kind of mature growth that takes decades to replicate.

This corner lot configuration gives development flexibility. The public maintained road frontage handles access without requiring private road maintenance. The property zoning allows residential, land, or commercial use, though most developers approaching Bastrop acreage think residential first. Bastrop ISD serves the area, with Emile Elementary, Bastrop Middle, and Bastrop High School (rated 8/10 on GreatSchools) handling the district's student body.

The existing metal structures on the property-including workshop and office space with living quarters-provide immediate utility for someone needing equipment storage, a work compound, or a temporary base while planning. That infrastructure holds value as-is or can be removed cleanly to start fresh.

What makes Reid's Bend distinctive is the contrast. You're positioned on genuine acreage with sky and trees, yet you're not isolated. Downtown Bastrop's revitalization keeps accelerating. The Colorado River lies within a short drive. This is the last pocket of uninterrupted land that close to town action, which explains why it's held family ownership since the 1960s and why it commands attention now.

The horizon here is uncluttered. The land dominates. That's the asset-absolute freedom to envision what this acreage becomes, whether that's a private estate, a development opportunity, or simply preserved open space in a town running out of it.