Smithville ISD Homes under $500,000

Smithville ISD Homes under $500,000

Welcome to Smithville ISD, where education meets community spirit in the heart of Bastrop County, Texas. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Lone Star State, Smithville Independent School District is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for students to thrive academically and socially. With a commitment to excellence, the district boasts a range of educational programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, from innovative STEM initiatives to robust arts and athletics programs.

Families seeking homes in this vibrant area will be delighted to discover that Smithville ISD offers an array of affordable housing options, with many beautiful homes available for under $500,000. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to settle down in a tight-knit community, you’ll find charming residences that perfectly blend comfort and style. Imagine waking up in a cozy, well-appointed home just a stone's throw away from top-rated schools, parks, and the quaint downtown area filled with local shops and eateries.

The district is not only known for its academic achievements but also for its strong community involvement. Parents and guardians are encouraged to engage with schools through various programs and events, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, educators can provide personalized attention, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed.

Explore the possibilities of living in Smithville, where quality education and affordable housing come together to create a thriving community perfect for families. Your dream home awaits!

Newest Smithville ISD Homes under $500,000

802 Short St, Smithville
$375,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7768021 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Nearly a century of charm, thoughtfully updated. Built in 1928, this classic Smithville cottage sits on a level, tree-shaded 0.193-acre city lot, with a brick walkway leading to a covered front porch made for slow mornings and evening visits. Inside, original wood floors, high ceilings, and tall windows fill the open living and dining areas with natural light. The kitchen blends vintage character with everyday function. It has white cabinetry, subway tile, open shelving, a wood-plank ceiling, a gas range, a stainless refrigerator, a dishwasher, and pantry storage. Both bedrooms are on the main level. The primary is lined with windows overlooking the trees, and the full bath has a clawfoot tub and pedestal sink. Out back, a detached office/studio with French doors is ready for remote work, music, art, or a quiet retreat. The garage has a dedicated laundry room and workshop space, and plenty of parking. The fenced backyard is level and roomy, shaded by mature trees, with plenty of space for gardening, play, or entertaining. The home has public water and sewer, natural gas, and central heat and air. There’s no HOA, and it is not in a FEMA flood zone. It is zoned to Smithville ISD and close to the shops, dining, parks, and river recreation of historic Smithville. This home offers character, flexible space, and small-town living at its best. Schedule your showing today!

802 Short St, Smithville
442 Big Bow, Smithville
$215,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5450000 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Lakefront living at a super affordable price! This extensively renovated two-bedroom, two-bath home sits high on a beautiful, green, triple lot with mature trees in Smithville’s Indian Lake community. Inside, you’ll find new flooring, fresh paint, bright living spaces, and a kitchen with white cabinetry. Two sets of sliding glass doors open onto an absolutely stunning deck with a view of the lake where gray and white heron are often seen. There’s plenty of room for grilling, having friends over, or just sitting outside and enjoying the peaceful setting. Mature trees provide shade, and the spacious green yard gives you room to spread out. The property also has its own private dock with access to the water, dependent on lake levels. Neighborhood amenities include a 30-acre stocked fishing lake, a park, and a seasonal pool. Make it your full-time home, a weekend getaway, or explore its potential as an Airbnb investment, subject to community rules and applicable rental requirements. An extensively renovated home, a beautiful lakefront setting, and a triple lot—all at an affordable price. Come take a look!

442 Big Bow, Smithville
260 Pine Valley Loop, Smithville
$419,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 8706472 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Enjoy peaceful country living on just over 4 acres in Bastrop County being within 15 minutes of Bastrop and Smithville, offering privacy, mature trees and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Looking for a place to keep your horses? This property has a shed and the acreage to keep them! This property features beautiful, towering pine trees and abundant wildlife, including deer and turkey that frequently pass through. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home has been thoughtfully updated throughout. The kitchen is outfitted with a central kitchen island, concrete countertops, and soft close cabinets. The kitchen also features stainless steel appliances which include a gas cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher and wine refrigerator. For added convenience, a dedicated laundry room provides built-in features and washer/dryer connections. The primary suite showcases vaulted wood ceilings. In the primary bathroom, you will find a double vanity alongside a walk-in shower wrapped in tile. The guest bathroom features a vibracoustic bath with heated surface. Wood-framed windows with blinds are found throughout the bedrooms and workspace, offering views of the surrounding trees and woods. The property is fully fenced with an electric gated entrance. The backyard includes an established garden, along with a separate fenced in area for your pets. Outdoor structures feature a pull through 2 car detached garage with workshop space offering plenty of room for vehicles, projects, tools and storage. The covered rear porch with wood decking offers the perfect spot to relax outdoors and watch the wildlife. This tranquil countryside retreat offers the perfect balance of functional indoor space and outdoor utility. Schedule a viewing today to experience this acreage property.

260 Pine Valley Loop, Smithville
306 5th Ave, Smithville
$458,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 9769204 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Step back in time and fall in love with this adorable historic home built in 1895! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence is full of character and timeless charm. Upstairs smaller bedroom/flex space with a reading nook area and small bath upstairs. Original details blend beautifully with comfortable living spaces, making this home both unique and welcoming. Situated on a large corner lot, the property offers even more with a separate guest house complete with its own full bath, kitchen, and dining area—perfect for visitors, extended family, or potential rental opportunities. Outdoors, enjoy raised garden beds, charming outbuildings, and plenty of space to relax, garden, or entertain. With so much to offer and endless charm around every corner, this gorgeous historic gem is truly one of a kind. Come check out this beautiful home and experience its magic for yourself!

306 5th Ave, Smithville
401 Rivers St, Smithville
$260,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7528912 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
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.

401 Rivers St, Smithville
358 Easley Rd, Smithville
$375,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4310259 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Your search satisfies here - 358 Easley Rd, Smithville, TX: Explore the property and take the tour: https://show.tours/358easleyrd Escape the city without sacrificing convenience at this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home situated on a full acre in Smithville. Offering 2,627 square feet of living space, this property delivers the freedom of country living with the flexibility today's buyers are seeking. Perfect for buyers who appreciate a home with character, recent improvements, and the opportunity to add their own vision. Inside, you'll find two spacious living areas, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, crown molding, French doors, and an ideal in-law floorplan featuring a private primary suite on the main level. The versatile layout is perfect for multigenerational living, guests, or a home office. The kitchen includes a free-standing range, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine refrigerator, and ample cabinet space. Step outside and enjoy your private above-ground pool, mature trees, fenced areas, storage building, and level one-acre homesite. With no HOA and horse-friendly zoning, there's plenty of room for a workshop, RV parking, additional structures, or simply enjoying the privacy and open space. Rarely do you find a property offering a full acre, no HOA, a private pool, and flexible living space at this price point. Located in Flood Zone X and outside both the 100-year and 500-year floodplains, you'll enjoy added peace of mind. Just minutes from historic Smithville and approximately 45 minutes from Downtown Austin, you'll have easy access to Bastrop, Highway 71, local dining, shopping, and the small-town charm that makes Smithville so special. If you've been looking for acreage, privacy, and room to grow without giving up convenience, 358 Easley Rd is a must-see.

358 Easley Rd, Smithville
307 Whitehead St, Smithville
$248,750
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 8689372 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Are you looking for that perfect home in Smithville that is within walking distance to the elementary, parks, restaurants and shopping! Look no further. This beautiful 1950's bungalow has been remodeled with lots of love and shows character throughout. There is a good size garage that also has a full bathroom in it and it could be turned into another living quarters as well as the house has a large RV pad with all hookups in the back yard and a separate entrance. It's on a corner lot with multiple large pecan trees, has a beautiful covered front porch and enough room in the back yard to give you lots of options!

307 Whitehead St, Smithville
194 Fm 2104, Smithville
$195,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1579141 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
1+ acres of country living with a clean well maintained 3bedroom/2bath 2018 Champion Home. Lots of trees and privacy for relaxing outdoor. Located on the outskirts of Lake Thunderbird so you get to enjoy the amenities of the community. This property is a park like setting on its own. Its ready for you to call it home.

194 Fm 2104, Smithville
1227 Highway 71, Smithville
$215,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6888371 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
This is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Seller has requested all offers be presented online at Homepath.fanniemae. Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home nestled on a large .6 acre level, fenced lot. Inside is an open-concept plan that includes a kitchen with ample storage and working space that views the spacious living room with a fireplace. The primary bedroom has an ensuite bath complete with garden tub, separate shower, and porthole window. A large covered deck beckons a get-together for any occasion. Good location with high visibility from Hwy. 71, close proximity to AIBA, and major employers. Charming, historical downtown Bastrop is 7 miles away and has much to see and do in addition to the many dining and shopping options. Discover the natural beauty of Texas with an outing to Bastrop or Buescher State Park. ** Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course on Homepath. Attach certificate to offer up to 3% closing cost assistance. Check HomePath for more details. Restrictions apply.

1227 Highway 71, Smithville
706 Jones St, Smithville
$299,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7512168 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
SMITHVILLE LIVING WITH ROOM TO BREATHE! If you’ve been looking for an updated home with character, space, and a little more elbow room, this one deserves a closer look. Sitting on approximately half an acre, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the kind of lot that’s increasingly hard to find—while still giving you the charm and convenience of Smithville living. Step inside and you’ll find an inviting open layout connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Wood-style flooring, large windows, and a comfortable living space create a warm setting for everyday life. The kitchen features custom countertops, stained cabinetry, ceramic tile backsplash, breakfast bar, pantry, and a distinctive barn-door accent. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a private bath with dual vanity and a large walk-in shower. And then there’s the outdoor space—one of this property’s real standouts. Mature trees, a covered porch, partially fenced yard, crushed-granite driveway, oversized carport, and a outbuilding give you plenty of room for parking, projects, hobbies, storage, or simply enjoying your own space. Nearly half an acre. Updated home. Outbuilding. Oversized carport. Mature trees. Smithville charm. If you’ve been waiting for something that feels a little less cookie-cutter and gives you a little more room to live, this could be the one to put on your list.

706 Jones St, Smithville
158 Fealy Rd, Red Rock
$490,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6033260 MLS ⋅ 78662 Zip Code
Recently fully renovated with an entirely new interior and exterior, 158 Fealy Rd in Red Rock blends fresh design, added living space, and a peaceful Bastrop County setting. The 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath layout includes an office, a spacious living room, and a beautiful open floor plan where the kitchen overlooks the dining and living areas. Luxury vinyl flooring runs throughout the bottom floor for a clean, easy-care finish, while the updated kitchen features new stainless steel appliances, a large waterfall island, generous prep space, and a breakfast bar for casual seating. The charming farm-style exterior sets the tone from the start, with an expansive country front porch overlooking an 8-acre, heavily wooded homesite dotted with majestic pine trees. Upstairs, the primary bedroom opens to a private balcony with views across the property, plus a spacious storage room just off the balcony for seasonal items, gear, or hobby use. The setting feels tucked away, yet it keeps major Central Texas destinations within reach, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Tesla Gigafactory Texas, Circuit of the Americas, and Austin, all within an approximate regional drive. For weekends outdoors, nearby Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park offer camping, trails, lake recreation, and scenic drives through the Lost Pines area, with more Central Texas camping options within the greater Austin region. Annual HOA dues are approximately $125 and cover gravel road maintenance to the property, keeping road care simple while preserving the country-home feel.

158 Fealy Rd, Red Rock
313 String Prairie Way, Smithville
$330,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 5521863 MLS ⋅ 78957 Zip Code
Welcome to this beautifully designed new construction home located in the charming and historic town of Smithville, Texas. Offering approximately 1,532 square feet of living space, this thoughtfully designed residence features an open-concept floor plan perfect for modern living and entertaining. The spacious living area flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining space, creating a warm and functional layout ideal for gatherings and everyday comfort. The home includes quality craftsmanship throughout with well-planned living spaces that maximize both functionality and style. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the covered front porch, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The property also features an attached 2 car garage, providing ample space for parking, storage, or hobby use. Located in a desirable Smithville neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to local shopping, dining, schools, and outdoor recreation, including the scenic Colorado River and nearby parks. Smithville is known for its small-town charm while remaining just a short commute to Bastrop, Austin, and surrounding Central Texas areas. This home is ideal for first-time buyers, families, or anyone looking to enjoy peaceful living with modern conveniences. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a beautiful home in one of Central Texas’ most welcoming communities.

313 String Prairie Way, Smithville
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