Smithville, TX 78957 (Fayette County)
About this property
Highly Motivated! Will consider all offers! Nestled on 48 +/- acres this ranch retreat boasts 3 homes offering luxury living, guest accommodations and income opportunity in one of Central Texas most desirable and scenic settings. A blend of hardwood forest, shaded pastures, and open fields create a peaceful escape just minutes from the charming town of Smithville. This unique and exceptional property is turn-key and move-in ready, featuring three homes, multiple workshops, and excellent infrastructure—all surrounded by Century Old Live Oaks and Pecan trees, and abundance of native wildlife The main home - built in 2023, the 1,891 sq ft main residence showcases quality craftsmanship and open-concept living. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, office, mud room. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light with large windows framing ranch views. Quartzite and soapstone countertops, stainless appliances, and custom cabinetry. Large outdoor living spaces with two covered porches accented with rich wood ceilings and columns. Spacious Port-O-Cochere for two vehicles, with rich wood accents. Central heat & air, septic system. Bluebonnet Electric Coop, high-speed fiber internet. Silo pump house with outdoor shower The Bunkhouse - Finished cedar guest home built in 2014, ideal for guests or rental income. First floor - 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchenette. Large upstairs vaulted ceiling bunk space capable of sleeping 6, with 1/2 bath and balcony overlooking the ranch. Electric appliances, high-speed fiber internet. Two garages/workshops plus tractor shed The Cabin - Charming 950 sq ft rustic cedar cabin built in 2014, used as a long to short-term rental or guest home. Covered front porch, screened in back porch. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Electric appliances, high speed fiber internet. Fully furnished and move-in ready. Partial flood zone in pasture area. Ag-Exempt in place. Located in Fayette County, 12 miles to Smithville, 21 miles to Bastrop, 32 miles to Round Top, 47 miles to Austin.
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2656 River Bend Rd is located in Smithville, Texas, in Fayette County. Fayette County preserves one of the most authentic expressions of Czech and German immigrant heritage in Texas, centered on La Grange and the surrounding communities of Schulenburg and Flatonia. The county's rolling post oak savanna and bottomland farms have been worked by the same families for five and six generations.
The Colorado River flows along the northern boundary of Fayette County, and the terrain transitions from the post oak savanna of the central county to the blackland prairie in the east. Monument Hill State Historic Site overlooks the Colorado River valley, marking a site of significance from the Republic of Texas era.
Smithville had an estimated population of 4,032 as of 2023. The 78957 zip code has a median household income of $62,796, a median home value of $246,500, and a median age of 40. The average household size is 2.5 people.
Agriculture, cattle, row crops, and hay, remains the primary economic driver in Fayette County, supplemented by a growing agritourism sector and proximity to the Austin-Houston corridor along US-90. The county attracts buyers seeking productive bottomland and post oak acreage at agricultural prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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