
Welcome to 490 John Craft Rd, a private 77+/- acre Hill Country ranch on a quiet dead-end county road. Surrounded by tall pines and wide-open space, this property offers real privacy with easy access—15 minutes to Bastrop, 50 minutes to downtown Austin, and about 40 minutes to the airport. The land is fully fenced and cross-fenced, well suited for a full-time homestead, horse property, or weekend retreat.
The ranch is anchored by a 3,142+/- sq ft custom home built with classic Texas style. A stone exterior, metal roof, and wraparound porches open to a spacious layout with vaulted wood-beam ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace. The updated kitchen features painted cabinets, quartz countertops, and a Wolf range—functional for daily use or hosting.
The primary bedroom is on the main level with access to a private deck overlooking the pines. The attached bath includes dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Downstairs are additional bedrooms and a bonus space ideal for an office, gym, or storage. Bathrooms throughout have been updated with clean, practical finishes.
Outside, rolling terrain, mature pines, native grasses, wildflowers, and a peaceful pond support abundant wildlife, including Whitetail deer, turkey, and hogs. An existing ag exemption helps keep property taxes low.
Improvements include covered parking, horse stables, a chicken coop, and a 50' x 80' barn/hangar with efficiency living quarters and a concrete helipad—well over $200,000 to replace.
490 John Craft Rd is a true Texas ranch—private, functional, and built for room to roam.
*Additional acreage available
Property Type
Farm
Year Built
2000
Lot Size
77.21 acres
$/Sq Ft
$539
Garage
6 spaces
Pool
Yes
Listed by Keller Williams Realty
Verified property facts
490 John Craft Rd is listed at $1,695,000 with 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 1 half bathrooms, 3,142 square feet, 77.21-acre lot. This places it above the 78662 median of $507,500.
490 John Craft Rd is zoned for Bastrop ISD with assigned schools: Red Rock (2/10) (elementary), Creekside (middle), Cedar Creek (6/10) (high). School assignments should be verified directly with the district.
490 John Craft Rd is a Farm built in 2000 featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full, 1 half bathrooms, 3,142 square feet, 77.21-acre lot.
490 John Craft Rd is presented by the Keenan Group at Compass Real Estate, the #1 Austin Board of Realtors Team (2024) with 1,000+ career transactions and $1B+ in career volume across Austin's luxury market.
The most recent annual property tax for 490 John Craft Rd is $11,484. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are a primary revenue source. Rates vary by jurisdiction and exemptions. Verify current amounts with the county appraisal district.
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20% ($339K)
$1,695,000
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List price
$1,695,000
Price per sqft
$539/sqft
Vs. Craft, John S median
Not available
Days on market
420 days
Original to current
$505K reduction
$2.2M original
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Source: MLS Grid / Unlock MLS and Keenan Group review as of Jun 22, 2026.
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With 20% down ($339,000) on a 30-year fixed mortgage at approximately 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment for 490 John Craft Rd is around $9,752 including principal, interest, and estimated taxes. Actual payment varies by rate, down payment, insurance, and HOA fees.
At $1,695,000, 490 John Craft Rd is in the Craft, John S market where there are currently 8 active listings in 78662.
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