142 Carriage Ct Located in Bastrop's Premiere Gated Neighborhood; a beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on a safe and quiet cul-de-sac in Bastrop featuring a 3-car garage and spacious fenced backyard designed for entertaining. The open kitchen includes stone countertops, tile backsplash, large center island, and generous prep space-perfect for everyday living and gatherings. The inviting living room features a cozy fireplace and great natural flow into the kitchen and dining areas. The primary suite offers crown molding, a private ensuite bath, jetted soaking tub, and separate tiled walk-in shower. Enjoy Texas evenings outdoors with a large deck, patio, covered front porch, outdoor dining area, and fire pit, creating multiple spaces for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room, spacious secondary bedrooms, and a functional layout. Outdoors, there is a wet-weather creek bed and private access from the property to the hiking trail, which, within 3 minutes, can take you to the Amenity center - perfect for active lifestyles and evening strolls. Smart Buy Alert - Lower Taxes! Appraised by Bastrop CAD at $651, 000, this home carries a tax rate of just 1.6%, offering significant savings compared to many surrounding new construction properties that carry an additional 1-1.2% in MUD (Municipal Utility District) taxes. Over time, that difference adds up to thousands of dollars in annual savings - making this established home not only a beautiful choice, but a financially smart one.