The Colony Bastrop Homes for Sale

If you are searching for The Colony Bastrop homes for sale, you have found one of the most active and amenity-rich master-planned communities in Bastrop County. The Colony sits just minutes from historic downtown Bastrop and a short drive from Austin, blending Central Texas pine-shaded scenery with modern neighborhood living. Whether you want a brand-new build straight from one of the community’s production builders or a move-in-ready resale home from a current owner, The Colony offers real choice at a range of price points and life stages.

I am Bre Meador, REALTOR® with All City Real Estate, based right here in Bastrop. I help buyers navigate The Colony with disciplined guidance, clear communication, and proven results, including something most buyers overlook: independent representation when you purchase new construction. Below you will find an honest, locally specific profile of the community, who it suits, and how to buy here the smart way. When you are ready to look, call or text me at (512) 993-8488 or email forsale@bremeador.com.

What Makes The Colony in Bastrop Special

The Colony is a large, growing master-planned community developed in Bastrop, Texas, just off Highway 71. The community includes multiple neighborhoods, home styles, lot sizes, builders, amenities, and green spaces within one master plan. Rather than a single cookie-cutter subdivision, The Colony is a collection of neighborhoods, some gated and some not, with varied lot sizes and home styles that appeal to different budgets and stages of life.

That variety is one of the biggest reasons buyers land here. Available homes may include single-story and two-story plans, different lot sizes, varied square-footage ranges, and designs with different maintenance considerations. Because several builders are active at the same time, you can compare construction quality, floor plans, standard features, and incentives side by side without leaving the community.

The Colony Amenities: Pools, Trails, Parks and More

Amenities are where The Colony genuinely stands out among Bastrop-area communities. The community’s official materials identify a collection of existing and planned recreational facilities. Confirmed and planned amenities in the community include:

• Community pools and amenity centers for swimming, gathering, and events
• Fitness centers available to residents
• A network of walking, biking, and jogging trails winding through the community’s tall pines and natural areas
• Parks and open recreation fields, plus tennis courts
• A shaded dog park
• A disc golf course
• Catch-and-release fishing ponds
• Year-round community programming such as pickleball tournaments, fishing contests, concerts, and holiday festivals

The community continues to expand its amenity offerings as it grows, so specific features, hours, and any new amenity centers can change over time. Before you write an offer, I always recommend confirming exactly which amenities are complete, which are still under construction, and which are tied to specific phases or neighborhoods. I am happy to verify the current status for you as part of your home search.

Compare The Colony With Your Property Priorities

Compare individual homes and phases using the property, cost, amenity, construction, travel, utility, and association factors that matter to your purchase:

• Buyers comparing space and amenities, including parks, pools, trails, and different floor-plan sizes
• Buyers comparing new construction and resale, including complete price, warranty terms, incentives, condition, and ownership costs
• Buyers evaluating regional travel, who should test the exact route, destination, traffic, and departure time
• Buyers preferring lower-maintenance designs, after comparing the specific home, lot, exterior obligations, and association responsibilities
• Buyers with home-office or connectivity needs, after verifying internet providers, service, speed, installation, and reliability for the exact address

If you are weighing The Colony against other options, my guide to Bastrop, TX neighborhoods can help you compare communities, and my overview of living in Bastrop, TX covers day-to-day life, dining, downtown, and the outdoors here. You can also read more about living in The Colony.

Bastrop ISD Schools Serving The Colony

Homes in The Colony are served by Bastrop Independent School District (BISD). Colony Oaks Elementary opened in August 2023 on a 12-acre campus near The Colony and serves grades PreK–5.

School attendance zones and campus assignments can change as the district grows and new phases open, so verify the assigned schools for every specific address before buying. I can help check the latest district information so there are no surprises.

Commute and Location: Austin, the Airport, and Major Employers

One of the strongest arguments for The Colony is its location. The community sits just off Highway 71, a direct corridor that makes commuting and errands straightforward. From here you have practical access to:

• Downtown Bastrop, just minutes away for dining, the river, shops, and services
• Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, within reasonable commuting distance via Highway 71
• Major East Austin and Bastrop-area employers, including the Tesla Gigafactory and the tech and manufacturing growth expanding along the Highway 71 corridor

The Colony’s location may work differently for each buyer. Compare the exact property, purchase price, taxes, HOA and district obligations, amenities, insurance, and the routes you expect to use. Test important trips at the times you would normally travel because conditions and drive times vary.

Current Amenities, Schools, and District Costs

The community’s official website currently identifies operating amenities that include the Lakehouse amenity center, pool and fitness facilities, parks, trails, a dog park, and disc golf. Plans, access rules, hours, phases, and future facilities can change. Verify whether an amenity is open, planned, restricted to particular residents, or subject to separate rules before treating it as part of a purchase decision.

Bastrop ISD reports that Colony Oaks Elementary opened in August 2023 and serves prekindergarten through grade 5. That campus’s location does not establish an assignment for every property in The Colony; verify the current attendance boundary by exact address.

The Colony contains multiple municipal utility districts, and the applicable district must be verified by parcel. The Bastrop Central Appraisal District’s 2025 table lists rates of 0.85 per $100 of taxable value for The Colony MUDs 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1F, and 1G, and 0.665 for MUD 1E. These are historical adopted rates, not estimates of a future bill. HOA dues and MUD taxes are separate obligations and may support different amenities, services, operations, or infrastructure. Review the appraisal record, district disclosures, HOA documents, and current adopted rates for the exact property. Read the Bastrop County MUD and PID guide for the broader due-diligence process.

Facts reviewed August 8, 2026. Sources: The Colony official community website; Bastrop ISD; Bastrop Central Appraisal District.

Buying New Construction in The Colony: Bring Your Own Agent

The Colony’s official builder directory currently lists Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes, Del Webb, Drees Homes, Perry Homes, Scott Felder Homes, Sitterle Homes, Terrata Homes, and Westin Homes. Builder participation, neighborhoods, inventory, pricing, and incentives can change, so I verify the current options before every tour.

Here is the single most important thing to understand about buying new construction: the friendly representative in the builder’s model home works for the builder, not for you. Their job is to protect the builder’s interests and margins. A written buyer-representation agreement identifies the services provided and the broker compensation, which is not set by law and is fully negotiable. A builder, seller, buyer, or a combination may pay compensation only as agreed in writing; no builder payment should be assumed.

My construction experience helps me organize the right questions, attend walkthroughs and licensed inspections, track open items, and help negotiate the builder’s or seller’s response. Licensed inspectors, engineers, contractors, and other specialists make professional findings within their own scopes. As a U.S. Army veteran and former registered nurse, I bring discipline, attention to detail, and calm under pressure when a build timeline or contingency gets complicated.

One key tip: register me as your agent on your very first visit to any model home in The Colony. Builder registration, cooperation, and compensation policies vary. If you want buyer representation, contact your agent before registering or touring so the applicable written agreements and builder policies can be reviewed. If you are even thinking about looking, reach out before you go. You can also explore my broader guide to new construction homes and new home communities in Bastrop County for more on how to buy new the right way.

New Builds and Resale Homes Are Both Available

It is a common misconception that a newer master-planned community only offers new construction. In The Colony, you can also find resale homes listed by current owners. Resale can be a smart path if you want an established yard and landscaping, added upgrades a previous owner has already paid for, a specific completed floor plan, or a faster move-in than a to-be-built home allows.

New construction, by contrast, gives you builder warranties, the latest energy-efficient features, and the ability to select finishes on a to-be-built home. There is no single right answer; the best choice depends on your timeline, budget, and priorities. I will walk you through the real trade-offs for your situation and show you both options so you can decide with full information. You can browse current listings to get a feel for what is on the market, and I can set up a custom search that alerts you the moment a matching new build or resale home hits The Colony.

Understanding HOA, MUD, and Community Costs

Like most master-planned communities in Central Texas, The Colony has a homeowners association that maintains amenities and common areas, and homes here may be located within a Municipal Utility District (MUD) or similar special district that affects your overall tax rate. HOA dues and MUD taxes are separate obligations and may fund different services or infrastructure. Confirm the applicable association, district, current charges, and use of funds for the exact property.

Because fee amounts, tax rates, and district details vary by neighborhood and phase and can change over time, I will not quote you a specific figure here. Instead, I will pull the current, verified HOA dues, any applicable MUD or district information, and the full tax picture for any specific home you are considering, so you know your true monthly and annual cost of ownership before you commit. Always confirm these current details in writing before closing.

Why Work With Bre Meador in The Colony

Buying in a fast-moving master-planned community deserves more than a quick model-home tour. My promise is simple: Disciplined Guidance. Clear Communication. Proven Results.

I live and work in Bastrop, and I am invested in this community beyond real estate. I support the Children’s Advocacy Center of Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties, and I am an active member of the Bastrop Chamber. As a veteran, former nurse, business owner, and real-estate professional with construction experience, I bring disciplined preparation, careful document review, practical property questions, and clear communication to new-construction and resale purchases.

When you work with me, you get an advocate who reads the fine print, attends the inspection, negotiates on your behalf, and communicates clearly at every step. That is especially important with new construction, where the builder already has a professional representing their interests. Let me represent yours.

Start Your Home Search in The Colony Today

Ready to explore The Colony Bastrop homes for sale, new construction or resale? Let’s find the right fit for your budget, timeline, and lifestyle, and make sure you have independent representation from your very first model-home visit.

• Call or text Bre Meador: (512) 993-8488
• Email: forsale@bremeador.com
• Get started online: contact Bre Meador to schedule a tour or set up a custom search

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Colony located in Bastrop, TX?

The Colony is a master-planned community in Bastrop, Texas, situated just off Highway 71 and only minutes from historic downtown Bastrop. Its location offers reasonable commuting access to Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and major area employers along the Highway 71 corridor, including the Tesla Gigafactory. Actual drive times vary with traffic, so a test-drive commute is always worth doing.

What amenities does The Colony offer?

Residents enjoy community pools and amenity centers, fitness centers, an extensive trail system for walking and biking, parks and recreation fields, tennis courts, a shaded dog park, a disc golf course, and catch-and-release fishing ponds, plus year-round community events. The community continues to add amenities as it grows, so confirm which features are complete and which are still under construction for the neighborhood you are considering.

What school district serves The Colony?

Homes in The Colony are served by Bastrop Independent School District. Colony Oaks Elementary opened in August 2023 and serves grades PreK–5. Because attendance zones can change, verify the assigned schools for every specific address before purchasing.

Can I buy both new construction and resale homes in The Colony?

Yes. The Colony offers new construction from multiple production builders as well as resale homes listed by current owners. New builds provide warranties, modern energy efficiency, and finish selections on to-be-built homes, while resale homes may offer established landscaping, existing upgrades, and faster move-in. I can show you both and help you weigh the trade-offs for your timeline and budget.

Do I need my own agent to buy new construction in The Colony?

A builder’s sales representative works for the builder. If you want buyer representation, arrange it before registering or touring when possible. The written buyer-representation agreement identifies services and compensation; compensation is negotiable and may be paid by the buyer, builder or seller, or a combination if agreed in writing. Builder registration and cooperation policies vary, and no builder payment should be assumed.

How much are HOA dues and taxes in The Colony?

The Colony has a homeowners association, and homes may sit within a Municipal Utility District (MUD) that affects the tax rate. Because fees and tax rates vary by neighborhood and phase and can change over time, I do not quote fixed figures here. I will provide the current, verified HOA dues, any district details, and the full tax picture for any specific home so you understand your true cost of ownership before closing.

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