Smithville, TX 78957 (Bastrop County)
About this property
Opportunity awaits at 200 Desiderata in Smithville, Texas. Situated on just under 2 acres backing directly to Cedar Creek, this unique property offers privacy, natural beauty, and significant redevelopment potential. Surrounded by more than 60 acres of HOA-owned land, the setting feels far larger than the acreage alone. The existing structure is unfinished and may be best suited for substantial renovation or redevelopment. However, valuable improvements already exist, including approximately 1,100 square feet of usable slab foundation, approximately 300 square feet of pier-and-beam foundation, three RV hookups, and three storage buildings, including one situated on a concrete slab. Water service is provided through a shared HOA well. Electricity has been fully hooked up. Septic tank already on site, condition is unknown. Whether you're looking to build a custom residence, create a weekend retreat, establish a base camp for RV living, or invest in a unique creekside property, the groundwork has already been started. Enjoy mature trees, abundant wildlife, and direct access to the peaceful Cedar Creek corridor, all while remaining within easy reach of Smithville, Bastrop, and Austin. Estate sale. Buyer to independently verify restrictions, utilities, HOA information, and intended use. Deed restrictions available.
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About the Area
200 Desiderata Dr 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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