New Homes for Sale in Bastrop, TX: New Construction & Communities
Searching for new homes for sale in Bastrop, TX? Start with the current listings below, then compare move-in-ready (quick-move-in) new construction, completed spec homes, and to-be-built plans in communities such as SilverLeaf in Cedar Creek and The Colony and Adelton in Bastrop. Builder incentives, base prices, lot premiums, tax districts, school assignments, utilities, and completion dates change by home, so verify the exact address and written offer before deciding.
On this page: Browse current inventory · Compare new-home communities · Understand builder incentives · Review inspections and timelines · Book a buyer consultation
New Homes for Sale in Bastrop, TX and Bastrop County
Current licensed inventory
Current listings in this area.
Active $399,900
232 Waikakaaua Dr
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sq ft · 0.26 acres
Listed by Jaime Elizalde · La Casa Realty Group
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Active $499,900
311 Maddy Way
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sq ft · 0.14 acres
Listed by Lee Jones · Perry Homes Realty, LLC
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Active $269,500
118 Peace Pipe
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sq ft · 0.25 acres
Listed by Molly Todd · Molly Todd, REALTOR
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Active $472,900
144 William Hersee Dr
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,742 sq ft · 0.25 acres
Listed by Dale Hill · LGI Homes
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Under Contract $234,905
332 Bendecido Loop
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,113 sq ft · 0.11 acres
Listed by Ben Caballero · HomesUSA.com
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Active $262,965
270 Bendecido Loop
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sq ft · 0.11 acres
Listed by Ben Caballero · HomesUSA.com
View full property details Ask Bre about this propertyAbout these listings: This search is intended for MLS listings marked as new construction in Bastrop County. Active and pending homes can appear. Confirm availability, build status, prior occupancy, incentives, and the exact address before making a decision. Some builder inventory may not appear in IDX. Ask Bre for a property-specific search.
Comparing locations and total costs? Use the Bastrop vs. Elgin comparison, Bastrop-area neighborhood guide, and property-tax and homestead checklist alongside the current listings, then verify the details for each address.
I’m Bre Meador, a REALTOR® with All City Real Estate, based right here in Bastrop. Before real estate I served in the U.S. Army, worked as a registered nurse, ran my own business, and spent real time on job sites with hands-on construction experience. That last part matters more than most people expect when you’re buying a brand-new home. My promise is simple: disciplined guidance, clear communication, and proven results.
Where to Find New Homes for Sale in Bastrop County
New construction here ranges from large master-planned communities with multiple builders to smaller neighborhoods and custom lots. Below are established communities I can confirm, along with a note that more are opening all the time. Because inventory, pricing, phases, and available builders change constantly, treat these as a map rather than a live listing, and reach out for current details.
SilverLeaf in Cedar Creek
SilverLeaf in Cedar Creek is a growing new-home community on the Austin side of Bastrop County. Multiple builders have offered homes across different lot sizes and series, giving buyers a range of floor plans and price points. Compare the community with current Cedar Creek homes for sale.
The Colony in Bastrop
The Colony in Bastrop is an established master-planned community offering both new construction and resale homes. Its official directory currently lists nine builders, and its pools, parks, fitness spaces, trails, and neighborhood variety make it a major Bastrop new-home destination.
Adelton in Bastrop
Adelton in Bastrop is a newer master-planned community. The developer’s current homes page lists Empire Homes and KB Home and shows quick-delivery opportunities. Adelton Elementary School opened in August 2025 within the community, and developer materials describe planned lifestyle amenities. Builders, inventory, pricing, incentives, school assignments, and amenity timing can change, so verify current information for the exact home before touring.
And more communities opening over time
SilverLeaf, The Colony, and Adelton are far from the whole picture. New sections, new neighborhoods, and entirely new communities continue to break ground across Bastrop County as demand grows. That’s the honest reality of a fast-moving market, and it’s why I keep this page current rather than freezing it in time. If you tell me your budget, must-haves, and preferred commute, I can point you to what’s actually selling right now, including quieter opportunities that never make the big billboards. You can also browse current listings anytime to get a feel for the market.
What to Check When Buying New Construction in Bastrop County
New construction in Bastrop County carries its own questions, especially around district taxes, utilities, and schools. Check these for the exact address before you sign a builder contract:
- MUD and PID taxes. Many newer master-planned communities sit in a Municipal Utility District, a separate taxing entity that funds the water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure and sits on top of the rest of the tax bill. See MUD and PID districts and how Bastrop County property tax rates stack up.
- Septic on acreage and custom lots. What you can install is set by a site evaluation from a licensed site evaluator or professional engineer, not by the builder. See septic systems and OSSF requirements.
- Water service. Confirm the water provider for the lot. See water wells and Aqua WSC.
- School assignments. Adelton Elementary opened in August 2025, and Bastrop ISD’s Elementary #10 is under construction in SilverLeaf after a July 2026 groundbreaking; opening date and boundaries always need district confirmation. See school districts and attendance zones.
- HOA or POA fees and rules. See HOA and POA fees.
- Flood and wildfire exposure, and insurance. See flood zones and elevation certificates and wildfire risk and home insurance.
- Homestead exemption after closing. See the Texas homestead exemption in Bastrop County.
The Big Idea: Bring Your Own Agent to a New Build
Here’s the single most important thing to understand about buying new construction, and it’s the point I most want you to take away from this page: the friendly, helpful person in the model home works for the builder, not for you.
The on-site sales representative is a builder’s agent. Their job is to represent the builder’s interests, protect the builder’s bottom line, and sell the builder’s homes on the builder’s contract. That’s not sinister; it’s just their role. But it means that when you walk in alone, only one side of the transaction has professional representation, and it isn’t yours.
That is true in every Bastrop County community, whether you are touring a model in SilverLeaf, The Colony, or Adelton or calling about a quick-move-in home you found online.
When you work with your own REALTOR®, you have someone focused on your interests: explaining the process, reviewing deadlines and builder paperwork with you, identifying negotiable items, and helping compare the full cost of competing offers. Texas law now requires a written agreement before a license holder shows a residential property. That agreement identifies the services provided and the broker compensation, which is not set by law and is fully negotiable. A builder or seller may offer or agree to pay some or all of that compensation, but it is never automatic; we review the arrangement in writing before touring.
One practical note: builder policies may require an agent to accompany or register a buyer on the first visit for the builder to recognize that agent and any offered compensation. Contact your agent before registering or touring so you can review representation, services, and compensation in writing. Missing a builder’s registration deadline may affect builder-paid compensation, but it does not by itself prevent a buyer from hiring an agent.
What I Do for New-Construction Buyers
My background, Army veteran, former registered nurse, business owner, and someone with hands-on construction experience, shapes how I represent new-build buyers. I read plans and contracts carefully, I’m comfortable on a job site, and I ask the questions that protect your money. Here’s what working with me looks like.
- Builder paperwork and deadline organization. I help identify key dates, selections, incentives, inspection provisions, financing milestones, and questions to raise with the builder or a Texas real-estate attorney. I do not interpret legal rights or provide legal advice.
- Upgrade and cost comparisons. I help compare written pricing, lot premiums, structural options, finishes, included features, and alternatives a buyer may complete later. No upgrade is guaranteed to increase value or resale price.
- Independent inspections at appropriate phases. I help coordinate licensed, independent inspectors when the construction schedule and contract permit. Buyers may consider pre-drywall, final, and warranty inspections. I can help document questions, but I do not perform or replace a professional inspection.
- Framing and final walkthrough coordination. When permitted, I attend with you, help document visible items and questions, and track the builder’s written response. Technical conclusions belong to the appropriate licensed inspector, engineer, or contractor.
- Comparing written incentives. I help compare builder price, closing-cost offers, rate buydowns, design credits, lender requirements, and other written terms for the specific home. Availability and value vary by builder, home, lender, date, and buyer eligibility.
- Steady communication throughout. New builds take months. I keep you informed at every milestone so you’re never guessing where things stand.
Jobs and Growth Near Bastrop: What They Do and Don’t Mean for a New Home
Major employers and projects are active in and around Bastrop County, but employer presence alone does not establish the value, demand, appreciation, or resale outlook for a particular home. SpaceX currently lists Bastrop-area jobs and says its Gigasat factory in Bastrop is planned to begin production as soon as late 2027. Treat future hiring, construction, production, and economic effects as changeable. Evaluate a home using current comparable sales, competing inventory, builder incentives, taxes, insurance, utilities, district obligations, and the buyer’s own travel needs.
For a property-specific relocation comparison, review the guide to moving to Bastrop for Tesla, SpaceX, and X and test the routes that matter to you.
Facts reviewed August 8, 2026. Sources: SpaceX careers and SpaceX Gigasat project information.
New Construction vs. Resale: The Trade-Offs
New isn’t automatically better than resale, it’s a set of trade-offs, and the right answer depends on you. Here’s an honest comparison.
Advantages of buying new construction
- Everything is new, from the roof and HVAC to the appliances, which usually means fewer immediate repairs and better energy efficiency.
- Builder warranties typically cover the home for a period after closing, offering peace of mind on major systems.
- Personalization, if you buy early enough, you can often choose finishes, floor plans, and certain structural options.
- Modern layouts designed for how people live now, open kitchens, dedicated offices, flexible spaces.
- Builder incentives that can meaningfully lower your cost, especially on inventory or quick-move-in homes.
Advantages of buying resale
- Established neighborhoods with mature trees, finished landscaping, and a settled feel.
- Move-in speed, a resale home exists today; a to-be-built home may be months away.
- Negotiating room on price, individual sellers negotiate differently than builders do.
- Known quantities, you can see exactly what the finished product, yard, and street look like.
- Sometimes lower cost per square foot, depending on the market and location.
Many of my buyers weigh a new build against a comparable resale before deciding. I’m glad to run that comparison with you so the choice is based on numbers and your priorities, not just the shine of a model home.
New-Home Timelines: What to Expect
Timelines are one of the most misunderstood parts of buying new. There are generally three scenarios, and each moves at a different pace.
- To-be-built (build-from-the-ground-up): You select a lot and floor plan and the builder constructs your home. This offers the most personalization but takes the longest, often several months to roughly a year depending on the builder, plan, and conditions. Weather, permitting, and material availability can shift the schedule, which is exactly why contract language around delays matters.
- Inventory / quick-move-in homes: These are already under construction or complete. They may offer a shorter timeline and limited personalization. Incentives vary and should be confirmed in the builder’s current written offer for the exact home.
- Completed spec homes: Finished and ready now, similar to a resale in terms of move-in speed but brand new.
Financing adds another layer, some builders offer their own lenders with attractive incentives, but their terms deserve the same scrutiny as any other. I’ll help you compare so an eye-catching rate buydown doesn’t hide a less favorable overall deal.
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Ready to Explore New Construction in Bastrop County?
Whether you already have a community in mind or are just starting to look, arrange buyer representation before your first model-home registration or tour when possible. A written buyer-representation agreement identifies services and compensation; compensation is not set by law, is fully negotiable, and may be paid by the buyer, builder or seller, or a combination if agreed in writing. No builder payment should be assumed. Within my licensed scope, I can help compare communities and offers, organize questions, track deadlines, coordinate independent inspections, and communicate through closing; an attorney should address legal questions about builder-prepared contracts.
Call or text Bre Meador at (512) 993-8488, email forsale@bremeador.com, or reach out through my contact page to get started. Let’s find the right new home for you, the smart way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need my own agent to buy a new construction home?
Independent representation is strongly in a buyer’s interest because the model-home sales representative works for the builder. In Texas, a written buyer agreement is required before a license holder shows a residential property. The agreement states the services and compensation, which is fully negotiable and not set by law. A builder or seller may agree to pay some or all of the compensation, but that should be verified in writing before touring.
What new-home communities are available in Bastrop County?
Major options include SilverLeaf in Cedar Creek, The Colony in Bastrop, and Adelton in Bastrop, along with smaller neighborhoods, custom-home opportunities, and new phases that change over time. The right list depends on budget, timing, preferred commute, tax districts, and whether you want a completed inventory home or a to-be-built plan.
Why is Bastrop County growing so fast?
Bastrop County is east of Austin and has active employers and projects, but employer presence alone does not establish housing demand, value, appreciation, or resale outcomes for a particular home. Verify current project status and compare each property using current sales, inventory, incentives, taxes, insurance, utilities, district obligations, and the routes you expect to use.
Is new construction more expensive than a resale home?
Not necessarily. Compare the exact new and resale homes, including price, incentives, financing, taxes, insurance, association or district costs, specifications, condition, expected maintenance, and closing timing. No category is automatically the lower-cost choice.
How long does it take to build a new home in Bastrop County?
A to-be-built home may take several months to roughly a year, depending on the builder, plan, permits, weather, materials, and other conditions. Inventory or completed homes may close sooner, but timing and incentives must be confirmed in writing for the specific home.
What does Bre do during the building process?
I help compare builders and written offers, organize dates and questions, coordinate independent inspectors when permitted, document visible walkthrough items, and communicate with the builder through closing. Legal interpretation should come from a Texas real-estate attorney; technical findings should come from the appropriate inspector, engineer, or contractor.
Are there move-in-ready new homes for sale in Bastrop?
Often, yes. Builders in Bastrop County offer inventory or quick-move-in homes that are already under construction or complete, and the developer of Adelton, for example, shows quick-delivery opportunities on its homes page. Availability changes weekly, so check the current listings on this page or ask me for a custom search limited to new or never-occupied homes.
Do new homes in Bastrop have MUD or PID taxes?
Many newer master-planned communities do. A MUD is a separate taxing entity on top of county, city, and school taxes, so two similar new homes can have very different tax bills. Ask the builder for the district disclosures and compare the full monthly payment before you sign.
Which schools serve the new-home communities in Bastrop County?
It depends on the exact address. Adelton Elementary opened in August 2025, and Bastrop ISD’s Elementary #10 is under construction in SilverLeaf after a July 2026 groundbreaking; opening date and boundaries always need district confirmation. Always confirm the current attendance zone with the district for the specific lot.
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Written and reviewed by Bre Meador, REALTOR® — All City Real Estate · Texas license #0835116
Last reviewed September 5, 2026. General real-estate information may change. Verify property-specific legal, tax, lending, insurance, inspection, utility, school-boundary, and governmental information with the responsible professionals and official sources.