




531 Highway 71 W, Smithville, TX, 78957
About This Home
This exceptional 152+/- acre farm and ranch property is ideally located in Smithville, Texas, offering a rare combination of highway visibility, Colorado River frontage, and extensive improvements. The property features over 1,000 feet of frontage along Highway 71, providing excellent visibility and accessibility. At the rear, approximately 1,300 feet of Colorado River frontage offers direct access for fishing, kayaking, swimming, or enjoying a choice river setting. The land is predominantly cleared with rolling terrain and includes a pond and a creek running through the property, creating a diverse and scenic landscape suitable for agricultural, equestrian, wildlife, outdoor recreational, or future development uses. Formerly home to Riverside Veterinary Hospital, the property is well improved with a 4,000-square-foot veterinary clinic building, two barns, and extensive cow pens and horse stalls, making it well suited for livestock operations, equine facilities, rehabilitation or sanctuary use, or adaptive commercial applications. The acreage has been leased for hay production and currently benefits from an agricultural exemption through Bastrop County, helping minimize carrying costs. This versatile property presents an outstanding opportunity for ranchers, investors, developers, or owner-operators seeking a strategic location with strong infrastructure, water features, and income-producing capability. Located between Austin and surrounding Central Texas markets, the property is approximately 32.5 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. With abundant road and river frontage and established improvements, this Smithville farm represents a rare offering. Just 1.2 miles from historic downtown Smithville and near Bastrop’s growing technology corridor, the property offers a balance of small-town charm and proximity to major employment centers. As land values rise across Central Texas, Smithville remains an attractive and more affordable alternative.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1987
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Farm
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
Foyer
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 70345
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony,Exterior Steps,Gutters Full
- Fencing: Barbed Wire, Cross Fenced, Fenced, Gate, Livestock, Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream,Pasture,Pond,River,Trees/Woods,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Pond,River,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek,Pond,River Front,Waterfront
- Waterbody name: Colorado River
- Topography of land: Rolling Prairie
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 152.65 Acres
- Features: Agricultural,Cleared,Farm,Gentle Sloping,Native Plants,Private,Rolling Slope,Trees-Moderate
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Open
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Texas Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $32,980 | $395,760 |
| Home Insurance * | $4,462 | $53,544 |
| Property Taxes | $6,359 | $76,308 |
| Electricity | $439 | $5,270 |
| Total | $44,240 | $530,880 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Listed for sale | $6,522,260 |
