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6505 Vista Ranch Rd, Smithville, TX 78957
About this home
Picture yourself relaxing on your wraparound porch and watching the sunset reflect off the ponds in front of you. Escape city life & delight in nature on 13.21 acres SE of Smithville. Custom-built in 2002, this 2-story residence offers a 20x22 2-car garage w/ 690 SF space above for studio apt or AirBnB. Texas-farmhouse style home features a spacious master suite & bath w/ lg jetted garden tub, double vanity & separate shower. Two HVAC systems efficiently heat & cool; main floor uses energy-efficient Aquatherm hydronic system; upstairs has its own system w/ separate thermostat & compressor. Also on main floor: living room, social bathroom, sunroom/formal dining, kitchen w/ beautiful pecan cabinetry, center island, mud room with w/ d hookups + my favorite, the screened-in porch. Discover 2 more bedrooms upstairs + a roomy den/office, unique artist’s nook & a full bathroom. In spring & summer, enjoy 3 butterfly gardens & 4 seeded & native wildflower meadows; abundant windows give you a great view of Texas bluebonnets from master suite. Explore the flora & fauna via trails, 2 ponds & the wet-weather creek that meanders property’s rear. Two rainwater collection tanks hold 5200 gallons to help keep yard lush & colorful. Bluebonnet Electric, SCT Broadband, Aqua Water & propane for utilities. Benefit from Fayette Co. 's low tax rate & Smithville ISD schools. Storage building, w/ d & fridge convey. Gated entrance. Vista Ranch Rd is a private road.
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Tax history for 6505 Vista Ranch Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Garage/Carport Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking
- Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Storage
- # of Parking (Total): 4
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 2
- # of Half Bathrooms: 1
- Room 1 Information
- Library
- Features: Bookcases
- Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Family Room
- Features: Bookcases
- Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Second
- Room 4 Information
- Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Second
- Room 5 Information
- Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Description: Master Bath
- Features: Jetted Tub, Separate Shower
- Level: Main
- Laundry Information
- Features: In Garage
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior Features
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screen(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Other Features: Book Cases, Ceiling Fan(s), Interior Steps, Multiple Living Areas, Main Level Primary, Storage, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
- Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Roof Details: Metal
- Construction Details: HardiPlank Type
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Steps, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Wrap-Around
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
- Fencing: Livestock, Partial
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 13.21
- Lot Size Acres: 13.21
- Lot Features: Moderate Trees, Trees Large Size
- Property Information
- Has View
- Direction Faces: West
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Resale
Financial
- Assessments and Fees
- Assessed Value: $356,590
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Private
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Central, Electric, See Remarks
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,716
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 13.13 acres
- Style: Ranch
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Fayette County
- APN: R 000000057723
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 5.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 109° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
95% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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