Market Overview for Zip Code 78659
There are 30 active listings in Zip Code 78659 with a median list price of $890K and a median sold price of $445K.
Homes average 105 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 31 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $537.
About Zip Code 78659
Zip code 78659 covers Paige, a small unincorporated community of roughly 300 people straddling the Bastrop and Lee county line, approximately 50 miles east of downtown Austin. Paige sits along US-290 between Elgin and Giddings, with the Union Pacific railroad passing through its center. The community was established in the 1870s as a railroad stop and has remained a rural crossroads with a post office, volunteer fire department, and a handful of small businesses. The terrain is Post Oak Savannah with sandy loam soils, scattered post oak and blackjack oak groves, and gently rolling pastureland. Cattle ranching and hay production are the dominant land uses in the surrounding area.
Real estate in 78659 consists almost entirely of rural acreage and agricultural property. Raw land prices generally run $7,000 to $14,000 per acre, making this one of the more affordable areas within an hour of Austin for raw acreage purchases. Improved properties with homes on 5 to 40 acres typically list from $250K to $600K, depending on the condition of the house and outbuildings. Larger ranch tracts of 50 to 200+ acres are available and can exceed $1 million for well-improved operations with cattle-ready fencing, stock ponds, and working pens. Homes in the small Paige settlement are older structures, generally available from $100K to $250K. Manufactured homes on rural lots are common throughout the zip code.
Students in 78659 attend either Elgin ISD or Lexington ISD depending on their location. Elgin ISD is the larger district with approximately 5,500 students across multiple campuses including Elgin High School. Lexington ISD in Lee County serves about 900 students. Both districts are rural in character and offer agricultural education and FFA programs relevant to the area's ranching economy. School bus routes serve the widely scattered rural population. The nearest private school options require a drive to Bastrop or Austin, each about 30 to 50 minutes away.
Paige is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Austin via US-290. Elgin is about 15 miles west, Bastrop is roughly 25 miles southwest on SH-21, and Giddings is about 15 miles east. US-290 is the primary transportation corridor, with access to SH-130 toll road about 20 miles west for faster routing to Austin. Most residents work in agriculture, oil-field services, or commute to Elgin, Bastrop, or Austin for employment. The area has minimal commercial infrastructure; residents travel to Elgin or Giddings for grocery shopping at H-E-B, medical services, and general retail. The nearest hospital is St. David's in Bastrop, approximately 25 miles southwest.
Living in Zip Code 78659
Paige's population is predominantly rural landowners and agricultural workers, with a small number of commuters who have purchased acreage for the space and affordability. Median household income in the area runs approximately $48,000, reflecting the agricultural economy and distance from major employment centers. The community has a very high rate of owner-occupied properties, with most homes situated on 5 or more acres. Property taxes in Bastrop County are moderate, and Lee County rates tend to be somewhat lower. Many properties rely on water wells and septic systems, and internet access is limited to satellite or fixed wireless providers in most of the zip code.
Daily life in Paige centers on the land and the surrounding small towns. Elgin, about 15 miles west, provides the nearest grocery shopping at H-E-B, restaurants, and medical clinics. Elgin is also known for its sausage-making tradition, with Southside Market and Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse drawing visitors from across the region. Giddings, about 15 miles east in Lee County, offers additional shopping and services plus the Lee County Heritage Center museum. Outdoor activities dominate leisure time in the Paige area, including deer hunting, dove hunting, and wild hog management on private land. Area stock tanks provide fishing for bass and catfish. The Post Oak Belt landscape supports bird-watching opportunities during spring and fall migrations. Lake Bastrop, about 25 miles southwest, offers public fishing and boating. Community gatherings often center on the Paige volunteer fire department and local church events.
Things to Do in Zip Code 78659
- Deer and Hog Hunting: Private land hunting in the Paige area for white-tail deer, dove, turkey, and wild hog during respective seasons on leased or owned property.
- Lake Bastrop: 906-acre reservoir about 25 miles southwest with public boat ramps, fishing piers, and lakeside camping at North Shore and South Shore parks.
- Elgin Sausage Trail: Southside Market, Meyer's Elgin Smokehouse, and other establishments in Elgin, about 15 miles west, known for hot gut sausage since the 1880s.
- Lee County Heritage Center: Museum complex in Giddings, about 15 miles east, documenting Wendish, German, and Czech settlement history in Lee County.
- Bird Watching: Post Oak Savannah habitat in the 78659 area supporting seasonal migration viewing for warblers, tanagers, and raptors in spring and fall.
Major Employers in Zip Code 78659
- Elgin ISD (Education): Public school district in Elgin with approximately 700 staff, about 15 miles west of Paige.
- Lexington ISD (Education): Small public school district in Lee County with approximately 150 staff, about 15 miles east.
- Lee County (Government): County government offices in Giddings providing law enforcement, courts, and road maintenance.
- Elgin Butler Brick (Manufacturing): Brick manufacturing company in Elgin operating since 1873, about 15 miles west.
Zip Code 78659 Schools
Students in 78659 attend either Elgin ISD or Lexington ISD depending on their location within the zip code.
School District: Elgin ISD / Lexington ISD
Public Schools
- Elgin High School - 9th through 12th grade campus in Elgin ISD with UIL 5A athletics and agricultural education.
- Elgin Middle School - 6th through 8th grade campus in Elgin, approximately 15 miles west.
- Lexington High School - 9th through 12th grade campus in Lexington ISD serving Lee County students, approximately 15 miles east.
Pre-Schools
- Elgin ISD Pre-K - Public pre-kindergarten program within Elgin Elementary, about 15 miles west.
- Bastrop County Head Start - Federally funded early childhood program serving income-eligible families in eastern Bastrop County.
Private Schools
- Bastrop Christian Academy - Private school in Bastrop, approximately 25 miles southwest of Paige.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is zip code 78659?
78659 covers Paige, Texas, a small community on the Bastrop-Lee county line about 50 miles east of Austin along US-290.
What do homes cost in 78659?
Properties on 5 to 40 acres range from $250K to $600K. Raw land runs $7,000 to $14,000 per acre. Older in-town homes list from $100K to $250K.
What school district is 78659 in?
78659 is split between Elgin ISD and Lexington ISD. Elgin ISD is the larger district with about 5,500 students, and Lexington ISD serves approximately 900.
How far is Paige from Austin?
Paige is approximately 50 minutes from downtown Austin via US-290. Elgin is about 15 miles west, and Giddings is about 15 miles east.
Is 78659 a good area for acreage?
Yes, 78659 offers some of the most affordable raw acreage within an hour of Austin at $7,000 to $14,000 per acre, suited for cattle ranching, hay production, and rural homesteads.
