About Bastrop County, TX

Things have been tough here in this/our part of Central Texas with the drought! Grasses are brown, trees are dry. Tanks are drying up ( makes for some good fishing but not as much sport as when the tanks are full!) People like my husband and I, who have hay fields, went thru a whole growing season last year and with out one cutting to supplement our feed program. It is that way for all the local ranchers. Hay is being brought in from other areas and of course the prices are escalating. Tough on top of tough in these economic times. And here in Bastrop recently we had a very large wildfire that ravaged lots of acres in the pines as well as pasture land destroying homes and businesses.

But the weatherpeople( being politically correct here!) are telling us that we will have our best chance for some of the wet stuff - RAIN - in the next few days. I will believe it when it happens but the cold front has just moved in as the temps just dropped 15 degrees in the last twenty minutes just like they said they would. ( My poor horses don't know whether to shed or stay hairy with the big temp changes ( 80's to 40's but that is Texas for you!)

Being only slightly superstitions I am going to do my part........my fingers are crossed, I will hand wash my car,. hang my laundry out to dry, and throw a handful of salt out in my back yard in the hopes that I can help induce a much needed down pour. If you have any other suggestions as to what I can do please share them with me. I am already praying!

Piney Ridge is located just across from the Bastrop High school and offers great homes. This subdivision has the Pine Trees that contribute to the uniqueness of the Bastrop Real Estate market. Homes in Piney Ridge are on nice sized lots and range in pricing. However, there are vacant lots or acreage that are currently restricted in regards to endangered species. One client that I sold a home to in Piney Ridge had a neighbor who was being crowded by a vacant lot under contract next door to her house. Before she could secure financing on the vacant lot listed at 25k, it was purchased by the potential homebuilder. The city informed her that without anyone contesting the subdivision restrictions in court, they could go unattested. Always, remember to contact an experienced Broker before purchasing a home in any subdivision. Piney Ridge has a demand with regards to the few vacant lots still available due to scenery and location.

Clint Frerich
Sky Realty
Broker Associate
512 799 6623
clintfrerich@yahoo.com

Hunters crossing is conveniently located to Austin on the West side of Bastrop. Homes were built in 2005 in the newest addition and include 4 Bedroom 2 Bath homes with up to 3000 sf. Entry level homes are 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, approx 1400 sf and are basically on sale at this time with recent short sales. The location to Austin is a short 45 minute commute and is less than five minutes to Historical downtown Bastrop. Currently listed at Hunters crossing is a 2600 sf 4 Bedroom home for around 130k. Whether it's an investment property or primary residence, I believe purchasing is the smartest move to make.

Clint Frerich
512 799 6623
Sky Realty
Broker Associate
clintfrerich@yahoo.com

Tahitian Village is located in Bastrop Texas just 45 minutes from Austin. Tahitian includes huge pine trees, gorgeous hilltop scenery with views, nature filled 18 hole Golf course on the Colorado River, and fabulous homes. The home sites range from the Mid 100's to the 500's. This subdivision is one of a kind and is across from the Bastrop State park, basically sharing the same Tall Pine trees that help define this area. The cliffs that overlook the Colorado River make some lots incredible with views of the countryside for miles and miles. If you are looking for a home nestled in whats equivalent to a forest of Pines and nature, Tahitian Village is arguably the nicest in Bastrop County.

Clint Frerich
Sky Realty
512 799 6623
Clintfrerich@yahoo.com

Saturday was a stressful day full of excitement and not the good kind.  A wildfire broke out in the piney area just north of our  real estate office in Bastrop County.  The high winds broke a tree limb which fell on an electrical line which caught the dry underbrush and away it went.  I was in town buying office supplies when I got the call that we had to evacuate the office.  By the time I got there the smoke was THICK.  I grabbed my files, my laptop and the hard drive and locked up.  The fire fighters staged just down the road on Ponderosa.  I went home and met my husband and we hooked up our big horse trailer and went back down to fire central in case they needed help evacuating livestock.  The winds had changed which took our home out of the line of the fire so we felt comfortable trying to help others.  Did not know until the next morning what kind of damage was done which was extensive and so sad for those that were affected.  Our little country office was spared.  It looks like a miracle but I know it was also the hard work of the fire fighters on the ground and in the air that save it.  Lots of people were not so lucky and I hope to be able to help them in one way or another over the next few days.  Here is a quick video of what I saw.