Charming single story home on a corner lot in the heart of Smithville. Built in 1955, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers 1,284 sq ft with an open floorplan, high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The kitchen has granite counters, a breakfast bar and a dedicated laundry room nearby. All bedrooms are on the main level, and ceiling fans run throughout. Outside, large mature trees shade the property. You’ll find a welcoming front porch, a back patio and a fully fenced backyard with gated access. A detached carport fits two vehicles, and an outbuilding gives you extra storage. Other updates include HardiPlank siding, dual pane vinyl windows, full gutters, central heat pump AC and an automatic sprinkler system. The school bus stops right at the corner in front of the house, and the sidewalk for the Safe Walk to School route runs right past the home. There’s no HOA, and the home is zoned to Smithville ISD. You’re minutes from local parks, the skate park, splash pad, community garden, library, restaurants and the Colorado River, with an easy drive to Bastrop and Austin. Vacant and easy to show.
Cute as a Button Cottage! ~ Discover the charming, historic town of Smithville located in the heart of Central Texas between Austin, Houston, and College Station. This remodeled, well-maintained 1958-built home is move-in ready and waiting for just the right Buyer. It features an open living/kitchen floor plan, three bedrooms, two baths and is 1284sf. Located on a corner lot with towering shade trees in the front and crepe myrtles in the back. The current owner has added concrete sidewalks and a rear patio, a two-car carport/storage, irrigation system, rain gutters, and down-spouts, replaced the sewer line, and replaced the microwave oven. The previous owner completely updated the home in 2015 and added Hardiplank siding, replacing the roof, electrical, plumbing, flooring, windows, doors, and fixtures. Enjoy porch-sitting on the covered front porch or entertaining in the backyard which includes an enclosed chain-link fence. Smithville has been revitalized with a variety of restaurants, a recreational center, a library, shopping, medical services, and more! For the outdoor enthusiast, the Colorado River and Buescher State Park are just minutes away! The City also boasts having the only airport in Bastrop County. Conventional financing or cash only. 401 Rivers Street, Smithville, TX 78957
Public Records
Sep 15, 2017
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Sep 14, 2017
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Sep 8, 2017
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Aug 26, 2017
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Jul 12, 2017
Listed
$150,000
$117/sq ft
Jul 10, 2017
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$150,000
$117/sq ft
This adorable 3 BR 2 full bath home- Lots of light through out, remodeled and updated, new electric, new plumbing, new paint inside and out, Ceiling fans, new fixtures, new doors, new windows, roof was replaced in 2015. Covered Front Porch adding to the charm! Granite Counter tops in the Kitchen, Granite Vanity's in the Master bath and Main Bathroom. Only 1 mile to the Colorado River. 2-10 Home Warranty already activated for home see brochure about coverage. FEMA - Unknown
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Jun 12, 2017
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Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,047 (−1.2%)
$46,958 + $192,232
$239,190
2025
$5,108 (+7.4%)
$46,958 + $195,087
$242,045
2024
$4,755 (−5.2%)
$46,958 + $198,893
$245,851
2023
$5,018 (−3.9%)
$35,554 + $227,132
$262,686
2022
$5,221 (+23.8%)
$35,554 + $218,321
$253,875
2021
$4,216 (+16.5%)
$25,625 + $160,003
$185,628
2020
$3,620 (−6.0%)
$23,278 + $126,372
$149,650
2019
$3,850 (+4.5%)
$23,278 + $131,494
$154,772
2018
$3,683 (+153.3%)
$7,700 + $51,558
$59,258
2017
$1,454 (+27.1%)
$7,000 + $39,616
$46,616
2016
$1,144 (−1.9%)
$7,700 + $51,558
$59,258
2015
$1,166 (+20.0%)
$7,000 + $39,616
$46,616
2014
$972
$3,500 + $34,313
$37,813
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Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
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Stories
1
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,708 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,284
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bastrop County
APN
000000017341
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
SF-2
Single Family And Duplex District
The SF-2 Single Family and Duplex District, or SF-2 District, is slightly less restrictive than the SF-1 District. The principal use of land is for single-family dwellings and duplexes. These residential areas are intended to be defined and protected from the encroachment of uses which are not appropriate to residential environment. Internal stability, attractiveness, order and efficiency are encouraged by providing for adequate light, air and open space for dwellings and related facilities and through consideration of the proper functional relationship of the different uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 110° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
92% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 401 Rivers St
$249,927
$5,073 under list price of $255K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $189K to $325K.