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Property Description
Welcome to 490 John Craft Rd, a private 77± acre Hill Country ranch on a quiet dead-end county road. Surrounded by tall pines and wide-open space, this property offers real privacy with easy access-15 minutes to Bastrop, 50 minutes to downtown Austin, and about 40 minutes to the airport. The land is fully fenced and cross-fenced, well suited for a full-time homestead, horse property, or weekend retreat. The ranch is anchored by a 3,142± sq ft custom home built with classic Texas style. A stone exterior, metal roof, and wraparound porches open to a spacious layout with vaulted wood-beam ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace. The updated kitchen features painted cabinets, quartz countertops, and a Wolf range-functional for daily use or hosting. The primary bedroom is on the main level with access to a private deck overlooking the pines. The attached bath includes dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Downstairs are additional bedrooms and a bonus space ideal for an office, gym, or storage. Bathrooms throughout have been updated with clean, practical finishes. Outside, rolling terrain, mature pines, native grasses, wildflowers, and a peaceful pond support abundant wildlife, including Whitetail deer, turkey, and hogs. An existing ag exemption helps keep property taxes low. Improvements include covered parking, horse stables, a chicken coop, and a 50' x 80' barn/hangar with efficiency living quarters and a concrete helipad-well over $200,000 to replace. 490 John Craft Rd is a true Texas ranch-private, functional, and built for room to roam. *Additional acreage available
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 490 John Craft Rd
General
- Price: $1,749,000
- Taxes: $11,484 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 3852066
- Updated: 2/9/2026
- Added to Site: 289 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Open Beams/Beamed Ceailings, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Interior Steps, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Great Room
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Security/Safety: Security System Owned
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Exterior Steps, Private Entrance
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Awning(s), Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around, Bal
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached Carport, Storage
Location
- Area: BA
- County: Bastrop
- Subdivision: Craft, John S
- Driving Directions: From Austin: TX-71 east toward ABIA; turn RT onto FM 973 for 1.7 miles. Turn LT onto Pearce Ln for 23 miles. Turn RT onto Watterson Rd for 0.8 miles. Turn LT onto John Craft Rd (there is no sign). Property is straight ahead in 2.5 miles.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elem School District: Bastrop ISD
- Midd School District: Bastrop ISD
- High School District: Bastrop ISD
- Elementary School: Red Rock
- Middle School: Creekside
- High School: Cedar Creek
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 3,142
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,142 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2000
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Airplane Hangar, Barn(s), Living Quarters, Outbuilding, Poultry Coop, See Remarks
Lot Features
- Property View: Pond, Pasture, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 77.211
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,363,311.16
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Agricultural, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Moderate Trees, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, See Remarks, Trees Large Size, Trees Medium Size, Views
- Fencing (Description): Cross Fenced, Full, Gate, Livestock, Wood
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Pasture, See Remarks, Stable(s)
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Pond
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $740,856
- Tax Amount: $11,484.27
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: Aerial
- Multiple Parcels: Yes
- Legal Description: A125 CRAFT, JOHN S., ACRES 1.0000 & 8.139, A344 Glasgow, ACRES 1.0 &67.072
- Disclosures/Reports: None
- Property ID: 84120
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Schools
Schools serving 490 John Craft Rd
School District:Bastrop Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Red Rock Elementary School 2401 Fm 20, Red Rock, TX 78662 | PK-5 | 4.6 mi |
Cedar Creek Intermediate School 151 Voss Parkway, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 | 6- | 12.2 mi |
Cedar Creek Middle School 125 Voss Parkway, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 | 7-8 | 12.3 mi |
Cedar Creek High School 793 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 | 9-12 | 14.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 490 John Craft Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/09/2026
Price Reduced
$1,749,000
-0.06%
MLS
11/20/2025
Price Reduced
$1,750,000
-12.25%
MLS
9/16/2025
Price Reduced
$1,994,300
-0.01%
MLS
7/31/2025
Price Reduced
$1,994,500
-0.03%
MLS
5/23/2025
Price Reduced
$1,995,000
-9.32%
MLS
4/28/2025
Listed
$2,200,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 490 John Craft Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$134
-32%
$9,154
6%
2023
$197
100%
$8,627
-33%
2022
100%
$12,822
99%
2022
100%
$6,451
12%
2021
-100%
$5,782
12%
2020
$102
3%
$5,153
7%
2019
$99
—
$4,828
-7%
2019
$99
-8%
$5,194
2%
2017
$108
-5%
$5,101
-5%
2016
$114
-10%
$5,368
-2%
2014
$127
—
$5,485
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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