Smithville, TX 78957 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Discover the beauty and privacy of Lot 34 in Parkwood Ranch, a rare 4-acre homesite located in the peaceful countryside of Smithville, Texas. This exceptional property offers a unique combination of open space, scenic surroundings, and valuable pond access, creating the perfect setting for your custom dream home, weekend retreat, or future investment. Positioned near the edge of the community’s shared pond area, Lot 34 enjoys direct usable access to a large portion of the water, providing beautiful views and a tranquil atmosphere rarely found in acreage communities. The pond adds both visual appeal and recreational enjoyment, making this property stand out from surrounding lots. Nestled among rolling terrain and mature natural surroundings, the property offers privacy while still maintaining convenient access to Smithville, Bastrop, Austin, and surrounding Central Texas destinations. Whether you envision a modern farmhouse, barndominium, vacation getaway, or long-term homestead, this property provides the space and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Highlights Include: 4.00 Acres in Parkwood Ranch Valuable Pond Access & Scenic Water Views Peaceful Country Setting Beautiful Natural Terrain Ideal Build Site Potential Convenient Access to Smithville & Bastrop Great Opportunity for Custom Home or Investment Enjoy the charm of country living while remaining within reach of shopping, dining, entertainment, and major highways. Rare properties with pond access and this level of usable acreage are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Central Texas. Come experience the beauty and potential of Parkwood Ranch today.
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About the Area
Lot 34 Parkwood Ranch Trl is located in Smithville, Texas, in Bastrop County. Bastrop County sits at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country transition zone, blending the Lost Pines forest, an isolated stand of loblolly pines separated from the East Texas Piney Woods by 100 miles, with open ranch land and the growing spillover of the Austin metro.
The Colorado River flows through the county, and the Lost Pines ecosystem creates a uniquely lush landscape unusual for Central Texas. Bastrop State Park preserves thousands of acres of pine forest that survived and recovered from the devastating 2011 wildfires.
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.
Bastrop County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, driven by Austin metro expansion, the Tesla Gigafactory nearby, and SpaceX's Starbase proximity. Agriculture, timber, and tourism coexist with rapid residential and commercial development.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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