
Smithville, TX 78957 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Discover 114 breathtaking acres just six miles outside of Smithville, perfectly nestled along the scenic Colorado River. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of natural beauty, recreation, and the ideal setting to build your dream riverfront home. Towering century-old live oaks and mature pecan trees are scattered across the land, creating shaded groves and postcard-worthy views. The varied terrain adds depth and character, making the ranch feel far larger than its acreage and providing multiple elevated building sites with stunning perspectives of the surrounding landscape. Whether you’re seeking a private retreat, a recreational getaway, or a long-term homestead, this property delivers the true ranch lifestyle while keeping you conveniently close to town. Electricity is already on the property, and a water well will be needed. A rare opportunity to own a large, beautiful stretch of land along the Colorado River — peaceful, private, and full of potential.
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About the Area
256 Greasy Bend Rd 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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