0000 Hidden Shores Rd, Smithville, TX 78957

Say hello to this rare opportunity to own 1529 feet of Colorado River Frontage in Bastrop County. The southwest corner of the property is a high bluff at approximately 330’ with views across the Colorado River at over a +1000 acres situated in the floodway (unbuildable acreage). This level area is approximately 19 acres, then the property gradually slopes down to the river at the beginning of the Hardeman Bend, reportedly an early Texas stagecoach crossing. This 38-acre parcel out of the Stephen F Austin Survey was part of 222 acres of improved pasture used for cattle grazing for the last 50 plus years. The property currently has an agricultural exemption in place and is brimming with wildlife. Throw on your boots and explore this mini-Texas ranch!

This 37.415-acre parcel on Hidden Shores Road in Smithville offers 1,491 feet of Colorado River frontage with the rare combination of functional ranch land and serious equestrian potential. The southwest corner sits on a high bluff approximately 330 feet above the river, delivering commanding views across the Colorado River floodway where over 1,000 acres of protected land stretch unobstructed. From that vantage point, the property grades down gradually through 19 acres of level terrain ideal for barn placement, arenas, and pasture development, then continues to slope naturally toward the riverbank at Hardeman Bend, historically significant as an early Texas stagecoach crossing.

The land itself comes with established agricultural exemption status, meaning property tax benefits for those operating it as working ranch or equestrian facility. The terrain variety works hard here: you have large-canopy oaks exceeding 40 feet mixed with medium timber (20-40 feet) and strategic sparse areas, providing natural windbreaks, shade corridors for horses, and shade structures without requiring extensive clearing. Level sections in the middle of the property offer ready locations for barns, round pens, and riding arenas. The naturally sloped southern exposure toward the river catches good drainage and prevents standing water in pasture areas, critical for maintaining healthy grazing land and preventing hoof issues.

This parcel sits in Smithville ISD, where Smithville High School holds an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, making it viable for families who ranch and have school-age children. The location in Bastrop County positions you roughly 25 miles southeast of downtown Austin, close enough to reach major employers yet far enough to operate with genuine rural character. Nearby Buescher State Park offers additional recreational access, and the property's integration into a historical cattle-grazing operation spanning 50+ years demonstrates its proven productivity.

The Colorado River frontage and bluff views carry lifestyle weight that extends beyond the working acreage. You can build your equestrian operation here, maintain cattle on improved pasture like previous owners, or develop a mixed-use property that balances animal husbandry with personal retreat. The wildlife-rich environment and historical context make this a functional property with genuine Texas land character. At $875,000 for nearly 37.5 acres with river frontage and agricultural exemption already in place, this represents serious acreage equity for someone ready to operate a working property rather than hold undeveloped land.