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    $265,000

    497 Fm 153, Smithville, TX 78957

    2beds
    1,932sqft
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    $2,026/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1988
    1.37 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $137/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spacious backyardBrick homeBeautiful country setting
    **UNRESTRICTED fixer-Upper Brick Home with Country Charm. Bring offers! 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!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Preston Porterfield (512) 789-5715,

    WoW Properties (512) 789-5715

    Source: Unlock MLS,MLS#: 7225904MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Central, Propane
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Free-Standing Gas Oven
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Electric Dryer Hookup
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Windows: Aluminum Frames
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Aggregate, Carport, Concrete
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: None
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Gate, Livestock
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Pasture, Rural, Trees/Woods
      • Waterfront features: Dry/Seasonal
      Lot
      • Size: 1.37 Acres
      • Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Farm, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Trees-Moderate
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 62453
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Composition, Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1988

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: See Remarks, Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane Needed, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: None
      • Subdivision: Morris, Jonathan D
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Smithville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $137/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $269,943
      • Annual tax amount: $3,631
      • Date on market: 2/23/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/15/2026Price change$265,000-14.5%$137/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #7225904 Report a problem
        2/23/2026Listed for sale$310,000$160/sqft
        Source: Unlock MLS #7225904 Report a problem
        6/1/2011Sold--
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $269,943
        2024$3,631 -11%$269,943 -9.9%
        2023$4,078 -9.7%$299,633 +0%
        2022$4,516 +24.1%$299,545 +41.7%
        2021$3,640 +2.6%$211,340 +11.4%
        2020$3,547 +13.7%$189,670 +27.6%
        2018$3,121 $148,686 -5.7%
        2017$3,121 +11.8%$157,650 +6.7%
        2016$2,791 +17.3%$147,729 +17.8%
        2015$2,380 $125,437 +6.4%
        2014$2,380 $117,862 +0.1%
        2013-- $117,777
        2011-- $117,777 -2.1%
        2010-- $120,347
        2009-- $120,347
        2008-- $120,347 -1.1%
        2007-- $121,632 -3.2%
        2006-- $125,660
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 78957

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Smithville
        • Middle: Smithville
        • High: Smithville
        • District: Smithville ISD

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