Smithville, TX 78957 (Fayette County)
About this property
Situated on 3 acres with prime Highway 71 frontage, this late-1800s farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to restore a piece of Texas history while benefiting from key modern upgrades already in place. The approximately 1,600 sq ft home features a unique architectural design with a distinctive roofline, spacious layout, and original character throughout. Inside, you’ll find large living areas, high ceilings, and hidden potential—including original wood flooring beneath the living room carpet—ready to be brought back to life. Major improvements have already been completed, including a new metal roof (2020), HVAC system (2023), and spray foam attic insulation (2023)—providing a strong foundation for renovation while helping reduce future capital expenses. The property is well-equipped for country living and functionality, featuring two water wells (one servicing the home and one dedicated for gardening), a classic windmill, and four outbuildings offering ample storage, workshop space, or agricultural use. The land is mostly level and usable, with mature trees and open areas ideal for a variety of uses. With direct highway access and high visibility, this property presents excellent potential for commercial use, a live/work setup, or future development. Whether you’re a contractor, investor, or buyer with a vision for historic restoration, this property offers flexibility and upside that’s increasingly hard to find in Bastrop County. Additional value: Tractor, tiller, and mower are negotiable with the sale. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this one-of-a-kind property.
Property details
Location
About the Area
5612 HWY 71 None E 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).
Listing information © 2026 Unlock MLS (ACTRIS). All data provided AS IS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing courtesy of All City Real Estate Ltd. Co.