Homes With a Barn or Workshop for Sale in Bastrop County, TX
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A detached shop, a metal barn or room to build one is one of the most common requests I get from buyers in Bastrop County. Here is where those homes tend to be, what to check on the outbuilding itself, and how to search for them.
Bastrop County homes for sale now
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Bastrop County homes for sale
Current listings in this area.
Active $412,000
110 Loon Dr
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,673 sq ft · 0.26 acres
Listed by Lilly Perez · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · (866) 277-6005
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Active $474,900
112 Kildrummy Pass
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,662 sq ft · 0.13 acres
Listed by Lee Jones · Perry Homes Realty, LLC · (713) 948-6666
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Active $644,000
446 Roemer Rd
2,096 sq ft · 5.07 acres
Bedroom and bathroom totals are being verified. Ask Bre for the current figures.
Listed by Sherry LeBlanc · Love Street Realty, LLC · (512) 954-1122
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Active $1,150,000
355 McAllister Rd
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,454 sq ft · 13.30 acres
Listed by Karlyn Ellis · Realty One Group Prosper · (512) 523-5663
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Active $270,000
106 Four Star Dr
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,582 sq ft · 0.15 acres
Listed by Cristal Miranda · Realty of America, LLC · (512) 788-9495
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Active $249,990
319 McClendon Dr
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sq ft · 0.26 acres
Listed by Max Bricka · All City Real Estate Ltd. Co · (866) 277-6005
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Active $270,000
136 Oso St
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sq ft · 0.51 acres
Listed by Diane Perez · Compass RE Texas, LLC · (512) 575-3644
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Under Contract $279,999
109 Zacate St
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sq ft · 0.54 acres
Listed by Araseli Ugarte · Ideal Realty · (512) 800-0507
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Active $1,375,000
317 Walnut Creek Rd
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,350 sq ft · 24.86 acres
Listed by Tammy Young · Compass RE Texas, LLC · (512) 575-3644
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Active $375,000
120 Waianae Ct
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,733 sq ft · 0.53 acres
Listed by Gayla Goertz · Compass RE Texas, LLC · (512) 575-3644
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Active $439,950
109 Little Tenina Trl
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,435 sq ft · 0.14 acres
Listed by Dustin Weiss · Serhant Texas, LLC · (281) 768-8265
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Active $435,950
122 Little Tenina Trl
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,453 sq ft · 0.14 acres
Listed by Dustin Weiss · Serhant Texas, LLC · (281) 768-8265
View full property detailsAbout this search: My MLS search cannot filter by barns, shops or workshops, so this is the full Bastrop County homes search. Choose Acreage: high to low in the sort menu to see homes on the biggest lots first, where most barns and shops are, then open a listing for photos and remarks. For rural homes and land only, see Paige, McDade and Red Rock, or ask me for a custom barn and shop search.
Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Where to look
Barns and big shops mostly come with acreage, so the best hunting is outside the city limits: the rural roads around Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Elgin and Smithville, and the smaller communities of Paige, McDade and Red Rock, where lots are measured in acres. Older neighborhoods with larger lots can also have a garage-style shop out back, but check the restrictions first; some subdivisions limit outbuildings by size, material or placement.
If you cannot find the right shop, building one on land you buy is often the answer. My land and acreage checklist walks through permits, septic, water and access, and the Bastrop County land guide covers barndominiums and owner financing. Need pasture and stalls too? See horse property in Bastrop County.
What I check on a barn or shop
Was it permitted, and what is it used for?
Bastrop County says a development permit is required for development in the unincorporated area, and parcels in the mapped floodplain carry extra requirements. For an existing building I ask the seller what permits were pulled, and I look for a building that has quietly become living space or a rental. A shop with a bathroom or bedroom raises septic, permit and insurance questions that a plain storage building does not.
Power, water and septic
Ask what size electrical service the shop has, whether it is on its own meter and whether welders, compressors or a lift can run on it. Rural addresses here are often on Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative; confirm the provider and ask about upgrade costs before you count on them. If the shop has water or a restroom, find out whether it ties into the house septic system or a separate one. Bastrop County requires a permit for any new or changed septic system regardless of acreage. See my septic guide and wells and Aqua WSC guide.
Structure, slab and drainage
Metal buildings are common here. Have your inspector look at the slab, the roof and wall panels, the doors and rust at the base, and where water goes in a hard rain. A general home inspection may cover outbuildings only lightly, so ask what is included or bring in a specialist for a large building.
Survey, setbacks and easements
A survey shows whether the barn sits inside the boundary and clear of easements and utility lines. Deed restrictions may also set setbacks or limit a second structure. My land access and easements guide explains what to read in the title commitment.
Flood, wildfire and insurance
Check the parcel against the FEMA flood map and get an insurance quote that names every outbuilding, not just the house. Barns with hay or fuel, and wooded lots in the Lost Pines, add wildfire considerations. See flood zones and wildfire risk and home insurance.
Taxes
Outbuildings add to the appraised value, and acreage may carry an ag valuation with rollback tax if the use changes. Look up the parcel on Bastrop CAD and read my ag valuation and rollback guide.
Selling a home with a barn or shop
Buyers searching for a shop want specifics: dimensions, door sizes, slab thickness if you know it, power, insulation and water. I measure and photograph the outbuilding as carefully as the house and put those details in the listing so the right buyers find it. If your property has acreage, see selling land, a farm or a ranch or request a home value review.
I am Bre Meador, a REALTOR® with All City Real Estate in Bastrop and a U.S. Army veteran. I help buyers and sellers across Bastrop County line up the right questions for each property and the right professional to answer them; I do not inspect buildings or determine permits myself.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call or text (512) 993-8488.
Meet Bre Meador
A U.S. Army Veteran, former nurse, and business owner, Bre brings discipline, advocacy, and clear communication to every transaction. As your REALTOR® with All City Real Estate, she pairs strong local market knowledge with a service-first approach to help buyers and sellers move forward with confidence across Bastrop County and the Greater Austin Area. Real estate owner and landlord since 2012. Licensed REALTOR® since 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter listings for a barn or shop on your site?
Not directly. My MLS search filters by area and property type, not by outbuildings, so I use the Bastrop County homes search sorted by acreage and read the listing remarks and photos. Ask me for a custom search and I will send listings that mention a barn, shop or workshop.
Does a detached shop count as living space?
No. A detached barn or shop is usually listed separately from the home’s heated square footage, and appraisers and lenders treat it as an outbuilding. If someone lives or works in it, ask how it was permitted and how it connects to water, septic and power.
Do I need a permit to add a shop or barn in Bastrop County?
Ask Bastrop County Development Services before you build. The county says a development permit is required for development in the unincorporated area, and floodplain parcels carry extra rules. Inside Bastrop, Elgin or Smithville city limits, the city’s rules apply.
Can I run a business out of a shop on rural land?
It depends on the recorded deed restrictions, any HOA or POA rules and city rules if the property is inside a city. Unincorporated Bastrop County has no general zoning, so the recorded documents for that parcel usually decide. Read them before you buy.
Is a barndominium treated like a regular house?
For county rules, a barndominium used as a home follows the same development, septic and residential code rules as any house. Financing and insurance can differ, so talk to a lender and an insurance agent early.
Sources checked November 11, 2026: permit, septic, well, floodplain and ag valuation details come from my guides linked above, which cite Bastrop County Development Services, the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District, Bastrop CAD, FEMA Map Service Center and Bluebonnet Electric. Verify the exact parcel with each office.
Written by Bre Meador, REALTOR® — All City Real Estate, 489 Agnes St., Ste. 112, Bastrop, TX 78602 · U.S. Army veteran · TREC #835116
Read client reviews. Last updated November 11, 2026. This page is general information from a licensed REALTOR®, not tax, legal, engineering or insurance advice.