426 State Highway 21 #B Unit #B, Cedar Creek, TX 78612

This is a unique — some would say funky — property!

Four acres on TX-21, entirely owner-built and owner-landscaped. The current owner purchased the land in 1978, when the previous owner had set up a retired Austin city bus to use as a hunting cabin. From there, the current owner began building a roughly 2,000 sq ft home around the bus — truly a one-of-a-kind creation. Seeing is believing!

A large garage/workshop was added to house a motorcycle repair business (now retired). The garage and home are attached. A separate 1,600 sq ft commercial building facing the highway was gradually constructed during the 2000s. It served as a tavern for a few years and is now operating as a cafe with a deck and patio.

Perhaps the most attractive feature of the property is the back two acres, where nature takes center stage. A creek runs through the land, which creates a .25 acre pond perfect for fishing or swimming. A private well irrigates the grass and pond, while the house and cafe are connected to Aqua Water.

The house patio is grassy and shaded by mature trees. The back acres feel park-like, with tall trees, a meadow, and a large garden area (or potential home site). The pond attracts fish, turtles, frogs, and birds. Last year, another small pond was added near the parking area, complete with a landscaped lawn leading down to it. If someone was to build a house at the back of this property, they would have one of the nicest front yards in Texas.

All construction is unconventional but solid — featuring a hot tub, carports, green room, and multiple sheds.

Highway visibility paired with 3.765 acres of usable mixed-use land is the defining advantage at 426 State Highway 21 W in Cedar Creek, Cedar Creek. In Bastrop County, that combination creates a different value profile than a standard commercial tract because this property is not limited to one narrow use case. It combines a long-held owner-built residence, a substantial garage and workshop component, and a separate commercial building facing TX-21, all on land that extends beyond the road presence into a much more private natural setting.

The site was originally acquired by the current owner in 1978, and the improvements reflect decades of incremental development rather than a single conventional build cycle. The main residence, built around an earlier structure and dating to 1975, measures roughly 2,000 square feet according to the remarks. Attached to it is a large garage and workshop that previously supported a motorcycle repair business, which matters for buyers who need functional utility rather than cosmetic square footage. A separate 1,600 square foot commercial building was added over time during the 2000s and now operates as a cafe with a deck and patio after previously serving as a tavern. For an investor or owner-operator, that separation between residential and commercial components is the practical story here.

The back portion of the property is what gives the tract depth beyond its highway frontage. A creek runs through the land and forms a roughly 0.25-acre pond used for fishing or swimming. The house and cafe are connected to Aqua Water, while a private well irrigates the grass and pond. Mature trees, a shaded patio, meadow-like open ground, a large garden area, and another smaller pond added near the parking area create a setting that reads more like a private park than a typical roadside commercial parcel. That distinction is difficult to recreate, especially on acreage that already has established improvements and operating utility infrastructure.

At $1.25 million with 118 days on market, this is a property that should be evaluated on land utility, flexibility, and replacement difficulty rather than conventional residential metrics. The unconventional construction is part of the asset profile, but the underlying value comes from frontage on State Highway 21, mixed-use functionality, water features, and nearly four acres in Cedar Creek with room to adapt over time. For the right buyer, this is a hold where character, income potential, and land use flexibility can continue to compound.