Situated between Bellville and Hempstead in the Cochran Community this 2.912 acres property is the perfect size property for simple country living. The three bedroom, two bath house is as is, but has recently had most of the floor joists and beams replaced, the plumbing updated with Pex and new gas lines installed. New engineered hard wood floors have been installed in most of the house. In the back of the property there is a fenced pasture that contains a fishing pond stocked with catfish and a small barn. The back yard has pecan and fruit trees, and plenty of room for kids or pets to run and play.
* Price is not available or MLS listing is off market.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,167 (−0.6%)
$174,726 + $88,724
$263,450
2024
$4,194 (−1.7%)
$174,726 + $92,358
$267,084
2023
$4,265 (+155.2%)
$175,643 + $93,152
$268,795
2022
$1,671 (+11.7%)
2021
$1,496 (+0.3%)
$19,910 + $62,740
$82,650
2020
$1,492 (+2.6%)
$19,910 + $62,740
$82,650
2019
$1,454 (+5.5%)
2018
$1,378 (+2.1%)
$10,085 + $63,686
$73,771
2017
$1,350 (+4.1%)
$8,672 + $63,686
$72,358
2016
$1,297 (−0.2%)
$8,672 + $63,686
$72,358
2015
$1,300 (+1.4%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2014
$1,282 (−0.7%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2013
$1,291
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2012
$1,290 (−0.7%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2011
$1,298
Tax history for 487 Oil Field Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,167 (−0.6%)
$174,726 + $88,724
$263,450
2024
$4,194 (−1.7%)
$174,726 + $92,358
$267,084
2023
$4,265 (+155.2%)
$175,643 + $93,152
$268,795
2022
$1,671 (+11.7%)
2021
$1,496 (+0.3%)
$19,910 + $62,740
$82,650
2020
$1,492 (+2.6%)
$19,910 + $62,740
$82,650
2019
$1,454 (+5.5%)
2018
$1,378 (+2.1%)
$10,085 + $63,686
$73,771
2017
$1,350 (+4.1%)
$8,672 + $63,686
$72,358
2016
$1,297 (−0.2%)
$8,672 + $63,686
$72,358
2015
$1,300 (+1.4%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2014
$1,282 (−0.7%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2013
$1,291
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2012
$1,290 (−0.7%)
$5,481 + $64,149
$69,630
2011
$1,298
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.9 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Austin County
APN
R000008193
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage
Single-Wide Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Interior Features
Room Count: 10
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating System: Other Heating, Window Unit
Cooling System: Window Units
Room 1 Information
Dimensions: 17 x 20
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 2 Information
Dimensions: 5.5 x 10
Room Type: Master Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 3 Information
Dimensions: 14 x 9
Room Type: Dining Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 4 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Location: 1st Floor
Room 5 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 18
Room Type: Breakfast
Location: 1st Floor
Room 6 Information
Dimensions: 13 x 30
Room Type: Living Room
Location: 1st Floor
Room 7 Information
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 8 Information
Dimensions: 8 x 11
Room Type: Bedroom
Location: 1st Floor
Room 9 Information
Dimensions: 6 x 7
Room Type: Bath
Location: 1st Floor
Room 10 Information
Dimensions: 7 x 15
Room Type: Utility
Location: 1st Floor
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Water & Sewer Information
Septic Tank
Property Information
House
Exemptions: Homestead
Lot Information
Legal Lot Description: A090 WM SMEATHERS ACRES .760
Road Surface: Asphalt
Road Frontage: County Maintained
Land Information
Land Use: Unrestricted
Financial
Tax Information
Tax ID #: R000008193
Tax Amount: $1,492
Tax Year: 2021
Total Tax Rate (%): 1.8048
Financial Information
Financing Available: Cash Sale, Conventional
Location
School Information
School District: Bellville
School Elementary: WEST END ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School Middle: BELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH
School High: BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Area: Austin County
Directions: From Bellville take HWY 159 towards Hempstead, about 9 miles from Bellville you will turn right onto Oil Field Rd. The property will be on your right at approximately .3 miles.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Austin County
APN: R000008193
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Listing Information
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Schools
O'Bryant Primary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 9.2mi
5/10
Bellville Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
6/10
Bellville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$283,000 – $342,000
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