$329,900

288 the Forest Rd Dale, TX 78616

Estimated payment $2,053/month

Total Views 2,542
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 Sq Ft
$190 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • Private Yard
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

Move-In Ready | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | ~1.58 Unrestricted Acres Welcome to peaceful farm living in the heart of Bastrop County! This move-in ready home sits on approximately 1.58 acres with rich, fertile soil and just the right amount of mature trees to provide natural shade and a gentle breeze. The versatile third bedroom features its own closet and private entrance — perfect as a guest suite, game room, home office, family room, or workout space. Out front, a covered porch, offering a welcoming spot to relax and take in the serene surroundings. The property is fully fenced on all sides with a front gate, and offers plenty of room to add a detached garage, metal building, pole barn, or the outbuilding of your choice. Bring your animals — horses, chickens, and more are welcome here. Prime Location: ~20 min to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
~20 min to Historic Downtown Bastrop
~33 min to Downtown Austin Enjoy the quiet, friendly neighborhood of Cedar Creek/Dale while staying connected to everything Central Texas has to offer. Affordable acreage like this doesn't last — come see it for yourself!

Listing Agent

Andrew Deck

Longhorn Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: (512) 289-2121 License #0712002 Listed on: 05/24/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.59 Acre Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Native Plants
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 1,738 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Views of Woods
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Two Primary Bathrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Red Rock Elementary School
  • Cedar Creek Middle School
  • Cedar Creek High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • No Carpet
  • Sustainability products and practices used to construct the property include see remarks
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Nbhd0217 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 49897

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

1.59 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Directions: From the Airport, take 71 east to 130 South. Exit onto 812 and head east. Turn right onto Old San Antonio Rd. Turn right onto The Forest Rd.
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Fencing: See Remarks
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Green Energy Efficient: Other/See Remarks
  • Green Sustainability: See Remarks
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Living Area: 1738
  • Other Structures: None
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Attribution Contact: (512) 289-2121
  • ETJ Extra Territorial Jurdn: No
  • Estimated Taxes: 3389.00
  • FEMA Flood Plain: No
  • Current Price Lot Size Squ: 4.78
  • Current Price By Living Ar: 189.82
  • Current Price By Original : 1.00
  • List Price Lot Size Square: 4.78
  • List Price By Living Area: 189.82
  • List Price By Original Lis: 1.00
  • Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead
  • ACT_HomeOfficeYN: 0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Two Primary Baths, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Flooring: Concrete, No Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Security Features: See Remarks
  • Window Features: See Remarks
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Other, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air

Association/Amenities

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: See Remarks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Red Rock
  • High School: Cedar Creek
  • Middle/Junior School: Cedar Creek
  • Junior High Dist: Bastrop ISD

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Native Plants
  • Parcel Number: 49897
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.585
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 69042.6
  • Subdivision Name: NBHD0217

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, HardiPlank Type, Wood Siding
  • New Construction: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Rate: 1.68000000000000

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,389 $290,609 $180,258 $110,351
2023 $4,614 $262,868 $207,239 $55,629
2022 $3,907 $224,509 $170,069 $54,440
2021 $3,232 $163,155 $93,753 $69,402
2020 $2,101 $102,965 $28,530 $74,435
2019 $2,164 $102,055 $28,530 $73,525
2018 $2,592 $122,206 $32,810 $89,396
2017 $2,366 $106,165 $31,383 $74,782
2016 $1,886 $84,591 $28,530 $56,061
2015 $1,721 $83,678 $28,530 $55,148
2014 $1,721 $79,678 $28,530 $51,148
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/24/2026 05/24/26 For Sale $329,900 +1.5% $190 / Sq Ft
09/14/2023 09/14/23 Sold -- -- -- View Prior Sale
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2023 06/16/23 For Sale $325,000 -- $187 / Sq Ft
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MLS Number: 9413725

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