Bastrop, TX

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I was driving by the Pecan Grove in Bastrop when I spotted this and it tickled me so much I had to make a U turn and go back for a picture to share with you all.

The Pecan Grove is a fairly large pecan plantation that grows a number of different types of pecans annually sold in bulk and thru their small retail outlet on the plantation. They also have some very nice minature horses and onkeys, and walking horses.

Riverside Grove Home Sales, Bastrop, Texas

Despite the scares on TV, the market is holding strong in Riverside Grove. Nearly one out of ten houses in the neighborhood sold in 2007. The number of homes sold stayed the same from 2006 to 2007. A total of 42 homes sold in the subdivision in 2007. The average length of time on the market decreased for the entire neighborhood by four days from 2006 down to 2007. Average sales price for the neighborhood increased by $2,068 from 2006 to 2007. There were only eight foreclosure properties in the neighborhood for 2007.

To break this down even more, 10 of these homes were located in the Enclave part of the subdivision with four of these homes being 2-story and six were 1-story homes. The homes in the Enclave had an average sales price of $151,795 and spent on average 66 days on the market.

Twenty-four of the homes sold in 2007 were 1-story homes that were not in the Enclave. These homes sold for and average sales price of $124,901, up $5,623 from 2006. The average number of days on the market for these properties was 48 days, down 11 days from 2006.

Eight homes were 2-story homes not in the Enclave. These homes sold for an average of $137,513, up $3,047 from 2006. The average number of days on market for the 2-story properties was 106 days, an increased length of time from 2006 by 26 days.

So what does all this mean to you as a homeowner?

If you are looking to sell your house, now is the time for several reasons. The housing market is still strong in Riverside Grove, a well maintained house that is priced correctly should sell in a reasonable amount of time. The values of the properties in the neighborhood are increasing and there is still a want for people to buy in the neighborhood. Though lending restrictions have gotten a little tighter in the last six months, interest rates have dropped making it a good time for people to buy. Not only that, if you are looking to sell your house in order to move into a bigger house, it is a great time to do so. You may have the opportunity to sell your house, and get a new house at an interest rate equal to or lower than what you are currently at - therefore letting your money work for you.

No matter what you choose to do, remember that pride in ownership of your home and neighborhood are very important factors to keep your house values high and keep properties in the neighborhoods selling quickly.

If you would like to find out more specifics about the market please feel free to contact me at caitlyn@stanberry.com or (512)304-8760.

TxDot provided these figures based on their 2002 survey and administering growth factors. They are in the process of updating their survey.These are weekday average figures.

At the corner of: Hwy 21 and Hwy 71

31,827

At the corner of: Hwy 304 and Hwy 71

38,192

At the corner of: West Loop 150 (Hasler) on the feeder road

33,848

At the corner of : East of Loop 150 (Sonic area) on the feeder road

35,010

At the corner of: Hwy 71 and Loop 150 (Tahitian Drive)

20,475

At the corner of: Chestnut - Loop 150 and Main (downtown)

15,701

Located on Hwy 95 North just outside of downtown Bastrop, this vet's office is conveniently located. They have provided our family with both small animal (our three dogs) and equine ( you don't want to know how many horses we have!!!) veterinary services. The vets are: Jeff Schroeder, DVM, Darren Weiss, DVM, Sierra Guynn, DVM

The staff has been extremely helpful every time we have been in. The lobby is clean and bright and they have a small retail area where you can find dog and cat food and other supplies as well as some small equine items (like wormer and granulex, etc.)

Their parking lot is large with plenty of parking for cars and truck/trailers.

They have a nice set up for horses with a large airy barn with a big breezeway, a big exam room,xray room, and other necessary rooms for equipment and diagnosis.

Their telephone number (512) 321-5386 (24 hours.)

website for more info is http://www.bastropvet.com/

Keep their services in mind if you are considering a move to the Bastrop area! If you do take your pets there, tell them Deb, the horse property specialist, recommended you!

And call me if I can be of any assistance with your Bastrop County Real Estate needs!