Smithville, TX 78957 (Bastrop County)
About this property
A rare opportunity to own a slice of one of the most coveted properties in Bastrop County, this 22± acre tract on Cottle Town Road in Smithville, Texas, sits adjacent to Park Road 1C and is being carved out of a legacy 142-acre ranch, offering every premium feature that makes this corner of the Lost Pines so special. Positioned near one of the highest elevations in Bastrop County, the property features rolling, wooded terrain covered in towering pines and mature hardwoods. Enjoy privacy, scenic vistas, and the kind of long-distance views rarely found on smaller tracts closer to Austin. Whether you're searching for a custom homesite, weekend retreat, hunting property, or recreational escape, 22 acres offers the ideal balance of space, privacy, and manageability. One of the property's most valuable advantages is its **existing wildlife exemption**, providing the opportunity for **significantly lower property taxes** compared to non-exempt land. The wildlife exemption allows you to preserve the natural habitat while enjoying the financial benefits of agricultural valuation, making this property as practical as it is beautiful. The standout feature is its location adjacent to Park Road 1C and just minutes from Buescher State Park, placing you in the heart of one of Central Texas's most treasured natural areas. With more than 1,000 acres of protected state parkland nearby, you'll enjoy abundant wildlife, protected scenery, and a peaceful setting that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. If you've been searching for acreage with exceptional beauty, favorable tax advantages through a wildlife exemption, and a premier Lost Pines location, this property is a rare opportunity.
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About the Area
Tract 1 Cottle Town 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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