Cedar Creek, TX Real Estate
Cedar Creek sits in the heart of Bastrop County's storied Lost Pines region, where loblolly pines and live oaks create a landscape unlike anywhere else in Central Texas. Located roughly 35 miles east of downtown Austin along Highway 71, it draws buyers who want acreage, elbow room, and genuine Texas Hill Country character without the premium price tags of the western suburbs. Properties here range from modest subdivisions to sprawling ranch tracts, and the mix of established communities and active new construction gives buyers plenty of options at different price points. If you are looking for land, a custom build site, or a move-in-ready home with room to breathe, Cedar Creek consistently delivers. Neighborhoods | Schools | New Construction | Market Overview | Getting Around | FAQs
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About Cedar Creek, TX Real Estate
Neighborhoods & Subdivisions in Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek's real estate landscape is defined by its variety. At the more established end, Riverbend Double Eagle and Double Eagle Ranch are the area's most active subdivisions, offering single-family homes on larger lots with that classic Bastrop County feel. Homes here tend toward traditional and ranch-style architecture, with mature trees providing natural privacy and shade that newer subdivisions simply cannot replicate.
Bluebonnet Acres and Blue Bonnet Acres are long-established communities where lots run generous and the setting feels genuinely rural. Las Alamedas and Elm Ridge round out the mid-range options with affordable entry points into the area. For buyers interested in acreage tracts and a more secluded build site, communities like Railhead and Bymer, Bernard offer larger parcels where custom builds are common. Thousand Oaks and Arroyo Vista are smaller pockets worth exploring if you want something a bit quieter and off the beaten path.
Beyond residential subdivisions, Cedar Creek carries a meaningful inventory of raw land, farm properties, and commercial parcels, which speaks to the area's continued appeal for buyers who want flexibility in how they use their property.
Schools in Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek falls entirely within Bastrop Independent School District, one of the largest school districts in the region. The district serves a wide geographic area and offers a range of programs across its campuses. Elementary students in Cedar Creek may attend Adelton, Bluebonnet, Camino Real, Cedar Creek, Colony Oaks, Mina, or Red Rock elementary schools depending on their specific address. At the secondary level, Cedar Creek Middle School and Cedar Creek High School serve much of the Cedar Creek community directly, though some portions of the area feed into Bastrop Middle and Bastrop High School instead.
Cedar Creek High School has grown steadily as the eastern Bastrop County population has expanded, and Genesis High School provides an alternative campus option within the district. Bastrop ISD also offers dual enrollment and vocational programs that give high school students early access to college credit and workforce training pathways.
New Construction in Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek has become one of the more active new construction markets in Bastrop County, with national builders bringing production homes to the area at a pace that reflects growing demand. Meritage Homes leads new construction activity here, with inventory in established and emerging subdivisions. Coventry Homes also builds actively in the area, and DR Horton rounds out the major builder presence. Smaller regional builders like Empire Homes and Scott Felder Homes fill out the custom and semi-custom end of the new construction market.
New construction buyers in Cedar Creek can often find energy-efficient builds with modern floor plans at prices that are notably lower than comparable new construction in Travis County. If you are weighing a new build in Cedar Creek against options closer to Austin, the lot sizes and value proposition here tend to be compelling, especially for buyers who prioritize space over proximity.
Real Estate Market Overview
Cedar Creek's market has matured considerably over the past several years as buyers priced out of Travis County began looking east along the Highway 71 corridor. The area now supports a healthy mix of resale homes, new construction, land transactions, and occasional commercial activity. Buyers will find single-family homes, acreage estates, working farms, and everything in between listed simultaneously, which gives the market an interesting texture that you do not find in more homogeneous suburban communities.
Because lot sizes in Cedar Creek run well above the Austin metro average, price per square foot comparisons with closer-in Austin neighborhoods can be misleading. Buyers should evaluate Cedar Creek properties on their overall land value alongside the home, particularly for tracts with multiple buildable acres. The combination of Bastrop County property tax rates and comparatively accessible pricing has made this corridor attractive for buyers watching their long-term carrying costs.
Explore Austin area homes for sale across the broader metro if you want to compare Cedar Creek's value proposition against other markets before committing.
Getting Around Cedar Creek
Highway 71 is the main artery connecting Cedar Creek to Austin, and the drive to downtown Austin runs approximately 35 to 40 minutes under normal conditions. The commute to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is notably shorter, often under 30 minutes depending on your specific address, which makes Cedar Creek practical for frequent travelers. State Highway 21 and State Highway 304 provide secondary routes through Bastrop County and connect Cedar Creek to neighboring communities.
The city of Bastrop sits just a few miles to the east and serves as the commercial hub for the area, with grocery stores, restaurants, medical facilities, and everyday services readily accessible. Buyers also look at nearby Elgin to the north for additional shopping and dining options. Smithville to the southeast and Paige to the east round out the local community network for Cedar Creek residents who prefer keeping their errands within Bastrop County rather than driving into Austin.
Cedar Creek is not a walkable area by any conventional measure. A car is essential, and buyers should factor drive times into their daily routine when evaluating specific properties. That said, the tradeoff in land, privacy, and cost relative to Austin proper is significant enough that many buyers consider the commute entirely worthwhile.
Life in Cedar Creek
Bastrop State Park and the Lost Pines area give Cedar Creek an outdoor character that is hard to find this close to a major metro. Hiking, mountain biking, and camping at Bastrop State Park are practical weekend activities rather than road trip destinations. The Colorado River runs through Bastrop County and offers fishing, kayaking, and waterfront access at various points. The broader Bastrop community also supports an active arts and dining scene in the historic downtown square, giving Cedar Creek residents nearby options for evenings out without driving back toward Austin.
Buyers comparing Cedar Creek to other eastern Bastrop County communities like Red Rock, Rosanky, and McDade will find Cedar Creek offers more subdivision infrastructure and builder activity while still preserving the rural feel that draws people to this part of Texas in the first place.
Neuhaus Realty Group works throughout the Bastrop County corridor and knows the Cedar Creek market well, from the established Double Eagle Ranch subdivisions to the raw land tracts along the county roads. If you are serious about buying in Cedar Creek, having an agent who understands Bastrop ISD boundaries, acreage valuation, and the nuances of this specific market will save you time and money.
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