Smithville · Bastrop County
Sell land in Smithville, Texas
Smithville is a Colorado River town in southern Bastrop County with a railroad past and a quiet rural setting. Land around it is a mix of river bottom, post oak woodland and open pasture.
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The land around Smithville
Terrain is gently rolling with sandy and clay soils, post oak and pine woods, and Colorado River bottomland subject to flooding. Tracts range from town lots to ranches of several hundred acres.
How Smithville got here
Smithville began as a railroad town on the Colorado River in the 1800s and grew as a rail repair and shipping point. The town retains a historic downtown and the feel of a railroad community, and has been used as a filming location. Beyond town, the land is farm, ranch and woods.
Growth from Austin has reached Bastrop but arrives later here, so Smithville is still quiet and land is relatively affordable by Central Texas standards.
How land sells in the Smithville area
Buyers include individuals seeking rural homesites, recreational users, small farmers, and investors positioning for southeastern growth. The market is steady but thinner than closer to Austin, so a listing can take time.
Owners who want a prompt sale, especially heirs, often choose a direct buyer.
Where Smithville sits
Smithville is in Bastrop County, about 45 road miles from downtown Austin. The main routes are SH 71, SH 95, FM 153. Landmarks: the Colorado River, the Union Pacific rail yard, Buescher State Park, SH 71, SH 95 and downtown Smithville.
| County | Bastrop |
| Main roads | SH 71, SH 95, FM 153 |
| Distance to downtown Austin | about 45 road miles |
| Land we see | River bottom and pasture, Wooded rural acreage, Older town lots |
Water, septic and utilities near Smithville
City water and sewer serve the town. Rural tracts use wells and septic, and several aquifers underlie the area.
We ask about wells and septic history and price drilling cost where none exists.
What sellers near Smithville run into
- Colorado River floodplain limits usable area on bottomland.
- Wells and septic vary with soils; sandy ground drains well but clay does not.
- Old rail-side and town lots sometimes have unclear titles or back taxes.
Rules and records that matter in Smithville
Bastrop County has a mix of floodplain and wooded land with agricultural valuation. Bastrop Central Appraisal District holds valuation and the Bastrop County Clerk holds deeds.
Heir property is common.
Common reasons owners sell land near Smithville
Inherited woodland
Heirs live elsewhere.
River-bottom pasture
Flood limits use.
An old town lot
Back taxes owed.
Land we look at in the Smithville area
- River bottom and pasture
- Wooded rural acreage
- Older town lots
Nearby areas we buy in
Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Lockhart, Elgin.
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Cash is simple. Some land needs more than that.
We buy for cash when that works. When a deal needs it, we get creative: owner-financed purchases, notes, partnerships and development.
Cash offer
A written offer within 24 hours. Closing typically takes 7 to 30 days, or on the date you choose. No commissions or fees.
Owner financing and notes
Want a down payment and payments over time? We can buy your land on owner-financed terms, and we can talk about buying an owner-financed note you hold.
Partnerships and entitlement
Land with development potential? We partner with landowners, buy entitled land and take properties through entitlement.
There is no one-size-fits-all land deal. Each one can have its own lenders, financials and offers, so contact us for details.
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Common questions
Do you buy river-bottom land near Smithville?
Yes. We review flood maps and survey, price the usable ground and make an offer.
How far is Smithville from Austin, and does that affect my land's value?
Smithville is about 45 road miles from downtown Austin, reached mainly by SH 71, SH 95, FM 153. Buyers weigh that commute and the nearest utilities when they price a tract, and we do the same.
Can you buy land with floodplain?
Yes. We price the usable portion.
Do you buy town lots in Smithville?
Yes.
What do you check first on a Smithville-area parcel?
We start with Bastrop County appraisal and deed records, then colorado River floodplain limits usable area on bottomland.
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