Market Overview for Smithville Independent School District
There are 113 active listings in Smithville Independent School District with a median list price of $375K and a median sold price of $340K.
Homes average 93 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 11 homes have sold, with 93 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $284.
About Smithville Independent School District
Smithville Independent School District serves approximately 1,800 students across four campuses in the city of Smithville and surrounding southeastern Bastrop County. The district covers a diverse landscape along the Colorado River, with post-oak woodlands, bottomland hardwood forests, and Blackland Prairie farmland converging in the area. Smithville sits at the intersection of State Highway 71 and State Highway 95, approximately 45 miles southeast of downtown Austin. The city has a population of about 4,500 and is known for its film history: scenes from several major productions including "Hope Floats" (1998) and "Tree of Life" (2011) were filmed on location in Smithville, and the city markets itself as a film-friendly community. The Colorado River forms the northern boundary of the city, and the historic downtown along Main Street features early-20th-century commercial buildings.
Real estate within Smithville ISD includes modest homes in the city's historic neighborhoods, newer construction on the outskirts, and rural acreage properties throughout the district. In-city homes range from $130K for older properties in need of work to $400K for updated homes on large lots near the river. Acreage properties of 5 to 20 acres with homes list from $300K to $600K. Larger ranch tracts and riverfront properties can reach $800K or more. Manufactured homes on rural lots are available from $100K. The median home price in the district is approximately $275K, significantly below the Austin metro average. The area has attracted remote workers and retirees seeking affordable homes within an hour of the capital city, and SH-71 provides a direct route without I-35 traffic.
The district operates Brown Primary School for pre-K through 2nd grade, Smithville Elementary for 3rd through 5th grade, Smithville Junior High for 6th through 8th grade, and Smithville High School for 9th through 12th grade. Smithville High School enrolls approximately 500 students and competes in UIL Class 3A athletics, with a competitive baseball program and active FFA chapter. The district offers Career and Technical Education pathways in agricultural science, health science, welding, and cosmetology. Dual-credit courses are available through Blinn College. TEA accountability ratings have been Met Standard, and the district has invested in campus facility upgrades in recent bond elections. Student-to-teacher ratios are below the state average across all campuses.
Smithville is approximately 45 minutes from downtown Austin via SH-71, a scenic two-lane highway that bypasses I-35 congestion. Bastrop is about 15 miles northwest on SH-71, La Grange is roughly 25 miles east, and Lockhart is approximately 30 minutes north via SH-142 and US-183. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 40 minutes west. The Colorado River crossing at SH-71 provides the geographic anchor for the city, and the river bottom supports pecan orchards and cattle operations. Major employers include the school district, the City of Smithville, and a mix of small businesses and agricultural operations. The Texas Municipal Power Agency's Gibbons Creek power plant closure in 2019 removed a significant employer, and the community has focused on diversifying its economic base through tourism, film industry recruitment, and small business development.
