Smiley, TX 77994 (Gonzales County)
About this property
This 43.81-acre oak-covered ranch in southeastern Gonzales County offers the privacy and country getaway many dream about, with direct Hwy 87 access providing an easy transition from city life to your own private retreat. The property currently features a newer tiny home and a manufactured home with plenty of space for family and guests. The 2020 tiny home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and loft additions, while the 2010 manufactured home includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A 44' x 25' metal barn on a concrete slab includes a framed office, workshop space, solar power, and a 15' x 25' covered outdoor area. Additional improvements include an 18.86 kwp solar system with battery backup for outages and a 50-amp RV hookup. Enjoy the above-ground pool overlooking the pasture while taking in wildlife views and South Texas sunsets. The land is perimeter fenced and consists primarily of mature oaks, native trees, and brush that provide excellent habitat for wildlife and cattle. The property offers two water sources, including Gonzales County water and a water well, along with utility power on-site. The acreage features rolling contours, seasonal creeks, gullies, wildlife trails, and is located completely outside the FEMA floodplain. Conveniently located approximately 2 miles east of Westhoff on Hwy 87, the property sits among large ranches, cattle operations, and hunting properties, with easy access to Smiley, Cuero, Seguin, San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for a turnkey weekend retreat, hunting property, family getaway, or a place to build your vision, this property is ready to enjoy as-is or make your own.
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About the Area
9393 Us Highway 87 None E is located in Smiley, Texas, in Gonzales County. Gonzales County holds a unique place in Texas history as the birthplace of the Texas Revolution, the "Come and Take It" cannon confrontation of 1835 occurred here, and the county wears that heritage proudly. The city of Gonzales anchors a ranching and agricultural county that has remained authentically Texan through the development waves transforming neighboring counties.
The Guadalupe River flows through the northern part of Gonzales County, providing river frontage properties and water recreation. The terrain transitions from the sandy post oak soils of the northwest to the heavy blackland prairie soils of the southeast, supporting diverse agricultural operations.
Smiley had an estimated population of 533 as of 2023. The 77994 zip code has a median household income of $85,257, and a median age of 32.7. The average household size is 3.15 people.
Cattle ranching, row crop agriculture, oil and gas production, and a modest manufacturing sector in Gonzales anchor the county economy. River frontage properties on the Guadalupe attract recreational buyers, while the agricultural interior offers productive working ranch land.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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