Living in Carmine

Carmine is a tiny crossroads community in Fayette County, best known for its proximity to Round Top and the famous antiques shows that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each spring and fall. With a population barely over 200, Carmine is about as rural and quiet as it gets in the greater Austin region.

For buyers seeking ranch land or a country retreat, Carmine offers rolling farmland at prices that reflect its distance from Austin — about 90 minutes east. The area's German-Czech heritage is still evident in the local culture, food, and architecture.