497 Fm 153, Smithville, TX, 78957
About This Home
*Unrestricted fixer-Upper Brick Home with Country Charm Discover the potential in this brick fixer-upper nestled in a beautiful country setting. The spacious backyard was originally an orchard, offering plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or restoring its former charm. The property is fully fenced with a front gate for added privacy and security. Additional features include multiple outbuildings for storage, hobbies, or workspace. The home is currently serviced by a private water well, with access to Aqua Water Corp available at the road as a convenient backup option. Bring your vision and make this peaceful country property your own! Sold As!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Free-Standing Gas Oven
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Laminate Counters,Electric Dryer Hookup
- Window features: Aluminum Frames
- Flooring: Laminate
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Propane
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 62453
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Front Porch,Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Gate, Livestock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture,Rural,Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Dry/Seasonal
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 1.37 Acres
- Features: Agricultural,Back Yard,Farm,Front Yard,Gentle Sloping,Trees-Moderate
Parking
- Parking features: Aggregate,Carport,Concrete
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
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| Home Insurance * | $181 | $2,172 |
| Property Taxes | $273 | $3,276 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,859 |
| Total | $2,031 | $24,372 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Texas FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Listed for sale | $310,000 |
| 2011-06-01 | Sold | -- |
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