2656 River Bend RD, Smithville, TX 78957

This unique property boasts three homes strategically positioned for privacy and convenience on nearly 50 acres in a beautiful country setting. The homestead sits just off a paved county road and has high speed fiber internet. Enjoy remote country living while still having access to city amenities and shopping. The town of Smithville is less than a 15 minute drive, and Bastrop is approximately 20 miles away. The Austin international airport is less than a 45 mile drive via Hwy 71. Round Top, well known for antiques and entertainment, is just a short distance, making this a valuable investment opportunity. The main house constructed in 2023 showcases a typical hill country exterior of limestone blocks, wood beams, and wrap around porches. The interior is a modern blend of hard wood floors, open living concept with period style bathrooms and mud room. All rooms have an ample number of windows allowing for natural light and views of the surrounding natural beauty. The second home is a two bed/two bath rustic style cabin with log and mortar exterior and metal roofing. The interiors are a beautiful blend of cedar and pine with log beams and vaulted ceilings. A gated entrance off the main road makes it ideal for producing income via long term or short-term rentals, or as a guest residence for family and friends. The bunk house is an upstairs/downstairs layout featuring the same cedar and pine interior. The downstairs is a one bedroom with kitchenette and full bath. The upstairs loft is a very large room with a half bath, and small balcony. All the homes are fenced separately from the pasture and wooded areas. The diverse wildlife allows you to hunt on the property, or simply sit back and enjoy the wonderful abundant variety of animals year-round. The property currently has cattle which provides income and an agricultural exemption for tax relief. The cattle pens, equipment, tractors and implements for maintaining the land and cattle can be included.

Forty-eight acres, three separate residences, and a 2023-built main house give 2656 River Bend Rd a level of flexibility that is hard to find at any price point in this part of Central Texas. At 2656 River Bend Rd, Smithville, TX 78957, the headline numbers matter: $1.95 million, $1,031 per square foot for the 1,891 square foot primary home, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 48-acre Farm - See Remarks property in Fayette County with room to live, host, work, and generate income.

The main residence was built in 2023 and reads like a modern ranch home rather than a basic country build. Vaulted ceilings, large windows, quartzite and soapstone counters, custom cabinetry, a mud room, an office, and two covered porches make the house practical for full-time living. A two-car port cochere, central heat and air, septic, Bluebonnet Electric Coop service, and high-speed fiber internet add real functionality, which matters if you split time between the ranch and Austin. The land itself mixes hardwood forest, shaded pasture, and open field, with century-old live oaks and pecan trees creating shade and privacy across the tract.

What stands out for buyers looking at 2656 River Bend Rd in Smithville is the second and third living spaces. The cedar bunkhouse includes a bedroom, bath, kitchenette, large upstairs bunk area, and balcony views over the ranch. The separate cedar cabin measures about 950 square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and porches that make it well suited for guests or rental use. There are also garages, workshops, a tractor shed, and a silo pump house with an outdoor shower. For a property type like this, the infrastructure is as important as the finish level, and this setup is ready for someone who wants more than a weekend getaway.

Location is another part of the value. The property sits about 12 miles from Smithville, 21 miles to Bastrop, 32 miles to Round Top, and 47 miles to Austin, so you can reach downtown amenities, events, and employers without giving up open land. Students here are served by La Grange ISD, with Hermes Elementary, La Grange Middle School, and La Grange High School. That school path matters for buyers who want acreage but still need a defined district and established campuses.

For someone who wants a private ranch retreat with income options, guest capacity, and long-term land value, 2656 River Bend Rd offers a setup that should stay relevant as demand for usable acreage near Austin keeps growing.