TBD 144.45 acres, Smithville, TX 78957

30-35 minutes from Austin airport, this private ranch is situated 6/10ths of a mile off highway 71 and is at the end of the access road to the property, so offers privacy and seclusion. As can be seen in the pictures, this property has extensive Alum Creek frontage and is home to all kinds of wildlife, especially deer, which are abundant on this property. Strolling or hunting along the wooded banks of Alum Creek on this property with its trickling water, flora, and majestic trees gives one a sense of nostalgia and solitude. Property is accessed via a 55 foot wide access easement that has been used for many years, so not fronting the busy highway. Excellent for horse back riding, cattle ranching or farming, and hunting. Property is fenced and has cattle running on it now. Less than 2 hours from Houston, San Antonio, and Bryan/College Station, so centrally located for an easy trip to these larger cities.

A private 144.45-acre ranch in Smithville offers the rare combination of seclusion and accessibility that defines high-value rural land in the Austin sphere. Located in Bastrop County off Highway 71, this property sits a deliberate distance from main thoroughfares, accessed via a private 55-foot-wide easement that has served the land for years. That separation from highway traffic is the first signal of true privacy here.

The gated entry marks the transition from the public world into what amounts to a private park. The driveway opens onto grounds defined by mature timber - large trees exceeding 40 feet stand alongside medium canopy trees spanning 20 to 40 feet, creating natural screens and establishing the character of the landscape. The property's gentle sloping terrain integrates into the natural topography of Bastrop County rather than imposing upon it. This isn't cleared acreage; it's wooded land that preserves the ecosystem while providing usable space.

What distinguishes this estate is its frontage on Alum Creek. The creek's wooded banks run extensively through the property, creating a natural amenity that supports wildlife habitat - particularly the abundant deer population that make this land attractive for hunting or simply observing Texas wildlife. The combination of water frontage, mature timber, and gently rolling terrain creates the foundation for multiple land uses. The property currently supports cattle operations and is fully fenced, demonstrating its immediate utility for ranching. Equally, the acreage and setting suit horseback riding, farming, or serious hunting operations.

Smithville ISD serves the property, with Smithville Elementary, Middle School, and High School anchoring the local education system. The location offers practical proximity to major Texas markets: 30 to 35 minutes from Austin's airport, less than two hours from Houston and San Antonio, and roughly two hours from Bryan-College Station. That positioning means the property works as either a primary rural residence with easy access to urban amenities or as a retreat capable of supporting productive agricultural use.

At $2.17 million across 144.45 acres, the per-acre value reflects undeveloped Bastrop County land with water frontage and established infrastructure. This is the type of property that holds appeal across multiple buyer profiles - whether as an operating ranch, a hunting retreat, or a generational land holding that preserves timber and wildlife habitat while maintaining proximity to Central Texas growth corridors.