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Paige, McDade and Red Rock, TX: Homes and Land in Rural Bastrop County

Paige, McDade and Red Rock are small rural communities in Bastrop County where acreage is the norm. Lots are measured in acres, most homes run on septic systems, and the median asking price per acre for land is lower than for land with a Bastrop or Elgin address. Here is a factual look at each, with October 2026 MLS figures and what to check before you buy.

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The three communities at a glance

Paige (78659)McDade (78650)Red Rock (78662)
WhereOn US 290 in northeast Bastrop County, about 44 miles east of AustinOn US 290, about 8 miles southeast of ElginAbout 12 miles southwest of Bastrop
Founded1872, at a railroad water stop; named for engineer Norman Paige1869, ahead of the Houston and Texas Central RailroadEarly 1850s
Active homes for sale21811
Median asking price (homes)$425,000$818,750$470,000
Median lot (homes)About 2 acresAbout 10 acresAbout 5 acres
Land, 1–10 acres: median asking $/acre$62,400 (16 listings)$51,970 (5)*$35,381 (8)*
Land, 10+ acres: median asking $/acre$23,375 (11)$25,600 (3)*$29,140 (4)*
School districtBastrop ISD at the townsite; nearby addresses can fall in other districtsMcDade ISD at the townsiteBastrop ISD at the townsite
Retail electric choice (ZIP)None listedYes, through OncorNone listed

*Fewer than 10 listings. Sources: Handbook of Texas: Paige, McDade and Red Rock; Census school district boundaries (point checks at each townsite); PUCT Power to Choose by ZIP; listing figures from the Unlock MLS IDX feed by mailing city, October 29, 2026 (asking prices, not sale prices; listings courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID). Medians from a handful of listings move a lot month to month.

Paige

Paige grew up around a Houston and Texas Central Railway water tower in 1872, and German settlers began buying town lots in 1877. Today it is an unincorporated crossroads on US 290 with homes on acreage and a steady supply of land for sale: 41 land and farm tracts of an acre or more were listed with a Paige address on October 29, 2026. Paige-area addresses can fall in more than one school district, so check the exact parcel.

McDade

McDade was established in 1869 ahead of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad and is known historically for McDade Pottery and melons grown in its sandy soil. It has its own school district, McDade ISD (2025 tax rate 0.9555 per $100). Homes listed with a McDade ZIP in October 2026 sat on a median of about 10 acres, and the median asking price was high for such a small market.

Red Rock

Red Rock was settled in the early 1850s; the name likely comes from a red stone in settler James Brewer’s chimney, and the town moved about a mile around 1890 to meet the MKT railroad. It is unincorporated, about 12 miles southwest of Bastrop, and the townsite is in Bastrop ISD. Homes here sit on multi-acre lots, and vacant tracts of 1 to 10 acres with a Red Rock address had the lowest median asking price per acre of the seven Bastrop County mailing cities I track (a small sample of 8 listings on October 29, 2026).

What to check when buying out here

  • Water. Ask the water supplier for written service availability, or plan a well registered with the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
  • Septic. Expect a septic system; get the county permit file and an inspection.
  • Access and roads. Confirm legal access and who maintains the road; see my land access guide.
  • Ag appraisal. Many tracts carry an agricultural or wildlife appraisal; read the rollback tax guide before you change the use.
  • Internet and commute. Test both at the property; see internet and cell service in Bastrop County.
  • Electric provider. Retail choice exists in the McDade ZIP; elsewhere the address determines the provider.

For price per acre across the county and the steps to build, see the Bastrop County land guide and current land and acreage listings.

Homes and land for sale in Paige, McDade and Red Rock now

Current licensed inventory

Current listings in this area.

101 matching properties

12 current properties shown, feed refreshed Nov 4, 2026, 8:05 am CST.
Property at 206 Frenzel Cut Off Active

$465,000

206 Frenzel Cut Off

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 sq ft · 11.70 acres

Active · MLS 5701430

Listed by Jovanny Garcia · eXp Realty, LLC · (888) 519-7431

Listing data updated Nov 4, 2026, 8:09 am CST.

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Property at 1024 Sand Hills Rd Active

$575,000

1024 Sand Hills Rd

4 bd · 2 ba · 2,452 sq ft · 5.00 acres

Active · MLS 8992024

Listed by LJ John · LPT Realty LLC – Ascend Group · (512) 355-0150

Listing data updated Nov 3, 2026, 3:55 pm CST.

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Listings courtesy of Unlock MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Presented by Bre Meador, REALTOR®, All City Real Estate, Ltd. Co., (512) 993-8488.

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Where is Paige, TX?

Paige is an unincorporated community on US 290 in northeast Bastrop County, about 44 miles east of Austin, according to the Handbook of Texas.

What school district is McDade in?

The McDade townsite is in McDade ISD, which had a 2025 tax rate of 0.9555 per $100. Check the district for a specific address.

How much is land per acre near Paige, TX?

On October 29, 2026, vacant tracts of 1 to 10 acres with a Paige address had a median asking price of $62,400 per acre, and tracts of 10 acres or more $23,375 per acre, per the Unlock MLS feed. These are asking prices.

Is Red Rock, TX in Bastrop ISD?

The Red Rock townsite falls in Bastrop ISD on Census school district boundaries. Confirm the campus for a specific address with the district.

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Written by Bre Meador, REALTOR® — All City Real Estate, Bastrop County, TX · U.S. Army veteran · TREC #835116. Last reviewed October 2026. This is general information from a licensed REALTOR®, not legal, tax, lending, engineering or insurance advice. Verify property-specific facts with the responsible professionals and agencies.

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