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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 497 FM 153
General
- Price: $310,000
- Taxes: $3,631 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Austin_MLS
- MLS ID: 7225904
- Updated: 2/22/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters
- Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Electric Dryer Hookup
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: None
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Aggregate, Concrete, Carport
Location
- Area: SV
- County: Bastrop
- Subdivision: Morris, Jonathan D
- Driving Directions: From Austin take Hwy. 71 east through Bastrop to Smithville and take a left on FM 153.
- Direction Faces: Northeast
School Information
- Elem School District: Smithville ISD
- Midd School District: Smithville ISD
- High School District: Smithville ISD
- Elementary School: Smithville
- Middle School: Smithville
- High School: Smithville
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, See Remarks, Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Detached/Attached: Detached
- Construction: Masonry, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,932
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,932 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1988
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Property Condition: Resale
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.367
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 59,546.52
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Farm, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Moderate Trees
- Fencing (Description): Gate, Livestock
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Pasture
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Seasonal
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $269,943
- Tax Amount: $3,631.41
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Documents Avail.: None, See Remarks
- Legal Description: A52 MORRIS, JONATHAN D., ACRES 1.3670
- Disclosures/Reports: See Remarks
- Property ID: 62453
- Lot Number: A52 Morris, Jonathan D.,
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Schools
Schools serving 497 FM 153
School District:Smithville Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smithville Elementary School 800 Bishop Street, Smithville, TX 78957 | 3-5 | 2.4 mi |
Brown Primary School 403 Southwest 4th Street, Smithville, TX 78957 | PK-2 | 3.2 mi |
Smithville J High School 287 State Highway 95, Smithville, TX 78957 | 6-8 | 3.7 mi |
Smithville High School 285 State Highway 95, Smithville, TX 78957 | 9-12 | 3.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 497 FM 153
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/22/2026
Listed
$310,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 497 FM 153
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,631
-11%
$269,943
—
2023
$4,078
100%
$269,943
-10%
2023
-100%
$299,633
42%
2021
$3,640
-19%
$211,340
-29%
2022
$4,516
27%
$299,545
58%
2020
$3,547
3%
$189,670
5%
2019
$3,449
—
$179,820
21%
2019
$3,449
11%
$148,686
-6%
2017
$3,121
12%
$157,650
7%
2016
$2,791
17%
$147,729
18%
2014
$2,380
—
$125,437
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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497 Fm 153, Smithville, TX 78957 (MLS# 7225904) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 497 Fm 153 is currently listed for $310,000 and was received on February 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 497 Fm 153? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Smithville? You can browse all Smithville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
