Smithville, TX 78957 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Welcome to Hidden Gem Ranch – Your Private Escape in Big Sky Ranch! Discover the perfect blend of tranquility, privacy, and natural beauty at Hidden Gem Ranch, nestled within the exclusive Big Sky Ranch subdivision. With just eight ranchettes in this gated community, you'll enjoy the seclusion and serenity you've been searching for—whether you're building your dream home or creating a weekend getaway. Set on a picturesque parcel dotted with mature oak trees, the land offers a beautiful balance of open skies and dappled shade. Unmatched stargazing awaits with minimal light pollution and expansive skies—don’t forget your telescope! Located just 8 miles from charming Smithville, you're close to local dining, shopping, and entertainment while still feeling worlds away. Sensible deed restrictions protect your investment, allowing for a single-family home with optional guest quarters or casita, while prohibiting mobile/manufactured homes and subdividing. The property currently benefits from an Ag exemption for cattle grazing, with the option to convert to wildlife management if preferred. Whether you're looking to build now or invest in the future, Hidden Gem Ranch offers the peace, privacy, and potential you've been dreaming of.
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3 Big Sky Ranch 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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